The Expos’ first-round selection in the amateur draft is University of Arizona standout Terry Francona, who will be signed by the team’s general manager John McHale for $100,000. In 1958, McHale, then the GM of the Tigers, had refused to give a $1000 raise to their top pick’s dad, Tito, who had asked for a salary increase to help support a new addition to his family, a son named Terry.

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The Expos’ first-round selection in the amateur draft is University of Arizona standout Terry Francona, who will be signed by the team’s general manager John McHale for $100,000. In 1958, McHale, then the GM of the Tigers, had refused to give a $1000 raise to their top pick’s dad, Tito, who had asked for a salary increase to help support a new addition to his family, a son named Terry.

Ken Landreaux’s 31-game hitting streak comes to an end when he goes hitless in four at-bats in Minnesota’s 11-1 loss to Baltimore at Metropolitan Stadium. The 33 year-old outfielder’s accomplishment, the longest span in the American League since Dom DiMaggio’s 34 for the Red Sox in 1949, establishes the record for the most consecutive games with a hit in Twins history.

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Ken Landreaux’s 31-game hitting streak comes to an end when he goes hitless in four at-bats in Minnesota’s 11-1 loss to Baltimore at Metropolitan Stadium. The 33 year-old outfielder’s accomplishment, the longest span in the American League since Dom DiMaggio’s 34 for the Red Sox in 1949, establishes the record for the most consecutive games with a hit in Twins history.

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Detroit Tigers reliever John Hiller announces his retirement

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On May 30, 1980, longtime Detroit Tigers reliever John Hiller announces his retirement. The owner of 125 career saves, Hiller had made a dramatic return to the major leagues in 1972, just one year after suffering a heart attack. Hiller capped off the comeback by leading the American League with 38 saves in 1973.

Dodger Bob Welch faces the minimum 27 batters in a 3 – 0 one-hitter against the Braves. The lone Atlanta baserunner is Larvell Blanks‚ who singles in the 4th inning and is erased on a double play.

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Dodger Bob Welch faces the minimum 27 batters in a 3 – 0 one-hitter against the Braves. The lone Atlanta baserunner is Larvell Blanks‚ who singles in the 4th inning and is erased on a double play.

Johnny Bench hits 3 home runs off Randy Jones in Cincinnati’s 5 – 3 win over San Diego. It is the third three-homer game of his career.

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Johnny Bench hits 3 home runs off Randy Jones in Cincinnati’s 5 – 3 win over San Diego. It is the third three-homer game of his career.

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1980 – Enos Cabell singles home Jose Cruz in the second inning and Nolan Ryan makes it stand up for a 1-0 shutout over San Diego. Ryan fires a two-hitter, striking out seven. 

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1980 – Enos Cabell singles home Jose Cruz in the second inning and Nolan Ryan makes it stand up for a 1-0 shutout over San Diego. Ryan fires a two-hitter, striking out seven. 

Five hours after the midnight deadline, Major League players and owners avert a strike by announcing a new four-year basic agreement. The new deal raises the minimum salary from $21,000 to $30,000 and increases the clubs’ contributions to the players’ pension fund, but the major issue of free agent compensation remains unresolved.

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Five hours after the midnight deadline, Major League players and owners avert a strike by announcing a new four-year basic agreement. The new deal raises the minimum salary from $21,000 to $30,000 and increases the clubs’ contributions to the players’ pension fund, but the major issue of free agent compensation remains unresolved.