Willie McCovey becomes first player to hit 2 homers an in inning twice
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Willie McCovey becomes first player to hit 2 homers an in inning twice

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On June 27, 1977, Willie McCovey of the San Francisco Giants hits two home runs in one inning and becomes the all-time National League leader with 17 career grand slams. McCovey homered of Jack Billingham with one out made the score 8-4, 9 batters later McCovey hits a grandslam off reliever Joe Hoerner, he entered…

The Cubs edge the Expos, 4 – 3 as Bruce Sutter shuts down Montreal for two innings to earn his 20th save. Sutter’s ERA is now a minuscule 0.69.

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On June 27, 1977 The Cubs edge the Expos, 4 – 3 as Bruce Sutter shuts down Montreal for two innings to earn his 20th save. Sutter’s ERA is now a minuscule 0.69.

The Rangers, after offering the job to Twins legend Harmon Killebrew, hire Billy Hunter as the team’s manager, making him the club’s fourth skipper in this week. Texas had replaced the fired Frank Lucchesi with Eddie Stanky, who left after one game due to homesickness, resulting in third base coach Connie Ryan, who refused to assume the position full-time, becoming the interim manager for six games.

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On June 27, 1977 The Rangers, after offering the job to Twins legend Harmon Killebrew, hire Billy Hunter as the team’s manager, making him the club’s fourth skipper in this week. Texas had replaced the fired Frank Lucchesi with Eddie Stanky, who left after one game due to homesickness, resulting in third base coach Connie…

Pete Vukovich pitches the first shutout in Blue Jay history, blanking Baltimore at Memorial Stadium, 2-0. The victory also marks the 24 year-old’s first scoreless complete contest, a feat he will accomplish eight times during his 11-year career.

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Pete Vukovich pitches the first shutout in Blue Jay history, blanking Baltimore at Memorial Stadium, 2-0. The victory also marks the 24 year-old’s first scoreless complete contest, a feat he will accomplish eight times during his 11-year career.

In a sweep of Texas, both by 4 – 3 scores, Angels 2B Jerry Remy has 26 chances, an American League record (4 putouts, 12 assists in 11-inning game 1; 5 putouts, 5 asists in game 2). This comes two days after 2B Don Money tied the AL mark with 12 assists.

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In a sweep of Texas, both by 4 – 3 scores, Angels 2B Jerry Remy has 26 chances, an American League record (4 putouts, 12 assists in 11-inning game 1; 5 putouts, 5 asists in game 2). This comes two days after 2B Don Money tied the AL mark with 12 assists.

On Jersey Day in Metropolitan Stadium, every fan receives a jersey with #29 on it, Rod Carew’s number. Carew responds by going 4 for 5, scoring four runs, and collecting 6 RBI’s, raising his average to .403. One of the hits is a grand slam and he will hit another slam on July 4th. Teammate Glenn Adams drives in eight as the Twins beat the White Sox, 19 – 12.

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On Jersey Day in Metropolitan Stadium, every fan receives a jersey with #29 on it, Rod Carew’s number. Carew responds by going 4 for 5, scoring four runs, and collecting 6 RBI’s, raising his average to .403. One of the hits is a grand slam and he will hit another slam on July 4th. Teammate Glenn Adams drives in eight as the Twins beat the White Sox, 19 – 12.

In front of 55,039 fans, the Yankees complete a 3-game sweep of the Red Sox, avenging the three losses last week to the Sox at Fenway Park. New York takes a 4 – 1 lead into the 9th, but the Sox tie the game. In the bottom of the 9th, Paul Blair bounces a bases-loaded ball over the head of Butch Hobson at third base to pin the loss on reliever Bill Campbell.

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In front of 55,039 fans, the Yankees complete a 3-game sweep of the Red Sox, avenging the three losses last week to the Sox at Fenway Park. New York takes a 4 – 1 lead into the 9th, but the Sox tie the game. In the bottom of the 9th, Paul Blair bounces a bases-loaded ball over the head of Butch Hobson at third base to pin the loss on reliever Bill Campbell.

At Old-Timers Day in Chicago, the Cubs score four in the 9th inning to edge the Mets, 5 – 4. Larry Biittner doubles in two runs, and Bill Buckner’s wind-blown fly eludes two outfielders for a third double in the frame. With the sacks full, Manny Trillo hits a grounder to third base and beats out the attempted double play for the winner.

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On June 25, 1977 At Old-Timers Day in Chicago, the Cubs score four in the 9th inning to edge the Mets, 5 – 4. Larry Biittner doubles in two runs, and Bill Buckner’s wind-blown fly eludes two outfielders for a third double in the frame. With the sacks full, Manny Trillo hits a grounder to third base and beats out the attempted double…

Mike Torrez outduels Luis Tiant to give the Yankees a 5 – 1 win over the Red Sox. Graig Nettles’ 3-run homer is the big blow. New York now trails the Sox by three games.

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On June 25, 1977 Mike Torrez outduels Luis Tiant to give the Yankees a 5 – 1 win over the Red Sox. Graig Nettles’ 3-run homer is the big blow. New York now trails the Sox by three games.   Source Baseball Reference June 25