Phillies beat the Reds in Grand Fashion
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lamar Johnson sang the National Anthem
June 19, 1977. At Comiskey Park on Fathers Day, Before the first game of a double header, Lamar Johnson sang the National Anthem and then hit 2 home runs and a double (the only 3 hits in the game for the Sox) as the White Sox beat the Oakland A’s, 2-1. Wilber Wood picks up…
Carl Yastrzemski (2), Bernie Carbo (2), and George Scott (1) of the Boston Red Sox hit five home runs in an 11 – 1 triumph over the New York Yankees at Fenway Park. The five home runs give the Red Sox a major league record 16 in three games. Boston hit six homers on June 17th and five on June 18th, also against the Yankees. The Yankees hit no homers in the three-game series.
On June 19, 1977 Carl Yastrzemski (2), Bernie Carbo (2), and George Scott (1) of the Boston Red Sox hit five home runs in an 11 – 1 triumph over the New York Yankees at Fenway Park. The five home runs give the Red Sox a major league record 16 in three games. Boston hit six homers on June 17th and five on June 18th, also against the…
Phillies slugger Greg Luzinski smacks a grand slam and a 3-run double to drive in 7 runs at Atlanta. The Phils top the Braves, 13 – 10.
On June 11, 1977 Phillies slugger Greg Luzinski smacks a grand slam and a 3-run double to drive in 7 runs at Atlanta. The Phils top the Braves, 13 – 10.
The A’s fire manager Jack McKeon‚ replacing him with Bobby Winkles.
On June 10, 1977 The A’s fire manager Jack McKeon‚ replacing him with Bobby Winkles.
Ron Guidry‚ with relief help‚ stops the Twins‚ to give New York a 4 – 1 win. Willie Randolph’s two-run double is the key blow.
On June 10, 1977 Ron Guidry‚ with relief help‚ stops the Twins‚ to give New York a 4 – 1 win. Willie Randolph’s two-run double is the key blow.
