Reds rookie Wayne Simpson (13-1) win his 10th straight, beating the visiting Astros, 3 – 1.
Reds rookie Wayne Simpson (13-1) win his 10th straight, beating the visiting Astros, 3 – 1.
At Fenway Park, Boston’s John Kennedy makes his first at bat for the BoSox a memorable one when he pinch hits an inside-the-park homer. Kennedy bats for P Mike Nagy in the 5th inning of the 8 – 4 Boston win over the Indians.
At Fenway Park, Boston’s John Kennedy makes his first at bat for the BoSox a memorable one when he pinch hits an inside-the-park homer. Kennedy bats for P Mike Nagy in the 5th inning of the 8 – 4 Boston win over the Indians.
In the opener of a twin bill between Pittsburgh and Chicago, Roberto Clemente hits his 3rd and 4th Wrigley Field round-trippers in two games. The first blast puts Pittsburgh up, 2 – 1, in the 3rd, and the last provides the Pirates’ final two runs in the 10 – 6 win. With Clemente resting in the second game, the Cubs salvage the split, 7 – 2, behind Milt Pappas, with Pittsburgh falling half a game behind division-leading New York.
In the opener of a twin bill between Pittsburgh and Chicago, Roberto Clemente hits his 3rd and 4th Wrigley Field round-trippers in two games. The first blast puts Pittsburgh up, 2 – 1, in the 3rd, and the last provides the Pirates’ final two runs in the 10 – 6 win. With Clemente resting in the second game, the Cubs salvage the split, 7 – 2, behind Milt Pappas, with Pittsburgh falling half a game behind division-leading New York.
The Cards send three pinch hitters to the plate in the 8th inning and all three strike out. Steve Renko of the Expos fans 10 in the game, including Jim Beauchamp, Vic Davalillo and Leron Lee in the 8th, to give Montreal an 8 – 0 win.
The Cards send three pinch hitters to the plate in the 8th inning and all three strike out. Steve Renko of the Expos fans 10 in the game, including Jim Beauchamp, Vic Davalillo and Leron Lee in the 8th, to give Montreal an 8 – 0 win.
At Chicago’s Wrigley Field, Gene Alley and Roberto Clemente each hit two homers to help the visiting Bucs outlast their hosts, 16 – 14. This slugfest also numbers a game-tying, 2nd-inning grand slam by Chicago’s Billy Williams among its 8 homers and 70 total bases. Mother Nature, however, has to get a good deal of credit for the day’s offensive production; clearly, the “Windy City” has earned its sobriquet today. “It blew fourteen miles per hour toward center,” reports The Chicago Tribune, “prompting Clemente to all but apologize for his first homer.” “I just tapped the ball,” Clemente tells The Post-Gazette. “There was no way that ball should have gone out of here. The wind was blowing to left, to center, to right. Everywhere it was blowing, it was for the hitter.”
On July 3, 1970 At Chicago’s Wrigley Field, Gene Alley and Roberto Clemente each hit two homers to help the visiting Bucs outlast their hosts, 16 – 14. This slugfest also numbers a game-tying, 2nd-inning grand slam by Chicago’s Billy Williams among its 8 homers and 70 total bases. Mother Nature, however, has to get a good deal of credit for the day’s offensive production; clearly, the…
In Boston, a Carl Yastrzemski homer in the opener and an unearned run in the nitecap provide the Red Sox with 2 – 1 and 5 – 4 wins over Cleveland. In the second game, Indians reliever Dean Chance is told to remove a tiny flag pin on his cap by umpire Ed Runge in compliance with a rule prohibiting glass buttons and metal objects on uniforms because of their glare.
On July 3, 1970 In Boston, a Carl Yastrzemski homer in the opener and an unearned run in the nitecap provide the Red Sox with 2 – 1 and 5 – 4 wins over Cleveland. In the second game, Indians reliever Dean Chance is told to remove a tiny flag pin on his cap by umpire Ed Runge in compliance with a rule prohibiting…
Mike Lum hits three homers as the Braves beat the Padres, 8 – 1, in the first game of a doubleheader. The Braves continue hitting in game two to win, 9 – 4.
On July 3, 1970 Mike Lum hits three homers as the Braves beat the Padres, 8 – 1, in the first game of a doubleheader. The Braves continue hitting in game two to win, 9 – 4. Source Baseball Reference July 3
Montreal’s John Bateman drives in a team-record seven runs to pace the Expos to a 13 – 10 win over the Cards. Bateman’s first hit is a grand slam in the Expos’ six-run 1st inning.
On July 2, 1970 Montreal’s John Bateman drives in a team-record seven runs to pace the Expos to a 13 – 10 win over the Cards. Bateman’s first hit is a grand slam in the Expos’ six-run 1st inning. Source: Baseball Reference July 2
The Reds hand the Braves their 9th loss in 10 games, as Cincy wins, 2 – 1. Jim Merritt becomes the National League’s first 13-game winner and his batterymate Johnny Bench drives in both runs.
On July 2, 1970 The Reds hand the Braves their 9th loss in 10 games, as Cincy wins, 2 – 1. Jim Merritt becomes the National League’s first 13-game winner and his batterymate Johnny Bench drives in both runs. Source: Baseball Reference July 2
For the third time in their careers, Pete Rose and Bobby Tolan combine to belt lead-off homers for the Reds. This time Houston’s Don Wilson is the victim. Tony Perez hits his 27th homer, off Wilson, in the top of the 9th for a 3 – 2 Reds win.
For the third time in their careers, Pete Rose and Bobby Tolan combine to belt lead-off homers for the Reds. This time Houston’s Don Wilson is the victim. Tony Perez hits his 27th homer, off Wilson, in the top of the 9th for a 3 – 2 Reds win.
