In San Francisco, Fred Norman pitches a two-hitter as the Reds beat the Giants, 5 – 1.
In San Francisco, Fred Norman pitches a two-hitter as the Reds beat the Giants, 5 – 1.
1973 – The Pirates wallop the Mets, 10 – 3, to lead the National League East by 1 1/2 games. Willie Stargell collects four extra-base hits including his 40th home run of the season.
1973 – The Pirates wallop the Mets, 10 – 3, to lead the National League East by 1 1/2 games. Willie Stargell collects four extra-base hits including his 40th home run of the season.
Rick Waits makes his major league debut when he pitches the ninth inning of the Rangers’ 10-3 victory over Chicago at Arlington Stadium. Although the 21 year-old right-hander starts the frame with an eight-run lead, he inexplicably gets credit for a save.
Rick Waits makes his major league debut when he pitches the ninth inning of the Rangers’ 10-3 victory over Chicago at Arlington Stadium. Although the 21 year-old right-hander starts the frame with an eight-run lead, he inexplicably gets credit for a save.
1973 – In Cincinnati, the Reds score three runs in the 9th to trip the Braves, 7 – 6. Bobby Tolan drives in the winner after Phil Gagliano drives in two runs with a 2-out single.
1973 – In Cincinnati, the Reds score three runs in the 9th to trip the Braves, 7 – 6. Bobby Tolan drives in the winner after Phil Gagliano drives in two runs with a 2-out single.
1973 – During an 8 – 6 win over the Padres, the Giants’ Tito Fuentes ties a major-league record by being hit by pitches three times.
1973 – During an 8 – 6 win over the Padres, the Giants’ Tito Fuentes ties a major-league record by being hit by pitches three times.
1973 – Pitcher Jack Billingham hits a bases-loaded double to help his cause as the Reds beat the Dodgers, 7 – 3.
1973 – Pitcher Jack Billingham hits a bases-loaded double to help his cause as the Reds beat the Dodgers, 7 – 3.
Sam Ewing sets an unenviable record by striking out four times in his first major league game, as the White Sox are throttled by Nolan Ryan and the Angels, 3 – 1.
Sam Ewing sets an unenviable record by striking out four times in his first major league game, as the White Sox are throttled by Nolan Ryan and the Angels, 3 – 1.
The Reds whip the visiting Dodgers, 6 – 3, as Ed Armbrister hits a bases-loaded double in the 8th inning to drive in three runs. Ken Griffey’s 3-run homer in the 4th off Don Sutton starts the Reds’ scoring. The Reds push their lead to four games over Los Angeles in the National League West.
The Reds whip the visiting Dodgers, 6 – 3, as Ed Armbrister hits a bases-loaded double in the 8th inning to drive in three runs. Ken Griffey’s 3-run homer in the 4th off Don Sutton starts the Reds’ scoring. The Reds push their lead to four games over Los Angeles in the National League West.
Against the Giants, Hank Aaron connects for his 37th homer (career #710) in the 3rd inning, and then is lifted in the 4th when he doesn’t feel well. Infielder Marty Perez pinch hits for Aaron. Davey Johnson adds his 40th homer of the year.
Against the Giants, Hank Aaron connects for his 37th homer (career #710) in the 3rd inning, and then is lifted in the 4th when he doesn’t feel well. Infielder Marty Perez pinch hits for Aaron. Davey Johnson adds his 40th homer of the year.
The Brewers reach 70 wins for the first time in franchise history, besting the Tigers. Jim Colborn goes all the way for his 19th win and Dave May hits his 25th home run of the year.
The Brewers reach 70 wins for the first time in franchise history, besting the Tigers. Jim Colborn goes all the way for his 19th win and Dave May hits his 25th home run of the year.
