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1979 – J.R. Richard blanks the Padres on three hits, 3-0. Cesar Cedeno belts a homer and Jose Cruz adds three hits to spark the offense. 

ByTom

1979 – J.R. Richard blanks the Padres on three hits, 3-0. Cesar Cedeno belts a homer and Jose Cruz adds three hits to spark the offense. 

Led by Mike Vail’s grand slam, the Mets score six runs in the top of the 11th to break a 3 – 3 tie with the Cubs. Chicago storms back with five runs in the bottom of the frame, but New York hangs on to win the game, 9 – 8.

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Led by Mike Vail’s grand slam, the Mets score six runs in the top of the 11th to break a 3 – 3 tie with the Cubs. Chicago storms back with five runs in the bottom of the frame, but New York hangs on to win the game, 9 – 8.

In San Francisco, the Reds’ Tom Seaver fires a 3-hitter, beating the Giants, 2 – 0. Tom Terrific retires the last 21 straight batters and the Reds push over two runs in the 9th off Ed Whitson to win.

ByTom

In San Francisco, the Reds’ Tom Seaver fires a 3-hitter, beating the Giants, 2 – 0. Tom Terrific retires the last 21 straight batters and the Reds push over two runs in the 9th off Ed Whitson to win.

Less than halfway into its maiden season, the Inter-American League – planned as a new Triple-A circuit – folds. The Miami Amigos, with a 43-17 record, are declared the league champions.

ByTom

Less than halfway into its maiden season, the Inter-American League – planned as a new Triple-A circuit – folds. The Miami Amigos, with a 43-17 record, are declared the league champions.

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1979 – The Astros witness the re-hatching of the famous San Diego Chicken before a 4-1 victory. Heavy traffic delays the game for a half-hour before Ted Giannoulas breaks out of a five-foot egg to thunderous cheers. Unimpressed, Terry Puhl bashes Gaylord Perry’s first pitch for a homer and Houston gets the last cluck.

ByTom

1979 – The Astros witness the re-hatching of the famous San Diego Chicken before a 4-1 victory. Heavy traffic delays the game for a half-hour before Ted Giannoulas breaks out of a five-foot egg to thunderous cheers. Unimpressed, Terry Puhl bashes Gaylord Perry’s first pitch for a homer and Houston gets the last cluck.

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Pittsburgh acquires third baseman Bill Madlock, infielder Lenny Randle, and pitcher Dave Roberts

ByThis Day in Baseball

On June 28, 1979, the Pittsburgh Pirates make a trade that will help them win the World Series. Pittsburgh acquires third baseman Bill Madlock, infielder Lenny Randle, and pitcher Dave Roberts from the San Francisco Giants for pitchers Fred Breining, Al Holland, and Ed Whitson. Madlock will hit .328 in 85 games for the Pirates…

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George Brett hits for the cycle in the Royals’ 5-4 victory over Baltimore. The third baseman’s second home run of the game gives Kansas City a 5-4 walk-off victory in the bottom of the 16th inning.

ByThis Day in Baseball

George Brett hits for the cycle in the Royals’ 5-4 victory over Baltimore. The third baseman’s second home run of the game gives Kansas City a 5-4 walk-off victory in the bottom of the 16th inning.

It should’ve been 5. At Honolulu, Hawaii (Pacific Coast League) tops Phoenix, 6 – 5, in 17 innings. Steve Brye of Hawaii is given a PCL-record four consecutive intentional walks before he drives in the winning run in the 17th inning.

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It should’ve been 5. At Honolulu, Hawaii (Pacific Coast League) tops Phoenix, 6 – 5, in 17 innings. Steve Brye of Hawaii is given a PCL-record four consecutive intentional walks before he drives in the winning run in the 17th inning.