The Red Sox split a doubleheader with the Brewers, winning the opener, 14 – 10. The two teams tie a major-league record in the game when they combine for 11 home runs, six by Boston. Dwight Evans clocks one of the homers over the new upper section of the CF wall, about 20 feet to the right of the flag pole. In the past three games, the two teams have hit 23 homers. Eduardo Rodriguez stops the slugging in the second game, allowing two Boston hits to win, 6 – 0.

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The Red Sox split a doubleheader with the Brewers, winning the opener, 14 – 10. The two teams tie a major-league record in the game when they combine for 11 home runs, six by Boston. Dwight Evans clocks one of the homers over the new upper section of the CF wall, about 20 feet to the right of the flag pole. In the past three games, the two teams have hit 23 homers. Eduardo Rodriguez stops the slugging in the second game, allowing two Boston hits to win, 6 – 0.

The Reds trade P Santo Alcala, 11 – 4 in his rookie year last season, to the Expos for two minor leaguers, Shane Rawley and Angel Torres.

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The Reds trade P Santo Alcala, 11 – 4 in his rookie year last season, to the Expos for two minor leaguers, Shane Rawley and Angel Torres.

The Chicago Cubs hit seven home runs in beating the San Diego Padres, 23 – 6, at Wrigley Field. Larry Biittner (two), Gene Clines, Steve Ontiveros, Dave Rosello, Jerry Morales and Bobby Murcer homer for the Cubs, with Biittner, Morales, and Murcer hitting consecutive shots in the 5th inning.

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The Chicago Cubs hit seven home runs in beating the San Diego Padres, 23 – 6, at Wrigley Field. Larry Biittner (two), Gene Clines, Steve Ontiveros, Dave Rosello, Jerry Morales and Bobby Murcer homer for the Cubs, with Biittner, Morales, and Murcer hitting consecutive shots in the 5th inning.

The Braves lose a doubleheader to the Pirates, 3 – 0 and 2 – 1, to run their loss streak to 16. Jim Rooker is the winner in game 1, with Larry Demery the victor in game 2.

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The Braves lose a doubleheader to the Pirates, 3 – 0 and 2 – 1, to run their loss streak to 16. Jim Rooker is the winner in game 1, with Larry Demery the victor in game 2.

Regulations force Oakland Athletics pitcher Vida Blue to discard his old, discolored lucky cap because it is no longer identical in color, trim and style to those of his teammates.

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Regulations force Oakland Athletics pitcher Vida Blue to discard his old, discolored lucky cap because it is no longer identical in color, trim and style to those of his teammates.

The Seattle Mariners record their first win by defeating the California Angels, 7 – 6, at the Kingdome. Bob Stinson and Larry Milbourneeach hit run-scoring doubles in the 9th inning to seal the victory. Bill Laxton is the winning pitcher.

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The Seattle Mariners record their first win by defeating the California Angels, 7 – 6, at the Kingdome. Bob Stinson and Larry Milbourneeach hit run-scoring doubles in the 9th inning to seal the victory. Bill Laxton is the winning pitcher.

1977 – For the second time in nine years, a new franchise makes its major league debut in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Mariners lose their first regular season game at the Kingdome to Frank Tanana and the Angels, 7 – 0. Joe Rudi is 3 for 4 with a homer and 4 RBIs. The loser for the M’s is Diego Segui‚ who pitched in the Seattle Pilots’ Opener in 1969‚ a 4 – 3 loss at Anaheim. Segui is the only player to appear for both the Pilots and the Mariners.

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1977 – For the second time in nine years, a new franchise makes its major league debut in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Mariners lose their first regular season game at the Kingdome to Frank Tanana and the Angels, 7 – 0. Joe Rudi is 3 for 4 with a homer and 4 RBIs. The loser for the M’s is Diego Segui‚ who pitched in the Seattle Pilots’ Opener in 1969‚ a 4 – 3 loss at Anaheim. Segui is the only player to appear for both the Pilots and the Mariners.

Despite a snowfall of 4 inches this morning‚ the Reds open against the Padres‚ winning 5 – 3. The snow‚ which stops falling at 11:30 is cleared out of the stadium a half hour before the game’s start.

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Despite a snowfall of 4 inches this morning‚ the Reds open against the Padres‚ winning 5 – 3. The snow‚ which stops falling at 11:30 is cleared out of the stadium a half hour before the game’s start.

1976 – The New York Yankees sign free agent pitcher Don Gullett for $2 million. Gullett will have a 14-4 record next season, but spend most of the next three seasons on the disabled list.

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1976 – The New York Yankees sign free agent pitcher Don Gullett for $2 million. Gullett will have a 14-4 record next season, but spend most of the next three seasons on the disabled list.