Coming to bat in the top of the eighth inning trailing 8-0, the Mets score seven runs and add another four tallies in the ninth to stun the Astros, 11-8. The come-from-behind victory is the Amazins’ biggest comeback in franchise history.

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Coming to bat in the top of the eighth inning trailing 8-0, the Mets score seven runs and add another four tallies in the ninth to stun the Astros, 11-8. The come-from-behind victory is the Amazins’ biggest comeback in franchise history.

Roberto Clemente breaks Honus Wagner’s record for the most hits in the history of the franchise and Bob Veale is sold
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Roberto Clemente breaks Honus Wagner’s record for the most hits in the history of the franchise and Bob Veale is sold

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Roberto Clemente, with his 2,971st hit in a Pirates uniform, breaks Honus Wagner’s record for the most hits in the history of the franchise. The historic blow is a three-run homer off San Francisco hurler Sam McDowell in the bottom of the fourth inning in an eventual 6-3 victory for the Bucs at Three Rivers Stadium.

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Milt Pappas of the Chicago Cubs pitches a no-hitter against the San Diego Padres and comes within one strike of hurling a perfect game

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test On September 2, 1972, Milt Pappas of the Cubs hurls a no-hit game in beating the Padres, 8 – 0. Pappas has a perfect game until pinch-hitter Larry Stahl walks with two outs in the 9th inning. With two outs in the top of the ninth, Pappas runs the count to 1-and-2 on pinch-hitter Larry…

In his major league debut, Doug Rau throws a three-hitter, beating St. Louis at Busch Stadium, 5-1. In his first big-league at-bat, the 23 year-old Dodger southpaw helps his cause with an RBI-triple in the second inning.

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In his major league debut, Doug Rau throws a three-hitter, beating St. Louis at Busch Stadium, 5-1. In his first big-league at-bat, the 23 year-old Dodger southpaw helps his cause with an RBI-triple in the second inning.

Dave Downs throws a complete game shutout in his first major league appearance

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Dave Downs throws a complete game shutout in his first major league appearance, blanking the Braves, 3-0, in the nightcap of a twin bill at Atlanta Stadium. The 20 year-old Phillies’ right-hander will never win another major league game when he develops a sore arm caused by tendonitis.

Rod Carew swipes home with 2 out in the 10th inning to give the Twins a 5 – 4 victory over the Indians. Carew will swipe home 17 times in his career‚ seven times stealing alone. The Twins score their first 4 runs as Bobby Darwin drives them all in on 4 hits‚ including 2 homers.

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Rod Carew swipes home with 2 out in the 10th inning to give the Twins a 5 – 4 victory over the Indians. Carew will swipe home 17 times in his career‚ seven times stealing alone. The Twins score their first 4 runs as Bobby Darwin drives them all in on 4 hits‚ including 2 homers.

Mel Stottlemyre hurls a 4-hitter to stop the White Sox‚ 4 – 0. Rookie Charlie Spikes has two hits in his major league debut‚ drives in a run and saves a run with a sparkling catch in right field.

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Mel Stottlemyre hurls a 4-hitter to stop the White Sox‚ 4 – 0. Rookie Charlie Spikes has two hits in his major league debut‚ drives in a run and saves a run with a sparkling catch in right field.

The Reds edge the Expos‚ 1 – 0‚ in 12 innings on Johnny Bench’s single. Ross Grimsley and Clay Carroll combine on the shutout.

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The Reds edge the Expos‚ 1 – 0‚ in 12 innings on Johnny Bench’s single. Ross Grimsley and Clay Carroll combine on the shutout.