The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants, 9 – 2. Pirate infielder Rafael Belliard has gone 8 for 16 since July 8, and all eight hits are infield singles.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants, 9 – 2. Pirate infielder Rafael Belliard has gone 8 for 16 since July 8, and all eight hits are infield singles.

The BBWAA votes to rename the Rookie of the Year Award in honor of Jackie Robinson, who broke baseball’s color barrier on the way to winning the first Rookie of the Year Award in 1947.

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The BBWAA votes to rename the Rookie of the Year Award in honor of Jackie Robinson, who broke baseball’s color barrier on the way to winning the first Rookie of the Year Award in 1947.

Tim Raines leads off first base as Mark McGwire holds him on during the 1987 All-Star Game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, July 14, 1987

Tim Raines caps a 3 for 3 performance in the 1987 All-Star Game with a 2-run triple in the top of the 13th inning, giving the National League a 2 – 0 victory.

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Tim Raines caps a 3 for 3 performance in the 1987 All-Star Game with a 2-run triple in the top of the 13th inning, giving the National League a 2 – 0 victory.

Walt Terrell and Willie Hernandez combine on a one-hitter as the Detroit Tigers blank the Minnesota Twins, 8 – 0. Tom Brunansky’s double in the 7th is the only hit. Larry Herndon and Darrell Evans hit back-to-back homers in the 4th.

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Walt Terrell and Willie Hernandez combine on a one-hitter as the Detroit Tigers blank the Minnesota Twins, 8 – 0. Tom Brunansky’s double in the 7th is the only hit. Larry Herndon and Darrell Evans hit back-to-back homers in the 4th.

After fanning the side in the 2nd inning, J.R. Richard leaves after retiring the first batter in the 4th. The Houston Astros pitcher complains of nausea, and the next day, Houston will place him on the 21-day disabled list. The Astros lose today, 2 – 0, to the Atlanta Braves’ Phil Niekro.

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After fanning the side in the 2nd inning, J.R. Richard leaves after retiring the first batter in the 4th. The Houston Astros pitcher complains of nausea, and the next day, Houston will place him on the 21-day disabled list. The Astros lose today, 2 – 0, to the Atlanta Braves’ Phil Niekro.

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Ken Forsch wins a pair of extra-inning contests against the Expos

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1978 – Ken Forsch wins a pair of extra-inning contests against the Expos. Jose Cruz singles home the winning run in the 13th for a 4-3 victory in the opener after Reggie Baldwin tied it with a two-out single in the ninth. In the nightcap, Jesus Alou draws a bases-loaded walk for the game-winner in a 5-4, ten-inning triumph. 

The Houston Astros’ Ken Forsch defeats the Montreal Expos twice in extra innings. He pitches two innings in the first game, winning 4 – 3 in the 13th, and comes back for two in the second, winning 5 – 4 in the 10th.

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The Houston Astros’ Ken Forsch defeats the Montreal Expos twice in extra innings. He pitches two innings in the first game, winning 4 – 3 in the 13th, and comes back for two in the second, winning 5 – 4 in the 10th.

Umpire Doug Harvey ejects a shocked Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Don Sutton in the 7th after discovering three scuffed balls. Sutton takes the loss, 4 – 1, against the St. Louis Cardinals with Pete Vuckovich getting the win.

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Umpire Doug Harvey ejects a shocked Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Don Sutton in the 7th after discovering three scuffed balls. Sutton takes the loss, 4 – 1, against the St. Louis Cardinals with Pete Vuckovich getting the win.