1978

On a night the Dodgers and Angels are scheduled to play at home on the same date, which is a rare occurrence, each team has their game rained out, another oddity in Los Angeles. The second time both clubs home contests will be washed out on the same day in the City of Angels will take place late in the season in 1986.

In his first major league at-bat, Dorian Boyland strikes out sitting on the bench. The Pirate rookie is removed with a 1-2 count when the Mets make a pitching change and pinch hitter Rennie Stennett takes the third strike.

At Baltimore, the Orioles top the Red Sox, 4 – 1, behind Jim Palmer. Rookie Bob Sprowl pitches credibly in his major league debut, but takes the loss.

Behind Ron Guidry’s 20th win, the Yankees take the first game against Detroit, 9 – 1. New York scores eight in the 7th. Detroit wins the second, 5 – 4, to keep New York five games behind Boston.

At Dodger Stadium, Lee Mazzilli becomes the first Mets player to hit a home run from both sides of the plate in a game. The center fielder’s first and seventh inning blasts, respectively hit off southpaw Tommy John and right-hander Charlie Hough, pace the last-place club to an 8-5 victory.

1978 – Making his major league debut‚ Oriole Sammy Stewart fans 7 consecutive batters en route to a 9 – 3 win over the White Sox.