The Royals release George Scott, who will sign with the Yankees on August 26th.
The Royals release George Scott, who will sign with the Yankees on August 26th.
The Cubs sell veteran Ted Sizemore to the Red Sox for a player to be named later (C Mike O’Berry).
The Cubs sell veteran Ted Sizemore to the Red Sox for a player to be named later (C Mike O’Berry).
Montreal’s noted flake, Bill “Spaceman” Lee, surrenders a two-run inside-the-park homer to Houston’s noted flake, Joaquin Andujar
1979 – Montreal’s noted flake, Bill “Spaceman” Lee, surrenders a two-run inside-the-park homer to Houston’s noted flake, Joaquin Andujar, that stands up for a 2-1 Astros victory. Andujar had warned Lee not to throw him a fastball and Joaquin belted one high off the centerfield fence when he did. Andujar goes the distance with a four-hitter for his 12th win.
1979 – The Astros’ Joaquin Andujar hurls a four-hitter and hits a two-run inside-the-park homer, to defeat the Expos, 2 – 1.
1979 – The Astros’ Joaquin Andujar hurls a four-hitter and hits a two-run inside-the-park homer, to defeat the Expos, 2 – 1.
Against the team that traded him, Lou Brock reaches the 3000 hitsmilestone when his line drive caroms off Dennis Lamp’s pitching hand in the 3-2 Cardinal victory over the Cubs at Busch Stadium. The 40 year-old Redbird outfielder, who will retire at the end of the season with a lifetime .293 batting average, is the fourteenth major leaguer to reach the coveted plateau.
Against the team that traded him, Lou Brock reaches the 3000 hitsmilestone when his line drive caroms off Dennis Lamp’s pitching hand in the 3-2 Cardinal victory over the Cubs at Busch Stadium. The 40 year-old Redbird outfielder, who will retire at the end of the season with a lifetime .293 batting average, is the fourteenth major leaguer to reach the coveted plateau.
Red Sox slugger Jim Rice becomes the third player in franchise history to hit 30 home runs in three consecutive seasons
Joining Ted Williams (four seasons) and Jimmie Foxx (five seasons), Red Sox slugger Jim Rice becomes the third player in franchise history to hit 30 home runs in three consecutive seasons. The Red Sox outfielder’s first inning homer isn’t enough when Milwaukee beats Boston at Fenway Park, 9-6.
The Pirates’ Ed Ott hits a grand slam off Phillie reliever Tug McGraw in the 8th inning as the Bucs win, 14 – 11. It is the 4th grand slam that McGraw has yielded this year‚ setting a new National League mark and tying him for this questionable honor with Detroit’s Ray Narleski (1959).
The Pirates’ Ed Ott hits a grand slam off Phillie reliever Tug McGraw in the 8th inning as the Bucs win, 14 – 11. It is the 4th grand slam that McGraw has yielded this year‚ setting a new National League mark and tying him for this questionable honor with Detroit’s Ray Narleski (1959).
Dan Ford hits for the cycle but his Angels lose, 8 – 6, to the Mariners.
1979 – Dan Ford hits for the cycle but his Angels lose, 8 – 6, to the Mariners.
Dodger hurler Don Sutton sets a franchise record with his 50th shutout, blanking San Francisco at Candlestick Park, 9-0. The 34 year-old right-hander has previously shared the mark with Don Drysdale.
Dodger hurler Don Sutton sets a franchise record with his 50th shutout, blanking San Francisco at Candlestick Park, 9-0. The 34 year-old right-hander has previously shared the mark with Don Drysdale.
1979 – Long-time Dodgers owner Walter O’Malley dies at age 75.
1979 – Long-time Dodgers owner Walter O’Malley dies at age 75.
