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Wednesday, May 5, 1976
Ross Rolls over Brewers
American League News Oakland Athletics at Baltimore Orioles Baltimore defeats the Athletics 1-0 in 12 innings after terrific starts from Dick Boseman and Wayne Garland go for not as both are in the showers when Reggie Jackson scores on a Mark Belanger sacrifice fly. Boseman (3.21 ERA) allows no runs and just five hits in 9 1/3 innings and striking out one while Garland (1.69 ERA) was equally effective, fanning 11 Oakland hitters in 9 1/3 innings of shutout baseball while being charged with nine hits. Belanger (.300) ends the day with three hits, including a double and two singles. Kansas City Royals at Cleveland Indians Al Fitzmorris (2-2, 2.72 ERA) and the Royals send Cleveland to their sixth consecutive loss as the right-hander gives one run on six hits in a 6-1 complete game victory. Amos Otis (.325, 14 RBI) hits a pair of doubles, scoring twice and driving in two more while Tom Poquette (.500) delivers a rare feat of hitting to triples in a game. George Hendrick (.225, 1 HR, 3 RBI) provides the only offense for the anemic Tribe, hitting a solo home run - his first of the season. The Indians are dead last in the majors in batting average (.231), on-base percentage (.279) and runs scored (61), Minnesota Twins at New York Yankees Catfish Hunter (5-0, 2.61 ERA) gets his fifth win, but it takes a one-out, bases-loaded, run scoring single by Oscar Gamble (.300, 15 RBI) in the bottom of the ninth inning off of Minnesota closer Tom Johnson (1.64 ERA) to give the Yankees a 4-3 win over the Twins. Graig Nettles (.267, 13 RBI) drives in two runs with four hits and Mickey Rivers (.330, 5 SB) adds three more hits while scoring three runs to lead the New York offense. Hunter is charged with three runs on four hits in the complete game victory. Bert Blyleven (3-3, 2.80 ERA) takes the loss after loading the bases for the game-winner by Gamble. Chicago White Sox TRANSACTIONS: Chicago announced that SS Bucky Dent has cleared waivers and will report to Triple A Iowa. Boston Red Sox INJURY UPDATE: RF Jim Rice has been diagnosed with a sore elbow and is day-to-day for 3 days. He was back in the lineup today, going 1-for-4 with a double. Other AL Scores  National League News Cincinnati Reds at Montreal Expos Cincinnati is led by starter Don Gullett (2.30 ERA), who strikes out 10 and allows five hits and one run in nine innings - but the game ends four innings later as Ellis Valentine (.237, 12 RBI) singles home Larry Biittner off of Reds reliever Manny Sarmiento (1-3, 2.35 ERA) in the bottom of the 13th inning for a 2-1 Montreal victory. Pepe Frias (.500) hits a pair of doubles after coming into the game in the ninth inning for the Expos while Woodie Fryman (4.05 ERA) is charged with eight hits and one run in 7 1/3 innings in a no-decision. Montreal relievers pitch 4 2/3 scoreless innings with Don Stanhouse (1-0, 0.00 ERA) pitching the final two for the win. Dave Concepcion (.315) and Pete Rose (.354) each have three hits for Cincinnati in the loss. INJURY: Tim Foli (.418, 1 HR, 9 RBI) left the game in the fourth inning after hitting a double off of Gullett. No word on his status has been given but Foli himself stated he doesn't expect a long term injury. New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers New York right fielder Dave Kingman (.293, 7 HR, 18 RBI) has three hits and two home runs against starter Tommy John, the final blow being a two-run homer in the top of the ninth that proves to be the game winner. John Matlack (4-2, 3.27 ERA) gains his second complete game of the season, giving up two runs on seven hits and handing the Mets their fourth win in a row. Backup third baseman Ed Goodson (.238, 1 HR, 1 RBI) hits a solo home run and John (4-2, 2.81 ERA) permits six hits and four runs in nine innings in the loss. CONTRACT SIGNING: Los Angeles has signed catcher/outfielder Joe Ferguson (.171, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 35 AB) to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $55,000. INJURY UPDATE: Los Angeles 3B Ron Cey was diagnosed with a foot contusion and will miss 1-2 weeks. He has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 30. Recalled C Steve Yeager (.179, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 28 AB - AAA) from Triple A Albuquerque. It looks like LA likes Yeager starting behind the plate more than Joe Ferguson, who will now start in right field - pushing Dusty Baker to the bench. Houston Astros at Pittsburgh Pirates The Astros take the first two games of the series with Pittsburgh after Pirates starter Jim Rooker (2-3, 3.42 ERA) walks in the decisive run in the top of the ninth inning to give Houston a 4-3 win. The walk by Rooker was a result of an extra out thanks to an error on a foul ball by catcher Manny Sanguillen (his 1st). Bob Watson (.319, 3 HR, 15 RBI) hits a two-run home run for Houston, Ken Forsch (1-0, 1 BS, 0.00 ERA) gets the win after blowing a save opportunity, and Bo McLaughlin (4 SV, 1.46 ERA) gains the save. San Francisco Giants at Philadelphia Phillies Bob Boone (.284, 1 HR, 9 RBI) leads off the bottom of the ninth inning with a walk-off home run off of San Francisco starter Ed Halicki (2-4, 4.32 ERA) to give the Phillies a 3-2 victory at Veterans Stadium. Boone and Jay Johnstone (.361, 14 RBI) each have three hits while starter Steve Carlton (3-2, 2.61 ERA) goes the distance in getting the win, striking out eight and permitting two runs on nine hits. Other NL Scores  Thursday, May 6, 1976 Blue Wins Duel With Alexander
American League News Baltimore Orioles INJURY: RF Reggie Jackson (.228, 4 HR, 15 RBI) left the game today in the second inning after a collision with Oakland second baseman Phil Garner on a fielders choice. Doctors have not given an immediate prognosis, but did state they believe it to be in the lower leg region. Boston Red Sox at Chicago White Sox Jim Rice (.347, 10 RBI) and Dwight Evans (.341, 7 RBI) each have four hits as Boston delivers 17 as a team in a 9-3 thrashing of the White Sox. Rice hits four singles, while Evans hits a pair of two baggers as the Red Sox win their fourth straight game. Jorge Orta (.274, 2 HR, 11 RBI) provides the Chicago offense, hitting a solo home run and driving in two in the loss. Errors by catcher Brian Downing (his 2nd) and shortstop Kevin Bell (his 3rd) account for six unearned runs for starter Wilbur Wood (2-4, 5.25 ERA). INJURY UPDATE: Boston C Carlton Fisk (.227, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 2 SB, 66 AB) was diagnosed with a ruptured Achillies tendon and will miss 4 months. He has been placed on the 60-day disabled list. Recalled C Ernie Whitt (.194, 1 HR, 10 RBI, 62 AB - AAA) from Triple A Rhode Island. Whitt will be the emergency catcher and will only see action if Bob Montgomery is locked in the equipment closet. Detroit Tigers TRANSACTIONS: Announced that LF Alex Johnson has cleared waivers and will report to Triple A Evansville. National League News New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers New York right fielder Dave Kingman (.306, 9 HR, 20 RBI) hits two solo home runs - his third and fourth home runs in two days - off of Dodgers starter Don Sutton, but Sutton (3-3, 2.88 ERA) shuts down the rest of the Mets lineup in a 4-2 Los Angeles victory. Sutton gives up two runs on seven hits and strikes out seven while Davey Lopes (.303, 8 RBI, 10 SB) delivers four hits, including a triple to lead the Dodgers offense. Roy Staiger (.213) has three hits New York while Micky Lolich (2-3, 4.66) is charged with the loss. Houston Astros at Pittsburgh Pirates Houston comes within one out of sweeping the Pirates at Three Rivers Stadium, but Pittsburgh scores two runs with two out in the bottom of the ninth inning to win 4-3, capped by a misplayed fly ball by Astros right fielder Leon Roberts (his 1st) that brings home the game-winner. Doc Medich (1.80 ERA) strikes out six in eight innings, permitting three runs on five hits, but gets a no-decision for the Pirates. Likewise, Houston starter Larry Dierker (2.64 ERA) gets no-decision in eight innings, giving up six hits and a pair of runs. Ramon Hernandez (3-2, 2.30 ERA) gets the win in relief, Joe Sambito (1-1, 1 BS, 7.94 ERA) takes the loss. INJURY UPDATE: Pittsburgh RF Ed Kirkpatrick (.387, 3 RBI, 31 AB) was diagnosed with a mild hamstring strain and will miss 2 weeks. He has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 4. Recalled CF Tony Armas (.286, 1 HR, 10 RBI, 105 AB - AA) from Double A Shreveport. Sources say that Armas will start in right field over Omar Moreno, with Moreno backing him up. Cincinnati Reds TRANSACTIONS: Optioned LF Ed Armbrister (.000, 1 BB) has cleared waivers and will report to Triple A Iowa. Atlanta Braves at St. Louis Cardinals Reggie Smith (.279, 3 HR, 8 RBI) hits a pinch-hit, two-run home run off of Atlanta reliever Max Leon (1-1, 4.35 ERA) in the bottom of the eighth inning to give the Cardinals the eventual 4-2 victory. Bake McBride (.281, 2 HR, 10 RBI) drives in two runs on three hits, including a solo home run while starter Eric Rasmussen (3.12 ERA) strikes out seven in 7 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on seven hits before handing it off to Tom Walker (1-0, 0.00 ERA), who got the victory. Darrell Evans (.164, 3 HR, 9 RBI) hits a solo home run for the Braves in the loss. San Francisco Giants at Philadelphia Phillies Down 5-4 in the bottom of the eighth inning, Philadelphia scores twice, capped by a bases loaded single by Greg Luzinski (.319, 20 RBI) off of Giants closer Jim Barr (1-1, 2 BS, 3.86 ERA) to lead the Phillies to a 6-5 win. Dick Allen (.286, 3 HR, 9 RBI) hits a two-run home run while Jim Kaat (5-0, 1.38 ERA) struggles, permitting five runs on eight hits, but remains unbeaten on the year. Derrel Thomas (.318, 14 RBI) hits a pair of run scoring triples for San Francisco, who has lost three straight. Other NL Scores  Standings as of Thursday, May 6th, 1976: 
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Milestones & Career Leaderboard Updates
Something I had forgotten to do and will go back and edit those posts to include this, but I thought I would catch everyone up to speed. MILESTONES: April 24 - Joe Morgan (CIN) scores his 1,000th run in a 6-2 victory over Philadelphia. April 24 - Jose Cardenal (CUB) steals his 300th base in a 6-2 win over San Diego. April 28 - Bobby Bonds (CAL) steals his 300th base in a 6-3 defeat of Cleveland. April 29 - Steve Carlton (PHI) defeated Los Angeles for victory #150. CAREER LEADERBOARD UPDATES (Top 50) Hits: April 13 - Pete Rose (CIN) gets hit #2553 to move past Lou Brock into 48th place. April 17 - Billy Williams (OAK) gets hit #2644 to move past Jim O'Rourke into 42nd place. April 18 - Billy Williams (OAK) gets hit #2646 to move past Lave Cross into 41st place. April 25 - Billy Williams (OAK) gets hit #2647 to move past Jimmie Foxx into 40th place. May 2 - Pete Rose (CIN) gets hit #2575 to move past Richie Ashburn into 47th place.  Home Runs: April 24 - Carl Yastrzemski (BOS) hits home run #319 to move past Roy Sievers into 33rd place. April 26 - Willie Stargell (PIT) hits home run #370 to move past Ralph Kiner into 23rd place. April 28 - Willie Stargell (PIT) hits home run #371 to move past Gil Hodges into 22nd place. May 1 - Jim Wynn (ATL) hits home run #276 to move past Roger Maris into 45th place.  Runs Batted In: April 15 - Billy Williams (OAK) drives in run #1,438 to move past George Davis into 28th place. Walks: April 11 - Joe Morgan (CIN) gets walk #1,065 to move past Bill Dahlen into 36th place. April 12 - Jim Wynn (ATL) gets walk #1,071 to move past Harland Craft into 34th place. April 17 - Joe Morgan (CIN) gets walk #1,071 to move past Harland Craft into 35th place. April 25 - Jim Wynn (ATL) gets walk #1,076 to move past Bob Johnson into 33rd place. May 1 - Joe Morgan (CIN) gets walk #1,076 to move past Bob Johnson into 34th place.  Stolen Bases: April 17 - Joe Morgan (CIN) steals base #454 to move past Curt Welch into 30th place. April 20 - Joe Morgan (CIN) steals base #456 to move past Ed Delahanty into 29th place.  Wins: April 20 - Jim Kaat (PHI) gets win #237 to move past Whitey Ford for 39th place. April 25 - Jim Kaat (PHI) gets win #238 to move past Waite Hoyt and Clark Griffith into 37th place. May 6 - Jim Kaat (PHI) gets win #240 to move past Mordecai Brown into a tie for 35th place.  Strikeouts: April 15 - Luis Tiant (BOS) gets strikeout #1,804 to move past Tony Mullane into 38th place. April 15 - Luis Tiant (BOS) gets strikeout #1,807 to move past Pud Galvin into 37th place. April 19 - Steve Carlton (PHI) gets strikeout #1,935 to move past Amos Rusie into 31st place. April 26 - Don Sutton (LA) gets strikeout #1,935 to move past Amos Rusie into 32nd place. May 5 - Steve Carlton (PHI) gets strikeout #1,957 to move past Whitey Ford into 30th place. Games Pitched: April 20 - Wilbur Wood (CWS) pitches in game #595 to move past Ted Lyons into 43rd place.  Saves: April 11 - Clay Carroll (CWS) gets save #133 to move past Dave Giusti into 9th place. April 16 - John Hiller (DET) gets save #83 to move past Larry Sherry into 36th place. April 24 - Rollie Fingers (OAK) gets save #119 to move past Darold Knowles into 15th place. April 25 - Terry Forster (CWS) gets save #76 to move into a tie with Joe Page for 40th place. April 27 - Rollie Fingers (OAK) gets save #120 to move past Mike Marshall into 14th place. April 30 - John Hiller (DET) gets save #84 to move past Claude Raymond and Turk Farrell into 34th place. May 2 - John Hiller (DET) gets save #85 to move into a tie with Ken Sanders for 33rd place. May 6 - Rollie Fingers (OAK) gets save #123 to move into a tie with Dick Radatz for 13th place. 
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Great touch with the milestones! Pud Galvin looks like a guy you wouldn't want to meet in a dark alley.
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Friday, May 7, 1976
Chambliss KO's Kansas City
Everything was just working right for us. We got the hits when we needed them, we got the home runs at just the right time, and we made the defensive plays when we had to make a stop - which wasn't often, because those boys couldn't hit off a tee." - Ne York second baseman Willie Randolph. The win gives New York a two-game lead in the American League East over second place Baltimore, while the Royals are battling to stay out of the American League West cellar. "It's not that they beat us, it's how they beat us. I hate losing. I really hate losing to the damn Yankees. And the fact that my brother (New York starter Ken Brett) is pitching for them really pisses me off even more. So now that you understand my state of mind, please go bug someone else." - Kansas City All-Star third baseman George Brett. American League News Minnesota Twins 7, Milwaukee Brewers 4 WP: Dave Goltz (1-4, 4.81 ERA) / LP: Jim Slaton (1-3, 3.89 ERA) / SV: Tom Johnson (2, 1.50 ERA) Led by Larry Hisle (.333, 4 HR, 13 RBI), who goes 3-for-3 with two home runs and drives in three runs, the Twins get by Milwaukee. Robin Yount (.313) and George Scott (.200, 13 RBI) each have three hits for the Brewers, but it does not translate into runs as the team falls to a league worst 4-17. Steve Braun (.281) and Lyman Bostock (.301) each hit triples and both would later score to help the Minnesota offense. California Angels 5, Baltimore Orioles 2 WP: John Verhoeven (1-1, 5.56 ERA) / LP: Fred Holdsworth (1-2, 2.16 ERA) Fred Holdsworth walks Bobby Bonds to open the 12th inning, but it is his replacement, Dennis Martinez (3.12 ERA) that does the damage, allowing three hits and two runs (plus one charges to Holdsworth) as the Angels take down Baltimore in extra innings, 5-2. Mike Easler (.500, 2 HR, 5 RBI) hits a solo home run as part of a four hit day and Dave Chalk (.215, 5 RBI) adds three more, but it is Angels starter Paul Hartzell (1.96 ERA) that is the story, giving up just two unearned runs on four hits while striking out seven in an eight inning no-decision. INJURY UPDATE: Baltimore RF Reggie Jackson is diagnosed with a strained oblique and will miss 6 weeks. He has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 6. Purchased contract of RF Jim Northrup (has not played - AAA) from Triple A Rochester. Ken Singleton will move to RF, Tony Muser will take over at DH, and Northrup will play....well never. Oakland Athletics 2, Cleveland Indians 4 WP: Dave LaRouche (2-0, 2.70 ERA) / LP: Paul Lindblad (1-2, 8.44 ERA) George Hendrick (.224, 2 HR, 5 RBI) hits a two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning off of A's reliever Paul Lindblad to give the Tribe a 4-2 walk-off victory. Indians starter Jim Bibby (3.24 ERA) allows just two hits - one a two-run triple to Phil Garner (.167, 11 RBI) in the first inning - and strikes out six in eight innings, but doesn't come out for the ninth. INJURY: Oakland starter Stan Bahnsen (3.82 ERA) is forced to leave the game in the third due what the team doctor states as heel soreness. The physician states he should not miss his next start. Manager Chuck Tanner states the he is a wuss. Other AL Scores  National League News San Diego Padres 11, Montreal Expos 5 WP: Randy Jones (3-3, 2.29 ERA) / LP: Steve Renko (3-1, 2.58 ERA) Padres third baseman Doug Rader (.344, 3 HR, 18 RBI) scores three runs and drives in two on three hits - including a solo home run - as the Padres get by Montreal 11 -5 in Canada. Tito Fuentes (.270, 19 RBI) drives in four runs and Dave Winfield (.337, 18 RBI, 4 SB) scores three times while San Diego gets 14 hits, but only two go for extra bases. Tim Foli (.429, 10 RBI), earlier diagnosed with a groin injury, delivers three hits, Ellis Valentine (.247, 15 RBI) drives in three runs and Larry Parrish (.229, 2 HR, 8 RBI) hits a solo home run in the loss. INJURY UPDATE: Montreal SS Tim Foli was diagnosed with a mild groin strain and is day-to-day for 6 days. Foli is playing through the pain, gaining three hits in today's loss. Atlanta Braves 1, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 WP: Jerry Reuss (3-0, 2.34 ERA) / LP: Max Beard (0-1, 1.17 ERA) / S: Kent Tekulve (3, 6.14 ERA) Pirates starter Jerry Reuss permits just six hits and one unearned run while striking out six batters in a 2-1 Pittsburgh victory over the Braves. Manny Sanguillen (.315, 7 RBI) singles home Frank Taveras in the bottom of the seventh inning for the go-ahead run. Atlanta starter Roger Moret (4.78 ERA) is charged with four hits and one unearned run in 5 2/3 innings, but is taken out after 88 pitches. Los Angeles Dodgers 9, St. Louis Cardinals 3 WP: Doug Rau (1-3, 6.17 ERA) / LP: John Curtis (0-1, 3.97 ERA) / S: Kent Tekulve (3, 6.14 ERA) St. Louis third baseman Hector Cruz (.291) has four hits, but the rest of the Cards has little success against LA starter Doug Rau as the Dodgers triple up on St. Louis, 9-3. Bill Russell (.293, 15 RBI) drives in four runs and Joe Ferguson (.175, 3 HR, 3 RBI) adds a solo home run in the win. INJURY: St. Louis starting pitcher Pete Falcone (2-2, 3.67 ERA) leaves the game in the first inning after throwing just four pitches. No update was given after the game. TRADING BLOCK: Sources are saying that Los Angeles is willing to shop catcher Ellie Rodriguez (.000, 5 AB). Rodriguez hit .235 with 3 home runs and 27 RBI in 226 at-bats with the Angels last season. Cincinnati Reds 4, New York Mets 5 WP: Skip Lockwood (1-0, 0.00 ERA) / LP: Manny Sarmiento (1-4, 1 BS, 4.32 ERA) Dave Kingman (.311, 10 HR, 22 RBI) does it again, hitting a two-run, walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning off of Reds reliever Manny Sarmiento to give the Mets a 5-4 victory and their fifth win in their last six games. Over the last six games, Kingman has 11 hits - seven for home runs - for a slugging percentage of 1.333. Cesar Geronimo (.296, 2 HR, 17 RBI) hits a two-run home run for Cincinnati in the loss. Houston Astros 3, Philadelphia Phillies 5 WP: Larry Christenson (2-2, 4.67 ERA) / LP: Lindy McDaniel (0-2, 14.29 ERA) / S: Tom Underwood (5, 1.29 ERA) The Phillies score two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning off of Lindy McDaniel to gain a 5-3 victory, their fifth win in a row. Jay Johnstone (.370, 15 RBI) scores two runs and drives in one on three hits, including a double while starter Larry Christenson holds the Astros in check, allowing three runs on eight hits while striking out six. Other NL Scores  Saturday, May 8, 1976 Flanagan and Orioles Hand Ryan Loss #5
"I will challenge that our starting rotation is not the best in either league. They are that good. Our offense is going to be fine. Sure, losing Reggie (Jackson) hurts, but we can make do. This team has a will to win." - Baltimore right fielder Ken Singleton. Control problems continue to plague Angels starter Nolan Ryan (0-5, 5.23 ERA), as he walks seven in 6 1/3 innings, despite allowing just three hits and striking out four. In his five straight losses, Ryan is averaging over 5 1/2 walks per game while allowing less than five hits per game. "What can I say? I'm not making the pitches I need to. It's not a confidence issue - I know they can't hit me. Maybe I should stop going for the corners and let it fly. They might want to swing if they know the next pitch is a 99-mph fastball coming for their head." - California starter Nolan Ryan. American League News Kansas City Royals 0, New York Yankees 2 WP: Ed Figueroa (2-1, 3.97 ERA) / LP: Marty Pattin (0-2, 2.57 ERA) / S: Dave Pagan (6. 1.04 ERA) The Royals offensive woes continue as New York starter Ed Figueroa holds them to seven hits while striking out six in 8 2/3 innings in a 2-0 victory and handing Kansas City their second straight shutout. Mickey Rivers (.324, 2 HR, 14 RBI) and Graig Nettles (.260, 5 HR, 14 RBI) each hit solo home runs off of Royals starter Marty Pattin, who is charged with two runs on six hits in eight innings in the loss. Boston Red Sox 5, Texas Rangers 1 WP: Dick Pole (1-0, 5.40 ERA) / LP: Nelson Briles (4-2, 3.67 ERA) In his first start of the season, Dick Pole strikes out seven while allowing one run and six hits through eight innings as Boston runs their winning streak to six games with a 5-1 win over the Rangers. Butch Hobson goes 2-for-3 and is hitting .500 (10-for-20) over his last six games. TRANSACTIONS: Boston purchases contract of MR Don DeMola (1-1, 1 SV, 4.26 ERA, 12.2 IP - AAA) from Short Season A Elmira. Options MR Jim Burton (1-2, 1 SV, 2.89 ERA, 53.0 IP) to Triple A Rhode Island. DeMola was granted free agency from the Expos AAA organization earlier in the day. Minnesota Twins 3, Milwaukee Brewers 7 WP: Jerry Augustine (1-2, 4.72 ERA) / LP: Jim Hughes (1-1, 6.06 ERA) Milwaukee second baseman Tim Johnson (.380) goes 4-for-4 and Sixto Lezcano (.264, 5 HR, 13 RBI) delivers a three-run home run as the Brewers defeat Minnesota, 7-3. George Scott (.214, 4 HR, 16 RBI) adds a three-run blast of his own to help Milwaukee to their first win in the month of May. The Twins are led by Dan Ford (.237, 4 HR, 20 RBI), who hits a solo home run. Oakland Athletics 6, Cleveland Indians 5 WP: Paul Mitchell (1-0, 5.63 ERA) / LP: Pat Dobson (3-2, 2.91 ERA) / S: Rollie Fingers (7, 0.00 ERA) Thanks in part to seven extra base hits, Oakland defeats the Indians 6-5 with closer Rollie Fingers notching his 123rd save, moving him into a tie for 12th on the all-time list with Jack Aker. Joe Rudi (.309, 11 RBI) hits a pair of triples while Claudell Washington (.258, 14 RBI) hits a two-run triple and drives in three runs on the day sending the Tribe to their seventh loss in their last eight games. Boog Powell (.197, 2 HR, 4 RBI) and Rico Carty (.263, 2 HR, 10 RBI) each hit solo home runs in the loss. The home run is number 332 for Powell in his career, moving him past Hank Greenberg into 31st place on the all-time home run list.  Detroit Tigers MILESTONES: With his sixth save of the season, Tigers closer John Hiller moves past Cecil Upshaw for 32nd place on the all-time career saves list.  Other AL Scores  National League News Los Angeles Dodgers 1, St. Louis Cardinals 2 WP: Bob Forsch (2-0, 0.56 ERA) / LP: Rick Rhoden (0-2, 2.16 ERA) / S: Al Hrabosky (5, 4.05 ERA) Bob Forsch has his second consecutive quality start, permitting just three hits to the Dodgers in eight innings as St. Louis gets a 2-1 win in a great pitching matchup. Ted Simmons (.391, 2 HR, 11 RBI) has two hits and drives in both runs for the Cards, including a solo home run to help them to their fourth win in their last five games. Los Angeles starter Rick Rhoden matches pitch for pitch, giving up five hits and two runs while striking out five in the complete game loss. The only LA run comes from a solo home run by Steve Garvey (.317, 2 HR, 10 RBI). Houston Astros 4, Philadelphia Phillies 7 WP: Jim Lonborg (2-1, 3.08 ERA) / LP: Joaquin Andujar (0-1, 11.25 ERA) / S: Ron Schueler (1, 0.61 ERA) Mike Schmidt (.284, 6 HR, 17 RBI) hits a three-run home run, then later adds a run scoring double as Philadelphia takes down the Astros 7-4 at Veterans Stadium. Greg Luzinski (.337, 4 HR, 23 RBI) scores three runs and drives in one on a solo home run, marking the sixth straight game he has driven in at least one run. Bob Watson (.311, 4 HR, 16 RBI) has two hits for Houston, including a solo home run in the fourth inning. Atlanta Braves 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 5 WP: Ramon Hernandez (4-2, 2.04 ERA) / LP: Bruce Dal Canton (1-2, 4 BS, 5.79 ERA) An error at third base by Jerry Royster (his 6th) in the bottom of the ninth inning leads to two unearned runs, capped by a walk-off single by Richie Zisk (.315, 16 RBI) that gives Pittsburgh a 5-4 victory. Ken Henderson (.357, 5 HR, 26 RBI) hits a two-run home run and Darrell Evans (.184, 4 HR, 11 RBI) adds a solo shot in the loss. Al Oliver (.290, 16 RBI) has three hits and drives in three runs for the Pirates. TRANSACTIONS: Pittsburgh signs free agent MR Diego Segui to a 1-year contract worth $73,200. Options MR Odell Jones (0-0, 32.40 ERA, 1.2 IP) to Triple A Charleston. Other NL Scores 
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Funny you should mention Pud, as he is known for being the "first baseball player to be known for using a performance enhancer", that being the Brown-Sequard elixir which contained monkey testosterone, distilled from - you guessed it - monkey testicles. He did that for one game in 1889. Apparently, he also had the habit of covering his entire body in a protective layer of zinc. |
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 with Mel Allen Sunday, May 2 - Saturday, May 8, 1976 League Standings  American League Batting Leaders  American League Pitching Leaders  National League Batting Leaders  National League Pitching Leaders  Power Rankings  Who's Hot?  Who's Not!  Current Injuries  |
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Sunday, May 9, 1976
J.R. Shoots Down Phillies
"First off, I would like to thank to schedule jackass for making this ridiculous 13-game road trip for us. It comes at a really bad time, when we were just starting to get it together. Fortunately, we are getting some guys healthy and while it may seem like we are spinning our wheels we ain't out of this yet." - Houston manager Bill Virdon. For eight innings, it is a 1-0 pitchers duel with Phillies strarter Ron Reed (3-3, 2.15 ERA) keeping the Astros off the base paths. He is charged with one run on three hits through six innings and is only after Reed is replaced by Ron Schuler (2.16 ERA) and then Gene Garber (5.40 ERA) that the Houston bats come alive. "You tell me how I should feel about our bullpen. (Gene) Garber faces six batters - four of them get a hit, he allows five runs, all while recording one stinking out. How do you think I feel? Puppy dogs and butterflies? - Philadelphia manager Danny Ozark. American League News Kansas City Royals 1, New York Yankees 0 WP: Steve Busby (3-3, 4.18 ERA) / LP: Rudy May (3-2, 2.41 ERA) Royals center fielder Amos Otis (.326, 4 HR, 15 RBI) hits a solo home run in the second inning and starter Steve Busby contains the Yankees to just two hits and three walks as Kansas City scores a 1-0 win. During the three-game series with New York, the Royals have just 12 hits total, hitting .138 (12-for-87) during that span. Yankees starter Rudy May was spectacular, allowing just three hits and the Otis home run in the complete game loss. Detroit Tigers 0, Chicago White Sox 4 WP: Francisco Barrios (4-0, 2.49 ERA) / LP: Ray Bare (1-3, 7.43 ERA) Francisco Barrios gets his fourth complete game and third shutout in six starts, as he permits just five hits while striking out four in a 4-0 victory over the Tigers. Despite the limited offensive output, Ron LeFlore (.340) still singles for Detroit, extending his consecutive game hit streak to 20 games - the longest in the majors this year. Boston Red Sox 3, Texas Rangers 2 WP: Fergie Jenkins (3-0, 3.34 ERA) / LP: Gaylord Perry (3-3, 3.97 ERA) / S: Bill Lee (5, 4.38 ERA) Boston starter Fergie Jenkins throws a three-hitter through eight innings, but must sweat through a precarious ninth from the showers as the Rangers score twice before falling, 3-2. Jim Rice (.357, 5 HR, 13 RBI) hits a solo home run and Cecil Cooper (.283, 22 RBI) has three hits with a double as the Red Sox get the seventh straight victory. Texas starter Gaylord Perry gives up three runs on eight hits in 8 2/3 innings in defeat, but does strikeout six batters to move him past Tim Keefe into ninth place all-time.  California Angels 0, Baltimore Orioles 2 WP: Mike Cuellar (3-2, 3.50 ERA) / LP: Frank Tanana (3-2, 1.95 ERA) Baltimore gets two runs in the eight inning off of Frank Tanana to get past the Angels, 2-0. Orioles starter Mike Cuellar allows six hits in getting his second shutout of the season as Baltimore takes two games of the three game series. Tanana would go the distance in the loss, giving up both runs on six hits of his own. Oakland Athletics 5, Cleveland Indians 3 WP: Mike Torrez (5-1, 2.90 ERA) / LP: Dennis Eckersley (1-4, 3.76 ERA) / S: Rollie Fingers (8, 0.00 ERA) Rollie Fingers extends his scoreless inning streak to 13 1/3 relief innings, notching his eighth save in Oakland's 5-3 win over the Tribe and gaining sole possession of 12th place on the saves career list from Jack Aker with 124. Boog Powell (.214, 6 RBI) hits a pair of doubles and drives in two in the loss. Oakland designated hitter Billy Williams (.265, 6 RBI) has two hits, moving him past the great Ted Williams into 39th on the all-time hits leaderboard.   Minnesota Twins 6, Milwaukee Brewers 2 WP: Joe Decker (4-1, 3.02 ERA) / LP: Pete Broberg (0-4, 6.33 ERA) Minnesota left fielder Larry Hisle (.358, 15 RBI) has four hits and drives in two runs as the Twins defeat Milwaukee on the road, 6-2. Butch Wynegar (.254, 3 HR, 10 RBI) hits a solo home run while Steve Braun (.286) and Lyman Bostock (.314) each have three hit days to hand the Brewers their 10th loss in their last 11 games. Joe Decker goes seven innings for Minnesota, permitting two runs on six hits while striking out five. National League News Atlanta Braves 9, Pittsburgh Pirates 10 WP: Dave Giusti (1-0, 0.00 ERA) / LP: Max Beard (0-2, 1 BS, 2.16 ERA) / S: Kent Tekulve (4, 5.40 ERA) Down 9-5 going into the home half of the seventh inning, the Pirates come from behind to score five runs in the seventh and eighth innings to gain a 10-9 victory over Atlanta. Manny Sanguillen (.316) has three hits, Tommy Helms (.310, 7 RBI) has three hits and drives in two, and Richie Zisk (.319, 5 HR, 18 RBI) hits a two-run home run as Pittsburgh overcomes five errors to win. For the Braves, Marty Perez (.412, 7 RBI) goes 4-for-4, Jerry Royster (.286, 12 RBI) has three hits and two runs batted in, Rowland Office (.320, 11 RBI) breaks a 2-for-21 slump with three hits, and Earl Williams (.255, 2 HR, 12 RBI) hits a two-run home run in defeat. Los Angeles Dodgers 4, St. Louis Cardinals 5 WP: Al Hrabosky (1-2, 2 BS, 4.70 ERA) / LP: Al Downing (1-1, 4.50 ERA) One half inning after Davey Lopes (.284, 9 RBI) ties the game at four with a run scoring single, Ken Rudolph (.286, 1 RBI) of the Cardinals hits a walk-off run scoring single of his own, scoring Bake McBride from second and giving St. Louis a 5-4 victory. Keith Hernandez (.275, 10 RBI) has a three hit day with a run scored and a run batted in as St. Louis takes 2-of-3 from the Dodgers. Steve Garvey (.324, 3 HR, 12 RBI) hits a two-run home run in the loss, his second in consecutive games. INJURY UPDATE: St. Louis SP Pete Falcone has been diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament and will miss 11-12 months. He has been placed on the 60-day disabled list, retroactive to April 30. Recalled MR Mike Proly (0-3, 6 SV, 12.38 ERA, 8.0 IP - AAA) from Triple A Tulsa. Tough break for the Cardinals as Falcone was their only consistant pitcher early on. Roric Harrison will join the rotation while Proly looks to settle in at middle relief. How much playing time? Proly not a lot. Ha! Cincinnati Reds 4, New York Mets 2 WP: Gary Nolan (4-1, 2.30 ERA) / LP: Tom Seaver (2-2, 2.22 ERA) New York starter Tom Seaver strikes out eight, walks three and allows three hits through eight innings, but a fifth inning grand slam home run from Doug Flynn (.250, 1 HR, 5 RBI) proves to be his undoing as Cincinnati beats the Mets, 4-2. Reds starter Gary Nolan gets the complete game victory, giving up two runs on eight hits while fanning four to avoid a three game sweep. Dave Kingman (.309, 11 HR, 24 RBI) hits a two-run home run for New York, giving him six home runs in his last five games. Philadelphia Phillies TRANSACTION: Philadelphia purchases contract of C Johnny Oates (.129, 0 HR, 4 RBI, 70 AB - AAA) from Triple A Oklahoma City. Options C Bob Boone (.272, 1 HR, 9 RBI, 92 AB) to Triple A Oklahoma City. 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Monday, May 10, 1976
Downing's Five Hits Corrals Rangers
WP: Steve Busby (3-3, 4.18 ERA) / LP: Steve Hargan (2-2, 7.57 ERA) White Sox catcher Brian Downing (.291, 2 HR, 14 RBI) goes 5-for-5, scoring twice and driving in five more runs as Chicago delivers 18 hits as a team in defeating the Rangers 9-2 at Arlington Stadium. Downing caps off a four-run first inning for the Sox with a three-run blast to left off of Texas starter Steve Hargan, then follows it up with four consecutive singles to help send the Rangers to their fourth straight loss. Jack Brohamer (.253, 6 RBI) delivers a run scoring double and Pat Kelly (.256, 4 HR, 8 RBI) tacks on a solo home run in the second inning, his team-leading fourth of the season. "Five hits is pretty cool, but getting the five ribbies along with it makes it kinda special. It actually surprised me - they kept throwing these perfect pitches to hit and I kept hitting them. I expected a walk someone in there to break things up." - Chicago catcher Brian Downing. Hargan lasts only 4 2/3 innings, allowing seven runs on 10 hits for Texas. It is the second time in four starts that he has allowed seven or more runs in a game and third where he has failed to complete six innings. First baseman Mike Hargrove (.333) has three hits with a double and Len Randle (.274) its a singles and double for the Rangers in the loss. "We have scored two or fewer runs in these last four games - all losses. I think that right there speaks for itself. What we need to figure out is why. Did we use different pine tar? Was there too much starch in the laundry? Did catering change out the cube steak and pickle sandwiches before the games?` - Texas manager Frank Lucchesi. American League News California Angels 10, Kansas City Royals 2 WP: Gary Ross (4-2, 2.87 ERA) / LP: Al Fitzmorris (2-3, 2.83 ERA) / S: Dick Drago (4, 0.73 ERA) Bruce Bochte (.270, 7 RBI, 2 SB) scores three runs and drives in a run while going 4-for-4 as California pounds the Royals, 10-2. Mike Easler (.469, 3 HR, 10 RBI) drives in five runs on three hits, including a three-run home run and Ron Jackson (.242, 14 RBI) brings in three more for the Angels in the victory. Oakland Athletics 3, Minnesota Twins 0 WP: Dick Bosman (2-1, 2.59 ERA) / LP: Bert Blyleven (3-4, 2.83 ERA) / S: Paul Lindblad (1, 7.11 ERA) Minnesota starter Bert Blyleven strikes out 11 batters in a complete game, but a difficult sixth inning in which he allows a solo home run to Claudell Washington (.258, 2 HR, 15 RBI, 8 SB) and a two-run triple to Phil Garner (.180, 13 RBI) proves to be his undoing as the Twins fall 3-0 to Oakland. A's starter Dick Bosman only strikes out three, but throws eight shutout innings allowing just six hits. Boston Red Sox TRANSACTION: Boston activates 1B Carl Yastrzemski (.286, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 49 AB) from the disabled list. Designated RF Rick Miller (.222, 0 HR, 3 RBI, 27 AB) for assignment and placed on irrevocable waivers. Yastrzemski will man the DH role, Jim Rice will go to left field, and Bernie Carbo will act as the primary outfielder substitute.  National League News San Diego Padres 3, New York Mets 7 WP: Jon Matlack (5-2, 3.22 ERA) / LP: Dave Wehrmeister (1-3, 10.13 ERA) Mets first baseman Joe Torre (.469) gets his fourth four-hit game of the season, scoring two runs in a 7-3 New York victory over the Padres. Jon Matlack throws his third complete game of the year, giving up three runs on eight hits while striking out four and being supported by Torre and Del Unser (.267, 1 HR, 10 RBI), who hits a three-run home run. Mike Ivie (.374, 22 RBI) leads San Diego in the loss, hitting a pair of run scoring triples and scoring the other Padres run. Pittsburgh Pirates CONTRACT: Pittsburgh signs MR Bob Moose (0-0, 0.00 ERA, 4.0 IP) to a 3-year contract extension worth a total of $225,000. He will earn $75,000 a year until after the 1979 season. Last edited by GrimmyDee; 10-26-2014 at 07:18 AM. |
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Tuesday, May 11, 1976
Halicki Shines But Giants Fall Late
WP: Tom Walker (2-0, 0.00 ERA) / LP: Jim Barr (1-2, 1 BS, 6.89 ERA) / S: Al Hrabosky (6, 4.15 ERA) San Francisco starter Ed Halicki (3.62 ERA) permits just four hits and one unearned run while striking out five in eight innings, but watches from the dugout as Jim Barr gives up three runs in the top of the ninth inning to give the Cardinals a 4-2 victory. "Am I upset we lost the game? Of course. Right now, we need every win we can get. But am I gonna throw Jimmy (Barr) under the bus for it? Hell no. It's not like he blows those games all of the time. But if he plans on starting, tell him to give me advance notice." - San Francisco starter Ed Halicki. The Cardinal comeback began with a double by Ken Rudolph (.375), followed by consecutive singles by Willie Crawford (.364), Mike Tyson (.294, 6 RBI) and Garry Templeton (.263). Two outs later, pinch hitter Ron Fairly (.143, 3 RBI) hits a two-run single that gives St. Louis the lead. "We have a never quit attitude on this team. We never quit at Monopoly. We never quit at Pong. We sure as hell are not going to quit at baseball. We will fight until the final out is made." - St. Louis first baseman Keith Hernandez. American League News California Angels 0, Kansas City Royals 3 WP: Paul Splittorff (2-0, 4.66 ERA) / LP: Andy Hassler (0-3, 5.92 ERA) Kansas City starter Paul Splittorff tosses a six-hit shutout, walking four and striking out two in a 3-0 win over the Angels. George Brett (.254, 15 RBI) singles to break a four game hitless streak and is now 2-for-27 (.074) over his last seven games. INJURY: Kansas City SS Freddie Patek (.231, 0 HR, 7 RBI) leaves the game in the seventh inning after hitting a double. The team trainer is saying it is a sore back and he is not expected to miss any time. INJURY: California 2B Jerry Remy (.271, 0 HR, 12 RBI) collides with replacement shortstop Dave Nelson on a force out play. Trainers state a diagnosis has yet to be made. Oakland Athletics 10, Minnesota Twins 4 WP: Vida Blue (6-1, 2.45 ERA) / LP: Pete Redfern (0-2, 5.19 ERA) Sal Bando (.283, 7 HR, 21 RBI) leads an Oakland offense with a solo home run and three runs batted as the A's defeat Minnesota 10-4 and extends their American League West lead to five games. Billy Williams (.253, 2 HR, 8 RBI) hits a two-run home run, his 417th career home run and 1,442 career run batted in. INJURY: Minnesota LF Larry Hisle (.370, 4 HR, 15 RBI) is forced to leave the game with what is diagnised as a strained hamstring and is expected to miss four weeks. He is placed on the 15-day disabled list. Purchased the contract of DH Tony Oliva (Has Not Played) from Triple A Tacoma. Steve Brye will take over in left field for Hisle. It is highly doubtful that Oliva will get any playing time at all. New York Yankees 7, Detroit Tigers 2 WP: Catfish Hunter (6-0, 2.51 ERA) / LP: Vern Ruhle (0-6, 6.00 ERA) Yankees starter Catfish Hunter maintains his undefeated record as he is charged with two runs on seven hits in a complete game 7-2 victory over Detroit. Mickey Rivers (.325, 15 RBI) and Roy White (.311) each have three hits as New York collects 16 hits as a team. Depite the loss, Ron LeFlore (.333) extends his hitting streak to 21 games with a single in the seventh inning and Ben Oglivie (.318, 7 HR, 20 RBI) hits a solo home run in the sixth. Milwaukee Brewers 3, Cleveland Indians 4 (10 inn.) WP: Dave LaRoche (3-0, 1.64 ERA) / LP: Jim Colborn (0-5, 5.19 ERA) Charlie Spikes (.275, 2 HR, 10 RBI) ties the game in the bottom of the eighth inning with as solo home run off of Jim Colborn and Duane Kuiper (.250, 5 RBI) ends it two innings later with a bases loaded, walk off single off of Bill Castro to give the Tribe a 4-3 win over Milwaukee. Buddy Bell (.245, 1 HR, 7 RBI) also homers, a two-run shot while starter Jackie Brown (5.28 ERA) strikes out seven while giving up three runs on seven hits in eight innings. Sixto Lezcano (.260, 6 HR, 16 RBI) drives in all three runs for the Brewers - two on a home run in the fifth inning. Other AL Scores  National League News Houston Astros 2, Montreal Expos 1 WP: Dan Larson (2-1, 2.23 ERA) / LP: Woodie Fryman (1-2, 3.67 ERA) / S: Bo McLaughlin (5, 1.35 ERA) In front of a crowd of 20,906 at Jarry Park, Montreal's Woodie Fryman and Dan Larson of the Astros put on outstanding pitching performances. While Fryman strikes out 12 batters and allows just two runs on six hits in 7 2/3 innings, he throws a wild pitch with Cesar Cedeno at third in the top of the eighth inning which proves to be the winning run in a 2-1 loss to the Astros. Larson does him better, giving up one run on just five hits in eight innings to get the victory. Leon Roberts (.167, 2 HR, 10 RBI) hits a solo home run for Houston's only other run. San Diego Padres 4, New York Mets 6 WP: Mickey Lolich (3-3, 4.23 ERA) / LP: Rich Folkers (4-1, 1 BS, 6.05 ERA) / S: Bob Apodaca (9, 2.03 ERA) Losing 4-1 going into the bottom of the seventh, the Mets score three runs in the seventh and two more in the eighth en route to a 6-4 win over the Padres. New York starter Mickey Lolich fans 10 batters, permitting four runs (two earned) off of five hits in eight innings while Jerry Grote (.292, 9 RBI) collects three hits as the Mets win their fourth consecutive series. Dave Winfield (.336, 3 HR, 23 RBI) hits a two-run home run and Mike Ivie (.375) hits his third triple in two days for San Diego in the loss. TRANSACTIONS: New York activates SP Jerry Koosman (2-0, 3.24 ERA, 16.2 IP) from the disabled list. Recalls SS Mike Phillips (.354, 0 HR, 22 RBI, 99 AB - AAA) from Triple A Tidewater. Options MR Mike Hall (0-0, 4.05 ERA, 6.2 IP) to Triple A Tidewater. Options CF Lee Mazzilli (.214, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 14 AB) to Triple A Tidewater. Koosman will move back into the rotation with Craig Swan heading to the pen. Phillips will be the primary backup to Roy Staiger at third and Bud Harrelson at short. Philadelphia Phillies 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 6 WP: Tommy John (5-2, 3.07 ERA) / LP: Steve Carlton (3-3, 3.29 ERA) / S: Al Downing (3, 3.68 ERA) Bill Russell (.304, 16 RBI) has four hits on the day, but it is Bill Buckner (.225, 16 RBI) who hits a key two-run triple and gives the Dodgers a lead they would not relinquish as they defeat Philadelphia, 6-4. Garry Maddox (.380) also has four hits for the Phillies and Greg Luzinski (.327, 5 HR, 24 RBI) hits a solo home run in the loss. Pittsburgh Pirates 5, Cincinnati Reds 2 WP: Jim Rooker (3-3, 3.20 ERA) / LP: Don Gullett (1-4, 2.94 ERA) Pittsburgh starter Jim Rooker handles the Reds in gaining his third complete game, permitting two runs and seven hits in a 5-2 win over Cincinnati. Richie Zisk (.322, 6 HR, 21 RBI) hits a two-run home run and Frank Taveras (.261, 13 SB) has four hits and three stolen bases as the Pirates win their fifth game in a row. The Reds are led by George Foster (.267, 3 HR, 14 RBI), who hits a two-run home run for thier only runs. Atlanta Braves 3, Chicago Cubs 4 (11 inn.) WP: Ken Frailing (2-1, 3.45 ERA) / LP: Max Leon (1-2, 5.06 ERA) Jerry Morales (.316, 7 RBI) delivers a bases loaded, walk off single in the eleventh inning to give Chicago a 4-3 triumph over the Braves - despite being outhit 13-6. Atlanta starter Phil Niekro (4.72 ERA) goes eight innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on just five hits, including a Pete LaCock (.253, 3 HR, 15 RBI) two-run home run. Rowland Office (.343) has four hits for the Braves in the loss. Standings as of Tuesday, May 11th, 1976: 
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For those that read my "dynasty", two things:
1) First off, THANK YOU! 2) I am considering changing the format a little. Not much will change, aside from the game reports. I am thinking of changing from a small paragraph review (option A below), to more of a box score look (option B) with a smidge more information. Either way is fine, however Option A may get a little repetitive and takes a little longer to put out each day, while Option B takes a smidge more room to do, but I can churn them out quicker. These are the only changes I am considering and I am wanting to see how those that read feel about it. These examples are from the games played on Tuesday, May 11. OPTION A: New York Yankees 7, Detroit Tigers 2 WP: Catfish Hunter (6-0, 2.51 ERA) / LP: Vern Ruhle (0-6, 6.00 ERA) Yankees starter Catfish Hunter maintains his undefeated record as he is charged with two runs on seven hits in a complete game 7-2 victory over Detroit. Mickey Rivers (.325, 15 RBI) and Roy White (.311) each have three hits as New York collects 16 hits as a team. Depite the loss, Ron LeFlore (.333) extends his hitting streak to 21 games with a single in the seventh inning and Ben Oglivie (.318, 7 HR, 20 RBI) hits a solo home run in the sixth. Or option B: New York Yankees 7, Detroit Tigers 2 WP: Catfish Hunter (6-0, 2.51 ERA) / LP: Vern Ruhle (0-6, 6.00 ERA) Depite the loss, Ron LeFlore extends his hitting streak to 21 games with a single in the seventh inning.
OPTION A: Houston Astros 2, Montreal Expos 1 WP: Dan Larson (2-1, 2.23 ERA) / LP: Woodie Fryman (1-2, 3.67 ERA) / S: Bo McLaughlin (5, 1.35 ERA) In front of a crowd of 20,906 at Jarry Park, Montreal's Woodie Fryman and Dan Larson of the Astros put on outstanding pitching performances. While Fryman strikes out 12 batters and allows just two runs on six hits in 7 2/3 innings, he throws a wild pitch with Cesar Cedeno at third in the top of the eighth inning which proves to be the winning run in a 2-1 loss to the Astros. Larson does him better, giving up one run on just five hits in eight innings to get the victory. Leon Roberts (.167, 2 HR, 10 RBI) hits a solo home run for Houston's only other run. Or option B: Houston Astros 2, Montreal Expos 1 WP: Dan Larson (2-1, 2.23 ERA) / LP: Woodie Fryman (1-2, 3.67 ERA) / S: Bo McLaughlin (5, 1.35 ERA) Woodie Fryman throws a wild pitch in the top of the eighth inning with Cesar Cedeno at third to bring in the winning run.
I appreciate you reading this thread and any opinions you may have. This is something I am committed to and I want to get you the best read I can. Thank you in advance. Grimm |
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While option A is more immersive for the reader I think, I can certainly understand how that would get repetitive fast.
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I guess I was just trying to get a feel for what is easier for the reader. I do not want things to get cluttered (sometimes I keep adding stuff to where everything gets lost in a mass of words) and I didn't know if people preferred the AP recap type reports to the "just the facts" box scores. Either option is not much trouble. I enjoy writing and this is a nice getaway. I see other dynasties that I really enjoy that are weekly or monthly recaps and I often say "I should just do that". But, I started it one way and would hate that drastic a change. Maybe I 'll do that with a 1983 Indians thread later on... As far as why I didn't want to expand...first off I wanted to do something a little different with a "what if" scenario. I did not want to dilute the league or give the American League two extra teams. I'm not saying that the league will not EVER expand (well maybe), just not in 1977. I started in 1976 because of Reggie Jackson playing in Baltimore for that one year and I wanted to save Thurman Munson's life by not having him practice landings a mere 10 minutes from my home. Thanks again for responding. I am working on the next day and we'll see if anyone else answers. Last edited by GrimmyDee; 10-27-2014 at 08:14 AM. |
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Part of the reason I started reading this dynasty is for the "option a" recaps. It is so in depth that I actually feel like I'm following along with a legit season.
Side note: I've spent a bunch of time on the interweb reading about the actual 1976 season just to see how closely your story is following reality. Sorry if that makes it a more difficult choice for you. I'll follow along either way! |
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If you are following the actual 1976 season, then I am in trouble. Unbeknownst to me when I started, the schedule that I started using did not match up with the actual schedule. This bothered me so much that I actually thought about scrapping things and starting over, however original file I was using started things at Opening Day - too late to make schedule changes. Nevertheless, there was a side story about Bowie Kuhn changing every schedule in order to end the lockout during spring training. You will see some of the more notable events of year happening, just not on the actual day it did in real life. Ok, I am blabbering again. I do truly appreciate you reading. It makes things 100x more fun to know someone is following along. |
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Wednesday, May 12, 1976
Washington Leads Oakland To Destruction Of Twins
WP: Stan Bahnsen (3-1, 3.26 ERA) / LP: Dave Goltz (1-5, 5.64 ERA) Claudell Washington (.290, 3 HR, 20 RBI) leads an offensive explosion against the Minnesota Twins, driving in five runs and scoring twice while getting four hits, including a solo home run and a two-run double, in a 14-1 mauling. Oakland sends 14 men to the plate in scoring nine runs in the second inning as they win their fifth straight. Don Baylor (.250, 14 RBI) has four hits and Bill North (.294, 10 RBI, 12 SB) scores three runs and steals two bases. Perhaps lost in the offensive outburst was the pitching of Stan Bahnsen, who allows just five hits and one run through eight innings, his best performance of the season. "You look up and down this lineup and I don't see any cracks. There are no chinks in this armor. We stand up there and let the other team take their best shot and we just shrug it off. This team has more lethal weapons than all of the armed forces combined." - Oakland left fielder Claudell Washington. With a single in the sixth inning, Minnesota's Rod Carew (.350) hits the 1,500 hit mark in his 1,199th game for the only highlight in an otherwise miserable game for the Twins. "1,500 is nice, but it is just a number. I don't get any money for it. No fancy cars. No free meals. Do I feel good about it? No way. When you get beat by 13 runs, I could get 3,000 and it wouldn't feel good. " - Minnesota first baseman Rod Carew. Minnesota also sent out a press release saying that long time Twin Tony Oliva is on the market if anyone is interested in a trade. The 37-year-old has yet to play this season. American League News Kansas City Royals 9, Chicago White Sox 10 WP: Pete Vukovich (1-1, 2.38 ERA) / LP: Doug Bird (0-3, 2 BS, 5.92 ERA) The White Sox score four runs in the bottom of the ninth inning - three off of Kansas city closer Doug Bird - led by two-run doubles by Jorge Orta (.304, 3 HR, 19 RBI) and Brian Downing (.295, 16 RBI) as Chicago comes back to defeat the Royals, 10-9. Orta, Downing and Jack Brohamer (.274, 8 RBI) each have three hit days, with Orta hitting a two-run home run and Brohamer adding a solo blast. George Brett (.271, 16 RBI) has three hits and Amos Otis (.317, 5 HR, 18 RBI) hits a two-run home run in the loss. Milwaukee Brewers 4, Cleveland Indians 5 WP: Jim Bibby (1-2, 3.48 ERA) / LP: Jim Slaton (1-4, 4.18 ERA) / S: Stan Thomas (1, 4.50 ERA) Cleveland scores four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to take the lead and the win from Jim Slaton and the Brewers, 5-4. Boog Powell (.240, 7 RBI) has three hits and George Hendrick (.239, 3 HR, 10 RBI) hits a solo home run and a key two-run single to spur the seventh inning comeback. Mike Hegan (.300, 8 RBI) goes 3-for-3 and drives in two runs for Milwaukee in defeat. Cleveland left fielder Rico Carty leaves the game in the third inning on a diving grab of a Robin Yount fly ball. No prognosis was given from team doctors after the game. Baltimore Orioles 3, Boston Red Sox 4 WP: Bill Lee (1-2, 3 BS, 4.73 ERA) / LP: Jim Palmer (3-2, 3.07 ERA) Pinch hitter Brooks Robinson (.286, 2 RBI) singles home Doug DeCinces in the top of the ninth inning to tie the game, but it goes for not as Jim Palmer walks Rick Burleson with the bases loaded in the bottom of the frame to give the Red Sox a 4-3 victory over Baltimore. Dwight Evans (.340) hits a pair of doubles and Jim Rice (.363, 16 RBI) hits a solo home run to support Rick Wise (7.64 ERA), who goes eight innings, giving up two runs (one earned) on five hits while striking out six. Baltimore's other scores come from a two-run home run from Elrod Hendricks (.250, 3 HR, 10 RBI). New York Yankees 6, Detroit Tigers 3 WP: Ken Brett (5-1, 2.59 ERA) / LP: Dave Lemanczyk (2-3, 4.86 ERA) Oscar Gamble (.292, 8 HR, 17 RBI) hits a two-run home run and Graig Nettles (.262, 6 HR, 16 RBI) adds a solo shot as the Yankees put an end to the hitting streak of Ron LeFlore at 21 games in a 6-3 victory over Detroit. Willie Horton (.329) has three hits, including a double for the Tigers, who lose for the third straight time. National League News Atlanta Braves 12, Chicago Cubs 13 WP: Steve Stone (1-4, 6.91 ERA) / LP: Andy Messersmith (2-4, 5.56 ERA) / S: Mike Garman (1, 19.80 ERA) Despite being ahead 13-3 in the fifth inning, the Cubs must hold on tight as Atlanta scores six runs in the sixth inning and another three in the eighth before finally falling, 13-12. Chicago strikes early as Bill Madlock (.447, 7 HR, 29 RBI) hits a two-run home run, Dave Rosello (.252) has four hits with a double, Rick Monday hits a double and three-run home run, and even Manny Trillo (.245, 1 HR, 9 RBI) contributes a two-run home run and drives in three total on the day. Lee Lacy (.297, 9 RBI) leads the Braves comeback with a three-run double, Ken Henderson (.333) scores three runs, and Earl Williams (.265, 3 HR, 15 RBI) delivers a two-run home run before the rally falls short. San Diego Padres 5, New York Mets 0 WP: Randy Jones (4-3, 1.95 ERA) / LP: Jerry Koosman (2-1, 3.70 ERA) In the third game of a battle of division leaders, Padres starter Randy Jones throws a six-hit shutout without giving up a walk or striking out a batter in a 5-0 San Diego victory over the Mets. Dave Winfield (.333, 4 HR, 24 RBI) hits a solo home run and Fred Kendall (.321, 15 RBI) has a three-hit day as the Padres avoid a three-game sweep. Jerry Koosman strikes out eight in his first game from the disabled list, but allows all five runs (four earned) on 11 hits in 7 2/3 innings to take the loss. Houston Astros 4, Montreal Expos 10 WP: Steve Renko (4-1, 2.82 ERA) / LP: Larry Dierker (1-5, 2.90 ERA) Montreal second baseman Pete Mackanin (.256, 3 HR, 17 RBI) hits a grand slam and Bombo Rivera (.306, 4 RBI) goes 4-for-5 with a three-run triple as the Expos pound Houston, 10-4. Steve Renko gets his first complete game of the season, striking out eight while giving up four runs on nine hits, three of those hits coming from Jose Cruz (.387, 4 SB) with Bob Watson (.310, 5 HR, 20 RBI) adding a two run home run for Houston. St. Louis Cardinals 12, San Francisco Giants 1 WP: Eric Rasmussen (3-2, 2.68 ERA) / LP: John D'Acquisto (0-3, 6.47 ERA) Not only does St. Louis starter Eric Rasmussen hold the Giants offense to just five hits and one run in a complete game 12-1 win, he also collects three hits, drives in two, and scores one himself as the Cardinals completely dominates San Francisco. Bake McBride (.297) has four hits, Willie Crawford (.362, 11 RBI) hits a three-run double, and Mike Tyson (.275, 9 RBI) delivers a three-run triple to give St. Louis their third straight win and sixth in their last seven. Gary Thomasson (.315, 4 HR, 15 RBI) scores the only Giants run with a solo home run in the fourth inning, Pittsburgh Pirates 6, Cincinnati Reds 1 WP: Jerry Reuss (4-0, 2.15 ERA) / LP: Pat Zachry (4-2, 3.88 ERA) Al Oliver (.325) delivers four hits and Jerry Reuss permits one run on six hits through eight innings to lead Pittsburgh to a 6-1 win over the Reds. Willie Stargell (.289, 4 HR, 21 RBI) crushes a grand slam and Tommy Helms (.320, 2 HR, 8 RBI) adds a solo shot as the Pirates win their sixth straight game. A solo home run by Johnny Bench (.194, 5 HR, 16 RBI) is the lone Cincinnati score. Philadelphia Phillies 3, Los Angeles Dodgers 7 WP: Don Sutton (4-3, 3.00 ERA) / LP: Jim Kaat (5-1, 2.00 ERA) Los Angeles scores six runs in the first inning en route to a 7-3 victory and hands Philadelphia starter Jim Kaat his first loss of the season. Steve Garvey (.345) has three hits with a double, Steve Yeager (.227, 3 HR, 8 RBI) drills a three-run home run and Bill Russell (.308, 1 HR, 18 RBI) adds a solo shot to win the two-game series with the Phillies. Mike Schmidt (.288, 7 HR, 18 RBI) hits a solo home run in the eighth inning, the 100th home run of his career. With his only strikeout of the game, Kaat passes Camilo Pascual for 21st place on the all-time strikeout list.  
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 It was more just reading up on the players, checking final standings, overall stats, and other little things that piqued my curiosity. e.g., I had no idea Reggie Jackson ever played for the Orioles, or that Willie Mays was the Mets' hitting coach.It's a great story, keep it up! |
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Thursday, May 13, 1976
Kusick Gets Twins Back In Win Column
California Angels 7, Minnesota Twins 9 WP: Tom Johnson (1-1, 3 BS, 2.08 ERA) / LP: Don Kirkwood (1-1, 4.32 ERA) In a game full of twists, turns and lead changes, the Minnesota Twins gets the final say as Craig Kusick (.231, 5 HR, 22 RBI) hits a walk-off, two-run home run off of Angels reliever Don Kirkwood in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Twins a 9-7 victory over California. The hit was the fourth of the day for Kusick, who scores two runs and drive in five while Rod Carew (.363) scores twice and collects three hits of his own as Minnesota breaks a three game losing streak. "With Larry (Hisle) hurt, we knew all of us had to pick up the slack. Coming up in the the ninth inning, I was just hoping for a chance. The way I was feeling - the way I was hitting, I knew I could win this game. It just that Kirkwood threw a meatball on the first pitch, my granny could have hit that one out and she's been dead for six years." - Minnesota designated hitter Craig Kusick. California takes the early advantage thanks to a grand slam by Dave Collins (.395, 2 HR, 14 RBI), who has three hits on the day, scoring twice with the four runs batted in. Kirkwood replaces starter Paul Hartzell in the fifth inning after Hartzell (3.32 ERA) allows seven runs on eight hits and three walks in just four innings. "Sure I could have pulled Don (Kirkwood) for the ninth, but he was lights out until then and still looked fresh. Besides when I consulted my magic 8-ball if I should keep him in the game, it said "signs point to yes". What more advice do you need?" - California manager Dick Williams. Minnesota right fielder Dan Ford (.241, 4 HR, 23 RBI) left the game in the fourth inning after being hit by pitch. Team trainers state that it is nothing more than a bruised thigh and that he should be back in action in about a week. American League News Milwaukee Brewers 0, Cleveland Indians 4 WP: Pat Dobson (4-2, 2.44 ERA) / LP: Jerry Augustine (1-3, 4.68 ERA) Indians starter Pat Dobson strikes out seven in throwing a five-hit shutout as the Tribe sends Milwaukee to their fourth straight defeat, 4-0. The loss marks the 10th loss in 11 games in the month of May for Milwaukee. New York Yankees 10, Detroit Tigers 5 WP: Ed Figueroa (3-1, 4.02 ERA) / LP: Mark Fidrych (2-5, 6.50 ERA) Led by Willie Randolph (.285, 1 HR, 14 RBI), who hits a two-run home run and drives in five runs on the day, New York doubles up the Tigers 10-5 at Tiger Stadium. Chris Chambliss (.284, 16 RBI) has four hits and scores twice while Thurman Munson (.378) and Graig Nettles (.279, 17 RBI) each deliver three hits as the Yankees have 18 hits as a team. Rusty Staub (.240, 1 HR, 6 RBI) hits a two-run home run for the Tigers while starter Mark Fidrych gives up seven runs on 15 hits through six innings - his third start of allowing seven or more runs since April 28, Kansas City Royals 5, Chicago White Sox 6 WP: Jesse Jefferson (1-3, 3.74 ERA) / LP: Marty Pattin (0-3, 3.48 ERA) / S: Terry Forster (3, 3.65 ERA) Carlos May (.433) has four hits and Brian Downing (.310, 17 RBI) adds three more for Chicago as the White Sox hold off a late comeback from Kansas City and win, 6-5. In his last four games, Downing is hitting .611 (11-for-18), while Jorge Orta is hitting .424 (14-for-33) in his last eight games. Tony Solaita (.280, 6 HR, 20 RBI) hits a two-run home run for the Royals and drives in three of Kansas City's five runs. Sources close to the team state that they are currently shopping 37-year-old second baseman Cookie Rojas (.500, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 2 AB). Baltimore Orioles 5, Boston Red Sox 3 WP: Doyle Alexander (4-1, 2.23 ERA) / LP: Reggie Cleveland (3-2, 5.32 ERA) / S: Dennis Martinez (4, 2.61 ERA) Baltimore right fielder Ken Singleton (.274) has three hits with a pair of doubles to suuport another strong showing from starter Doyle Alexander as the Orioles defeat Boston, 5-3. Alexander goes 8 1/3 innings and is charged with three runs on nine hits as he wins his fourth game in five starts.  Atlanta Braves 9, Chicago Cubs 7 WP: Roger Moret (2-3, 4.31 ERA) / LP: Ray Burris (5-2, 3.49 ERA) Darrell Evans (.221, 5 HR, 13 RBI, 2 SB) hits a solo home run, driving in two runs and scoring three as the Braves hold off a six-run ninth inning Chicago rally to win 9-7. Bill Madlock (.454, 31 RBI) has three hits, including a run-scoring double in the key ninth inning, but the Cubs cannot overcome early errors by Jose Cardenal (his 1st), Andre Thornton (1st) and Madlock (7th). Standings as of Thursday, May 13th, 1976: 
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This continues to be an awesome read... I love the after game "quotes" from the various players and managers...
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Friday, May 14, 1976
Tanana Silences Twins
California Angels 6, Minnesota Twins 0 WP: Frank Tanana (4-2, 1.68 ERA) / LP: Joe Decker (4-2, 3.28 ERA) Having lost to the Twins just one day prior, the California Angels seems to have something to prove as pitcher Frank Tanana faces just 31 hitters en route to a complete game, two-hit, 6-0 shutout of the Minnesota. Bobby Bonds (.239, 16 RBI) has three hits while driving in a run and Bruce Bochte (.277) crosses the plate three times while collecting a pair of hits. "The loss yesterday woke us up a little, especially to a team like the Twins. It's not a knock on them or anything, but they are struggling with injuries right now and you have to beat a team during those times. Come September, the roles might be reversed and I know they won't be afraid to step on our necks." - California designated hitter Mike Easler. Twins starter Joe Decker only makes it five innings and is charged with four runs (three earned) on eight hits while striking out four and walking three. The team struggles on defense as well as Mike Poepping commits two errors in right field as a replacement for the injured Dan Ford and as a team commit more errors than they get in hits. "We just could not get anything going today. We couldn't hit, we couldn't pitch, we couldn't field - hell it's a wonder we could find our way to the field. You can't go out there and go through the motions and expect to win. Champions don't play that way and if we want to reach that level, we cannot play that way." - Minnesota third baseman Steve Braun. American League News Detroit Tigers 0, Baltimore Orioles 1 WP: Grant Jackson (4-2, 2.44 ERA) / LP: Ray Bare (1-4, 5.97 ERA) / S: Dennis Martinez (5, 2.38 ERA) Detroit starter Ray Bare throws a complete game four-hitter, but loses the game 1-0 to the Orioles when Ken Singleton (.284) hits the first of two doubles in the second inning and is driven home by a Doug DeCinces (.182, 11 RBI) single one batter later. Baltimore relievers Grant Jackson, Fred Holdsworth (1.86 ERA) and Dennis Martinez give up just one hit in 4 2/3 innings after starter Mike Cuellar (3.19 ERA) leaves the game in the fifth inning with an undisclosed injury, having given up one hit of his own. Kansas City Royals 2, Texas Rangers 1 WP: Steve Busby (4-3, 3.77 ERA) / LP: Gaylord Perry (3-4, 3.71 ERA) / S: Doug Bird (4, 16.20 ERA) Texas starter Gaylord Perry throws his third complete game of the season, striking out seven while allowing two runs on seven hits, but the Rangers lose 2-1 to Steve Busby and the Royals. Busby permits one run on eight hits while striking out seven in eight innings. Toby Harrah (.316) has three hits for Texas in the loss. Cleveland Indians 1, New York Yankees 0 WP: Fritz Peterson (1-1, 2.45 ERA) / LP: Rudy May (3-3, 2.20 ERA) / S: Stan Thomas (2, 2.25 ERA) The Cleveland Indians hold the Yankees to three hits - two by Thurman Munson (.383) - and score their only run on a Duane Kuiper ground out as the Tribe skates by with a 1-0 triumph. Fritz Peterson and Stan Thomas combine to pitch five scoreless innings in relief of starter Dennis Eckersley, giving up just two hits and striking out three. New York starter Rudy May goes the distance in the loss, being charged with one run on seven hits in losing his third consecutive start. Indians starter Dennis Eckersley (1-4, 3.51 ERA) strikes out four in four innings, but fails to return for the fifth to what team trainers are calling a strained back. Team officials decided to place Eckersley on the 15-day disabled list and recalled reliever Tom Buskey (DNP in AAA) from Triple A Toledo. Sources state that Buskey will join the bullpen and that Fritz Peterson will join the rotation to replace Eckersley. The Tribe also receives news on left fielder Rico Carty (.261, 2 HR, 10 RBI), who has been sidelined since May 12. Trainers state that Carty is suffering from a strained knee and will be out of action for about four weeks. Carty was also placed on the 15-day disabled list and will be replaced by left fielder Tommy Smith (.097, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 31 AB - AAA), who was recalled from Triple A Toledo. Smith will not start, but may give the outfielders a breather and a primary pinch runner. Before the game, Yankees officials state the reliever Dock Ellis is receiving treatment for the flu and will be unavailable for the next 4 days.  National League News Pittsburgh Pirates 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 6 WP: Doug Lewallyn (1-0, 3.86 ERA) / LP: Kent Tekulve (1-3, 1 BS, 7.00 ERA) Los Angeles first baseman Steve Garvey (.357, 5 HR, 14 RBI) hits two solo home runs against Pirates starter John Candelaria (3.50 ERA), but it takes two runs in the ninth inning, capped by a bases loaded, two-out, walk-off single from Joe Ferguson (.207, 6 RBI) off of Kent Tekulve to give the Dodgers a 6-5 comeback win. Candelaria pitches well, allowing five hits and four runs, with only two being earned thanks to the 16th error at shirt for Frank Taveras. Richie Zisk (.331, 7 HR, 22 RBI) hits a solo home run and Manny Sanguillen (.333, 11 RBI) goes 3-for-3 with two runs batted in for Pittsburgh in defeat. The Dodgers announced before the game than shortstop Bill Russell (.303, 1 HR, 19 RBI) has been signed to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $85,000. Atlanta Braves 5, New York Mets 7 WP: Tom Seaver (3-2, 2.25 ERA) / LP: Pablo Torrealba (0-1, 2.84 ERA) / S: Bob Apodaca (10, 1.80 ERA) kkfgt John Milner (.330, 13 RBI) of the Mets hits four singles, drives in three runs, and scores twice as New York continues the Braves woes with a 7-5 victory over Atlanta. Tom Seaver goes 7 1/3 innings, giving up five runs (two earned, thanks to three errors) on five hits while striking out seven. Montreal Expos 3, Cincinnati Reds 2 WP: Steve Rogers (4-3, 2.26 ERA) / LP: Gary Nolan (4-2, 2.41 ERA) / S: Dale Murray (7, 0.64 ERA) Despite making three errors as a team, Montreal starter Steve Rogers permits just four hits to the Reds, giving up two unearned runs while striking out five as the Expos defeat Cincinnati, 3-2. Tim Foli (.419, 2 HR, 13 RBI) delivers a solo home run and Ellis Valentine (.272) has three singles to help send the Reds to their third straight defeat. Gary Nolan impresses in defeat, allowing three runs on eight hits in going the distance for his fifth complete game in seven starts. Pete Rose collects two hits, moving him into sole possession of 46th place on the all-time hit list.  San Diego Padres 5, St. Louis Cardinals 6 WP: John Denny (2-3, 6.06 ERA) / LP: Dave Freisleben (4-2, 3.99 ERA) / S: Al Hrabosky (7, 3.38 ERA) Willie Crawford (.371, 2 HR, 14 RBI) hits a pinch-hit, three-run home run off of Dave Freisleben to cap off a four-run inning to give the St. Louis the lead and the 6-5 win over the Padres. Doug Rader (.368) has four hits with a pair of doubles and Freisleben goes 2-for-3 with a triple while driving in a run in the loss. St. Louis left fielder Lou Brock (.258) leaves the game in the fifth inning running down a fly ball by Willie McCovey. Team trainers have not given any status on his injury. San Diego first baseman Mike Ivie (.378, 2 HR, 24 RBI) leaves the game in the third inning while legging out a double. Team doctors later diagnosed the injury as a quadriceps strain and he will be out about six days. Sources are saying the Padres will not put Ivie on the disabled list and that fan-favorite Willie McCovey will take over at first base for Ivie. The Padres also received disheartening news about starting pitcher Brent Strom. Strom (0-1, 4.50 ERA) was due to return in about two weeks, but trainers have pushed that return back yet another two weeks due to a setback in his recovery. 
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