05/30/1980 - Phillies Edge Past Cubs, 7-6
The Philadelphia Phillies relied on the hitting of second baseman Luis Aguayo to stop the Chicago Cubs, 7-6. For the game, Aguayo went 2-2 with a home run and a double, while scoring 2 runs. The Phillies bumped their record to 23-19 with this latest triumph.
Aguayo had a game-changing home run in the top of the ninth. On a 2-2 splitter from Bruce Sutter, he banged a solo home run to right, giving the Phillies a 7-6 lead. It was the 1st home run of the year for Aguayo.
Kingman homered off RHP Dick Ruthven
BOTTOM OF THE 3RD
Count: 1-2
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 89XD), Distance : 393 ft
Season HR #9 - Career HR #349
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