The Royals become the first team to clinch a division
The Royals become the first team to clinch a division title, as Dennis Leonard shuts out the Angels, 5 – 0, in the first game of a doubleheader.
The Reds’ Mario Soto stops Houston, 7 – 0, beating Joe Niekro, who gives up a grand slam to Ray Knight. Houston and Los Angeles are tied for 1st (82-62) with 17 games left on the schedule.
The Reds’ Mario Soto stops Houston, 7 – 0, beating Joe Niekro, who gives up a grand slam to Ray Knight. Houston and Los Angeles are tied for 1st (82-62) with 17 games left on the schedule.
After surrendering a two-run home run to Rusty Staub, Rick Langford is removed with two outs in the 9th inning of Oakland’s 6 – 4 win over Texas, ending his consecutive complete game streak at 22.
After surrendering a two-run home run to Rusty Staub, Rick Langford is removed with two outs in the 9th inning of Oakland’s 6 – 4 win over Texas, ending his consecutive complete game streak at 22.
