Atlanta blanks San Diego, 10 – 0, to grab a one-game lead over Los Angeles and San Francisco in the National League West.
Atlanta blanks San Diego, 10 – 0, to grab a one-game lead over Los Angeles and San Francisco in the National League West.
At Connie Mack Stadium during the top of the third inning of the nightcap against the Cubs, play is halted with the two teams moving silently to their respective baselines to look skyward as the Phillies’ crowd is informed word has been sent from Neil Armstrong to Mission Control in Houston that the Eagle had landed on the moon. The game will resume after a recording of Kate Smith’s rendition of “God Bless America” is played, along with a prayer for the safety of the astronauts over the loudspeaker.
At Connie Mack Stadium during the top of the third inning of the nightcap against the Cubs, play is halted with the two teams moving silently to their respective baselines to look skyward as the Phillies’ crowd is informed word has been sent from Neil Armstrong to Mission Control in Houston that the Eagle had landed on the moon. The game will resume after a recording of Kate Smith’s rendition of “God Bless America” is played, along with a prayer for the safety of the astronauts over the loudspeaker.
Phillie Dick Allen’s suspension ends, but he incurs a $12,000 fine.
Phillie Dick Allen’s suspension ends, but he incurs a $12,000 fine.
The Twins and Pilots suspend an 16-inning game at 7 – 7.
The Twins and Pilots suspend an 16-inning game at 7 – 7.
At War Memorial Stadium in Buffalo, a knife-wielding gang takes over the clubhouse during batting practice. The International League game is postponed due to “threatening weather.”
At War Memorial Stadium in Buffalo, a knife-wielding gang takes over the clubhouse during batting practice. The International League game is postponed due to “threatening weather.”
Washington starter Joe Coleman throws his third consecutive shutout when he blanks the Bronx Bombers, 4-0. The 22 year-old right-hander, the Senators’ first-round pick (third overall) of the amateur draft in 1965, faces only 29 batters in his two-hit masterpiece in New York.
Washington starter Joe Coleman throws his third consecutive shutout when he blanks the Bronx Bombers, 4-0. The 22 year-old right-hander, the Senators’ first-round pick (third overall) of the amateur draft in 1965, faces only 29 batters in his two-hit masterpiece in New York.
Back for the first time in over a month after an on-field collision with teammate Hector Torres put him in a hospital, Jesus Alou starts a four-run ninth-inning rally that topples the Reds, 7-4. Alou scores the tying run on a double by Sandy Valdespino then Joe Morgan plates Johnny Edwards with a squeeze bunt for the game-winner.
1969 – Back for the first time in over a month after an on-field collision with teammate Hector Torres put him in a hospital, Jesus Alou starts a four-run ninth-inning rally that topples the Reds, 7-4. Alou scores the tying run on a double by Sandy Valdespino then Joe Morgan plates Johnny Edwards with a squeeze bunt for the game-winner.
Tommy John scatters eight hits in the White Sox’s 6 – 1 win over the Royals. The Sox outfield records no putouts behind John.
Tommy John scatters eight hits in the White Sox’s 6 – 1 win over the Royals. The Sox outfield records no putouts behind John.
At Crosley Field, the Astros take a 9 – 0 lead after batting in the 6th, only to lose, 10 – 9. The Reds score a run in the 6th, two in the 7th, and tie it with six in the 8th. Cincy wins it in the 11th when Ted Savage drives in a run off Jack Billingham.
At Crosley Field, the Astros take a 9 – 0 lead after batting in the 6th, only to lose, 10 – 9. The Reds score a run in the 6th, two in the 7th, and tie it with six in the 8th. Cincy wins it in the 11th when Ted Savage drives in a run off Jack Billingham.
Red Sox pitcher Ray Jarvis drives in two runs and beats the Orioles, 6 – 1
Red Sox pitcher Ray Jarvis drives in two runs and beats the Orioles, 6 – 1. The only score for the O’s is a homer by Don Buford with Dave May on first base. May holds up to watch Tony Conigliaro fall into the RF stands in a vain attempt to catch the drive and Buford passes May. May scores but Buford is called out and is credited with a single.
