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06/20/1976 - Giants Stymie New York, Take 3-1 Win
With the exception of a hanging curveball to former teammate Dave Kingman that left the yard, RHP Ed Halicki never let New York get something going. The San Francisco right-hander commanded his fastball in pitching the Giants to a 3-1 win. Randy Moffitt was credited with the save. He has now successfully converted 7 of 8 save opportunities. The Giants bumped their record to 36-32 with this latest triumph.
Gary Thomasson chipped in for San Francisco with a 2-run home run in the top of the sixth. For the game, the first baseman had 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 1 run scored, and 2 RBI. BOTTOM OF THE 4TH Count: 3-2 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 378 ft Season HR #19 - Career HR #164 |
06/23/1976 - Kingman Goes Wild, But Cardinals Win 15-14
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the New York Mets, 15-14. Earning player of the game honors was first baseman Dave Kingman, who went 4 for 5 with 2 home runs, 2 singles, and a walk. He drove in 4 runs and scored twice. His homers came off RHP John Denny and RHP Steve Waterbury.
Tom Walker, credited with the save, is now 2 for 2 in save opportunities. The Cardinals improve their record to 32-36 with the win over New York. Joe Ferguson, who is tied for 7th in the NL with a .478 slugging percentage, chipped in for St. Louis with a grand slam home run in the bottom of the first. For the game, the catcher had 3 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 home run, 2 singles, 2 runs scored, and 4 runs batted in. https://by3301files.storage.live.com...969&height=562 https://by3301files.storage.live.com...972&height=361 TOP OF THE 7TH Count: 1-0 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 359 ft TOP OF THE 8TH Count: 0-1 SOLO HOME RUN (Line Drive, 7D), Distance : 387 ft Season HR #20 and #21 - Career HR #165 and #166 |
07/03/1976 - Seaver Throttles Cubs, 5-1
New York Mets starter Tom Seaver was in a groove as he led his team to a win over the Chicago Cubs, 5-1. Seaver picked up the win for New York, going 7 innings. He gave up 1 run on 5 hits. He now sports a record of 8-9. Bob Apodaca converted his 11th save in 15 tries.
The Mets got a big at-bat from second baseman Wayne Garrett. For the game, Garrett went 1-2 with 2 walks. He drove in 2 runs. In the bottom of the sixth, with runners on 2nd and 3rd, he stroked a 2-run single. His 70th hit of the season gave New York a 3-1 lead. "We'll grab a cold one tonight and go after another win tomorrow," Garrett said. Kingman homered off releiver LHP Buddy Schultz. BOTTOM OF THE 8TH Count: 3-2 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 373 ft Season HR #22 - Career HR #167 |
07/05/1976 - Mets Bang Out 7-2 Win Versus Houston
New York Mets starter Bob Myrick turned in a top-notch performance against the Houston Astros at Astrodome. The result was a win for the Mets, 7-2. Myrick went 5.1 innings to notch the win. He scattered 6 hits, walked 1, and struck out 2. His record improves to 3-2. Houston has now lost 4 consecutive games.
The Mets got a big at-bat from first baseman Dave Kingman. For the game, Kingman was 1-5 with a home run. He drove in 4 runs and scored once. In the top of the sixth, with the bases loaded, he stroked a grand slam home run off RHP Mark Lemongello. His 23rd home run of the season gave New York a 4-1 lead. "That's the key at this level, throwing strike one," said Myrick. "Successful pitchers do it." TOP OF THE 6TH Count: 0-0 GRAND SLAM HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 389 ft Season HR #23 - Career HR #168 |
07/09/1976 - Braves Mow Down Mets, 9-3
Atlanta right fielder Jim Wynn made his presence felt in the 9-3 Braves triumph over the New York Mets. Wynn was 3 for 5 with a double and 2 singles, while scoring 2 runs and driving in 3. Phil Niekro got the win, improving to 9-5. He pitched 9 innings, giving up 6 hits and 3 runs, while striking out 6 and walking 6. Atlanta is now 38-47, New York 42-46.
Wynn had a big at-bat with a runner on 1st in the bottom of the fifth inning, when he hit a run-scoring double. The Braves went on to win. "Nice to see our side come away with the win," Wynn said after the game. Kingman homered off RHP Phil Niekro late in the contest. TOP OF THE 8TH Count: 1-1 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 340 ft Season HR #24 - Career HR #169 |
1976 All Star Break - Kingman Makes All Star Roster
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1976 All Star Break - Cont'd
Kong is having his best season yet at the break with 24 HR and 71 RBI:
https://by3301files.storage.live.com...038&height=156 On par with his IRL stats in terms of AVG, OBP and SLG: https://by3301files.storage.live.com...1042&height=32 And he is leading the majors in HR and RBI: https://by3301files.storage.live.com...951&height=200 And his Mets are only a single game back: https://by3301files.storage.live.com...080&height=418 |
07/17/1976 - Espinosa, Kingman Stop Houston
"That was one of my best outings," said Nino Espinosa. "I was worried a lot in the bullpen. My ball wasn't quite right. Luckily, it can be two different worlds -- the bullpen and the game. Once I stepped on the field, it all fell into place."
It was an impressive start for the Mets hurler. He blanked the Astros 1-0 on a strong 4-hitter while ringing up 4 strikeouts and doling out no walks. Mets first baseman Dave Kingman spoiled the pitcher's duel with a solo shot off RHP Dan Larson, and Espinosa made it stick. In 18 starts this season Espinosa has fashioned a 6-9 record and a 4.20 ERA. BOTTOM OF THE 4TH Count: 0-0 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 89XD), Distance : 399 ft Season HR #25 - Career HR #170 |
08/03/1976 - Game 1 - Mets Get Close Win Over Expos
Montreal got a terrific performance from pitcher Don Carrithers, but it wasn't enough to beat the New York Mets. New York won the Shea Stadium contest, 9-4. Carrithers was the player of the game despite being on the losing side. He threw 6 innings of 4-hit ball. New York reliever Rick Baldwin got the win, raising his record to 3-1. Dale Murray was tagged with the loss. The Mets bumped their record to 56-52 with this latest triumph.
A crucial at-bat came with runners on 1st and 2nd and one out in the bottom of the eighth inning. That's when catcher John Stearns drew a walk. The Mets went on to win. "Getting a lot of baserunners and getting some timely hits, it's a good combination," said Stearns. Kingman had a homer off RHP Don Carrithers. BOTTOM OF THE 1ST Count: 2-0 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 386 ft Season HR #26 - Career HR #171 |
08/03/1976 - Game 2 - Thrilling Walk-Off Win for Mets
New York left fielder John Milner had a 3-RBI game, which helped his team beat the Montreal Expos, 6-4. New York reliever Craig Swan got the win, raising his record to 4-2. Dan Warthen was tagged with the loss. The Mets bumped their record to 57-52 with this latest triumph.
Milner had a game-changing home run in the bottom of the 12th. On a 3-1 sinker from Dan Warthen, he banged a 2-run home run to left, giving the Mets a 6-4 lead. It was the 10th home run of the year for Milner. "We took advantage of our opportunities," Milner told the New York Today. "It's as simple as that." Kingman had staked the Mets to a lead with a 3-run blast in the first off RHP Dennis Blair. BOTTOM OF THE 1ST Count: 1-1 3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 89XD), Distance : 395 ft Season HR #27 - Creer HR #172 |
08/07/1976 - Mets Get Road Win, 9-4
The New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates, 9-4, at Three Rivers Stadium. New York first baseman Dave Kingman earned player of the game honors with an outstanding performance. He went 3-5 with a home run off RHP Doc Medich and 2 doubles, while scoring 3 runs. Skip Lockwood picked up the win, improving his season record to 7-11. He struck out 1 in 9 innings.
New York improves to 59-53 with the win. They lead their division by 3 games. "We swung the bats good throughout the lineup," said New York skipper . TOP OF THE 4TH Count: 1-0 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 89XD), Distance : 381 ft Season HR #28 - Career HR #173 |
08/10/1976 - Dwyer Excels, New York Blows Out San Diego
The New York Mets downed the San Diego Padres, 13-3, at Shea Stadium. The Mets were led by Jim Dwyer, who captured player of the game honors. He went 2-3 with a home run, a double, and 2 walks. He scored 3 times and drove in 4. New York starter Jon Matlack was credited with the win after throwing 93 pitches over 9 innings. His record now stands at 13-6. New York has 3 straight wins, San Diego 3 straight losses.
Dwyer had a key at-bat for New York early in the game. With a runner on 1st, he hit a run-scoring double. It was his 3rd double of the season and gave New York an early 2-1 lead. Kingman contributed with a 2-run blast off LHP Bob Owchinko. BOTTOM OF THE 3RD Count: 0-1 2-RUN HOME RUN (Line Drive, 9LD), Distance : 354 ft Season HR #29 - Career HR #174 |
08/20/1976 - Victory Pushes Mets Record to 64-59
New York center fielder Bruce Boisclair had a 3-RBI game, leading his team in its 5-3 defeat of the San Diego Padres. Boisclair picked up 3 singles and 1 double in the ballgame. Jon Matlack, the winner, improved to 14-6. He held the Padres to 1 earned run on 4 hits over 7 innings, while striking out 3 and walking 3. Bob Apodaca got the save, his 17th in 22 chances.
Dave Kingman, who leads the NL in RBI with 90, chipped in for New York with a 2-run home run in the top of the first off LHP Bob Owchinko. For the game, the first baseman had 2 hits in 5 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 1 run scored, and 2 runs batted in. "It feels good to get this one," Kingman told the New York Today. TOP OF THE 1ST Count: 0-0 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9LD), Distance : 341 ft Season HR #30 - Career HR #175 |
09/05/1976 - 5-Hit Game for Torre
Joe Torre of the Mets was unstoppable in today's 5-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at Shea Stadium. He battered them for 5 hits in 5 at-bats.
"Boy, I was on the mark today," said the New York third baseman after the game. "I could see the ball real well. It's a great feeling to do this. And besides, 5-for-5 won't hurt your batting average like 0-for-5 will." Joe Torre singled in the 1st, singled in the 2nd, doubled in the 4th, singled in the 6th and singled in the 8th. Thus far this year Torre has hit .282 with 4 home runs and 35 RBIs Kingman homered off RHP Jim Lonborg. BOTTOM OF THE 1ST Count: 1-1 3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 376 ft Season HR #31 - Career HR #176 |
09/06/1976 - Mets Bridle Cubs, 3-1
Tom Seaver was in top form in a low-scoring contest between New York and Chicago. The Mets right-hander was named the player of the game in New York's 3-1 win. Seaver, the winner, moves to 13-13. He threw 7 innings of 2-hit ball, while fanning 5 and giving up 4 walks. New York goes to 71-65. The win puts them 3½ games up in their division.
Ron Hodges aided the New York cause with a run-scoring single in the top of the sixth. For the game, the catcher was 1-4. First baseman Dave Kingman homered off RHP Joe H Coleman. TOP OF THE 4TH Count: 1-1 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 392 ft Season HR #32 - Career HR #177 |
09/07/1976 - Cubs Solve Mets, 6-3
The New York Mets got a superb performance from first baseman Dave Kingman, but the Chicago Cubs still won the game, 6-3. Kingman was named the player of the game despite the loss. He went 3-4 with a home run of RHP Rick Reuschel and a double. He drove in 3 runs and scored once. Rick Reuschel got the win, improving to 13-12. He pitched 9 innings, giving up 9 hits and 3 runs, while striking out 2 and walking 1. Chicago is now 66-73, New York 71-66.
The Cubs got a big at-bat from right fielder Jerry Morales. For the game, Morales went 3-4 with a triple and 2 singles, while adding 2 RBI and scoring once. In the bottom of the fifth, with a runner on 2nd, he stroked a run-scoring single. His 129th hit of the season gave Chicago a 4-3 lead. TOP OF THE 4TH Count: 1-1 3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 392 ft Season HR #33 - Career HR #178 |
09/11/1976 - Big Day by Torre Ignites Mets Win
The New York Mets grabbed a 7-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium II. New York third baseman Joe Torre went 4 for 4 with a home run, 3 singles, and a walk, while scoring 2 times and driving in 2 to earn player of the game honors. Tom Seaver picked up the win with 9 innings of work. He allowed 2 earned runs on 7 hits, while walking 0 and striking out 5. On the season, he is now 14-13. New York improves to 73-66 with the win. They lead their division by 4 games.
In the top of the third inning, pitcher Tom Seaver came through big-time for the Mets. With New York leading 1-0, he belted a solo home run. "Good baseball players make you a smarter manager," said New York manager. Kingman homered off RHP John Denny. TOP OF THE 7TH Count: 0-0 2-RUN HOME RUN (Line Drive, 7D), Distance : 388 ft Season HR #34 - Career HR #179 |
09/13/1976 - Mets Pull Off Thrilling Win in Extras as Kingman Homer Wins It
The New York Mets got a rather unremarkable outing from starting pitcher Nino Espinosa, but it was good enough for the club to take a 6-5 decision over the Pittsburgh Pirates. New York is now 75-66, 5½ games up in the NL East Division.
The Mets got a big at-bat from first baseman Dave Kingman. For the game, Kingman was 1 for 5 with a home run and a walk. In the top of the 12th, with the bases empty, he stroked a solo home run off RHP Bob Moose. His 35th home run of the season gave New York a 6-5 lead. TOP OF THE 12TH Count: 1-2 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 383 ft Season HR #35 - Career HR #180 |
09/14/1976 - Mets Lose, 7-3, at Three Rivers Stadium
The Pittsburgh Pirates downed the New York Mets, 7-3, at Three Rivers Stadium. Dave Parker led the way, going 2-for-4 for Pittsburgh. Rick Langford got the win, improving to 3-3. He worked 9 innings, giving up 3 runs on 7 hits, while striking out 2 and walking 2. Pittsburgh is 59-86 and New York, with the loss, 75-67.
Al Oliver aided the Pittsburgh cause with a 3-run home run in the bottom of the first. For the game, the center fielder was 1 for 4 with a home run. He drove in 3 runs and scored once. Kingman hit a solo homer off RHP Rick Langford in the losing effort. TOP OF THE 4TH Count: 1-0 SOLO HOME RUN (Line Drive, 9D), Distance : 390 ft Season HR #36 - Career HR #181 |
09/15/1976 - Matlack Dazzles in New York Win, Kong Hits 2 More
New York got an elite performance from starting pitcher Jon Matlack in taking a 4-1 decision over the St. Louis Cardinals. First baseman Dave Kingman provided the offense with two homers off RHP Lynn McGlothen. The Mets bumped their record to 76-67 with this latest triumph.
St. Louis could barely put a dent in Matlack. The left-hander tossed 107 pitches over 9 innings for the Mets, allowing only 4 hits. BOTTOM OF THE 1ST 2-0: SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 379 ft BOTTOM OF THE 7TH 3-1: SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 366 ft Season HR #37 and #38 - Career HR #182 and #183 |
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