1969 – Juan Marichal blanks the Braves, 2 – 0, as the Giants regain first place.
1969 – Juan Marichal blanks the Braves, 2 – 0, as the Giants regain first place.
Juan Marichal (18-10) pitches a one-hitter, as the Giants beat the Reds, 1 – 0, but Atlanta takes the National League West lead by beating Houston, 4 – 3. Tommy Helms’ 3rd-inning single is the only hit in what Marichal calls “my best game ever.”
Juan Marichal (18-10) pitches a one-hitter, as the Giants beat the Reds, 1 – 0, but Atlanta takes the National League West lead by beating Houston, 4 – 3. Tommy Helms’ 3rd-inning single is the only hit in what Marichal calls “my best game ever.”
McCovey Inks Contract Ends Holdout
On March 13, 1969 Willie McCovey ended his holdout Thursday when he signed a two-year contract with the San Francisco Giants, believed to call for $85,000 this season. The slugging first baseman indicated that the second year of the pact was flexible and terms could be revised upward if he has another outstanding…
The National League wins the 1968 All Star Game 1-0 at the Astrodome
Appropriately, pitching dominates the All-Star Game in the first All-Star Game played indoors. Willie Mays, playing in place of the injured Pete Rose, tallies an unearned run in the 1st inning against American Leaguestarter Luis Tiant to complete the scoring for the day – the first All-Star effort to end 1 – 0. Don Drysdale, Juan Marichal, Steve Carlton, Tom Seaver, Ron Reed and Jerry Koosman hold the American League to three hits.
The defending World Champion St. Louis Cardinals continue to struggle, losing their 11th out of 13, 2 – 1, to Juan Marichal and the Giants. In the past two weeks, they have virtually traded places with today’s opponent, falling from 1st place on May 15th, 3 1/2 games ahead of San Francisco, to 3 games behind today (actually in 4th place behind Philly and Atlanta as well). From this point forward, however, the Cards will catch fire; by August 1st, a 2 – 1 win will give them 49 victories out of their last 64 games and leave them 15 games ahead of their nearest National League competitor.
The defending World Champion St. Louis Cardinals continue to struggle, losing their 11th out of 13, 2 – 1, to Juan Marichal and the Giants. In the past two weeks, they have virtually traded places with today’s opponent, falling from 1st place on May 15th, 3 1/2 games ahead of San Francisco, to 3 games behind today (actually in 4th place behind Philly and Atlanta as well). From this point forward, however, the Cards will catch fire; by August 1st, a 2 – 1 win will give them 49 victories out of their last 64 games and leave them 15 games ahead of their nearest National League competitor.
Houston Astros infielder Eddie Mathews blasts the 500th home run of his career
On July 14, 1967, Houston Astros infielder Eddie Mathews rips a three-run homer off Juan Marichal, the 500th of his major league career . It helps the Astros topple the Giants, 8-6. Mathews had a similar chance two innings before when a mouse dashed from the Candlestick grandstands and scurried until Willie Mays shooed it…
The Mets end a 19-game losing streak to Juan Marichal with their first win against the Dominican Dandy, 8 – 7. Marichal’s win streak started in 1962. Jack Fisher is the winning pitcher.
The Mets end a 19-game losing streak to Juan Marichal with their first win against the Dominican Dandy, 8 – 7. Marichal’s win streak started in 1962. Jack Fisher is the winning pitcher.
1966 – At Dodger Stadium, Juan Marichal outduels Don Drysdale to give the Giants a 4 – 2 win.
1966 – At Dodger Stadium, Juan Marichal outduels Don Drysdale to give the Giants a 4 – 2 win.
1966 – Dave Giusti allows a second-inning single to Cap Peterson and nothing more as he outduels San Francisco’s ace Juan Marichal, 3-0 . Giusti walks none and strikes out four while facing 28 batters. Ron Davis rips his first big league homer while Sonny Jackson swipes his 37th base, setting a new NL rookie mark.
1966 – Dave Giusti allows a second-inning single to Cap Peterson and nothing more as he outduels San Francisco’s ace Juan Marichal, 3-0 . Giusti walks none and strikes out four while facing 28 batters. Ron Davis rips his first big league homer while Sonny Jackson swipes his 37th base, setting a new NL rookie mark.
Willie Mays hits a game-ending home run to give Juan Marichal and the Giants a 1 – 0 win over Houston. Mike Cuellar serves up the 9th-inning homer.
Willie Mays hits a game-ending home run to give Juan Marichal and the Giants a 1 – 0 win over Houston. Mike Cuellar serves up the 9th-inning homer.
