Joe Niekro takes his brother Phil deep for only homerun of his career

Joe Niekro takes his brother Phil deep for only homerun of his career

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On May 29, 1976, Houston Astros pitcher Joe Niekro hits the only home run of his 22-year major league career (973 At Bats). Strangely enough, Niekro reaches the seats against his brother, Phil, the ace of the Atlanta Braves. The seventh-inning blast comes on a knuckleball that Joe sends over the left field fence. Ken…

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1976 – Joe Niekro tags his brother Phil for a home run in a 4-3 victory at Atlanta. It is the only homer in Joe’s 21-season major league career (973 ABs). The seventh-inning blast comes on a knuckleball that Joe sends over the left field fence. Ken Boswellcontributes three hits, including the game-winner. 

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1976 – Joe Niekro tags his brother Phil for a home run in a 4-3 victory at Atlanta. It is the only homer in Joe’s 21-season major league career (973 ABs). The seventh-inning blast comes on a knuckleball that Joe sends over the left field fence. Ken Boswellcontributes three hits, including the game-winner. 

The Reds score 3 runs in the 9th to edge the Dodgers‚ 6 – 5. Ken Griffey’s two-run triple ties the game‚ and Joe Morgan’s single wins it.

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The Reds score 3 runs in the 9th to edge the Dodgers‚ 6 – 5. Ken Griffey’s two-run triple ties the game‚ and Joe Morgan’s single wins it.