At Minnesota‚ the Yanks put runners on first base (Graig Nettles) and second base (Bobby Murcer) with no outs. When Roy Smalley strikes out on a wide 3-2 pitch from Terry Felton‚ Murcer attempts to steal third base. But Sal Butera’s throw beats him so badly he retreats to second, only to find Nettles there. Gary Gaetti tags Murcer who is standing safely alone on the base‚ and then throws to Kent Hrbek to catch Nettles heading back to first. Murcer then tries for third and Hrbek’s throw to Felton, covering the bag, completes the triple play. Alas‚ Felton‚ 0-8 coming into the game gets a no-decision‚ and will lose another 5 to finish his career with an 0-16 record.

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At Minnesota‚ the Yanks put runners on first base (Graig Nettles) and second base (Bobby Murcer) with no outs. When Roy Smalley strikes out on a wide 3-2 pitch from Terry Felton‚ Murcer attempts to steal third base. But Sal Butera’s throw beats him so badly he retreats to second, only to find Nettles there. Gary Gaetti tags Murcer who is standing safely alone on the base‚ and then throws to Kent Hrbek to catch Nettles heading back to first. Murcer then tries for third and Hrbek’s throw to Felton, covering the bag, completes the triple play. Alas‚ Felton‚ 0-8 coming into the game gets a no-decision‚ and will lose another 5 to finish his career with an 0-16 record.

Paul Splittorff pitches eight solid innings in the Royals’ 14-1 rout of Texas at Arlington Stadium. The southpaw’s victory makes him the all-time franchise leader with 145 wins, one more than Dennis Leonard.

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Paul Splittorff pitches eight solid innings in the Royals’ 14-1 rout of Texas at Arlington Stadium. The southpaw’s victory makes him the all-time franchise leader with 145 wins, one more than Dennis Leonard.

A’s manager Billy Martin flies into a rage and heaves two handfuls of dirt on home plate umpire Terry Cooney’s back after being ejected for arguing ball and strike calls. He will be suspended by American League president Lee MacPhail for 7 days.

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A’s manager Billy Martin flies into a rage and heaves two handfuls of dirt on home plate umpire Terry Cooney’s back after being ejected for arguing ball and strike calls. He will be suspended by American League president Lee MacPhail for 7 days.

Montreal trades OF Ellis Valentine to the Mets for P Jeff Reardon and OF Dan Norman. Valentine will play just 159 games for the Mets‚ while Reardon will blossom into one of baseball’s best relievers.

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Montreal trades OF Ellis Valentine to the Mets for P Jeff Reardon and OF Dan Norman. Valentine will play just 159 games for the Mets‚ while Reardon will blossom into one of baseball’s best relievers.

Dodger Bob Welch faces the minimum 27 batters in a 3 – 0 one-hitter against the Braves. The lone Atlanta baserunner is Larvell Blanks‚ who singles in the 4th inning and is erased on a double play.

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Dodger Bob Welch faces the minimum 27 batters in a 3 – 0 one-hitter against the Braves. The lone Atlanta baserunner is Larvell Blanks‚ who singles in the 4th inning and is erased on a double play.

Johnny Bench hits 3 home runs off Randy Jones in Cincinnati’s 5 – 3 win over San Diego. It is the third three-homer game of his career.

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Johnny Bench hits 3 home runs off Randy Jones in Cincinnati’s 5 – 3 win over San Diego. It is the third three-homer game of his career.

Larry Parrish is 5 for 5‚ including 3 homers‚ with 5 RBIs and 5 runs scored to lead the Expos to a 14 – 4 win over the Cardinals. Del Unser also homers for Montreal.

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Larry Parrish is 5 for 5‚ including 3 homers‚ with 5 RBIs and 5 runs scored to lead the Expos to a 14 – 4 win over the Cardinals. Del Unser also homers for Montreal.

Joe Niekro takes his brother Phil deep for only homerun of his career

Joe Niekro takes his brother Phil deep for only homerun of his career

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On May 29, 1976, Houston Astros pitcher Joe Niekro hits the only home run of his 22-year major league career (973 At Bats). Strangely enough, Niekro reaches the seats against his brother, Phil, the ace of the Atlanta Braves. The seventh-inning blast comes on a knuckleball that Joe sends over the left field fence. Ken…