1976 – The Reds’ Pat Zachry gives up a pair of singles in the 2nd in pitching a 5 – 1 two-hitter against the Braves.
1976 – The Reds’ Pat Zachry gives up a pair of singles in the 2nd in pitching a 5 – 1 two-hitter against the Braves.
The Brewers crush the Tigers and Mark Fidrych, 11 – 2, as Mike Hegan hits for the cycle and drives in six runs.
The Brewers crush the Tigers and Mark Fidrych, 11 – 2, as Mike Hegan hits for the cycle and drives in six runs.
Rangers catcher Jim Sundberg records three assists in the 5th inning of a 4 – 1 win over the Royals. He becomes only the 7th perpetrator of this feat in major league history.
Rangers catcher Jim Sundberg records three assists in the 5th inning of a 4 – 1 win over the Royals. He becomes only the 7th perpetrator of this feat in major league history.
1976 – Bo McLaughlin blanks the Phillies, 1-0, as the club notches their sixth straight complete-game to tie a team record. McLaughlin surrenders six hits. A solo shot by Cliff Johnson off Jim Kaat provides the game’s only tally.
1976 – Bo McLaughlin blanks the Phillies, 1-0, as the club notches their sixth straight complete-game to tie a team record. McLaughlin surrenders six hits. A solo shot by Cliff Johnson off Jim Kaat provides the game’s only tally.
1976 – Red Sox pitcher Fergie Jenkins rips his Achilles tendon covering first base in the 5th inning against the Rangers. Jenkins (12-11) is through for the year. Tom Murphy relieves and pitches 4 2/3 innings of hitless ball to earn the 3 – 0 victory at Fenway Park.
1976 – Red Sox pitcher Fergie Jenkins rips his Achilles tendon covering first base in the 5th inning against the Rangers. Jenkins (12-11) is through for the year. Tom Murphy relieves and pitches 4 2/3 innings of hitless ball to earn the 3 – 0 victory at Fenway Park.
Jim Rice clouts a 5th-inning home run against Texas, the 100th homer for the 31st straight year
At Fenway Park, Jim Rice clouts a 5th-inning home run against Texas, the 100th homer this year for the Sox. They now have hit 100 homers or more for 31 straight years.
The A’s purchase veteran Willie McCovey from the Padres.
The A’s purchase veteran Willie McCovey from the Padres.
1976 – In 15 innings, the Reds beat the Phillies, 6 – 5. Cincy ties the game in the 9th when Pete Rose scores from second base on a Bob Boone passed ball. Both teams score in the 13th before Ken Griffey drives home the winner in the 15th.
1976 – In 15 innings, the Reds beat the Phillies, 6 – 5. Cincy ties the game in the 9th when Pete Rose scores from second base on a Bob Boone passed ball. Both teams score in the 13th before Ken Griffey drives home the winner in the 15th.
1976 – The Yankees edge the Twins, 5 – 4, in a 19-inning marathon. Grant Jackson is the winner over Pete Redfern.
1976 – The Yankees edge the Twins, 5 – 4, in a 19-inning marathon. Grant Jackson is the winner over Pete Redfern.
At Tiger Stadium, Bill Freehan hits his 200th and final home run in a 12 – 7 loss to the White Sox. The Detroit catcher will finish his career with 100 homers hit at home with the other 100 dingers hit on the road.
At Tiger Stadium, Bill Freehan hits his 200th and final home run in a 12 – 7 loss to the White Sox. The Detroit catcher will finish his career with 100 homers hit at home with the other 100 dingers hit on the road.
