The A’s purchase veteran Willie McCovey from the Padres.
The A’s purchase veteran Willie McCovey from the Padres.
Jim Rice clouts a 5th-inning home run against Texas, the 100th homer for the 31st straight year
At Fenway Park, Jim Rice clouts a 5th-inning home run against Texas, the 100th homer this year for the Sox. They now have hit 100 homers or more for 31 straight years.
1976 – In 15 innings, the Reds beat the Phillies, 6 – 5. Cincy ties the game in the 9th when Pete Rose scores from second base on a Bob Boone passed ball. Both teams score in the 13th before Ken Griffey drives home the winner in the 15th.
1976 – In 15 innings, the Reds beat the Phillies, 6 – 5. Cincy ties the game in the 9th when Pete Rose scores from second base on a Bob Boone passed ball. Both teams score in the 13th before Ken Griffey drives home the winner in the 15th.
1976 – The Yankees edge the Twins, 5 – 4, in a 19-inning marathon. Grant Jackson is the winner over Pete Redfern.
1976 – The Yankees edge the Twins, 5 – 4, in a 19-inning marathon. Grant Jackson is the winner over Pete Redfern.
“Mariners” is selected from 15,000 contest entries as the new Seattle franchise’s nickname.
“Mariners” is selected from 15,000 contest entries as the new Seattle franchise’s nickname.
At Tiger Stadium, Bill Freehan hits his 200th and final home run in a 12 – 7 loss to the White Sox. The Detroit catcher will finish his career with 100 homers hit at home with the other 100 dingers hit on the road.
At Tiger Stadium, Bill Freehan hits his 200th and final home run in a 12 – 7 loss to the White Sox. The Detroit catcher will finish his career with 100 homers hit at home with the other 100 dingers hit on the road.
1976 – Bert Campaneris collects five hits in leading the A’s to a 7 – 6, 11-inning win over the Red Sox.
1976 – Bert Campaneris collects five hits in leading the A’s to a 7 – 6, 11-inning win over the Red Sox.
1976 – Dan Larson does it all. The young righty tosses a five-hitter to beat Philadelphia, 8-3. At the plate, he gets three hits and drives in four. His three-run triple in the fourth breaks the game open. Wilbur Howard also contributes three hits.
1976 – Dan Larson does it all. The young righty tosses a five-hitter to beat Philadelphia, 8-3. At the plate, he gets three hits and drives in four. His three-run triple in the fourth breaks the game open. Wilbur Howard also contributes three hits.
1976 – Winning 8 – 1 over the Pirates, the Dodgers reach two million in attendance. The Phils will match that tomorrow and the Reds will hit the mark on the 22nd.
1976 – Winning 8 – 1 over the Pirates, the Dodgers reach two million in attendance. The Phils will match that tomorrow and the Reds will hit the mark on the 22nd.
The Angels nip the Tigers, 5 – 4 in 11 innings. Nolan Ryan works the first 10, fanning 17.
The Angels nip the Tigers, 5 – 4 in 11 innings. Nolan Ryan works the first 10, fanning 17.
