The Anthology of the Texas Rangers

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MAY 30, 1972
1972 All-Star Voting began today. The Rangers host Oakland again today. Texas has now lost three in a row and 8 out of 9.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston 22-22 at Baltimore 25-21
Detroit 21-22 at Cleveland 15-28
New York 28-19 at Milwaukee 23-20
Chicago 30-15 at California 23-24
Kansas City 24-22 at Minnesota 19-25

NATIONAL LEAGUE
St Louis 18-27 at Chicago 21-25
Pittsburgh 28-18 at Montreal 21-25
Philadelphia 24-23 at New York 19-27
San Diego 20-30 at Atlanta 24-23
Cincinnati 28-18 at Houston 25-25
Los Angeles 26-22 at San Francisco 30-21

OAKLAND ATHLETICS 21-24 AT TEXAS RANGERS 19-28
MATCHUPS
Game cancelled due to bad weather.

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Baltimore 7 Boston 4
Detroit 9 Cleveland 4
Milwaukee 2 New York 0
Chicago 4 California 2
Minnesota 5 Kansas City 4 12 innings

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Chicago 5 St Louis 3
Pittsburgh 8 Montreal 7 10 innings
Philadelphia 5 New York 2
San Diego 3 Atlanta 0
Houston 3 Cincinnati 2
San Francisco 3 Los Angeles 1

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Willie Horton Detroit Tigers 2 for 5, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 3 R

2. Merv Rettenmund Baltimore Orioles 3 for 4, HR, 4 RBI, R, BB

3. John Bateman Montreal Expos 4 for 5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R

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Now, back to the criminally bad 1972 Texas Rangers.

MAY 31, 1972
Due to the rain out yesterday, the Rangers and Athletics will play a double header again today.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Detroit 22-22 at Cleveland 15-29
Boston 22-23 at Baltimore 26-21
Kansas City 24-23 at Minnesota 20-25
New York 28-20 at Milwaukee 24-20
Chicago 31-15 at California 23-25

NATIONAL LEAGUE
St Louis 18-28 at Chicago 22-25
Pittsburgh 29-18 at Montreal 21-26
Philadelphia 25-23 at New York 19-28
San Diego 21-30 at Atlanta 24-24
Los Angeles 26-23 at San Francisco 31-21
Cincinnati 28-19 at Houston 26-25

OAKLAND ATHLETICS 21-24 AT TEXAS RANGERS 19-28 GAME ONE
MATCHUPS
SP Catfish Hunter vs Don Stanhouse Advantage Oakland
C Gene Tenace vs Dick Billings Advantage Oakland
1B Mike Epstein vs Frank Howard Advantage Texas
2B Dick Green vs Vic Harris Advantage Oakland
3B Sal Bando vs Dave Nelson Advantage Oakland
SS Bert Campaneris vs Toby Harrah Advantage Oakland
LF Joe Rudi vs Larry Biittner Advantage Oakland
CF Joe Pepitone vs Tom Grieve Advantage Oakland
RF Reggie Jackson vs Jeff Burroughs Advantage Oakland
At least we got Frank Howard.

Pepitone got Oakland on the board first with an RBI double in the third. Meanwhile, Catfish Hunter was perfect through three.

After three: Oakland 1 Texas 0.

Oakland got bases loaded and nobody out in the fourth but did not score.

Biittner broke up the perfection in the bottom of the fourth with a one-out single.

Stanhouse struck out the side in the fifth.

In the top of the sixth, Reggie Jackson hit his 10th home run of the season, a solo shot. Stanhouse ended the frame by striking out Epstein, It was the 40th K on the season for Stanhouse and his last pitch of the game.

In the bottom of the sixth, Biittner beat out the throw to avoid hitting into a double play and recorded an RBI as a result.

After six: Oakland 2 Texas 1.

Paul Lindblad came on to pitch the seventh for Texas. And Bob Locker took the mound for Oakland in the eighth.

The pitching change cost Catfish a chance at the win as Grieve hit a 2-run single in the eighth to give Texas the lead!

Horacio Pina then came on in the ninth to try to save it.Oakland got two runners on but Pina got Rudy Meoli to fly out to end the game.

Final score: Texas 3 Oakland 2.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Catfish Hunter 7.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K

OAKLAND ATHLETICS 21-25 VS TEXAS RANGERS 20-28 GAME TWO
MATCHUPS
SP Ken Holtzman vs Bill Gogolewski Advantage Push
C Curt Blefary vs Hal King Advantage Push
1B Mike Epstein vs Frank Howard Advantage Texas
2B Dick Green vs Ted Kubiak Advantage Oakland
3B Sal Bando vs Dave Nelson Advantage Oakland
SS Bert Campaneris vs Toby Harrah Advantage Oakland
LF Joe Rudi vs Larry Biittner Advantage Oakland
CF Angel Mangual vs Vic Harris Advantage Texas
RF Reggie Jackson vs Jeff Burroughs Advantage Oakland
The second game doesn't look as bad for Texas as the first game did and the Rangers pulled that one out! And, somehow, this season series is 3-3.

Ken Holtzman recorded his 40th K of the season, striking out the very first batter he faced, Vic Harris.

Bando got Oakland on the board with an RBI single in the third. Meanwhile, Holtzman was perfect through three.

After three: Oakland 1 Texas 0.

Dave Nelson got a two-out single in the bottom of the fourth to end Holtzman's perfection.

The Rangers committed two error in the top of the fifth to give the Athletics bases-loaded and no outs. One out later, Mike Paul came in to pitch for the Rangers and he and Gogolewski got out of the inning without giving up a run. Eerily similar to first game of the double header.

The top of the sixth saw a 70 minute rain delay.

In the bottom of the sixth, Toby Harrah tied the game with his first home run of the season.

After six: Oakland 1 Texas 1.

Jim Shellenback took the mound for the Rangers in the seventh. And Diego Segui did the same for Oakland.

With one on and one out in the top of the ninth, the Rangers brought Paul Linblad to the mound and he sent the game to the bottom of the ninth still tied.

Darold Knowles came on to pitch the bottom of the ninth. Dave Nelson led off with a single and then suddenly was on third as his stolen base attempt led to a bad throw. Burroughs walked to put runners at the corners and then Knowles threw a wild pitch as the Rangers swept the double header the moment Nelson crossed the plate!

Final score: Texas 2 Oakland 1

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Ken Holtzman 6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston 3 Baltimore 2 12 innings
Cleveland 2 Detroit 0
Milwaukee 10 New York 2
Chicago 9 California 4
Kansas City at Minnesota ppd

NATIONAL LEAGUE
St Louis 9 Chicago 7 10 innings
Pittsburgh 4 Montreal 0
New York 7 Philadelphia 3
Atlanta 5 San Diego 3
Los Angeles 7 San Francisco 2 11 innings
Cincinnati 6 Houston 1

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Billy Conigliaro Milwaukee Brewers 3 for 4, 3 HR, 5 RBI, 3 R, BB

2. Bill Melton Chicago White Sox 3 for 4, 2B, HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, BB

3. Ed Hermann Chicago White Sox 2 for 3, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, BB

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JUNE 1, 1972
The Rangers had the day off.

MAY AWARDS
AL Batter of the Month: 1B Boog Powell Baltimore Orioles
NL Batter of the Month 1B Jim L Hickman Chicago Cubs
AL Pitcher of the Month: Mickey Lolich Detroit Tigers
NL Pitcher of the Month: Bill Stoneman Montreal Expos
AL Rookie of the Month: SP Gary Ryerson Milwaukee Brewers
NL Rookie of the Month: CF Garry Maddox San Francisco Giants

STANDINGS
AMERICAN LEAGUE
EAST
New York 28-21
Milwaukee 25-20
Baltimore 26-22
Boston 23-23
Detroit 22-23
Cleveland 16-29

WEST
Chicago 32-15
Kansas City 24-23
California 23-26
Oakland 21-26
Minnesota 20-25
Texas 21-28

NATIONAL LEAGUE
EAST
Pittsburgh 30-18
Philadelphia 25-24
Chicago 22-26
Montreal 21-27
New York 20-28
St Louis 19-28

WEST
Cincinnati 29-19
San Francisco 31-22
Los Angeles 27-23
Atlanta 25-24
Houston 26-26
San Diego 21-31

TEXAS RANGERS TEAM LEADERS
Batting Average: Larry Biittner .275
Home Runs: Jeff Burroughs 8
RBI: Jeff Burroughs 32
ERA: Bill Gogolewski 2.11
Wins: Pete Broberg and Paul Lindblad 4
Strikeouts: Bill Gogolewski 56

TEXAS RANGERS TEAM STATS AND AL RANK
Runs Scored 145 t-9th
Batting Average .222 12th
OBP .298 9th
Home Runs 20 t-8th
Stolen Bases 43 1st
Runs Against 197 12th
Starters ERA 3.31 10th
Bullpen ERA 3.03 7th
Defensive Eff. .695 10th

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Kansas City 24-23 at Minnesota 20-25 (2)
New York 28-21 at Milwaukee 25-20
Boston 23-23 at Baltimore 26-22
Detroit 22-23 at Cleveland 16-29

NATIONAL LEAGUE
St Louis 19-28 at Chicago 22-26
Philadelphia 25-24 at New York 20-28
Los Angeles 27-23 at San Francisco 31-22
Cincinnati 29-19 at Houston 26-26

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Kansas City 3 Minnesota 2 Game 1
Minnesota 11 Kansas City 2 Game 2
Boston 2 Baltimore 0
Detroit 5 Cleveland 3 11 innings
New York at Milwaukee ppd

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Chicago 5 St Louis 4
New York 9 Philadelphia 1
Los Angeles 4 San Francisco 3
Cincinnati 10 Houston 1

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Steve Braun Minnesota Twins 4 for 6, 2 2B, 3 RBI, 4 R, 3 BB

2. Gary Gentry New York Mets 9.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, W

3. Jim Barr San Francisco Giants 8.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K

Also of note: Boston's Lynn McGlothen pitched a complete game shutout.

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JUNE 2, 1972
The Rangers take a quick trip to Milwaukee for three games. The Brewers are just a game behind the Yankees in the AL East.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Oakland 21-26 at Baltimore 26-23
California 23-26 at Cleveland 16-30
Minnesota 21-26 at Detroit 23-23
Boston 24-23 at Kansas City 25-24
New York 28-21 at Chicago 32-15

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Houston 26-27 at Montreal 21-27
Atlanta 25-24 at New York 21-28
Cincinnati 30-19 at Philadelphia 25-25
St Louis 19-29 at Los Angeles 28-23
Chicago 23-26 at San Diego 21-31 Pittsburgh 30-18 at San Francisco 31-23

TEXAS RANGERS 21-28 AT MILWAUKEE BREWERS 25-20
MATCHUPS
SP Rich Hand vs Bill Parsons Advantage Push
C Dick Billings vs Ellie Rodriguez Advantage Brewers
1B Larry Biittner vs George C Scott Advantage Brewers
2B Vic Harris vs Ron Theobald Advantage Brewers
3B Dave Nelson vs Bob Heise Advantage Texas
SS Toby Harrah vs Rick Auerbach Advantage Texas
LF Jeff Burroughs vs John E Briggs Advantage Push
CF Joe Lovitto vs Dave May Advantage Brewers
RF Ted Ford vs Billy Conigliaro Advantage Brewers
The Brewers might be overachieving a bit this season, but they are still better than the Rangers. Milwaukee has won 5 games in a row.

Burroughs right away makes it hard for Milwaukee to make it six straight as he hits a two-run shot in the top of the first.

Texas loaded the bases with two out in the top of the second for Toby Harrah but he lined out to third to strand them all.

Meanwhile, Rich Hand had a no-hitter going through three.

After three: Texas 2 Milwaukee 0.

Dave May broke up the no-no with a single in the fourth. Brewers then had bases loaded and no outs. Rodriguez grounded out to bring in a run. But that's all the Brewers would get in the fourth.

Parsons got K #30 on the season, striking out Biittner in the sixth.

After six: Texas 2 Milwaukee 1.

In the top of the seventh, Dave Nelson swiped his 25th base of the year. But it did not lead to a run.

In the bottom of the seventh, Dave May gave the Brewers the lead with a three run homer.

In the top of the eighth, Texas had a runner on first and one out. Milwaukee went to the bullpen and Ken Sanders came out to pitch. Don Mincher came in and delivered a pinch hit RBI single to make it a one run game. But that's all the Rangers got in the eighth.

Mike Paul was brought on in the bottom of the eighth and he kept it a one run game.

Toby Harrah led off the top of the ninth with a double. Nelson then singled and advanced to second on an error as Harrah scored the tying run. After an intentional walk to Burroughs, Nelson stole third with Ted Kubiak up as the pinch hitter. Kubiak then brought both runs in with a double. Ray Newman came in to pitch and, after a sac fly moved Kubiak to third, a wild pitch scored him. A four-run ninth gave the Rangers a three run lead with three outs to go.

Horacio Pina came on to try to get those three outs. Three up. Three down.

Final score: Texas 7 Milwaukee 4.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Dave May 2 for 4, HR, 3 RBI, R

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Oakland 5 Baltimore 4 10 innings
California 10 Cleveland 2
Detroit 7 Minnesota 4
Kansas City 10 Boston 4
New York 3 Chicago 2

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Houston 5 Montreal 2
Atlanta 5 New York 3 10 innings
Cincinnati 2 Philadelphia 0
St Louis 5 Los Angeles 3
San Diego 11 Chicago 7
Pittsburgh 11 San Francisco 7

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Sandy Alomar Sr California Angels 4 for 5, 2B, 2 RBI, 3 R, BB

2. Ross Grimsley Jr Cincinnati Reds 9.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, W

3. Norm Cash Detroit Tigers 3 for 4, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R



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JUNE 3, 1972
The Rangers have won 3 in a row and are now percentage points ahead of Minnesota in the standings. Today is the second of three games in Milwaukee.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Oakland 22-26 at Baltimore 26-24
California 24-26 at Cleveland 16-31
Minnesota 21-27 at Detroit 24-23
New York 29-21 at Chicago 32-16
Boston 24-24 at Kansas City 26-24

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Atlanta 26-24 at New York 21-29
Cincinnati 31-19 at Philadelphia 25-26
Houston 27-27 at Montreal 21-28
Pittsburgh 31-18 at San Francisco 31-24
St Louis 20-29 at Los Angeles 28-24
Chicago 23-27 at San Diego 22-31

TEXAS RANGERS 22-28 AT MILWAUKEE BREWERS 25-21
MATCHUPS
SP Pete Broberg vs Skip Lockwood Advantage Brewers
C Dick Billings vs Ellie Rodriguez Advantage Brewers
1B Frank Howard vs George C Scott Advantage Texas
2B Lenny Randle vs Ron Theobald Advantage Brewers
3B Dave Nelson vs Mike Ferraro Advantage Texas
SS Toby Harrah vs Rick Auerbach Advantage Texas
LF Larry Biittner vs John E Briggs Advantage Brewers
CF Joe Lovitto vs Dave May Advantage Brewers
RF Jeff Burroughs vs Billy Conigliaro Advantage Texas
Cab the Rangers drop Milwaukee again while once again playing the underdog role?

The Rangers get on the board in the first as Dave Nelson brings home a run on a groundout. Burroughs followed up with his 10th homer of the season, a 2-run blast. The Rangers were not done as they loaded the bases. Despite batting around the order, the three runs would be all they would get.

The Brewers would load the bases with nobody out in the bottom of the first. A double play groundball would bring in a run. Theobald would bring home another with a single.

Burroughs struck out to lead off the top of the third. It was Lockwood's 40th K of the season.

After three: Texas 3 Milwaukee 2.

Mike Ferraro gave Milwaukee the lead in the fourth with a 2 run single.

After six: Milwaukee 4 Texas 3.

Paul Lindblad came out to pitch the seventh for Texas.

After Lockwood walked Biittner to begin the eighth, the Brewers brought Ken Sanders in to pitch. And Sanders made sure Biittner was left stranded.

Sanders also got the 1-2-3 ninth to get the save.

Final score: Milwaukee 4 Texas 3.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Skip Lockwood 7.0 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 6 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Baltimore 5 Oakland 4
California 3 Cleveland 0
Detroit 10 Minnesota 5
Chicago 6 New York 5
Kansas City 6 Boston 2

NATIONAL LEAGUE
New York 3 Atlanta 2 12 innings
Cincinnati 5 Philadelphia 1
Houston 3 Montreal 1
Pittsburgh 6 San Francisco 5
St Louis 6 Los Angeles 0
Chicago 5 San Diego 1

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Nolan Ryan California Angels 9.0 IP, 7 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 10 K, W

2. Fergie Jenkins Chicago Cubs 9.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, W

3. Dick McAuliffe Detroit Tigers 2 for 3, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, BB

Also of note: Bob Gibson St Louis Cardinals pitched a complete game shutout against the Dodgers.

Houston SP Don Wilson is expected to miss 4-5 weeks due to a strained shoulder.

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JUNE 4, 1972
The rubber game in Milwaukee. The Brewers are back to within a game of the Yankees.

1972 ALL STAR GAME VOTING UPDATE POSITION LEADERS
AMERICAN LEAGUE
C Bill Freehan Detroit Tigers
1B Dick Allen Chicago White Sox
2B Mike Andrews Chicago White Sox
3B Sal Bando Oakland Athletics
SS Freddie Patek Kansas City Royals
LF Willie Horton Detroit Tigers
CF Bobby Murcer New York Yankees
RF Reggie Jackson Oakland Athletics
SP Mickey Lolich Detroit Tigers
RP Bob Locker Oakland Athletics

NATIONAL LEAGUE
C Johnny Bench Cincinnati Reds
1B Hank Aaron Atlanta Braves
2B Joe L Morgan Cincinnati Reds
3B Joe Torre St Louis Cardinals
SS Bud Harrelson New York Mets
LF Pete Rose Sr Cincinnati Reds
CF Willie Davis Los Angeles Dodgers
RF Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Pirates
SP Tom Seaver New York Mets
RP Danny Frisella New York Mets

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Oakland 22-27 at Baltimore 27-24 (2)
New York 29-22 at Chicago 33-16 (2)
Boston 24-25 at Kansas City 27-24 (2)
California 25-26 at Cleveland 16-32
Minnesota 21-28 at Detroit 25-23

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Atlanta 26-25 at New York 22-29
Cincinnati 32-19 at Philadelphia 25-27
Houston 28-27 at Montreal 21-29
Pittsburgh 32-18 at San Francisco 31-25 (2)
St Louis 21-29 at Los Angeles 28-25

TEXAS RANGERS 22-29 AT MILWAUKEE BREWERS 26-21
MATCHUPS
SP Dick Bosman vs Jim Lonborg Advantage Push
C Dick Billings vs Ellie Rodriguez Advantage Brewers
1B Frank Howard vs George C Scott Advantage Texas
2B Lenny Randle vs Ron Theobald Advantage Brewers
3B Dave Nelson vs Bob Heise Advantage Texas
SS Toby Harrah vs Rick Auerbach Advantage Texas
LF Larry Biittner vs John E Briggs Advantage Brewers
CF Joe Lovitto vs Dave May Advantage Brewers
RF Jeff Burroughs vs Billy Conigliaro Advantage Texas
The final analysis favors the Brewers in the finale

This time it's the Brewers who strike first as Briggs hit a 2 run homer in the first inning.

Meanwhile, Lonborg has a no hitter through three.

In the bottom of the third, May gets an RBI double to drive in his 30th run of the season.

After three: Milwaukee 3 Texas 0.

Texas was still without a hit after six innings.

After six: Milwaukee 3 Texas 0.

Burroughs broke up the no hitter with authority by leading off the seventh with a home run.

The Brewers loaded the bases with two out in the bottom of the seventh and then Bosman walked pinch hitter Darrell Porter to force in a run. It was Porter's 10th RBI of the season.

In the top of the eighth, Biittner brought home a run with s groundout and Nelson did the same to make it a one run game.

Mike Paul was brought on in the bottom of the eighth and kept Texas within a run with three outs to go.

But Lonborg got the 1-2-3 ninth to end the game.

Final score: Milwaukee 4 Texas 3.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Jim Lonborg 9.0 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, 6 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Baltimore 3 Oakland 1 Game 1
Oakland 5 Baltimore 2 Game 2
California 4 Cleveland 1
Detroit 10 Minnesota 6
Kansas City 4 Boston 3 Game 1
Boston at Kansas City Game 2 ppd
New York 7 Chicago 5 Game 1
Chicago 8 New York 3 Game 2

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Montreal 4 Houston 1
Atlanta 4 New York 2 10 innings
Pittsburgh 4 San Francisco 3 Game 1
Pittsburgh 3 San Francisco 0 10 innings Game 2
Los Angeles 3 St Louis 2
San Diego 4 Chicago 0
Cincinnati at Philadelphia ppd

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Mike Andrews Chicago White Sox 6 for 9, HR, 3 RBI, 4 R

2. Jim Northrup Detroit Tigers 3 for 3, HR, 3 RBI, 4 R, 2 BB

3. Bobby Murcer New York Yankees 6 for 9, HR, 4 RBI, R, BB



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JUNE 5, 1972
The Rangers have a day off.

AL Player of the Week: RF Jim Northrup Detroit Tigers
NL Player of the Week: 1B John Milner New York Mets

WEEKLY POWER RANKINGS
1. Pittsburgh Pirates
2. Chicago White Sox
3. Cincinnati Reds
4. Milwaukee Brewers
5. Detroit Tigers
6. Los Angeles Dodgers
7. Kansas City Royals
8. New York Yankees
9. California Angels
10. Baltimore Orioles
11. Atlanta Braves
12. San Francisco Giants
13. Houston Astros
14. Chicago Cubs
15. Oakland Athletics
16. Boston Red Sox
17. Philadelphia Phillies
18. San Diego Padres
19. St Louis Cardinals
20. Montreal Expos
21. New York Mets
22. Texas Rangers
23. Minnesota Twins
24. Cleveland Indians

STANDINGS
AMERICAN LEAGUE
EAST
New York 30-23
Milwaukee 27-21
Detroit 26-23
Baltimore 28-25
Boston 24-26
Cleveland 16-33

WEST
Chicago 34-17
Kansas City 28-24
California 26-26
Oakland 23-28
Texas 22-30
Minnesota 21-29

NATIONAL LEAGUE
EAST
Pittsburgh 34-18
Philadelphia 25-27
Chicago 24-28
Montreal 22-29
New York 22-30
St Louis 21-30

WEST
Cincinnati 32-19
Los Angeles 29-25
San Francisco 31-27
Atlanta 27-25
Houston 28-28
San Diego 23-32

TEXAS RANGERS TEAM LEADERS
Batting Average Larry Biittner .275
Home Runs Jeff Burroughs 11
RBI Jeff Burroughs 37
ERA Bill Gogolewski 2.11
Wins Pete Broberg, Paul Lindblad and Mike Paul 4
Strikeouts Bill Gogolewski 56

TEXAS RANGERS TEAM STATS AND AL RANK
Runs Scored 158 11th
Batting Average .222 12th
OBP .299 10th
Home Runs 23 8th
Stolen Bases 45 1st
Runs Against 209 12th
Starters ERA 3.40 9th
Bullpen ERA 2.89 7th
Defensive Eff. .696 10th

CURRENT INJURIES
CF Elliott Maddox Out, 3 Weeks, DL, 8 Days Left

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Minnesota 21-29 at Baltimore 28-25
Oakland 23-28 at Cleveland 16-33

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pittsburgh 34-28 at San Diego 23-32

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Baltimore 9 Minnesota 2
Cleveland 3 Oakland 2

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pittsburgh 3 San Diego 2

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Don Baylor Baltimore Orioles 3 for 4, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB

2. Tom Phoebus San Diego Padres 7.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 7 K

3. Bruce Kison Pittsburgh Pirates 7.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K

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JUNE 6, 1972
The Rangers try to help the team they just played as they now host the New York Yankees for three games.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
California 26-26 at Detroit 26-23 (2)
Oakland 23-29 at Cleveland 17-34
Minnesota 21-30 at Baltimore 29-25
Boston 24-26 at Chicago 34-17
Milwaukee 27-21 at Kansas City 28-24

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Atlanta 27-25 at Montreal 22-29
Cincinnati 32-19 at New York 22-30
Houston 28-28 at Philadelphia 25-27
Chicago 24-28 at Los Angeles 29-25
Pittsburgh 35-18 at San Diego 23-33
St Louis 21-30 at San Francisco 31-27

NEW YORK YANKEES 30-23 AT TEXAS RANGERS 22-30
MATCHUPS
SP Rob Gardner vs Bill Gogolewski Advantage Texas
C Thurman Munson vs Dick Billings Advantage NYY
1B Ron Blomberg vs Frank Howard Advantage NYY
2B Horace Clarke vs Lenny Randle Advantage NYY
3B Bernie Allen vs Dave Nelson Advantage Texas
SS Jerry Kenney vs Toby Harrah Advantage Texas
LF Roy White vs Larry Biittner Advantage NYY
CF Bobby Murcer vs Joe Lovitto Advantage NYY
RF Ron Swoboda vs Jeff Burroughs Advantage Texas
Good for the Rangers to have the advantage on the mound, but Texas doesn't enough offense to take advantage and the Yankees have too many weapons.

The Yankees loaded the bases with nobody out in the top of the first. They got a run in on a 4-6-3 grounder and a second run on a wild pitch.

Frank Howard answered with a three run homer in the bottom of the first. Howard became just the second Ranger to get over 20 RBI.

After three: Texas 3 New York 2.

Bernie Allen tied the game in the top of the fourth with an RBI single.

Gogolewski struck out Roy White to begin the fifth. It was Gogolewski's 60th K on the season.

The Rangers loaded the bases with one out in the bottom of the fifth and the Yankees went to the bullpen and brought in Steve Kline. An error brought in the go ahead run and Biittner added an RBI on a fielder's choice.

With a runner on first and one out in the sixth, the Rangers went to the bullpen as well and brought Paul Lindblad to the mound.

Another Yankee error led to a Burroughs RBI in the bottom of the sixth.

After six: Texas 6 New York 3.

Lindy McDaniel took the mound for the Yankees in the seventh. Horacio Pina did the same for the Rangers in the eighth.

In the bottom of the eighth, Toby Harrah put the game out of reach with a three run homer. One batter later, Fred Beene took the mound for the Yankees.

Final score: Texas 9 New York 3.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Toby Harrah 1 for 4, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, BB

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Detroit 2 California 1 Game 1
California 3 Detroit 2 Game 2
Oakland 4 Cleveland 3 11 innings
Baltimore 11 Minnesota 5
Boston 7 Chicago 3
Kansas City 4 Milwaukee 1

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Montreal 2 Atlanta 0
Cincinnati 3 New York 0
Houston 12 Philadelphia 1
Chicago 3 Los Angeles 1
San Diego 4 Pittsburgh 1 14 innings
San Francisco 4 St Louis 0

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Lee May Houston Astros 5 for 5, 2B, HR, 4 RBI, 3 R

2. Gary Nolan Cincinnati Reds 9.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 7 K, W

3. Dock Ellis Pittsburgh Pirates 9.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 K

Also of note: Giants SP Jim Barr tossed a complete game shutout against St Louis.

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JUNE 7, 1972
Despite losing 7 out of 10, the Yankees are still in first in the East by half a game. Tonight is their second game in Texas.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston 25-26 at Chicago 34-18
California 27-27 at Detroit 27-24
Minnesota 21-31 at Baltimore 30-25
Oakland 24-29 at Cleveland 17-34
Milwaukee 27-22 at Kansas City 29-24

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Atlanta 27-26 at Montreal 23-29
Cincinnati 33-19 at New York 22-31
Houston 29-28 at Philadelphia 25-28
St Louis 21-31 at San Francisco 32-27
Chicago 25-28 at Los Angeles 29-26
Pittsburgh 35-19 at San Diego 24-33

NEW YORK YANKEES 30-24 AT TEXAS RANGERS 23-30
MATCHUPS
SP Mel Stottlemyre Sr vs Don Stanhouse Advantage NYY
C Thurman Munson vs Dick Billings Advantage NYY
1B Ron Blomberg vs Frank Howard Advantage NYY
2B Horace Clarke vs Ted Kubiak Advantage NYY
3B Bernie Allen vs Dave Nelson Advantage Texas
SS Jerry Kenney vs Toby Harrah Advantage Texas
LF Roy White vs Larry Bittner Advantage NYY
CF Bobby Murcer vs Joe Lovitto Advantage NYY
RF Rich McKinney vs Jeff Burroughs Advantage Texas
The Yankees have a losing record on the road but looked to bounce back with the better pitcher as Stottlemyre leads the league in wins.

The Yankees loaded the bases in the first but couldn't get a run across.

In the bottom of the first, Biittner hit his first home run of the season with a man on base. Also in the first, Stottlemyre struck out Burroughs to reach 40 K on the season.

The Rangers took advantage of an error in the second to stretch their lead on a Kubiak RBI single. Biittner added an RBI single as well in the second.

After three: Texas 4 New York 0.

The Rangers continued to add to their lead as Lovitto collected an RBI single in the fourth. He even stole his first base of the year.

Billings picked up an RBI in the fifth on a groundout for Texas.

In the top of the sixth, Horace Clarke cut the Rangers lead in half with a three run homer. It was his first home run and 10th RBI of the season.

After six: Texas 6 New York 3.

The Yankees got their first two runners on in the seventh and the Rangers turned to Paul Lindblad. Kenney then hit an RBI double and Murcer added an RBI groundout to make it a one run game.

Jack Aker took the mound for the Yankees in the bottom of the seventh. The Rangers loaded the bases with one out and Don Mincher came up with a pinch hit RBI single. Kubiak added a two run single to give the Rangers some breathing room again. Steve Kline came in to pitch with the bases loaded and one out and Lovitto added a run on a fielder's choice grounder as the Rangers would bat around the order in the inning.

Casey Cox came in to pitch in the eighth with a 5 run lead and Cox finished it off.

Final score: Texas 10 New York 5.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Ted Kubiak 2 for 3, 3 RBI, 2 R, BB

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston 5 Chicago 3 10 innings
Baltimore 1 Minnesota 0
Oakland 4 Cleveland 1 10 innings
Milwaukee 8 Kansas City 2
California at Detroit ppd

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Montreal 5 Atlanta 3
New York 3 Cincinnati 2
Philadelphia 3 Houston 2
San Francisco 3 St Louis 2
Chicago 3 Los Angeles 1
Pittsburgh 13 San Diego 2

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Pirates 2 for 2, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 4 BB

2. Jim Palmer Baltimore Orioles 9.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 7 K, W

3. Vida Blue Oakland Athletics 8.1 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K



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JUNE 8, 1972
The Rangers have knocked the Yankees out of first place and now try for the sweep.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Milwaukee 28-22 at Kansas City 29-25

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati 33-20 at New York 23-31
Atlanta 27-27 at Montreal 24-29
Houston 29-29 at Philadelphia 26-28
St Louis 21-32 at San Francisco 33-27
Chicago 26-28 at Los Angeles 29-27
Pittsburgh 36-19 at San Diego 24-34

NEW YORK YANKEES 30-25 AT TEXAS RANGERS 24-30
MATCHUPS
SP Fritz Peterson vs Pete Broberg Advantage NYY
C Thurman Munson vs Dick Billings Advantage NYY
1B Ron Blomberg vs Frank Howard Advantage NYY
2B Horace Clarke vs Lenny Randle Advantage NYY
3B Tony Taylor vs Dave Nelson Advantage NYY
SS Jerry Kenney vs Toby Harrah Advantage Texas
LF Roy White vs Larry Biittner Advantage NYY
CF Bobby Murcer vs Joe Lovitto Advantage NYY
RF Ron Swoboda vs Jeff Burroughs Advantage Texas
The Rangers may be going for the sweep but this is a big mismatch that favors the Yankees.

Biittner put the Rangers on the board first with an RBI double in the second.

After three: Texas 1 New York 0.

The Rangers loaded the bases in the fourth but Broberg hit into the inning ending double play.

A throwing error led to a sac fly RBI for Swoboda that tied the game in the fifth. Broberg, however, ended the inning by setting Peterson down on strikes to record his 50th K on the season.

The Rangers got another bases loaded, one out situation in the sixth inning. Lenny Randle gave Texas the lead back with an RBI single. A Yankees error gave Texas another run.

After six: Texas 3 New York 1.

The Yankees had a runner on first and one out in the eighth when the Rangers pulled Broberg and brought in Horacio Pina.

Pina struck out pinch hitter Bernie Allen in the ninth to get his 20th K on the season. And, with two on, Pina struck out pinch hitter Johnny Callison to end the game.

Final score: Texas 3 New York 1.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Pete Broberg 7.1 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Milwaukee 2 Kansas City 0

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati 4 New York 2
Atlanta 10 Montreal 7
Philadelphia 3 Houston 1
St Louis 4 San Francisco 3 12 innings
Los Angeles 4 Chicago 0
Pittsburgh 5 San Diego 1

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Hank Aaron Atlanta Braves 3 for 5, HR, 4 RBI, 3 R

2. Tommy John Los Angeles Dodgers 9.0 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 7 K, W

3. Skip Lockwood Milwaukee Brewers 9.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, W

Also of note: Atlanta 2B Felix Milan went 5 for 5 against Montreal.

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JUNE 9, 1972
The Rangers continue to be a factor in the AL East race as they host the Orioles for three games. Baltimore is currently in second place in the AL East, just a half game behind Milwaukee.

Boston RF Reggie Smith will miss at least six days due to ankle soreness.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Oakland 25-29 at Detroit 27-24
California 27-27 at Boston 26-26
Minnesota 21-32 at Cleveland 17-35
Milwaukee 29-22 at Chicago 34-19
New York 30-26 at Kansas City 29-26

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Atlanta 28-27 at Philadelphia 27-28
Cincinnati 34-20 at Montreal 24-30
Houston 29-30 at New York 23-32
Pittsburgh 37-19 at Los Angeles 30-27
St Louis 22-32 at San Diego 24-35
Chicago 26-29 at San Francisco 33-28

BALTIMORE ORIOLES 31-25 AT TEXAS RANGERS 25-30
MATCHUPS
SP Mike Cuellar vs Dick Bosman Advantage Push
C Andy Etchebarren vs Dick Billings Advantage Baltimore
1B Boog Powell vs Frank Howard Advantage Baltimore
2B Chico Salmon vs Lenny Randle Advantage Push
3B Brooks Robinson vs Dave Nelson Advantage Baltimore
SS Bobby Grich vs Toby Harrah Advantage Baltimore
LF Don Baylor vs Larry Biittner Advantage Baltimore
CF Paul Blair vs Joe Lovitto Advantage Baltimore
RF Merv Rettenmund vs Jeff Burroughs Advantage Push
The defending AL Champions are clear favorites here. Baltimore has beaten Texas 2 out of 3 so far this season.

In the top of the first, Don Baylor got things going with his 20th stolen base of the year. But the Orioles failed to bring him home.

Paul Blair did get the Orioles on the board in the second with a solo home run. However, Bosman struck out the very next batter, Etchebarren, to record his 50th K on the season.

After three: Baltimore 1 Texas 0.

Burroughs tied the game with an RBI single in the sixth inning.

After six: Baltimore 1 Texas 1.

The Orioles blinked first, going to the bullpen in the eighth as Grant Jackson took the mound. Texas got a couple men on but couldn't score.

In the top of the ninth, pinch hitter Terry Crowley gave the Orioles the lead with an RBI single. Paul Blair added an RBI with a sac fly. And that would be enough.

Final score: Baltimore 3 Texas 1.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Mike Cuellar 7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K.

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Detroit 4 Oakland 1
California 8 Boston 2
Minnesota 11 Cleveland 4
Chicago 7 Milwaukee 2
Kansas City 4 New York 1

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Atlanta 4 Philadelphia 2
Montreal 7 Cincinnati 0
New York 2 Houston 0
Pittsburgh 11 Los Angeles 3
St Louis 7 San Diego 0
San Francisco 4 Chicago 3

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Tom Seaver New York Mets 9.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 8 K, W

2. Carl Morton Montreal Expos 9.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, W

3. Scipio Spinks St Louis Cardinals 9.0 IP, 8 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 10 K, W



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JUNE 10, 1972
With their win and Milwaukee's loss yesterday, the Orioles have moved a half game ahead of the Brewers in the AL East as the Rangers host Baltimore for the second game of the series today.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
California 28-27 at Boston 26-27
Minnesota 22-32 at Cleveland 17-36
Oakland 25-30 at Detroit 28-24
Milwaukee 29-23 at Chicago 35-19
New York 30-27 at Kansas City 30-26

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati 34-21 at Montreal 25-30
Houston 29-31 at New York 24-32
Atlanta 29-27 at Philadelphia 27-29
Chicago 26-30 at San Francisco 34-28
Pittsburgh 38-19 at Los Angeles 30-28
St Louis 23-32 at San Diego 24-36

BALTIMORE ORIOLES 32-25 AT TEXAS RANGERS 25-31
MATCHUPS
SP Dave McNally vs Rich Hand Advantage Baltimore
C Andy Etchebarren vs Dick Billings Advantage Baltimore
1B Boog Powell vs Frank Howard Advantage Baltimore
2B Chico Salmon vs Vic Harris Advantage Baltimore
3B Brooks Robinson vs Dave Nelson Advantage Baltimore
SS Bobby Grich vs Toby Harrah Advantage Baltimore
LF Don Baylor vs Larry Biittner Advantage Baltimore
CF Paul Blair vs Joe Lovitto Advantage Baltimore
RF Merv Rettenmund vs Jeff Burroughs Advantage Push
This may be the toughest matchup the Rangers have had all year.

The Orioles loaded the bases in the first on a pair of walks and a hit batter and then Robinson got a fielder's choice RBI. The next batter, Blair, broke the 20 mark in RBI on the season with a 3 run homer.

Baylor added an RBI triple in the second and then scored on a Powell groundout.

After three innings, Baltimore had six runs but only two hits.

In the bottom of the third, McNally rung up Harris to record his 50th strikeout of the season.

After three: Baltimore 6 Texas 0.

Rich Hand was done after just three innings as Mike Paul took the mound to start the fourth.

In the bottom of the fourth, Burroughs got Texas on the board with an RBI single, driving in his 40th run of the season. The Rangers would go on to load the bases as well in the fourth and Vic Harris added an RBI single. Pinch hitter Don Mincher got an RBI groundout as the Rangers cut the deficit in half in one inning.

Casey Cox came in to start the fifth on the mound for Texas. The Orioles still had just two hits.

After six: Baltimore 6 Texas 3.

Cox picked up his 10th K of the season when he struck out Salmon in the seventh.

After seven innings, Texas had outhit Baltimore 10-2 but still trailed by three runs.

Paul Lindblad came in to pitch the ninth for Texas and Grant Jackson took the mound for the Orioles as the game closed out.

Final score: Baltimore 6 Texas 3.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Dave McNally 8.0 IP, 10 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 6 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
California 4 Boston 3
Cleveland 2 Minnesota 1
Detroit 3 Oakland 0
Milwaukee 9 Chicago 8 12 innings
Kansas City 7 New York 6

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati 12 Montreal 8 13 innings
Houston 2 New York 1
Atlanta 7 Philadelphia 5
Chicago 14 San Francisco 9
Pittsburgh 4 Los Angeles 2
San Diego 7 St Louis 6 11 innings

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Ed Hermann Chicago White Sox 5 for 6, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R

2. Billy Conigliaro Milwaukee Brewers 5 for 6, 2B, HR, 3 RBI, R

3. Bobby Bonds San Francisco Giants 2 for 4, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, BB

Also of note: Cincinnati CF Bobby Tolan hit for the cycle.

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JUNE 11, 1972
The Orioles have now beaten Texas 4 out of 5 this season and will try to complete the three game sweep today.

1972 ALL STAR GAME VOTING UPDATE POSITION LEADER'S
AMERICAN LEAGUE
C Bill Freehan Detroit Tigers
1B Dick Allen Chicago White Sox
2B Mike Andrews Chicago White Sox
3B Sal Bando Oakland Athletics
SS Freddie Patek Kansas City Royals
LF Roy White New York Yankees
CF Bobby Murcer New York Yankees
RF Reggie Jackson Oakland Athletics
SP Mickey Lolich Detroit Tigers
RP Bob Locker Oakland Athletics

NATIONAL LEAGUE
C Johnny Bench Cincinnati Reds
1B Hank Aaron Atlanta Braves
2B Joe L Morgan Cincinnati Reds
3B Joe Torre St Louis Cardinals
SS Bud Harrelson New York Mets
LF Pete Rose Sr Cincinnati Reds
CF Willie Davis Los Angeles Dodgers
RF Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Pirates
SP Tom Seaver New York Mets
RP Danny Frisella New York Mets

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Milwaukee 30-23 at Chicago 35-20 (2)
Minnesota 22-33 at Cleveland 18-36
Oakland 25-31 at Detroit 29-24
California 29-27 at Boston 26-28
New York 30-28 at Kansas City 31-26

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati 35-21 at Montreal 25-31
Houston 30-31 at New York 24-33
Atlanta 30-27 at Philadelphia 27-30
Pittsburgh 39-19 at Los Angeles 30-29
St Louis 23-33 at San Diego 25-36
Chicago 27-30 at San Francisco 34-29

BALTIMORE ORIOLES 33-25 AT TEXAS RANGERS 25-32
MATCHUPS
SP Pat Dobson vs Bill Gogolewski Advantage Push
C Andy Etchebarren vs Dick Billings Advantage Baltimore
1B Boog Powell vs Frank Howard Advantage Baltimore
2B Chico Salmon vs Ted Kubiak Advantage Texas
3B Brooks Robinson vs Dave Nelson Advantage Baltimore
SS Bobby Grich vs Toby Harrah Advantage Baltimore
LF Don Baylor vs Larry Biittner Advantage Baltimore
CF Paul Blair vs Vic Harris Advantage Baltimore
RF Merv Rettenmund vs Jeff Burroughs Advantage Push
Though still the underdogs, this is the Rangers best chance to take one.

Grich got Baltimore on the board with an RBI groundout in the top of the first as, again, Baltimore scored without getting a hit.

Rettenmund added an RBI single in the third and then Gogolewski issued a bases loaded walk to Brooks Robinson. It was Robinson's 30th RBI on the year. Blair was the next batter to bring in a run as he collected a sac fly RBI. Etchebarren added a 2 run double as the Orioles put up the crooked number in the third.

After three: Baltimore 6 Texas 0.

Mike Paul was brought out to pitch the fourth inning. Powell got a 2 run double and scored on a wild pitch before Paul set down Etchebarren on strikes to end the inning with his 20th K on the season.

Jim Shellenback came in to pitch the sixth as the Orioles already had 10 hits in the first 5 innings.

After six: Baltimore 9 Texas 0.

Pat Dobson struck out Nelson to begin the bottom of the seventh. Dobson recorded his 60th K of the season.

Paul Lindblad took the mound for the Rangers in the ninth.

Dobson went on to record the complete game shutout.

Final score: Baltimore 9 Texas 0.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Pat Dobson 9.0 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 5 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Milwaukee 8 Chicago 4 Game 1
Chicago 7 Milwaukee 3 Game 2
Cleveland 5 Minnesota 0
Oakland 4 Detroit 1 10 innings
California 4 Boston 1
Kansas City 4 New York 3

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Montreal 2 Cincinnati 1
Houston 8 New York 0
Philadelphia 4 Atlanta 2
Pittsburgh 5 Los Angeles 4
San Diego 1 St Louis 0
San Francisco 2 Chicago 1

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Carlos May Chicago White Sox 4 for 6, HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 2 BB

2. Bill Greif San Diego Padres 9.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, W

3. Milt Wilcox Cleveland Indians 9.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 6 K, W

Also of note: Houston SP Larry Dierker pitched a complete game shutout.

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JUNE 12, 1972
The battle for the AL East lead continued in Texas as it was Milwaukee's turn to visit the Lone Star State. The Brewers trailed the Orioles by one game.

AL Player of the Week: RF Billy Conigliaro Milwaukee Brewers
NL Player of the Week: CF Al Oliver Pittsburgh Pirates

POWER RANKINGS
1. Pittsburgh Pirates
2. Baltimore Orioles
3. Cincinnati Reds
4. Chicago White Sox
5. Kansas City Royals
6. California Angels
7. Milwaukee Brewers
8. Detroit Tigers
9. San Francisco Giants
10. Atlanta Braves
11. Houston Astros
12. Philadelphia Phillies
13. Montreal Expos
14. Oakland Athletics
15. Los Angeles Dodgers
16. Chicago Cubs
17. Boston Red Sox
18. New York Yankees
19. San Diego Padres
20. Texas Rangers
21. New York Mets
22. St Louis Cardinals
23. Minnesota Twins
24. Cleveland Indians

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Detroit 29-25 at Minnesota 22-34
Baltimore 34-25 at Oakland 26-31

NATIONAL LEAGUE
New York 24-34 at Atlanta 30-28
Los Angeles 30-30 at St Louis 23-34
Montreal 26-31 at Houston 31-31

MILWAUKEE BREWERS 31-24 AT TEXAS RANGERS 25-33
MATCHUPS
SP Skip Lockwood vs Don Stanhouse Advantage Milwaukee
C Ellie Rodriguez vs Dick Billings Advantage Milwaukee
1B George C Scott vs Don Mincher Advantage Milwaukee
2B Ron Theobald vs Vic Harris Advantage Milwaukee
3B Bob Heise vs Dave Nelson Advantage Texas
SS Rick Auerbach vs Toby Harrah Advantage Texas
LF John E Briggs vs Larry Biittner Advantage Milwaukee
CF Dave May vs Joe Lovitto Advantage Milwaukee
RF Billy Conigliaro vs Jeff Burroughs Advantage Texas
Not as big as against the Orioles, but once again the Rangers are the underdogs.

We have an early pitcher's duel going on. Stanhouse was perfect through three.

After three: Milwaukee 0 Texas 0.

The Brewers got their first hit of the game in the fourth inning. And then Briggs hit a two run homer.

The Brewers loaded the bases in the sixth. Heise got an RBI single and Conigliaro followed with a sac fly RBI.

Ted Kubiak stole his first base of the year in the bottom of the sixth but was stranded at third as the Rangers scoreless streak reached 20 innings.

After six: Milwaukee 4 Texas 0.

Horacio Pina was brought in to pitch the seventh. Theobald knocked in a run with a single.

Mike Paul then pitched the ninth for Texas. The Brewers put runners on the corners with two out and the Rangers brought in Paul Lindblad to pitch and he gave up an RBI single to Rodriguez.

Meanwhile, Lockwood would get the complete game shutout.

Final score: Milwaukee 6 Texas 0.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Skip Lockwood 9.0 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Detroit 8 Minnesota 4
Baltimore 7 Oakland 2

NATIONAL LEAGUE
New York 9 Atlanta 5
Los Angeles 3 St Louis 2 11 innings
Montreal 10 Houston 1

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Darrell Evans Atlanta Braves 4 for 4, 2B, HR, 5 RBI, R

2. Bill Singer Los Angeles Dodgers 8.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 9 K

3. Skip Lockwood Milwaukee Brewers 9.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, W

Also of note: Atlanta Braves LF Ralph Garr has a 20 game hit streak. Dodgers LF Willie Crawford had 5 hits against St Louis.

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JUNE 13, 1972
The Brewers came into the second game of the series trying to keep pace with the Orioles, while the Rangers were just looking to score a run. The Rangers had not scored in their last 23 innings and only scored in 1 of their last 27 innings. A 3 run 4th against Baltimore on the 10th.

The disappointing season for the Oakland Athletics just got worse. 3B Sal Bando, who was leading AL voting for his position in the All Star Game, will instead miss the rest of the year after suffering a concussion on June 10.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Kansas City 32-26 at Boston 26-29
Chicago 36-21 at New York 30-29
Detroit 30-25 at Minnesota 22-35
Cleveland 19-36 at California 30-27
Baltimore 35-25 at Oakland 26-32

NATIONAL LEAGUE
San Diego 26-36 at Chicago 27-31
Philadelphia 28-30 at Cincinnati 35-22 (2)
New York 25-34 at Atlanta 30-29
San Francisco 35-29 at Pittsburgh 40-19
Los Angeles 31-30 at St Louis 23-35
Montreal 27-31 at Houston 31-32

MILWAUKEE BREWERS 32-24 AT TEXAS RANGERS 25-34
MATCHUPS
SP Jim Lonborg vs Pete Broberg Advantage Push
C Darrell Porter vs Dick Billings Advantage Milwaukee
1B George C Scott vs Larry Biittner Advantage Milwaukee
2B Ron Theobald vs Ted Kubiak Advantage Milwaukee
3B Mike Ferraro vs Dave Nelson Advantage Texas
SS Bob Heise vs Toby Harrah Advantage Texas
LF John E Briggs vs Jeff Burroughs Advantage Push
CF Dave May vs Joe Lovitto Advantage Milwaukee
RF Billy Conigliaro vs Ted Ford Advantage Milwaukee
Some changes in the Texas lineup but advantage still heavily favors Milwaukee.

The two pitchers dominate early on. The Rangers threatened in the second and third innings but got nothing.

The Rangers scoreless streak reached 26 innings.

After three: Milwaukee 0 Texas 0.

Milwaukee is the first team to reach third base in this game and it takes them until the sixth inning to do it as they loaded the bases with one out. Ferraro then broke the scoreless tie with a run scoring single to reach double digits in RBI on the year. Conigliaro added a 2 run single. Heise then brought home 2 with a double to complete the crooked number inning.

Meanwhile, the Rangers scoreless streak reached 29 innings.

After six: Milwaukee 5 Texas 0.

Milwaukee got two on with one out in the seventh and Casey Cox came in to replace Broberg and he got the Rangers out of the inning.

Jim Shellenback pitched the ninth for the Rangers.

In the bottom of the ninth, Texas got a leadoff walk and Milwaukee made a pitching change, bringing in Ken Sanders. And Sanders finished off the shutout as the Rangers scoreless streak reached 32 innings.

Final score: Milwaukee 5 Texas 0.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Jim Lonborg 8.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 3 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Kansas City 14 Boston 2
Chicago 5 New York 3 13 innings
Detroit 13 Minnesota 3
Cleveland 2 California 1
Baltimore 6 Oakland 2

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Chicago 6 San Diego 4
Philadelphia 7 Cincinnati 3 Game 1
Cincinnati 1 Philadelphia 0 Game 2
New York 3 Atlanta 2
Pittsburgh 3 San Francisco 1
Los Angeles 2 St Louis 1
Montreal 6 Houston 4

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Greg Luzinski Philadelphia Phillies 3 for 7, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 2 R, BB

2. Don Gullett Cincinnati Reds 9.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 7 K, W

3. Bob Oliver Kansas City Royals 3 for 5, 2B, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R




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JUNE 14, 1972
Despite having been shutout in three straight games, the Rangers still have scored more runs this season than two other teams in the American League. The Brewers are still a game behind the Orioles in the East as the series ends today.

According to unidentified sources, 34 year old RP Joe Horlen has asked the Oakland Athletics to trade him.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Kansas City 33-26 at Boston 26-30
Chicago 37-21 at New York 30-30
Detroit 31-25 at Minnesota 22-36
Cleveland 20-36 at California 30-28
Baltimore 36-25 at Oakland 26-33

NATIONAL LEAGUE
San Diego 26-37 at Chicago 28-31
New York 26-34 at Atlanta 30-30
Philadelphia 29-31 at Cincinnati 36-23
San Francisco 35-30 at Pittsburgh 41-19
Los Angeles 32-30 at St Louis 23-36
Montreal 28-31 at Houston 31-33

MILWAUKEE BREWERS 33-24 AT TEXAS RANGERS 25-35
MATCHUPS
SP Bill Parsons vs Dick Bosman Advantage Push
C Ellie Rodriguez vs Hal King Advantage Milwaukee
1B George C Scott vs Frank Howard Advantage Push
2B Ron Theobald vs Vic Harris Advantage Milwaukee
3B Mike Ferraro vs Dave Nelson Advantage Texas
SS Rick Auerbach vs Toby Harrah Advantage Texas
LF John E Briggs vs Jeff Burroughs Advantage Push
CF Dave May vs Joe Lovitto Advantage Milwaukee
RF Billy Conigliaro vs Ted Ford Advantage Milwaukee
Another mixing of the lineup for Texas as the Rangers try to find something that will produce a run. Once again, it is advantage Milwaukee.

Bosman is perfect through three.

In the bottom of the third, the Rangers had the bases loaded with one out and Vic Harris drew a walk to end the scoreless streak at 34 innings. Dave Nelson added a 2 run double and Burroughs pitched in an RBI single.

After three: Texas 4 Milwaukee 0.

The Brewers got their first hit with one out in the fourth. Dave May then put the Brewers on the board with a sacrifice fly.

Bosman ended the Brewers half of the fifth by striking out Parsons to record his 60th K of the season.

After six: Texas 4 Milwaukee 1.

Dave May led off the top of the seventh with a home run, his 10th of the season. Ferraro added an RBI single to make it a one run game.

With a runner on second and two out in the bottom of the seventh, Frank Linzy came in to pitch and got the final out.

Horacio Pina was brought in to pitch the eighth and he set the Brewers down in order.

In the bottom of the ninth, the Rangers committed their third error of the game and Milwaukee loaded the bases with nobody out. A wild pitch by Pina brought in the tying run and then pinch hitter Bill Voss hit his first home run of the season. A grand slam. Casey Cox replaced Pina but the damage had been done.

Ken Sanders took the mound for Milwaukee in the ninth. Toby Harrah knocked in a run with a base hit but it wasn't enough as 4 total errors sent the Rangers to their sixth straight loss.

Final score: Milwaukee 8 Texas 5.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Bill Voss 1 for 1, HR, 4 RBI, R

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Kansas City 10 Boston 6 13 innings
New York 2 Chicago 0
Minnesota 3 Detroit 2
California 5 Cleveland 2
Baltimore 6 Oakland 4 13 innings

NATIONAL LEAGUE
San Diego 4 Chicago 2
Atlanta 5 New York 4
Cincinnati 7 Philadelphia 1
Pittsburgh 3 San Francisco 2
St Louis 3 Los Angeles 2
Houston 3 Montreal 1

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Nolan Ryan California Angels 7.2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 14 K, W

2. Brooks Robinson Baltimore Orioles 3 for 4, 2 2B, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB

3. J. R. Richard Houston Astros 8.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, W

Also of note, Mel Stottlemyre Sr of the Yankees pitched a complete game shutout against the White Sox.


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JUNE 15, 1972
The Rangers have the day off.

STANDINGS
AMERICAN LEAGUE
EAST
Baltimore 37-25
Milwaukee 34-24
Detroit 31-26
New York 31-30
Boston 26-31
Cleveland 20-37

WEST
Chicago 37-22
Kansas City 34-26
California 31-28
Oakland 26-34
Texas 25-36
Minnesota 23-36

NATIONAL LEAGUE
EAST
Pittsburgh 42-19
Philadelphia 29-32
Chicago 28-32
Montreal 28-32
New York 26-35
St Louis 24-36

WEST
Cincinnati 37-23
San Francisco 35-31
Atlanta 31-30
Los Angeles 32-31
Houston 32-33
San Diego 27-37

TEXAS RANGERS TEAM LEADERS
Batting Average Larry Bittner .272
Home Runs Jeff Burroughs 11
RBI Jeff Burroughs 41
ERA Bill Gogolewski 2.82
Wins Pete Broberg 5
Strikeouts Bill Gogolewski 61

TEXAS RANGERS TEAM STATS AND AL RANK
Runs Scored 189 10th
Batting Average .223 12th
OBP .298 10th
Home Runs 26 9th
Stolen Bases 49 1st
Runs Against 255 12th
Starters ERA 3.71 10th
Bullpen ERA 2.96 7th
Defensive Eff .700 8th

CURRENT INJURIES
CF Elliott Maddox Out, one week, DL, 0 Days left

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Kansas City 34-26 at Boston 26-31
Chicago 37-22 at New York 31-30
Cleveland 20-37 at California 31-28

NATIONAL LEAGUE
San Diego 27-37 at Chicago 28-32
San Francisco 35-31 at Pittsburgh 42-19

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Kansas City 9 Boston 4
New York 8 Chicago 4
California 3 Cleveland 1

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Chicago 5 San Diego 3
Pittsburgh 10 San Francisco 3

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Rudy May California Angels 9.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 K, W

2. Lou Piniella Kansas City Royals 2 for 4, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R

3. Rick Monday Chicago Cubs 2 for 4, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R



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JUNE 16, 1972
The Yankees had a horrible road trip to start this month. They went 2-8, including being swept in Texas. They have ended their skid with a pair of home wins against the White Sox and now host the Rangers for three. Texas is looking to end a six game losing streak.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Chicago 37-23 at Boston 26-32
Baltimore 37-25 at Minnesota 23-36
Kansas City 35-26 at Milwaukee 34-24
Detroit 31-26 at California 32-28
Cleveland 20-38 at Oakland 26-34

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Los Angeles 32-31 at Chicago 29-32
Montreal 28-32 at Atlanta 31-30 (2)
San Diego 27-38 at Pittsburgh 43-19
New York 26-35 at Cincinnati 37-23
Philadelphia 29-32 at Houston 32-33
San Francisco 35-32 at St Louis 24-36

TEXAS RANGERS 25-36 AT NEW YORK YANKEES 32-30
MATCHUPS
SP Bill Gogolewski vs Steve Kline Advantage Yankees
C Dick Billings vs Thurman Munson Advantage Yankees
1B Frank Howard vs Ron Blomberg Advantage Yankees
2B Ted Kubiak vs Horace Clarke Advantage Yankees
3B Dave Nelson vs Tony Taylor Advantage Yankees
SS Toby Harrah vs Jerry Kenney Advantage Texas
LF Jeff Burroughs vs Roy White Advantage Texas
CF Joe Lovitto vs Bobby Murcer Advantage Yankees
RF Larry Biittner vs Felipe Alou Advantage Push
Harrah and Burroughs just aren't enough to overcome the likes of Murcer, Munson and Blomberg. Advantage Yankees.

Walks and an error led to the Yankees loading the bases with two out in the bottom of the first but Gogolewski got the final out without giving up a run.

After three: Texas 0 New York 0.

Lovitto single handedly kept the game scoreless in the fifth by throwing out two runners at home.

After six: Texas 0 New York 0.

The double shutout remained intact past the eighth inning.

Biittner broke the tie with an RBI single in the top of the ninth. Lenny Randle gave Texas a two run lead with an RBI double.

Paul Lindblad came in to pitch the ninth for Texas and he got the three outs to end the Rangers 6 game losing streak and give Texas a fourth straight win over the Yankees.

Final score: Texas 2 New York 0.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Bill Gogolewski 8.0 IP, 7 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston 6 Chicago 3
Baltimore 8 Minnesota 2
Milwaukee 3 Kansas City 1
California 4 Detroit 1
Oakland 4 Cleveland 3 10 innings

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Los Angeles 4 Chicago 2
Atlanta 3 Montreal 2 11 innings Game 1
Atlanta 2 Montreal 1 Game 2
San Diego 3 Pittsburgh 2
New York 4 Cincinnati 3
Philadelphia 7 Houston 6 19 innings

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Hank Aaron Atlanta Braves 3 for 7, 2B, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB

2. Pat Dobson Baltimore Orioles 7.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, W

3. Jim Wynn Houston Astros 3 for 6, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R, 3 BB



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JUNE 17, 1972
The Rangers look to make it five straight wins against the Yankees in the second game of their series in New York.

Philadelphia's 27 year old SP Barry Lersch has left the team for unspecified personal reasons.

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Chicago 37-24 at Boston 27-32
Kansas City 35-27 at Milwaukee 35-24
Baltimore 38-25 at Minnesota 23-37
Cleveland 20-39 at Oakland 27-34
Detroit 31-27 at California 33-28

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Los Angeles 33-31 at Chicago 29-33
San Francisco 36-32 at St Louis 24-37
New York 27-35 at Cincinnati 37-24
San Diego 28-38 at Pittsburgh 43-20
Montreal 28-34 at Atlanta 33-30
Philadelphia 30-32 at Houston 32-34

TEXAS RANGERS 26-36 AT NEW YORK YANKEES 32-31
MATCHUPS
SP Don Stanhouse vs Mike Kekich Advantage Push
C Dick Billings vs John Ellis Advantage Yankees
1B Frank Howard vs Ron Blomberg Advantage Yankees
2B Lenny Randle vs Horace Clarke Advantage Yankees
3B Dave Nelson vs Rich McKinney Advantage Push
SS Toby Harrah vs Jerry Kenney Advantage Texas
LF Larry Biittner vs Roy White Advantage Yankees
CF Joe Lovitto vs Bobby Murcer Advantage Yankees
RF Ted Ford vs Felipe Alou Advantage Push
Despite the matchup disadvantage, the Rangers are 4-0 against the Yankees this year.

Kekich ended the top of the first by striking out Frank Howard to record his 40th strikeout of the season.

Murcer got the Yankees on the board in the bottom of the first with a sac fly.

The Rangers tied the game in the top of the third when Nelson scored from third on a wild pitch.

In the bottom of the third, Stanhouse suffered the humiliation of giving up a home run to the opposing pitcher. It was Kekich's first homer of the season. This woke the Yankees up and they loaded the bases with nobody out. Blomberg brought in a run with a fielder's choice grounder.

After three: New York 3 Texas 1.

The Yankees loaded the bases with two out in the bottom of the fourth but could not add to their lead.

Alou did add to the lead in the fifth with an RBI double and Ellis contributed a sac fly RBI.

With a runner on first and two out in the bottom of the sixth, Mike Paul relieved Stanhouse to end the inning.

After six: New York 5 Texas 1.

Toby Harrah made it a brand new game in the top of the seventh with a two run homer.

Casey Cox took the mound for the Rangers in the bottom of the seventh.

The Rangers got a runner on second with two out in the eighth and the Yankees went to the bullpen and brought in Sparky Lyle, the major league leader in saves and he got the final out of the inning.

In the top of the ninth, Harrah brought in a run with a groundball out and moved the tying run to third. But Biittner grounded to second to end the game as the Yankees finally got a win against Texas.

Final score: New York 5 Texas 4.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Mike Kekich 7.2 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 5 BB, 6 K, 1 for 3, HR, RBI, R

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Chicago 6 Boston 5 11 innings
Milwaukee 5 Kansas City 4
Baltimore 8 Minnesota 0
Oakland 3 Cleveland 0
California 3 Detroit 0

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Los Angeles 5 Chicago 0
St Louis 4 San Francisco 3
Cincinnati 4 New York 2
Pittsburgh 6 San Diego 1
Montreal 8 Atlanta 1
Houston 2 Philadelphia 1

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Alan Foster California Angels 9.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 8 K, W

2. Vida Blue Oakland Athletics 9.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, W

3. Bill Singer Los Angeles Dodgers 9.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, W

Also of note, Baltimore's Jim Palmer pitched a complete game shutout. Atlanta LF Ralph Garr had his hit streak end at 24 games.

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JUNE 18, 1972
The final game in New York ends a streak of 15 straight games for the Rangers against teams from the AL East who had a winning record.

AMERICAN LEAGUE ALL STAR GAME VOTING UPDATE POSITION LEADERS
C Carlton Fisk Boston Red Sox
1B Dick Allen Chicago White Sox
2B Mike Andrews Chicago White Sox
3B Sal Bando Oakland Athletics
SS Freddie Patek Kansas City Royals
LF Roy White New York Yankees
CF Bobby Murcer New York Yankees
RF Reggie Jackson Oakland Athletics
SP Mickey Lolich Detroit Tigers
RP Bob Locker Oakland Athletics

NATIONAL LEAGUE ALL STAR GAME VOTING UPDATE POSITION LEADER'S
C Johnny Bench Cincinnati Reds
1B Hank Aaron Atlanta Braves
2B Joe L Morgan Cincinnati Reds
3B Joe Torre St Louis Cardinals
SS Bud Harrelson New York Mets
LF Billy L Williams Chicago Cubs
CF Willie Davis Los Angeles Dodgers
RF Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Pirates
SP Tom Seaver New York Mets
RP Danny Frisella New York Mets

OTHER GAMES SCHEDULED
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Chicago 38-24 at Boston 27-33
Kansas City 35-28 at Milwaukee 36-24
Baltimore 39-25 at Minnesota 23-38
Detroit 31-28 at California 34-28
Cleveland 20-40 at Oakland 28-34

NATIONAL LEAGUE
San Diego 28-39 at Pittsburgh 44-20
Montreal 29-34 at Atlanta 33-31
New York 27-36 at Cincinnati 38-24
Los Angeles 34-31 at Chicago 29-34
San Francisco 36-33 at St Louis 25-37
Philadelphia 30-33 at Houston 33-34

TEXAS RANGERS 26-37 AT NEW YORK YANKEES 33-31
MATCHUPS
SP Pete Broberg vs Fritz Peterson Advantage Yankees
C Dick Billings vs Thurman Munson Advantage Yankees
1B Frank Howard vs Ron Blomberg Advantage Yankees
2B Lenny Randle vs Horace Clarke Advantage Yankees
3B Dave Nelson vs Bernie Allen Advantage Texas
SS Toby Harrah vs Jerry Kenney Advantage Texas
LF Larry Biittner vs Roy White Advantage Yankees
CF Joe Lovitto vs Bobby Murcer Advantage Yankees
RF Ted Ford vs Felipe Alou Advantage Push
The Yankees finally beat the Rangers and are a good bet to do it again.

Blomberg put the Yankees on the board in the first with an RBI triple.

Biittner tied the game with an RBI single in the third.

After three: Texas 1 New York 1.

Lovitto came through with an RBI single in the fourth to give Texas the lead.

The Yankees tied it in the sixth thanks to a throwing error.

After six: Texas 2 New York 2.

Jeff Burroughs came up with a pinch hit RBI single in the seventh to give Texas the lead back.

In the bottom of the eighth, the Yankees got a leadoff single and the Rangers turned to Horacio Pina. And he sent the Rangers to the ninth with the lead.

Texas got a runner on first with one out in the ninth and the Yankees brought in Jack Aker and he kept it a one run game.

Pina closed it out with a 1-2-3 ninth as the Rangers continued to have the Yankees number.

Final score: Texas 3 New York 2.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Pete Broberg 7.0 IP, 8 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K

OTHER SCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Chicago 4 Boston 2
Kansas City 4 Milwaukee 1
Baltimore 6 Minnesota 2
California 8 Detroit 4
Oakland 11 Cleveland 5

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pittsburgh 3 San Diego 0
Atlanta 5 Montreal 1
Cincinnati 3 New York 2
Chicago 6 Los Angeles 1
San Francisco 4 St Louis 2
Philadelphia 2 Houston 1

TOP PERFORMERS
1. Bert Campaneris Oakland Athletics 4 for 5, HR, 5 RBI, R

2. Bill Freehan Detroit Tigers 3 for 4, 2B, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R

3. Bob Moose Pittsburgh Pirates 9.0 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, W

Minnesota skipper Bill Rigney blasted the media after the Twins loss to Baltimore.

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