Reggie Smith homers from both sides of the plate as Boston beats Milwaukee, 15 – 4.
On July 2, 1972 Reggie Smith homers from both sides of the plate as Boston beats Milwaukee, 15 – 4. Source: Baseball Reference July 2
Roberto Clemente’s 4th and 5th (out of 6) career home runs off his friend and fellow future Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins provide the Pirates with a sudden and devastating 4 – 3 walk-off win, against the Cubs at Three Rivers Stadium. Clemente hits Fergie’s first pitch in the 7th inning over the left field fence to tie the game. After the Bucs fall behind, 3 – 2, his second homer is a game-ending blast with none out in the 9th.
Roberto Clemente’s 4th and 5th (out of 6) career home runs off his friend and fellow future Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins provide the Pirates with a sudden and devastating 4 – 3 walk-off win, against the Cubs at Three Rivers Stadium. Clemente hits Fergie’s first pitch in the 7th inning over the left field fence to tie the game. After the Bucs fall behind, 3 – 2, his second homer is a game-ending blast with none out in the 9th.
Nolan Ryan allows five hits and strikes out 16 in pitching the Angels to a 5 – 3 victory over the Athletics. Ryan has a RBI single and is helped by homers from Ken Berry and Leo Cardenas, off Steve Hamilton.
Nolan Ryan allows five hits and strikes out 16 in pitching the Angels to a 5 – 3 victory over the Athletics. Ryan has a RBI single and is helped by homers from Ken Berry and Leo Cardenas, off Steve Hamilton.
President Richard Nixon discuss his All Time Team in Baseball and biggest moments
On June 30, 1972, journalist Clifford Evans interviewed President Richard Nixon in the White House for RKO General Broadcasting. This meeting was captured by recording devices in the Oval Office. Prior to this meeting, Evans had asked President Nixon to name his favorite baseball players during a June 22, 1972 press conference. President Nixon subsequently…
Joe Pepitone rejoins the Cubs after a brief retirement, and is 1 for 4 in the Cubs’ 4 – 3 win over the Pirates. Rick Reuschel allows two hits in 7 1/3 innings before leaving with a twisted ankle, but picks up the win. Billy Williams drives in three runs for the Cubs.
Joe Pepitone rejoins the Cubs after a brief retirement, and is 1 for 4 in the Cubs’ 4 – 3 win over the Pirates. Rick Reuschel allows two hits in 7 1/3 innings before leaving with a twisted ankle, but picks up the win. Billy Williams drives in three runs for the Cubs.
Oakland A’s and Atlanta Braves become the first teams to trade former MVPs for one another
On June 29, 1972, the Oakland A’s and Atlanta Braves become the first teams to trade former MVPs for one another. Oakland sends Denny McLain to Atlanta for Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda. McLain will win just three of eight decisions with the Braves, while Cepeda will come to bat only three times with the…
Jim Palmer’s 8-game win streak ends as the Yanks chase the ace in the 2nd inning of a 4 – 3 win. Mel Stottlemyre, with relief from Sparky Lyle, gains his 7th win.
Jim Palmer’s 8-game win streak ends as the Yanks chase the ace in the 2nd inning of a 4 – 3 win. Mel Stottlemyre, with relief from Sparky Lyle, gains his 7th win.
Wade Blasingame’s American League debut for the Yankees is an inauspicious one, as the Tigers go deep three consecutive times in the first frame
Making his last career start, Wade Blasingame’s American League debut for the Yankees is an inauspicious one, as the Tigers go deep three consecutive times in the first frame. The opening inning home runs by Aurelio Rodriguez, Al Kaline, and Willie Horton power Detroit over New York, 5-2.
Continuing his slugging, John Mayberry belts a home run, double and two singles to lead the Royals to a 6 – 4 win over the White Sox. Mayberry has driven in 20 runs in his last 11 games.
On June 27, 1972 Continuing his slugging, John Mayberry belts a home run, double and two singles to lead the Royals to a 6 – 4 win over the White Sox. Mayberry has driven in 20 runs in his last 11 games.
Nolan Ryan Triple Delivers a Win
On June 27, 1972 Nolan Ryan (8-5) triples and scores the go-ahead run in the 7th as California beats the Twins, 3 – 1. Poor baserunning in the 4th doesn’t help the Twins’ cause: with Harmon Killebrew on third base and Steve Braun on second with no outs, Jim Nettles flies out to Jim Spencer in left field. Killebrew fakes a dash to the plate and Braun…
