Blue Moon Odom throws a combine 1 hitter vs A’s – it will be his last victory

Blue Moon Odom throws a combine 1 hitter vs A’s – it will be his last victory

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On July 28, 1976, John “Blue Moon” Odom and Francisco Barrios of the Chicago White Sox combine to pitch a no-hitter against the Oakland A’s. Odom walks nine batters in what turns out to be his last major league victory. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@

Tony Perez makes his 4th hit of the game a good one, homering in the 10th to beat the Padres, 2 – 1. Don Gullett, in relief of Tom Hall, is the winner over Randy Jones.

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Tony Perez makes his 4th hit of the game a good one, homering in the 10th to beat the Padres, 2 – 1. Don Gullett, in relief of Tom Hall, is the winner over Randy Jones.

The Kansas City Royals blow out the Oakland A’s, 19 – 8, with Aurelio Monteagudo picking up the win. A defensive moment is provided by A’s CF Billy North, who makes an unassisted double play.

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The Kansas City Royals blow out the Oakland A’s, 19 – 8, with Aurelio Monteagudo picking up the win. A defensive moment is provided by A’s CF Billy North, who makes an unassisted double play.

1972 – Steve Carlton wins his 10th straight for the last-place Phils, beating the Cubs’ Milt Pappas, 2 – 0. Lefty allows four hits and strikes out 7, while setting the club record for consecutive wins.

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1972 – Steve Carlton wins his 10th straight for the last-place Phils, beating the Cubs’ Milt Pappas, 2 – 0. Lefty allows four hits and strikes out 7, while setting the club record for consecutive wins.

Brooks Robinson Baltimore Orioles Autographed 16" x 20" Diving for Ball Photograph with HOF 1983 Inscription - Fanatics Authentic Certified

perennial Gold Glove winner Brooks Robinson commits three errors in one game for the first time in his career

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On July 28, 1971, perennial Gold Glove winner Brooks Robinson commits three errors in one game for the first time in his career. The Baltimore Orioles’ third baseman commits all of his miscues in the sixth inning against the Oakland A’s, leading to two unearned runs. The Orioles rally to win the game, 3-2, on…

It’s a tough day for Angels C Tom Egan as he is charged with five passed balls, all with different pitchers. To make matters worse, the California backstop also commits an error, allowing the winning run to score in a 6 – 5 loss to the Yankees.

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It’s a tough day for Angels C Tom Egan as he is charged with five passed balls, all with different pitchers. To make matters worse, the California backstop also commits an error, allowing the winning run to score in a 6 – 5 loss to the Yankees.

Donn Clendenon sets a club record by driving in seven runs as the Mets beat the Giants, 12 – 2. A sacrifice fly and a pair of three-run homers does it. Jim McAndrew is the winner.

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Donn Clendenon sets a club record by driving in seven runs as the Mets beat the Giants, 12 – 2. A sacrifice fly and a pair of three-run homers does it. Jim McAndrew is the winner.

Roy Campanella and Stan Musial join the legends of the Hall of Fame when they are inducted during a ceremony in Cooperstown

Roy Campanella and Stan Musial join the legends of the Hall of Fame when they are inducted during a ceremony in Cooperstown

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On July 28, 1969, Roy Campanella and Stan Musial join the legends of the Hall of Fame when they are inducted during a ceremony in Cooperstown. Catcher Campanella starred for the Brooklyn Dodgers, winning three Most Valuable Player Awards. Musial colleted 3,630 hits in a stellar career that included seven batting titles. Pitchers Stan Coveleski…