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Big T · 06-27-2016, 04:17 PM

July 16th, 1976

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Cincinnati 5 Montreal 1
Each team was limited to 6 hits, but the Reds took advantage of Expos SP Don Stanhouse's lack of control. Stanhouse (2-7) allowed 5 runs on 6 hits but gave up 8 walks in the loss. In contrast, Reds SP Fred Norman (5-3) allowed the 1 run on 6 hits with 8 strikeouts in the complete game win. 1B Andre Thornton provided the Expos only run with his 13th HR of they year.

Kansas City Royals John Mayberry had a 4 for 7 game with 2 HRs and 4 RBIs in a 6-2 win over the Red Sox. The 27 year old 1B is hitting .225 with 10 HRs and 47 RBIs in 86 games.

July 17th, 1976

Montreal 7 Cincinnati 5 (10)
The Expos scored 4 in the top of the 6th to take a 4-2 lead, but needed extra innings to avert a Reds comeback. C Jose Morales was 2 for 2 including a 2 out 2-run single in the 10th to seal the win. SP Woodie Fryman allowed 5 runs (3 earned) on 8 hits with 5 Ks over 7 innings. CL Dale Murray (4-8) got the win for his work in the 8th and 9th while RP Joe Kerrigan got his 3rd save. The Expos won despite Reds LF George Fosters big day at the plate, he had a triple and 2 HRs (16th and 17th) in a 3 for 4 day.

Cincinnati Reds LF George Foster goes 3 for 4 with 2 HRs and 2 RBIs in a 7-5 loss to the Expos. The 27 year old Foster is hitting .313 with 17 HRs and 54 RBIs in 83 games.

July 18th, 1976

Houston 7 Montreal 6
The Astros beat the Expos in game 1 of a double header. Astros RF Greg Gross led the way with a 2 for 3 game while scoring twice. The Expos got 3 RBIs out of RF Mike Jorgensen, he hit a 3-run HR in the 7th his 2nd of the year. Expos SP Clay Kirby (2-8) allowed 7 runs (5 earned) on 11 hits over just 5.2 innings.

Houston 11 Montreal 0
The Astros swept the Expos in the twin bill with an 16 hit barrage. Astros SP Dan Larson (1-0) in his 1st MLB career start allowed just 5 hits in a complete game shut out. Expos SP Steve Dunning (3-2) allowed 7 runs on 9 hits over just 4.2 innings in the loss. The Expos were held to just one extra base hit, Mike Jorgensen's 13th double of the year.

California Angels Tony Solaita was 3 for 3 with a HR and 3 RBIs in a 7-5 win over the Orioles. The 29 year 1B is hitting .250 with 5 HRs and 13 RBIs in 45 games combined with the Angels and Royals.

Oakland Athletics 3B Sal Bando was named the AL Player of the Week. The 32 year old is hitting .245 with 9 HRs and 41 RBIs in 89 games.

New York Mets 2B Felix Millan was named the NL Player of the Week. The 32 year old Millan is hitting .283 with 1 HR and 26 RBIs in 79 games.

July 19th, 1976

Houston 2 Montreal 0
Astros SP JR Richard (8-10) toyed with the Expos hitters all day allowing just 4 hits in a complete game shut out. Richard added 5 strikeouts to his totals. Expos SP Steve Rogers (1-8) continues to struggle for wins and run support allowing just 1 run and 5 hits with 6 Ks in 8 innings.

Cleveland Indian Boog Powell had a 3 for 7 day with a HR and 6 RBIs in a 5-2 win over the Athletics. The 34 year old 1B is hitting .308 with 12 HRs and 39 RBIs in 64 games this year.

July 20th, 1976

Montreal 2 Atlanta 1
With runners at 1st and 3rd and 1 out, Pete Mackanin hit a high chopper to the SS that the speedy Rodney Scott beat out at home plate for the walk off win. The Expos spoiled a pretty good pitching performance by Braves SP Andy Messersmith. Messersmith (5-11) allowed just 2 runs on 4 hits while striking out 7 in the loss. Expos SP Dan Carrithers allowed 1 run (unearned) on 7 hits but gave up 6 walks in 7 innings. CL Dale Murray (5-8) came on for the win working the 8th and 9th.

Boston Red Sox Cecil Cooper had 2 hits in 3 at bats, both were HRs and added 3 RBIs in a 11-7 win over the Rangers. The 26 year old 1B is hitting .290 with 9 HRs and 29 RBIs in 66 games.

The Expos did some wheeling and dealing today, the Expos have sent LF Jim Dwyer and CF Pepe Mangual to the Mets in exchange for CF Del Unser and 3B Wayne Garrett. The 26 year Dwyer is hitting .217 with 0 HRs and 3 RBIs while the 24 year old Mangual is hitting .202 with 6 HRs and 23 RBIs. The 31 year old Unser was hitting .253 with 4 HRs and 22 RBIs while the 28 year old Garrett is hitting .254 with 3 HRs and 28 RBIs.

The New York Mets have reported that RF Dave Kingman will be placed on the DL and is expected to miss up to 5 weeks. The 27 year old is hitting .259 with 33 HRs and 77 RBIs in 92 games.

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06-27-2016, 04:17 PM	#637
Big T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,878	July 16th, 1976 Cincinnati 5 Montreal 1 Each team was limited to 6 hits, but the Reds took advantage of Expos SP Don Stanhouse's lack of control. Stanhouse (2-7) allowed 5 runs on 6 hits but gave up 8 walks in the loss. In contrast, Reds SP Fred Norman (5-3) allowed the 1 run on 6 hits with 8 strikeouts in the complete game win. 1B Andre Thornton provided the Expos only run with his 13th HR of they year. Kansas City Royals John Mayberry had a 4 for 7 game with 2 HRs and 4 RBIs in a 6-2 win over the Red Sox. The 27 year old 1B is hitting .225 with 10 HRs and 47 RBIs in 86 games. July 17th, 1976 Montreal 7 Cincinnati 5 (10) The Expos scored 4 in the top of the 6th to take a 4-2 lead, but needed extra innings to avert a Reds comeback. C Jose Morales was 2 for 2 including a 2 out 2-run single in the 10th to seal the win. SP Woodie Fryman allowed 5 runs (3 earned) on 8 hits with 5 Ks over 7 innings. CL Dale Murray (4-8) got the win for his work in the 8th and 9th while RP Joe Kerrigan got his 3rd save. The Expos won despite Reds LF George Fosters big day at the plate, he had a triple and 2 HRs (16th and 17th) in a 3 for 4 day. Cincinnati Reds LF George Foster goes 3 for 4 with 2 HRs and 2 RBIs in a 7-5 loss to the Expos. The 27 year old Foster is hitting .313 with 17 HRs and 54 RBIs in 83 games. July 18th, 1976 Houston 7 Montreal 6 The Astros beat the Expos in game 1 of a double header. Astros RF Greg Gross led the way with a 2 for 3 game while scoring twice. The Expos got 3 RBIs out of RF Mike Jorgensen, he hit a 3-run HR in the 7th his 2nd of the year. Expos SP Clay Kirby (2-8) allowed 7 runs (5 earned) on 11 hits over just 5.2 innings. Houston 11 Montreal 0 The Astros swept the Expos in the twin bill with an 16 hit barrage. Astros SP Dan Larson (1-0) in his 1st MLB career start allowed just 5 hits in a complete game shut out. Expos SP Steve Dunning (3-2) allowed 7 runs on 9 hits over just 4.2 innings in the loss. The Expos were held to just one extra base hit, Mike Jorgensen's 13th double of the year. California Angels Tony Solaita was 3 for 3 with a HR and 3 RBIs in a 7-5 win over the Orioles. The 29 year 1B is hitting .250 with 5 HRs and 13 RBIs in 45 games combined with the Angels and Royals. Oakland Athletics 3B Sal Bando was named the AL Player of the Week. The 32 year old is hitting .245 with 9 HRs and 41 RBIs in 89 games. New York Mets 2B Felix Millan was named the NL Player of the Week. The 32 year old Millan is hitting .283 with 1 HR and 26 RBIs in 79 games. July 19th, 1976 Houston 2 Montreal 0 Astros SP JR Richard (8-10) toyed with the Expos hitters all day allowing just 4 hits in a complete game shut out. Richard added 5 strikeouts to his totals. Expos SP Steve Rogers (1-8) continues to struggle for wins and run support allowing just 1 run and 5 hits with 6 Ks in 8 innings. Cleveland Indian Boog Powell had a 3 for 7 day with a HR and 6 RBIs in a 5-2 win over the Athletics. The 34 year old 1B is hitting .308 with 12 HRs and 39 RBIs in 64 games this year. July 20th, 1976 Montreal 2 Atlanta 1 With runners at 1st and 3rd and 1 out, Pete Mackanin hit a high chopper to the SS that the speedy Rodney Scott beat out at home plate for the walk off win. The Expos spoiled a pretty good pitching performance by Braves SP Andy Messersmith. Messersmith (5-11) allowed just 2 runs on 4 hits while striking out 7 in the loss. Expos SP Dan Carrithers allowed 1 run (unearned) on 7 hits but gave up 6 walks in 7 innings. CL Dale Murray (5-8) came on for the win working the 8th and 9th. Boston Red Sox Cecil Cooper had 2 hits in 3 at bats, both were HRs and added 3 RBIs in a 11-7 win over the Rangers. The 26 year old 1B is hitting .290 with 9 HRs and 29 RBIs in 66 games. The Expos did some wheeling and dealing today, the Expos have sent LF Jim Dwyer and CF Pepe Mangual to the Mets in exchange for CF Del Unser and 3B Wayne Garrett. The 26 year Dwyer is hitting .217 with 0 HRs and 3 RBIs while the 24 year old Mangual is hitting .202 with 6 HRs and 23 RBIs. The 31 year old Unser was hitting .253 with 4 HRs and 22 RBIs while the 28 year old Garrett is hitting .254 with 3 HRs and 28 RBIs. The New York Mets have reported that RF Dave Kingman will be placed on the DL and is expected to miss up to 5 weeks. The 27 year old is hitting .259 with 33 HRs and 77 RBIs in 92 games.