Pete Vukovich pitches the first shutout in Blue Jay history, blanking Baltimore at Memorial Stadium, 2-0. The victory also marks the 24 year-old’s first scoreless complete contest, a feat he will accomplish eight times during his 11-year career.
On June 25, 1977 At Old-Timers Day in Chicago, the Cubs score four in the 9th inning to edge the Mets, 5 – 4. Larry Biittner doubles in two runs, and Bill Buckner’s wind-blown fly eludes two outfielders for a third double in the frame. With the sacks full, Manny Trillo hits a grounder to third base and beats out the attempted double…
On June 25, 1977 Mike Torrez outduels Luis Tiant to give the Yankees a 5 – 1 win over the Red Sox. Graig Nettles’ 3-run homer is the big blow. New York now trails the Sox by three games. Source Baseball Reference June 25
Bob Watson becomes the first player to complete a cycle in both leagues when he hits an eighth-inning RBI single, leading Houston to a 6-5 victory over San Francisco at the Astrodome. Joe Sambito picks up the win for the Astros. The 31 year-old first baseman, whose feat will be duplicated by John Olerud (Mets, 1997, and Mariners, 2001) and Michael Cuddyer (Twins, 2009, and Rockies, 2014), also collected a single, double, triple, and home run while wearing a Red Sox uniform in 1979.
It’s not a good year for Texas manager Frank Lucchesi, as Eddie Stanky takes over, leading the club to a 10 – 8 triumph over the Twins. In spring training, he had been assaulted by 2B Lenny Randle, who broke his jaw with a punch. Tomorrow, the “homesick” Stanky will resign.
In a 7-4 victory over the Orioles at Memorial Stadium, the Red Sox collect their 100th round-tripper of the season, the earliest the club has ever reached the milestone. Today’s homers, hit by George Scott, Jim Rice, Carlton Fisk (2), and Butch Hobson, all off Jim Palmer, contribute to a major league record of 29 home runs launched by one club in a span of eight consecutive games.
The Phillies outslug the Reds, 15 – 9, at Veterans Stadium. Joe Hoerner makes his debut with the Reds, handing out an intentional walk and then a grand slam to Larry Bowa.
At Memorial Stadium The Boston Red Sox bang five homers (George Scott, Jim Rice, Carlton Fisk with 2, and Butch Hobson), all off Jim Palmer, to beat Baltimore, 5 – 4. The Sox have now won 12 of their last 13 games and set homer records for eight games (29), seven games (26), and six games (24). The Sox reach 100 homers, the earliest they ever have.
It’s not easy but the Yankees stop their five-game losing streak with a 12 – 11 win over Detroit. The Yankees are led by Graig Nettles, with a three-run homer, and Reggie Jackson, who belts a two-run triple.
On June 21, 1977 Cincinnati Reds pitcher Paul Moskau homers in his second major league at-bat, but gives up four runs in 4+ innings. The Reds prevail over the Philadelphia Phillies, 10 – 5, at Veterans Stadium.