Eddie Mathews gets his first managerial win,

 

On August 8 , 1972 — 1972 – Eddie Mathews gets his first managerial win, 8-4, over Houston behind the pitching of Denny McLain. It’s Harry Walker, however, that acts like a rookie manager, listing Johnny Edwards twice in the batting order and leaving out Jesus Alou.

 

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