Hal Lanier’s 8th-inning single is the only hit Ken Holtzman allows in the Cubs’ 15 – 0 mauling of the Giants. Gaylord Perry gives up eight runs in 1 1/3 inning to seal the outcome for the Giants. Joe Pepitone and Billy Williamseach have a double, homer, and score three runs.

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On August 22, 1970 — Hal Lanier’s 8th-inning single is the only hit Ken Holtzman allows in the Cubs’ 15 – 0 mauling of the Giants. Gaylord Perry gives up eight runs in 1 1/3 inning to seal the outcome for the Giants. Joe Pepitone and Billy Williamseach have a double, homer, and score three runs.

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