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Nate Colbert sets a major league record by driving in 12 runs during a doubleheader

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On August 1, 1972, Nate Colbert of the San Diego Padres sets a major league record by driving in 13 runs during a doubleheader sweep of the Atlanta Braves. Colbert also ties a doubleheader record by clubbing five home runs. In a remarkable coincidence, 8 year old Colbert attended a game at Sportsman’s Park in…

In the nightcap, the Phillies salvage a split of the twin bill when Steve Carlton, who sees his 30 consecutive scoreless innings streak snapped in the fourth, beats the Mets at Shea Stadium, 4-1. In the opener, New York outlasted Philadelphia, scoring a run in the bottom of the 18th inning for a 3-2 victory.

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In the nightcap, the Phillies salvage a split of the twin bill when Steve Carlton, who sees his 30 consecutive scoreless innings streak snapped in the fourth, beats the Mets at Shea Stadium, 4-1. In the opener, New York outlasted Philadelphia, scoring a run in the bottom of the 18th inning for a 3-2 victory.

Trailing by several runs in a game threatened by rain, Billy Martin has his Detroit Tigers employ stalling tactics while the opposing Milwaukee Brewers try to speed up the game. The game lasts six innings, with Del Crandall’s Brewers winning, 6 – 0. Umpire Frank Umont recommends a fine of $1,000 for both managers.

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Trailing by several runs in a game threatened by rain, Billy Martin has his Detroit Tigers employ stalling tactics while the opposing Milwaukee Brewers try to speed up the game. The game lasts six innings, with Del Crandall’s Brewers winning, 6 – 0. Umpire Frank Umont recommends a fine of $1,000 for both managers.

After homering yesterday off Dave Giusti, rookie Dave Kingman, in his second major league game, clouts two homers for the Giants to help sweep a pair from the first-place Pirates, 11 – 7 and 8 – 3. Willie McCovey adds a three-run homer and Willie Mays a bases-loaded double. Willie Stargell has a pair of homers for the Pirates to go over the 100 RBI mark.

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After homering yesterday off Dave Giusti, rookie Dave Kingman, in his second major league game, clouts two homers for the Giants to help sweep a pair from the first-place Pirates, 11 – 7 and 8 – 3. Willie McCovey adds a three-run homer and Willie Mays a bases-loaded double. Willie Stargell has a pair of homers for the Pirates to go over the 100 RBI mark.

Having two runners on base after scoring three times in the 12th, the Cards file a protest against the Phillies for failing to get the field in playing condition after two rain delays, one 31 minutes and the other 49 minutes. The Phils say their Zamboni broke down and the score reverts to a 3 – 3, 11-inning tie.

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Having two runners on base after scoring three times in the 12th, the Cards file a protest against the Phillies for failing to get the field in playing condition after two rain delays, one 31 minutes and the other 49 minutes. The Phils say their Zamboni broke down and the score reverts to a 3 – 3, 11-inning tie.

Willie Stargell ties a major league record by piling five extra-base hits against the Atlanta Braves

Willie Stargell ties a major league record by piling five extra-base hits against the Atlanta Braves

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On August 1, 1970, At Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, future Hall of Famer Willie Stargell ties a major league record by piling five extra-base hits against the Atlanta Braves. Stargell’s five-hit outburst, which includes three doubles and two home runs, highlights a 20-10 win for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Stargell finishes the game with five runs and…

After trailing 4 – 2, the Reds score four in the 8th to defeat the Cubs, 6 – 4. Johnny Bench and Ty Cline each drive in two runs in the 8th.

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After trailing 4 – 2, the Reds score four in the 8th to defeat the Cubs, 6 – 4. Johnny Bench and Ty Cline each drive in two runs in the 8th.

Dick Williams pulls Carl Yastrzemski from the Boston lineup after one at-bat and fines him $500 for “dogging it.” Jim Lonborg allows just three hits over eight innings, but the A’s rally in the 9th for three runs and beat the Sox, 4 – 3.

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Dick Williams pulls Carl Yastrzemski from the Boston lineup after one at-bat and fines him $500 for “dogging it.” Jim Lonborg allows just three hits over eight innings, but the A’s rally in the 9th for three runs and beat the Sox, 4 – 3.

Stan Bahnsen, who will be named the AL Rookie of the Year, sets the Yankee freshman record for strikeouts in a game, whiffing 12 batters en route to hurling a 1-0 masterpiece over Boston at Fenway Park. The 23 year-old right-hander’s mark will last for 30 years until Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez strikes out one more in a 1998 game against Texas.

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Stan Bahnsen, who will be named the AL Rookie of the Year, sets the Yankee freshman record for strikeouts in a game, whiffing 12 batters en route to hurling a 1-0 masterpiece over Boston at Fenway Park. The 23 year-old right-hander’s mark will last for 30 years until Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez strikes out one more in a 1998 game against Texas.

Tonight’s 2 – 1 win over Philly gives the Cardinals their 24th victory in 30 decisions (49-15 since May 29th), putting them 35 games over .500 and 15 games up on 2nd-place Atlanta. Though they’ll pretty much tread water from this point on (3 games under .500 the rest of the way), no one else catches fire either; their lead will not fall below double digits until well after they clinch on September 15th. The Phillies’ only run against Steve Carltonis the result of Johnny Callison’s home run.

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Tonight’s 2 – 1 win over Philly gives the Cardinals their 24th victory in 30 decisions (49-15 since May 29th), putting them 35 games over .500 and 15 games up on 2nd-place Atlanta. Though they’ll pretty much tread water from this point on (3 games under .500 the rest of the way), no one else catches fire either; their lead will not fall below double digits until well after they clinch on September 15th. The Phillies’ only run against Steve Carltonis the result of Johnny Callison’s home run.