At Old-Timers Day in Chicago, the Cubs score four in the 9th inning to edge the Mets, 5 – 4. Larry Biittner doubles in two runs, and Bill Buckner’s wind-blown fly eludes two outfielders for a third double in the frame. With the sacks full, Manny Trillo hits a grounder to third base and beats out the attempted double play for the winner.

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On June 25, 1977 At Old-Timers Day in Chicago, the Cubs score four in the 9th inning to edge the Mets, 5 – 4. Larry Biittner doubles in two runs, and Bill Buckner’s wind-blown fly eludes two outfielders for a third double in the frame. With the sacks full, Manny Trillo hits a grounder to third base and beats out the attempted double…

Mike Torrez outduels Luis Tiant to give the Yankees a 5 – 1 win over the Red Sox. Graig Nettles’ 3-run homer is the big blow. New York now trails the Sox by three games.

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On June 25, 1977 Mike Torrez outduels Luis Tiant to give the Yankees a 5 – 1 win over the Red Sox. Graig Nettles’ 3-run homer is the big blow. New York now trails the Sox by three games.   Source Baseball Reference June 25

At Arlington Stadium Ranger Toby Harrah becomes the only shortstop in major league history to go through an entire doubleheader without a fielding chance. At the plate, Harrah makes up for the inactivity, collecting six hits, including a grand slam in the opener and another round-tripper in game 2. The Rangers beat the White Sox in the first game 8 – 4, but lose the nightcap, 14 – 9.

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On June 25, 1976 At Arlington Stadium Ranger Toby Harrah becomes the only shortstop in major league history to go through an entire doubleheader without a fielding chance. At the plate, Harrah makes up for the inactivity, collecting six hits, including a grand slam in the opener and another round-tripper in game 2. The Rangers beat the White Sox in the first game 8 – 4,…

Rick Reuschel is the hard-luck loser to Dennis Blair in the Cubs’ 12 – 2 loss to the Expos. Montreal scores 10 unearned runs.

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On June 25, 1975 Rick Reuschel is the hard-luck loser to Dennis Blair in the Cubs’ 12 – 2 loss to the Expos. Montreal scores 10 unearned runs.   Source Baseball Reference June 25

George Scott booms two solo home runs to lead the Brewers to a 7 – 6 win over the Tigers. Pete Broberg wins his 8th of the year.

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On June 25, 1975 George Scott booms two solo home runs to lead the Brewers to a 7 – 6 win over the Tigers. Pete Broberg wins his 8th of the year.   Source Baseball Reference June 25

Boston C Carlton Fisk, injured last June 23rd, returns to action for the first time in a year in an 8 – 5 loss to Cleveland.

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On June 25, 1975 Boston C Carlton Fisk, injured last June 23rd, returns to action for the first time in a year in an 8 – 5 loss to Cleveland.   Source Baseball Reference June 25

Don McMahon comes out of retirement to go 4-0 with 1.48 ERA

Don McMahon comes out of retirement to go 4-0 with 1.48 ERA

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On June 25, 1973, the San Francisco Giants activate pitching coach Don McMahon. Remarkably, the 43-year-old will go 4-0 with six saves and a spectacular ERA of 1.48. Despite his surprising success as a reliever, the Giants will release McMahon on October 9. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Game ticket & learn more about the players, teams, stadiums and…

After a five-year legal battle, Bernice Gera finally becomes the first woman professional umpire when she works a minor league game in Geneva, New York. When Auburn manager Nolan Campbell vehemently argues a play where she first signals Terry Ford safe at second on a double play and then reverses her decision, the new arbitrator is brought to tears and will resign between games of the twin bill.

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On June 25, 1972 After a five-year legal battle, Bernice Gera finally becomes the first woman professional umpire when she works a minor league game in Geneva, New York. When Auburn manager Nolan Campbell vehemently argues a play where she first signals Terry Ford safe at second on a double play and then reverses her…