Oakland A’s trade veteran slugger Willie Horton to the Toronto Blue Jays for another aging hitting star, Rico Carty
Oakland A’s trade veteran slugger Willie Horton to the Toronto Blue Jays for another aging hitting star, Rico Carty
The Red Sox trip the Indians, 6 – 5, in 13 innings as Butch Hobson scores the tying run on a bizarre play: he lofts a pop fly behind second base and races around to second as 2B Duane Kuiper loses the ball in the sun. Kuiper picks up the ball but bumps into 1B Andre Thornton and the ball rolls towards first base and C Bo Diaz. With Hobson motoring towards third base, Diaz overthrows the base. Hobson, having slid into third, picks himself up and races home. The throw from the outfield to Diaz is in time, but he can’t get the ball out of his glove and a sliding Hobson is home free. A George Scott double and Rick Burleson single then win the game. Bob Stanley (8-1) picks up the victory.
The Red Sox trip the Indians, 6 – 5, in 13 innings as Butch Hobson scores the tying run on a bizarre play: he lofts a pop fly behind second base and races around to second as 2B Duane Kuiper loses the ball in the sun. Kuiper picks up the ball but bumps into 1B Andre Thornton and the ball rolls towards first base and C Bo Diaz. With Hobson motoring towards third base, Diaz overthrows the base. Hobson, having slid into third, picks himself up and races home. The throw from the outfield to Diaz is in time, but he can’t get the ball out of his glove and a sliding Hobson is home free. A George Scott double and Rick Burleson single then win the game. Bob Stanley (8-1) picks up the victory.
Eddie Mathews, Addie Joss, and Larry MacPhail are inducted at Cooperstown.
Eddie Mathews, Addie Joss, and Larry MacPhail are inducted at Cooperstown.
The Red Sox score two runs in the 17th to win, 7 – 5, on RBIs by Rick Burleson and Jim Rice. Ex-Yankee Mike Torrez then stops New York, 8 – 1, in a rain-shortened game.
The Red Sox score two runs in the 17th to win, 7 – 5, on RBIs by Rick Burleson and Jim Rice. Ex-Yankee Mike Torrez then stops New York, 8 – 1, in a rain-shortened game.
Cincinnati Reds star Pete Rose ends at 44 games
PODCAST On August 1, 1978, the hitting streak of Cincinnati Reds star Pete Rose ends at 44 games. Rose goes 0-for-4, in the Reds’ 16-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves. Rose made the final out of the game striking out vs Gene Garber on a change up. Rose’s 44-game streak sets a new modern-day National…
Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds extends his hitting streak to 44 games
On July 31, 1978, Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds extends his hitting streak to 44 games, tying Willie Keeler’s National League record set 81 years ago. Rose singles against Hall of Famer Phil Niekro in Cincinnati’s 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Other Resources & Links Subscribe to our…
After scoring just five runs in their last six games, the Red Sox break out with a 9 – 2 win over the visiting White Sox. It is just the third win for Boston in its last 13 games. Dennis Eckersley (12-4) earns the win, scattering six hits, while Rick Burleson has three hits including a bases-loaded double.
After scoring just five runs in their last six games, the Red Sox break out with a 9 – 2 win over the visiting White Sox. It is just the third win for Boston in its last 13 games. Dennis Eckersley (12-4) earns the win, scattering six hits, while Rick Burleson has three hits including a bases-loaded double.
Montreal Expos tie National League record with eight home runs
On July 30, 1978, the Montreal Expos bombard the Atlanta Braves, 19-0, as Larry Parrish hits home runs in three consecutive innings. Andre Dawson adds a pair of home runs – both in the same inning, Dave Cash also slams a homerun all in the 4th. Parrish has a single and three consecutive home…
Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds collects his 300th career home run
On July 26, 1978, Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds collects his 300th career home run off Nino Espinosa in a 12-3 loss to the New York Mets. In the same game, Cincinnati’s Pete Rose extends his hitting streak to 39 games. Rose’s streak will eventually reach 44 games – a new National League record.@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@
Pete Rose’s third inning Shea Stadium single to left off Mets righty Craig Swan establishes a National League record for hits in consecutive games. The Reds infielder has hit safely in 38 games, breaking Tommy Holmes’ mark set as a member of the Boston Braves in 1945.
Pete Rose’s third inning Shea Stadium single to left off Mets righty Craig Swan establishes a National League record for hits in consecutive games. The Reds infielder has hit safely in 38 games, breaking Tommy Holmes’ mark set as a member of the Boston Braves in 1945.
