The fans get the vote back
On May 30, 1977, All-Star voting is returned to the fans, as computerized punch-card ballots appear in stores and all MLB ballparks. Since 1958, the All-Star squads had been selected by managers, coaches, and players.
Dennis Eckersley pitches a no-hitter as the Cleveland Indians beat the California Angels, 1 – 0. Frank Tanana, with three shutouts in his last four games, is the loser.
Dennis Eckersley pitches a no-hitter as the Cleveland Indians beat the California Angels, 1 – 0. Frank Tanana, with three shutouts in his last four games, is the loser.
Larry Parrish is 5 for 5‚ including 3 homers‚ with 5 RBIs and 5 runs scored to lead the Expos to a 14 – 4 win over the Cardinals. Del Unser also homers for Montreal.
Larry Parrish is 5 for 5‚ including 3 homers‚ with 5 RBIs and 5 runs scored to lead the Expos to a 14 – 4 win over the Cardinals. Del Unser also homers for Montreal.
Johnny Bench’s 1st-inning grand slam off Rick Rhoden jump starts the Reds to a 8 – 1 win over the Dodgers.
Johnny Bench’s 1st-inning grand slam off Rick Rhoden jump starts the Reds to a 8 – 1 win over the Dodgers.
5/28/1977: Butch Hobson lost a homer off Marty Pattin because of a ruling by umpire Terry Cooney. Hobson’s hit in the seventh inning went into the screen over Fenway Park’s left field wall. Unfortunately, it bounced off a light tower and came back onto the field and was ruled in play.
5/28/1977: Butch Hobson lost a homer off Marty Pattin because of a ruling by umpire Terry Cooney. Hobson’s hit in the seventh inning went into the screen over Fenway Park’s left field wall. Unfortunately, it bounced off a light tower and came back onto the field and was ruled in play.
1977 – Art Howe slams a Charlie Hough knuckler for his second homer of the day to upend the Dodgers, 7-6. Julio Gonzalez contributes four hits. Joaquin Andujar gets the win in relief.
1977 – Art Howe slams a Charlie Hough knuckler for his second homer of the day to upend the Dodgers, 7-6. Julio Gonzalez contributes four hits. Joaquin Andujar gets the win in relief.
Carlos May and Graig Nettles hit back-to-back homers in the 6th as the Yankees come from behind to defeat the Red Sox‚ 6 – 5.
Carlos May and Graig Nettles hit back-to-back homers in the 6th as the Yankees come from behind to defeat the Red Sox‚ 6 – 5.
The Red Sox split a doubleheader with the Brewers, winning the opener, 14 – 10. The two teams tie a major-league record in the game when they combine for 11 home runs, six by Boston. Dwight Evans clocks one of the homers over the new upper section of the CF wall, about 20 feet to the right of the flag pole. In the past three games, the two teams have hit 23 homers. Eduardo Rodriguez stops the slugging in the second game, allowing two Boston hits to win, 6 – 0.
The Red Sox split a doubleheader with the Brewers, winning the opener, 14 – 10. The two teams tie a major-league record in the game when they combine for 11 home runs, six by Boston. Dwight Evans clocks one of the homers over the new upper section of the CF wall, about 20 feet to the right of the flag pole. In the past three games, the two teams have hit 23 homers. Eduardo Rodriguez stops the slugging in the second game, allowing two Boston hits to win, 6 – 0.
Merv Rettenmund hits a three-run homer in the 21st inning
On May 21, 1977, journeyman outfielder Merv Rettenmund hits a three-run homer in the 21st inning to lift the San Diego Padres to an 11-8 win over the Montreal Expos. The home run is one of only four that Rettenmund will hit during the season. The two teams combine for a major league-record nine intentional walks (5…
1977 – Ballboy Scotty Tarvin gloves Larry Bowa’s double down the right field line. Umpires allow Bowa to take third during the 7-4 Phillies win at the Dome. Bowa later scores. Greg Luzinski tags Bo McLaughlin for a titanic shot into the upper reserved seats to help Philadelphia.
1977 – Ballboy Scotty Tarvin gloves Larry Bowa’s double down the right field line. Umpires allow Bowa to take third during the 7-4 Phillies win at the Dome. Bowa later scores. Greg Luzinski tags Bo McLaughlin for a titanic shot into the upper reserved seats to help Philadelphia.
