Before 53,328 in Cincinnati, the Pirates score two runs in the 10th on a Richie Zisk homer and take an 11 – 9 lead, only to lose to the Reds, 12 – 11. George Foster’s single scores the tying and winning runs.
Boston Red Sox owner and president Tom Yawkey dies.
At Fenway Park, the Red Sox beat the Twins, 8 – 4, as their attendance reaches 1,007,491. It’s the earliest date in club history they’ve topped the million mark.
The Reds come back from a three-run deficit to beat the Expos, 4 – 3. Cincy scores three in the 9th, with two scoring on Cesar Geronimo’s triple.
Houston’s J.R. Richard allows 10 walks but no runs in shutting out the Mets, 1 – 0, in 10 innings. Starter Jon Matlack is the losing pitcher.
On July 2, 1976 The Astros outslug the Reds, 10 – 9, in 14 innings, collecting 25 hits for the second time in five weeks. Pete Rose has five hits for the Reds. Source: Baseball Reference July 2
Boston’s Butch Hobson debuts at Fenway Park with a double off the CF wall and a rare inside-the-park homer, both off the Orioles’ Rudy May. Boston wins, 12 – 8.
On June 25, 1976 In the Mets’ 7 – 4 win over the Cubs, Mike Phillips hits for the cycle to back Jon Matlack’s pitching. Source Baseball Reference June 25
On June 25, 1976 At Arlington Stadium Ranger Toby Harrah becomes the only shortstop in major league history to go through an entire doubleheader without a fielding chance. At the plate, Harrah makes up for the inactivity, collecting six hits, including a grand slam in the opener and another round-tripper in game 2. The Rangers beat the White Sox in the first game 8 – 4,…
The Braves top the Expos, 2 – 1, but Rowland Office is collared after hitting safely in 29 straight games. Office hit .408 during the streak, which began on May 23rd.
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