Lee May hits a 1st-inning grand slam off Joe Moeller, and the Reds roll to a 13 – 4 win over the host Dodgers.
Lee May hits a 1st-inning grand slam off Joe Moeller, and the Reds roll to a 13 – 4 win over the host Dodgers.
Pitching in his second major league game, Reds rookie Milt Wilcox pitches a 5 – 0 shutout over the Dodgers in Los Angeles.
Pitching in his second major league game, Reds rookie Milt Wilcox pitches a 5 – 0 shutout over the Dodgers in Los Angeles.
Commissioner Bowie Kuhn suspends Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain for the third time on the season
On September 9, 1970, Commissioner Bowie Kuhn suspends Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain for the third time on the season. McLain’s latest ban, which results from him carrying a gun, along with other unspecified charges, will sideline him for the rest of the season…
California’s Alex Johnson becomes the 3rd player in history to put one into the CF bleachers at Comiskey Park when he connects in the 6th against Chicago’s Billy Wynne in a 2 – 1 loss in eight innings. The Sox also win the opener, 11 – 4, to break their eight-game losing streak. Bill Melton leads the 5-homer offense with a pair and five RBIs.
California’s Alex Johnson becomes the 3rd player in history to put one into the CF bleachers at Comiskey Park when he connects in the 6th against Chicago’s Billy Wynne in a 2 – 1 loss in eight innings. The Sox also win the opener, 11 – 4, to break their eight-game losing streak. Bill Melton leads the 5-homer offense with a pair and five RBIs.
Brant Alyea drives in all seven Twins runs on two homers in game 1, then drives in two more in the nitecap as the Twins sweep the Brewers, 7 – 6, and 8 – 3. Stan Williams (9-0) wins his 9th straight to set a Twins record. In game 2, Hal Haydel makes his first major league appearance a good one, pitching five innings of relief to win, and also hitting his first big league home run.
Brant Alyea drives in all seven Twins runs on two homers in game 1, then drives in two more in the nitecap as the Twins sweep the Brewers, 7 – 6, and 8 – 3. Stan Williams (9-0) wins his 9th straight to set a Twins record. In game 2, Hal Haydel makes his first major league appearance a good one, pitching five innings of relief to win, and also hitting his first big league home run.
Houston sweeps a doubleheader from San Diego, 10 – 5 and 9 – 4. In the first game Astro Bob Watson and Padre Ramon Webster each hit grand slams.
Houston sweeps a doubleheader from San Diego, 10 – 5 and 9 – 4. In the first game Astro Bob Watson and Padre Ramon Webster each hit grand slams.
The White Sox use a major-league record 41 players in a doubleheader with Oakland, but lose both games, 7 – 4 and 7 – 5.
The White Sox use a major-league record 41 players in a doubleheader with Oakland, but lose both games, 7 – 4 and 7 – 5.
1970 – Blue Moon Odom yields 2 hits and smashes a home run as the Athletics beat the Royals‚ 7 – 1. Reggie Jackson and Gene Tenace also homer for the A’s.
1970 – Blue Moon Odom yields 2 hits and smashes a home run as the Athletics beat the Royals‚ 7 – 1. Reggie Jackson and Gene Tenace also homer for the A’s.
Billy William’s streak ends at 1117 games
On September 3, 1970, Billy Williams of the Chicago Cubs asks manager Leo Durocher to sit him out of today’s game. Durocher complies, ending Williams’ National League record playing streak at 1,117 games. Williams’ absence doesn’t hurt the Cubs, who defeat the Philadelphia Phillies, 7-2…
The Twins’ Leo Cardenas hits a Wally Bunker pitch in the 8th inning off the foul pole, but the umpires rule it a foul ball. Manager Bill Rigney and Bob Allison argue that is should be a homer and get tossed for their efforts. Cardenas then strikes out. Phil Roof and Roberto Pena homer to lead the Brewers to an 8 – 3 victory.
The Twins’ Leo Cardenas hits a Wally Bunker pitch in the 8th inning off the foul pole, but the umpires rule it a foul ball. Manager Bill Rigney and Bob Allison argue that is should be a homer and get tossed for their efforts. Cardenas then strikes out. Phil Roof and Roberto Pena homer to lead the Brewers to an 8 – 3 victory.