1978 – Ken Griffey drives in six runs, on two homers and a single, but it is not enough as his Reds lose, 14 – 9 to St. Louis.

The Phils drop their 4th in a row, losing to the Dodgers, 5 – 2. The loss cuts the Phils’ lead to two games as the Cubs beat the Reds and Tom Seaver in an afternoon contest. After Reggie Smith had driven in the game-winner the previous two nights, it is Steve Garvey’s turn. His triple in the 8th off Tug McGraw with the bases loaded breaks a 2 – 2 tie.

1978 – The Yankees erupt for five runs in the 7th inning to take a 5 – 3 lead over the Orioles before heavy rains force a delay of the game. Thanks to the stalling tactics of Earl Weaver and some slow-moving Baltimore groundskeepers, the game is called, and the score reverts to the last complete inning. This rule will be changed in 1980, and the game today would have been suspended. The Orioles win, 3 – 0, with Scott McGregor the winner.

Although the Yankees score five runs in the top of the seventh inning, the Bronx Bombers lose to the Orioles, 3-0, because the score reverted to the last completed inning after the game is rained out. This rule will be changed in 1980, and the game today would have been suspended.

1978 – Peninsula’s Marty Bystrom hurls a perfect game over Winston-Salem 3 – 0 in a Carolina League contest.

In his second career start, Dodger P Bob Welch beats the Giants and Vida Blue, 12 – 2, to put the Los Angeles into a tie for first place.

A’s 2B Mike Edwards ties the major-league record with two unassisted double plays during a 16 – 5 loss to the Angels.

Mel Allen and Red Barber become the first recipients of the Ford C. Frick Broadcasting Award. Unable to choose between the two legendary voices, both Yankee announcers are selected by the Hall of Fame voters to receive the honor which recognizes excellence among baseball broadcasters.

With a 3 – 1 win over the visiting Padres, the Reds move into first place.

Baltimore and Mike Flanagan hand Ron Guidry his 2nd loss of the year, stopping the Yankees, 2 – 1.