1975 – The Reds’ George Foster continues his hot hitting, collecting five RBIs in a 6 – 1 win over the visiting Pirates.
1975 – The Reds’ George Foster continues his hot hitting, collecting five RBIs in a 6 – 1 win over the visiting Pirates.
1973 – Don Baylor is 5 for 5 to lead the Orioles to a 12 – 10 win over Texas. Baylor has nine hits in his last two games.
1973 – Don Baylor is 5 for 5 to lead the Orioles to a 12 – 10 win over Texas. Baylor has nine hits in his last two games.
1972 – In Atlanta, Johnny Bench drives in five runs on a home run, double and single, to lead the Reds to a 12 – 2 win over the Braves.
1972 – In Atlanta, Johnny Bench drives in five runs on a home run, double and single, to lead the Reds to a 12 – 2 win over the Braves.
The Braves purchase infielder Tony LaRussa from the Oakland A’s.
The Braves purchase infielder Tony LaRussa from the Oakland A’s.
Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches the first no-hitter of his career
Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches the first no-hitter of his career
1970 – For a record-tying 4th time, Cesar Tovar has the Twins’ only hit, a single. This time Washington’s Dick Bosman is the pitcher, winning, 1 – 0.
1970 – For a record-tying 4th time, Cesar Tovar has the Twins’ only hit, a single. This time Washington’s Dick Bosman is the pitcher, winning, 1 – 0.
In a 3 – 2 win over the White Sox, the Yankees’ Horace Clarke triples with two on in the 9th, then scores the winning run on a passed ball. Wilbur Wood takes the loss while Jack Aker is the winner.
In a 3 – 2 win over the White Sox, the Yankees’ Horace Clarke triples with two on in the 9th, then scores the winning run on a passed ball. Wilbur Wood takes the loss while Jack Aker is the winner.
The eventual World Champ Mets drop to third place, nine and half games behind the front-running Cubs.
The eventual World Champ Mets drop to third place, nine and half games behind the front-running Cubs.
1968 – Montreal officially becomes a member of the National League when new owner Charles Bronfman meets all of the expansion club’s outstanding financial obligations.
1968 – Montreal officially becomes a member of the National League when new owner Charles Bronfman meets all of the expansion club’s outstanding financial obligations.
After whipping the Mets eight straight times, Jim Bunning finally loses to the New Yorkers. The Mets beat Philadelphia, 8 – 3.
After whipping the Mets eight straight times, Jim Bunning finally loses to the New Yorkers. The Mets beat Philadelphia, 8 – 3.
