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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
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