Merv Rettenmund hits a three-run homer in the 21st inning

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…

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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. 

The Reds trade P Santo Alcala, 11 – 4 in his rookie year last season, to the Expos for two minor leaguers, Shane Rawley and Angel Torres.

The Reds trade P Santo Alcala, 11 – 4 in his rookie year last season, to the Expos for two minor leaguers, Shane Rawley and Angel Torres.