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Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds collects his 300th career home run

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On July 26, 1978, Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds collects his 300th career home run off Nino Espinosa in a 12-3 loss to the New York Mets. In the same game, Cincinnati’s Pete Rose extends his hitting streak to 39 games. Rose’s streak will eventually reach 44 games – a new National League record.@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@

In a 3-2 Giants victory over the Cardinals at Candlestick Park, Jack Clark establishes a franchise record, hitting safely in 26 straight games. The San Francisco right fielder’s fourth-inning double off Bob Forsch keeps his consecutive games hitting streak intact.

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In a 3-2 Giants victory over the Cardinals at Candlestick Park, Jack Clark establishes a franchise record, hitting safely in 26 straight games. The San Francisco right fielder’s fourth-inning double off Bob Forsch keeps his consecutive games hitting streak intact.

Pete Rose’s third inning Shea Stadium single to left off Mets righty Craig Swan establishes a National League record for hits in consecutive games. The Reds infielder has hit safely in 38 games, breaking Tommy Holmes’ mark set as a member of the Boston Braves in 1945.

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Pete Rose’s third inning Shea Stadium single to left off Mets righty Craig Swan establishes a National League record for hits in consecutive games. The Reds infielder has hit safely in 38 games, breaking Tommy Holmes’ mark set as a member of the Boston Braves in 1945.

The Lodi Dodgers (California League) pull off two triple plays during an 11 – 6 win over Fresno. Bob Brenly is a victimized baserunner each time. It is the first time a pro team has had two triple plays in one game since 1904.

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The Lodi Dodgers (California League) pull off two triple plays during an 11 – 6 win over Fresno. Bob Brenly is a victimized baserunner each time. It is the first time a pro team has had two triple plays in one game since 1904.

Pete Rose extends his hitting streak to 37 games
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Pete Rose extends his hitting streak to 37 games

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On July 24, 1978, Cincinnati Red’s Third baseman, Pete Rose extends his hitting streak to 37 games with two hits against the New York Mets, tying Tommy Holmes’ modern-day major league record. Rose collects two singles in a 5-3 win, Rose singled and scored the go-ahead run to make the score 3-2 in the 7th inning…

Billy Martin (52-42) resigns as Yankee manager and is replaced by Bob Lemon, who was fired by the White Sox on June 30th. The Bronx Bombers, en route to a World Championship, respond by playing .700 ball for their new skipper, winning 48 of the remaining 68 games played this season.

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Billy Martin (52-42) resigns as Yankee manager and is replaced by Bob Lemon, who was fired by the White Sox on June 30th. The Bronx Bombers, en route to a World Championship, respond by playing .700 ball for their new skipper, winning 48 of the remaining 68 games played this season.

Billy Martin fired after telling the press – Reggie Jackson and George Steinbrenner deserve each other

Billy Martin fired after telling the press – Reggie Jackson and George Steinbrenner deserve each other

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On July 23, 1978  Reggie Jackson returns to the team and the Yankees win their 5th straight, 3 – 1, over the White Sox. At the Chicago airport, Billy Martin, reacting to reporters’ questions about Jackson and George Steinbrenner, replies: “The two deserve each other. One’s a born liar; the other’s convicted.” The remarks will…