Mike Schmidt hits his 300th career home run off Mike Scott as Philadelphia beats the Mets, 8 – 4.
Mike Schmidt hits his 300th career home run off Mike Scott as Philadelphia beats the Mets, 8 – 4.
Jeff Burroughs hits three home runs off three different pitchers in the Mariners’ 13-3 defeat over Minnesota in the second game of a doubleheader. The M’s right fielder drives in six runs with his two-run, three-run, and solo round-trippers in the Metropolitan Stadium contest to help salvage a split of the twin bill.
Jeff Burroughs hits three home runs off three different pitchers in the Mariners’ 13-3 defeat over Minnesota in the second game of a doubleheader. The M’s right fielder drives in six runs with his two-run, three-run, and solo round-trippers in the Metropolitan Stadium contest to help salvage a split of the twin bill.
Ray Searage pitches two-plus innings of hitless relief to be credited with the win in New York’s 4-2 victory over Chicago at Wrigley Field. The southpaw, with his eighth-inning single, gains the distinction of being the only Met player to have compiled a 1.000 batting average (1-for-1) and a 1.000 winning percentage (1-0) while playing with the team.
Ray Searage pitches two-plus innings of hitless relief to be credited with the win in New York’s 4-2 victory over Chicago at Wrigley Field. The southpaw, with his eighth-inning single, gains the distinction of being the only Met player to have compiled a 1.000 batting average (1-for-1) and a 1.000 winning percentage (1-0) while playing with the team.
1981 – Baseball’s “second season” begins after a two-month strike interrupts play. Denny Walling is the hero with a two-run pinch-hit double off Al Holland in the ninth for a 6-5 triumph in San Francisco. Joe “Shoes” Pittman rescues Frank Lacorte when he makes a diving stab of Larry Herndon’s liner with two men aboard for the final out.
1981 – Baseball’s “second season” begins after a two-month strike interrupts play. Denny Walling is the hero with a two-run pinch-hit double off Al Holland in the ninth for a 6-5 triumph in San Francisco. Joe “Shoes” Pittman rescues Frank Lacorte when he makes a diving stab of Larry Herndon’s liner with two men aboard for the final out.
The Dodgers re-open the season with a 4 – 0 victory over the Reds.
The Dodgers re-open the season with a 4 – 0 victory over the Reds.
Seattle’s Julio Cruz is caught stealing by California’s Ed Ott on a pitchout, ending his consecutive stolen base streak at 32. Cruz tied the American League record set by Willie Wilson.
Seattle’s Julio Cruz is caught stealing by California’s Ed Ott on a pitchout, ending his consecutive stolen base streak at 32. Cruz tied the American League record set by Willie Wilson.
National League owners agree to the $20.5 million sale of the Cubs to the Tribune Company. In three weeks, Cubs stockholders (led by Bill Wrigley’s with 81 percent) will approve the sale.
National League owners agree to the $20.5 million sale of the Cubs to the Tribune Company. In three weeks, Cubs stockholders (led by Bill Wrigley’s with 81 percent) will approve the sale.
The players approve a split-season format necessitated by the seven-week strike. The Yankees, A’s, Phillies and Dodgers are declared the first-half champions and will be automatically qualified for the 1981 Postseason.
The players approve a split-season format necessitated by the seven-week strike. The Yankees, A’s, Phillies and Dodgers are declared the first-half champions and will be automatically qualified for the 1981 Postseason.
As a recipient of the Ford C. Frick award for his “major contributions” to baseball” as a broadcaster, Ernie Harwell becomes the fifth honoree to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. The Tigers’ play-by-play announcer, who describes himself as a ‘tongue-tied kid from Georgia,’ is overcome with joy as he shares his heartfelt appreciation for the game with the Cooperstown crowd.
As a recipient of the Ford C. Frick award for his “major contributions” to baseball” as a broadcaster, Ernie Harwell becomes the fifth honoree to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. The Tigers’ play-by-play announcer, who describes himself as a ‘tongue-tied kid from Georgia,’ is overcome with joy as he shares his heartfelt appreciation for the game with the Cooperstown crowd.
Cardinal ace right-hander Bob Gibson, slugging first baseman Johnny Mize, who played with the Cardinals, Giants, and Yankees, and Negro League pioneer Rube Foster are inducted into the Hall of Fame. Gibson was elected in the first year of his eligibility by the BBWAA, with Mize and Foster getting the nod from the Veterans Committee.
Cardinal ace right-hander Bob Gibson, slugging first baseman Johnny Mize, who played with the Cardinals, Giants, and Yankees, and Negro League pioneer Rube Foster are inducted into the Hall of Fame. Gibson was elected in the first year of his eligibility by the BBWAA, with Mize and Foster getting the nod from the Veterans Committee.
