In a scoreless game at Anaheim Stadium, Ken Brett of the Chicago White Sox has a no-hitter with two outs in the 9th inning when Jerry Remy of the California Angels hits a slow roller down the third base line. Third baseman Jorge Orta lets the ball roll and, in a controversial ruling, it’s scored as a hit, though many think it ought to be ruled an error. Brett then gives up a hit in the 10th to former teammmate Bill Melton but wins the game, 1 – 0, in 11 innings.

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In a scoreless game at Anaheim Stadium, Ken Brett of the Chicago White Sox has a no-hitter with two outs in the 9th inning when Jerry Remy of the California Angels hits a slow roller down the third base line. Third baseman Jorge Orta lets the ball roll and, in a controversial ruling, it’s scored as a hit, though many think it ought to be ruled an error. Brett then gives up a hit in the 10th to former teammmate Bill Melton but wins the game, 1 – 0, in 11 innings.

Reggie Smith slams three homers and drives in five runs to give the Cardinals a 7 – 6 win over the Phillies. Smith’s third round-tripper is a solo shot with two out in the 9th inning off Tug McGraw to give Al Hrabosky the win.

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Reggie Smith slams three homers and drives in five runs to give the Cardinals a 7 – 6 win over the Phillies. Smith’s third round-tripper is a solo shot with two out in the 9th inning off Tug McGraw to give Al Hrabosky the win.

Reggie Smith drives in five runs in the Cardinals’ 7-6 victory over Philadelphia at Veterans Stadium. The St. Louis switch-hitter’s third homer of the game, a two-out solo shot in the ninth, proves to be the difference.

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Reggie Smith drives in five runs in the Cardinals’ 7-6 victory over Philadelphia at Veterans Stadium. The St. Louis switch-hitter’s third homer of the game, a two-out solo shot in the ninth, proves to be the difference.

At Tiger Stadium, Carl Yastrzemski passes Boston legend Ted Williams for the most games played in a Red Sox uniform. Yaz makes the historic day memorable by going 4-for-4, including three home runs, in the team’s 9-2 victory in the Motor City.

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At Tiger Stadium, Carl Yastrzemski passes Boston legend Ted Williams for the most games played in a Red Sox uniform. Yaz makes the historic day memorable by going 4-for-4, including three home runs, in the team’s 9-2 victory in the Motor City.

The Yankees send P Larry Gura to Kansas City for C Fran Healy. Healy’s best moments from now on will come in the radio booth, while Gura will help KC to the 1978 playoffs with a 16-4 record.

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The Yankees send P Larry Gura to Kansas City for C Fran Healy. Healy’s best moments from now on will come in the radio booth, while Gura will help KC to the 1978 playoffs with a 16-4 record.

With 18 hits over 6 Games Brett raises average to .396
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With 18 hits over 6 Games Brett raises average to .396

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For the sixth consecutive game, George Brett collects at least three hits, batting an incredible .692 during the span. The Royals’ third baseman, who is 18-for-26 against the Orioles, Twins, and White Sox, raises his season’s batting average from .277 to .396 with his torrid pace at the plate.

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1976 – Houston catchers combine for the cycle during a 10-5 beating of St. Louis. Cliff Johnson pounds four hits (two singles, a double and a homer) before twisting his ankle. Backup Skip Jutze triples in the seventh. 

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1976 – Houston catchers combine for the cycle during a 10-5 beating of St. Louis. Cliff Johnson pounds four hits (two singles, a double and a homer) before twisting his ankle. Backup Skip Jutze triples in the seventh. 

The Reds score another 14 runs to beat the Cubs, 14 – 2. Ken Griffey hits a grand slam, one of six homers hit by the Reds. Tony Perez has a pair with George Foster, Dan Driessen, and Pete Rose leaving the park as well.

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The Reds score another 14 runs to beat the Cubs, 14 – 2. Ken Griffey hits a grand slam, one of six homers hit by the Reds. Tony Perez has a pair with George Foster, Dan Driessen, and Pete Rose leaving the park as well.