John Boccabella becomes 18th player to hit 2 homeruns in one inning
The Expos take two in a doubleheader with the Astros, 12 – 8 and 14 – 6. In the first game, John Boccabella hits two home runs in the 6th inning for Montreal.
Dave Concepcion collects a triple, double and three singles to lead the Reds to a 4 – 3 win over the Giants. His 3rd single drives in the winning run in the 9th.
Dave Concepcion collects a triple, double and three singles to lead the Reds to a 4 – 3 win over the Giants. His 3rd single drives in the winning run in the 9th.
Before 45,000 Twins fans, Eddie Bane, the top collegiate pitcher this year and Minnesota’s top draft pick, makes his major league debut against the Royals. Bane pitches well for seven innings, but the Royals emerge with a 5 – 4 win, beating reliever Ray Corbin. Bane will finish the season 0-5.
Before 45,000 Twins fans, Eddie Bane, the top collegiate pitcher this year and Minnesota’s top draft pick, makes his major league debut against the Royals. Bane pitches well for seven innings, but the Royals emerge with a 5 – 4 win, beating reliever Ray Corbin. Bane will finish the season 0-5.
The Orioles win their third come-from-behind win over the Brewers, this time scoring 10 runs in the last three innings to win, 10 – 7.
The Orioles win their third come-from-behind win over the Brewers, this time scoring 10 runs in the last three innings to win, 10 – 7.
Brothers Gaylord and Jim Perry face each other for the only time in their careers
On July 3, 1973, brothers Gaylord and Jim Perry face each other for the only time in their careers. Gaylord Perry, pitching for the Cleveland Indians, loses a 5-4 decision to Jim Perry’s Detroit Tigers. Norm Cash rips a pair of home runs to help the Tigers to victory. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Play by Play,…
After waiting three hours to begin the game due to rain, the Reds beat San Francisco at Riverfront Stadium, 6-3
After waiting three hours to begin the game due to rain, the Reds beat San Francisco at Riverfront Stadium, 6-3. At the end of the contest, the Cincinnati fans are treated to the nation’s earliest Independence Day celebration, when the team begins launching fireworks at two o’clock in the morning. (Our thanks to NPC editor Steve Basford, who attended this game and stayed for the fireworks, for sharing this fact!)
Minnesota’s Tony Oliva hits three solo home runs during a 7 – 6 loss at Kansas City.
On July 3, 1973 Minnesota’s Tony Oliva hits three solo home runs during a 7 – 6 loss at Kansas City. Source Baseball Reference July 3
Hall of Fame outfielder Charles “Chick” Hafey dies at the age of 70
On July 2, 1973, Hall of Fame outfielder Charles “Chick” Hafey dies at the age of 70. Hafey led the National League with a .349 batting mark in 1931.
The Reds continue to roll as Tony Perez hits a 2-run homer in the 9th to beat the Dodgers, 4 – 2.
On July 2, 1973 The Reds continue to roll as Tony Perez hits a 2-run homer in the 9th to beat the Dodgers, 4 – 2. Source: Baseball Reference July 2
At California, the Twins’ Jim Kaat fires a one-hitter to beat the Angels, 2 – 1. Frank Robinson’s home run in the 2nd is the only hit. This is the second time in his career that Robby hits a home run to break up a no-hitter: he did it July 30, 1971 against Kansas City’s Dick Drago.
At California, the Twins’ Jim Kaat fires a one-hitter to beat the Angels, 2 – 1. Frank Robinson’s home run in the 2nd is the only hit. This is the second time in his career that Robby hits a home run to break up a no-hitter: he did it July 30, 1971 against Kansas City’s Dick Drago.
