The Dodgers become the first ML team ever to draw three million fans it is dampened when coach Jim Gilliam suffers a brain hemorrhage.

The Dodgers become the first ML team ever to draw three million fans it is dampened when coach Jim Gilliam suffers a brain hemorrhage.

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The Dodgers become the first ML team ever to draw three million fans. Jay Blood is the historic three millionth spectator as the Dodgers shut out the Braves, 5 – 0. The victory is dampened when coach Jim Gilliam suffers a brain hemorrhage.

The White Sox score five runs in the 10th inning to top the Mariners, 8 – 3, and win their first extra-inning game of the year. The Sox had lost their previous eight. With the victory, Chicago avoids becoming the first team in history not to win an extra-inning game.

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The White Sox score five runs in the 10th inning to top the Mariners, 8 – 3, and win their first extra-inning game of the year. The Sox had lost their previous eight. With the victory, Chicago avoids becoming the first team in history not to win an extra-inning game.

Tom Seaver pitches a 2-hitter to give the Reds a 6 – 1 win over the Giants at Candlestick Park. A single and a Darrell Evans homer are the only safeties.

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Tom Seaver pitches a 2-hitter to give the Reds a 6 – 1 win over the Giants at Candlestick Park. A single and a Darrell Evans homer are the only safeties.

The Yankees, now 1 1/2 games in front of Boston, open a 3-game series in the Bronx with the Red Sox. Ron Guidry again gives up two Boston hits and wins a 4 – 0 shutout. Chris Chambliss and Graig Nettles hit successive homers off Luis Tiant in the 4-run 4th inning.

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The Yankees, now 1 1/2 games in front of Boston, open a 3-game series in the Bronx with the Red Sox. Ron Guidry again gives up two Boston hits and wins a 4 – 0 shutout. Chris Chambliss and Graig Nettles hit successive homers off Luis Tiant in the 4-run 4th inning.

Phil Garner hits his 2nd grand slam in two days as the Pirates beat the Expos 6 – 1. Garner is the first National League player to have slams in consecutive games since Jimmy Sheckard (September 23-24, 1901) and the first major leaguer since Brooks Robinson, in 1962. Garner will end the season with 12 dingers.

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Phil Garner hits his 2nd grand slam in two days as the Pirates beat the Expos 6 – 1. Garner is the first National League player to have slams in consecutive games since Jimmy Sheckard (September 23-24, 1901) and the first major leaguer since Brooks Robinson, in 1962. Garner will end the season with 12 dingers.