Mike Cubbage completes the cycle when he connects for a two-run seventh-inning triple in the Twins’ 6 – 3 win over the Blue Jays at Metropolitan Stadium. The Minnesota third baseman’s rare event becomes possible when he is thrown out (9-4-5) at third base, trying to stretch a double into a triple in his first at-bat.

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Mike Cubbage completes the cycle when he connects for a two-run seventh-inning triple in the Twins’ 6 – 3 win over the Blue Jays at Metropolitan Stadium. The Minnesota third baseman’s rare event becomes possible when he is thrown out (9-4-5) at third base, trying to stretch a double into a triple in his first at-bat.

In the first of a doubleheader at Shea Stadium, Red Sox CF Fred Lynn makes a great running catch to save the game for pitcher Bill Lee. Lee wins, 1 – 0, and then Roger Moret completes the whitewash with a 6 – 0 nitecap win. The losses seem to finish the Yanks’ pennant hopes and Bill Virdon’s managing job.

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In the first of a doubleheader at Shea Stadium, Red Sox CF Fred Lynn makes a great running catch to save the game for pitcher Bill Lee. Lee wins, 1 – 0, and then Roger Moret completes the whitewash with a 6 – 0 nitecap win. The losses seem to finish the Yanks’ pennant hopes and Bill Virdon’s managing job.

Cleon Jones

New York Mets release veteran outfielder Cleon Jones, who had previously been suspended for insubordinate actions.

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On July 27, 1975, the New York Mets release veteran outfielder Cleon Jones, one of the key members of the Mets’ 1969 world championship who had previously been suspended for insubordinate actions following an altercation with manager Yogi Berra. The outfielder from Alabama will not play again this year but will briefly join the White…

In the first game of a twinbill, Cleveland’s George Hendrick singles in the 8th to stop Jim Palmer’s no-hit bid. Palmer and the O’s coast to a 9 – 0 win. The Tribe takes the nitecap, 5 – 2, with Bob Reynolds getting the win.

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In the first game of a twinbill, Cleveland’s George Hendrick singles in the 8th to stop Jim Palmer’s no-hit bid. Palmer and the O’s coast to a 9 – 0 win. The Tribe takes the nitecap, 5 – 2, with Bob Reynolds getting the win.

Marking the debut of manager Whitey Lockman, Fergie Jenkins allows one hit in the Cubs’ 4 – 0 win over the Phillies

Marking the debut of manager Whitey Lockman, Fergie Jenkins allows one hit in the Cubs’ 4 – 0 win over the Phillies

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1972 – Marking the debut of manager Whitey Lockman, Fergie Jenkins allows one hit in the Cubs’ 4 – 0 win over the Phillies. Willie Montanez’s 4th-inning double is the only hit. Reliever Jack Aker falters in the nitecap, and the Phils win, 4 – 1.

Bill Buckner hits his first grand slam as the Dodgers score six in the 7th inning to beat Pittsburgh, 8 – 5. Dock Ellis takes his first loss after 12 straight wins.

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Bill Buckner hits his first grand slam as the Dodgers score six in the 7th inning to beat Pittsburgh, 8 – 5. Dock Ellis takes his first loss after 12 straight wins.

Hal McRae collects a homer, three doubles and a single to lead the Reds to an 11 – 3 win over the Padres. His four long hits ties a club record.

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Hal McRae collects a homer, three doubles and a single to lead the Reds to an 11 – 3 win over the Padres. His four long hits ties a club record.