1979 – At Wrigley Field, the Reds and Cubs complete a game suspended on May 10th because the Cubs had to catch a plane. That contest was tied 7 – 7 after nine innings. Both teams score in the 11th and the Cubs win in the 18th on a run-scoring single by Steve Ontiveros. The Cubs then win the regularly-scheduled game, 2 – 1, with Willie Hernandez getting the victory.

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1979 – At Wrigley Field, the Reds and Cubs complete a game suspended on May 10th because the Cubs had to catch a plane. That contest was tied 7 – 7 after nine innings. Both teams score in the 11th and the Cubs win in the 18th on a run-scoring single by Steve Ontiveros. The Cubs then win the regularly-scheduled game, 2 – 1, with Willie Hernandez getting the victory.

George Brett

George Brett clubs three home runs and piles up five RBIs against the Texas Rangers

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On July 22, 1979, future Hall of Famer George Brett clubs three home runs and piles up five RBIs against the Texas Rangers. Brett’s power surge, part of a 23-home run season, lifts the Kansas City Royals to a 7-6 win. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

In the first of two at Wrigley Field, the Reds roll over the Cubs, 12 – 1, behind Bill Bonham. Johnny Bench ties the National League record by collecting five walks and Dave Concepcion hits an 8th-inning grand slam off Willie Hernandez to put the score in double digits. The Cubs come back in the second game to win, 8 – 4.

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In the first of two at Wrigley Field, the Reds roll over the Cubs, 12 – 1, behind Bill Bonham. Johnny Bench ties the National League record by collecting five walks and Dave Concepcion hits an 8th-inning grand slam off Willie Hernandez to put the score in double digits. The Cubs come back in the second game to win, 8 – 4.

New York Yankees president Al Rosen resigns after a year and a half on the job. Rosen continually found himself in disagreements with Billy Martin and George Steinbrenner.

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New York Yankees president Al Rosen resigns after a year and a half on the job. Rosen continually found himself in disagreements with Billy Martin and George Steinbrenner.

Dave Parker, with two outstanding throws, is named the All Star game’s MVP

Dave Parker, with two outstanding throws, is named the All Star game’s MVP

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The National League wins its 8th straight All-Star Game, 7 – 6, at Seattle. Lee Mazzilli homers to tie the game in the 8th, and walks in the 9th to bring in the winning run. Dave Parker, with two outstanding throws, is named the game’s MVP, and Pete Rose plays a record 5th All-Star position. The Red Sox provide the starting OF for the American League in Jim Rice, Carl Yastrzemski, and Fred Lynn, though Yaz has played 1B most of the season.

Philadelphia’s Del Unser homers in his 3rd consecutive pinch-hit appearance a walk off 3 run shot vs Rollie Fingers to tie the MLB record.

Philadelphia’s Del Unser homers in his 3rd consecutive pinch-hit appearance a walk off 3 run shot vs Rollie Fingers to tie the MLB record.

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Philadelphia’s Del Unser homers in his 3rd consecutive pinch-hit appearance (the prior ones were on June 30th and July 5th) to tie the major-league record set by Lee Lacy in 1978. The Phillies beat the Padres, 6 – 5.

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The fans elect three Red Sox to start in the American League outfield for the All-Star Game: Carl Yastrzemski, Jim Rice and Fred Lynn.

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The fans elect three Red Sox to start in the American League outfield for the All-Star Game: Carl Yastrzemski, Jim Rice and Fred Lynn.

Indians Fine George Hendrick $300 for poor play

Indians Fine George Hendrick $300 for poor play

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Sponsor this Page   July 8, 1979 The Cleveland Indians said Saturday outfielder George Hendrick has been fined and probably would be benched temporarily for his sloppy play against the California Angels Friday night. Hendrick had let a Leroy Stanton catchable ball fall in front of him that allowed the tying run to score in…

Los Angeles Dodgers purchase the contract of Fernando Valenzuela

Los Angeles Dodgers purchase the contract of Fernando Valenzuela

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July 6, 1979, The Los Angeles Dodgers purchase the contract of a young lefty from Yucatan for $120,000 named Fernando Valenzuela and assign him to Lodi in the California League where he posts 1.13 ERA in 24 innings. He makes his MLB debut 14 months later and give up just two earned runs in his…