On May 21, 1977, journeyman outfielder Merv Rettenmund hits a three-run homer in the 21st inning to lift the San Diego Padres to an 11-8 win over the Montreal Expos. The home run is one of only four that Rettenmund will hit during the season. The two teams combine for a major league-record nine intentional walks (5…
1976 – Ken Forsch has to save the Astros twice. Leading San Diego, 5-4 in the ninth, and the tying runner aboard, Forsch gets Ted Kubiak to ground to second for an apparent finish but catcher Cliff Johnson is ruled for interference. Kubiak is awarded first and Forsch must retire Merv Rettenmund, which he does on a fly to Greg Gross in right to seal the victory.
1975 – Jerry Koosman steals second base and pitches a complete game in a 3 – 1 New York Mets victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
1973 – In a 10 – 1 win over the Royals, Oriole Paul Blair hits an inside-the-park grand slam off Paul Splittorff. Amos Otis and Steve Hovley collide in midair while chasing Blair’s ball to help the O’s win their 13th straight.
1971 – The Orioles win the opener of the World Series over the Pirates, 5 – 3. Dave McNally tosses a three-hitter and Merv Rettenmund adds a three-run home run.
Merv Rettenmund Positions: Outfielder and Pinch HitterBats: Right • Throws: Right5-10, 190lb (178cm, 86kg)Born: June 6, 1943 in Flint, MIHigh School: Southwestern HS (Flint, MI)School: Ball State University (Muncie, IN)Debut: April 14, 1968 (Age 24-313d, 10,292nd in MLB history)vs. CAL 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: June 22, 1980 (Age 37-016d)vs. BOS 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBFull Name: Mervin Weldon RettenmundPronunciation: \ret-en-MUND\View Player Bio from…