At Shea Stadium, Mike Jorgensen hits a 2-out single in the 7th to break Burt Hooton’s no-hit bid, and Ken Singleton follows with a homer to tie the match at 2 – 2. But Billy Williamsclocks a pinch homer in the 9th and Hooton finishes the 3 – 2 victory with 15 strikeouts, notching his first major league win. In the opener of the twi-night doubleheader, Bill Hands beats Jerry Koosman, 6 – 2. Hands starts the Cubs’ scoring with a 2-run single in the 2nd.

On September 15, 1971 — At Shea Stadium, Mike Jorgensen hits a 2-out single in the 7th to break Burt Hooton’s no-hit bid, and Ken Singleton follows with a homer to tie the match at 2 – 2. But Billy Williamsclocks a pinch homer in the 9th and Hooton finishes the 3 – 2 victory with 15 strikeouts, notching his first major league win. In the opener of the twi-night doubleheader, Bill Hands beats Jerry Koosman, 6 – 2. Hands starts the Cubs’ scoring with a 2-run single in the 2nd.

 


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