For the third time in four days, the Reds win on an extra-inning home run. This time, Johnny Bench belts a 3-run homer in the bottom of the 12th and the Reds whip the Astros, 9 – 6. Clay Kirby gets the decision.

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For the third time in four days, the Reds win on an extra-inning home run. This time, Johnny Bench belts a 3-run homer in the bottom of the 12th and the Reds whip the Astros, 9 – 6. Clay Kirby gets the decision.

The Brewers whip the Yanks, 5 – 4, by scoring two runs in the bottom of the 9th. Bobby Darwin’s 8th homer of the year is the big blow. Bill Travers (4-0) takes the win. Milwaukee, winner of 15 out of its last 21, is in 3rd place in the AL East.

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The Brewers whip the Yanks, 5 – 4, by scoring two runs in the bottom of the 9th. Bobby Darwin’s 8th homer of the year is the big blow. Bill Travers (4-0) takes the win. Milwaukee, winner of 15 out of its last 21, is in 3rd place in the AL East.

Baltimore C Dave Duncan ties the major-league record with four consecutive doubles during an 8 – 2 win over first-place Boston. Compounding the loss, Boston P Dick Pole suffers a broken cheek when he is hit by a line drive off the bat of 1B Tony Muser.

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Baltimore C Dave Duncan ties the major-league record with four consecutive doubles during an 8 – 2 win over first-place Boston. Compounding the loss, Boston P Dick Pole suffers a broken cheek when he is hit by a line drive off the bat of 1B Tony Muser.

Boston C Carlton Fisk, injured last June 23rd, returns to action for the first time in a year in an 8 – 5 loss to Cleveland.

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On June 25, 1975 Boston C Carlton Fisk, injured last June 23rd, returns to action for the first time in a year in an 8 – 5 loss to Cleveland.   Source Baseball Reference June 25

George Scott booms two solo home runs to lead the Brewers to a 7 – 6 win over the Tigers. Pete Broberg wins his 8th of the year.

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On June 25, 1975 George Scott booms two solo home runs to lead the Brewers to a 7 – 6 win over the Tigers. Pete Broberg wins his 8th of the year.   Source Baseball Reference June 25

Rick Reuschel is the hard-luck loser to Dennis Blair in the Cubs’ 12 – 2 loss to the Expos. Montreal scores 10 unearned runs.

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On June 25, 1975 Rick Reuschel is the hard-luck loser to Dennis Blair in the Cubs’ 12 – 2 loss to the Expos. Montreal scores 10 unearned runs.   Source Baseball Reference June 25

In Atlanta, Joe Morgan lofts a three-run homer off Phil Niekro to account for all the scoring as the Reds beat the Braves, 3 – 0.

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In Atlanta, Joe Morgan lofts a three-run homer off Phil Niekro to account for all the scoring as the Reds beat the Braves, 3 – 0.

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1975 – Bob Watson’s three-run homer off Burt Hooton caps a six-run outburst against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Wayne Granger pitches the final 2-2/3rds innings to save the 6-5 victory. Granger picks off Ron Cey at third base in order to preserve the win. 

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1975 – Bob Watson’s three-run homer off Burt Hooton caps a six-run outburst against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Wayne Granger pitches the final 2-2/3rds innings to save the 6-5 victory. Granger picks off Ron Cey at third base in order to preserve the win.