Dave Kingman Career Redux - Page 22

tdneu99 · 12-26-2018, 03:34 PM

Chicago rode a decent outing from starter Mike Krukow to victory over the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field. The final score was 6-3. The Cubs now have a record of 50-78.

Jerry Martin, who is tied for 9th in the NL in home runs with 17, chipped in for Chicago with a solo home run in the bottom of the seventh. For the game, the center fielder had 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 2 runs scored, and 1 run batted in.

BOTTOM OF THE 8TH
Count: 1-1
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9LD), Distance : 380 ft

Season HR #32 - Career HR #372

tdneu99 · 12-26-2018, 03:36 PM

The Chicago Cubs topped the Atlanta Braves, 5-2, in NL action at Wrigley Field. The player of the game was Chicago pitcher Mike Krukow. Krukow got the win, improving to 10-14. He allowed 9 hits and walked 0 over 9 innings. Krukow allowed 2 earned runs. The Cubs' win now puts them at 51-81.

Lenny Randle aided the Chicago cause with a run-scoring ground out in the bottom of the seventh. For the game, the second baseman drove in one run.

"If we play like this, we can win a lot of games," Randle told the Chicago Daily News.

BOTTOM OF THE 8TH
Count: 0-0
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 390 ft

Season HR #33 - Career HR #373

tdneu99 · 12-26-2018, 03:40 PM

The Montreal Expos went down to defeat to Doug Capilla and his Chicago teammates. The final score was 7-2 in favor of the Cubs. Chicago now owns a record of 55-84.

Dave Kingman, who is tied for 8th in the NL in extra base hits with 54, chipped in for Chicago with a 2-run home run in the top of the third. 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.

TOP OF THE 3RD
Count: 2-0
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9LD), Distance : 338 ft

Season HR #34 - Career HR #374

tdneu99 · 12-26-2018, 03:42 PM

New York rode a decent outing from starter Pat Zachry to victory over the Chicago Cubs at Shea Stadium. The final score was 3-2. Neil Allen earned his 28th save in 31 chances. The Mets bumped their record to 71-71 with this latest triumph.

The Mets got a big at-bat from shortstop Frank Taveras. For the game, Taveras was 1 for 4. In the bottom of the sixth, with a runner on 2nd, he stroked a run-scoring single. His 98th hit of the season gave New York a 3-2 lead.

TOP OF THE 6TH
Count: 2-1
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9LD), Distance : 352 ft

Season HR #35 - Career HR #375

tdneu99 · 12-26-2018, 03:46 PM

The Chicago Cubs handed the Philadelphia Phillies a loss at Veterans Stadium. The final score was 8-5. Dave Kingman was named player of the game for Chicago. In addition to his 1 single and 1 home run, he scored 2 runs and drove in 2. Doug Capilla earned the win for Chicago. He lasted 7 innings, allowing 4 earned runs on 7 hits, while striking out 5. With the win, he raised his record to 9-15. Philadelphia has now lost 6 consecutive games.

The Cubs got a big at-bat from left fielder Bill Buckner. For the game, Buckner was 1 for 5 with a double. He drove in 3 runs and scored once. In the top of the eighth, with the bases loaded, he stroked a bases-clearing double. His 44th double of the season gave Chicago a 6-5 lead.

"It was a solid team effort," said Buckner after the game.

TOP OF THE 8TH
Count: 2-2
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 345 ft

Season HR #36 - Career HR #376

tdneu99 · 12-26-2018, 03:49 PM

Chicago first baseman Dave Kingman made his presence felt in the 9-1 Cubs triumph over the Philadelphia Phillies. Kingman went 2 for 4 with 2 home runs and a walk. He scored 3 times and drove in 4. The winner was Randy Martz, who threw 120 pitches over 9 innings. The right-hander was charged with 1 run on 9 hits. The slumping Phillies have dropped 7 in a row.

Kingman had a key at-bat for Chicago early in the game. With runners on 1st and 2nd, he hit a 3-run home run. It was his 38th home run of the season and gave Chicago an early 3-0 lead.

"Feels good to get the job done," Kingman said after the game.

TOP OF THE 1ST
Count: 0-1
3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9LD), Distance : 338 ft

TOP OF THE 5TH
Count: 2-0
SOLO HOME RUN (Line Drive, 89XD), Distance : 392 ft

Season HR #37 & #38 - Career HR #377 and #378

tdneu99 · 12-26-2018, 03:59 PM

Tied with Mike Schmidt for the NL & ML Home Run Title.

tdneu99 · 12-26-2018, 04:23 PM

Kong changed teams again, as he was traded IRL back to the Mets.

The Chicago Cubs picked up a win at Wrigley Field, knocking off the New York Mets, 4-3. On the mound for Chicago was right-hander Dick Tidrow, who played a pivotal role in the win. The win was credited to Randy Martz in relief. His record improves to 1-0. Jesse Orosco took the loss. At 3-0, the Cubs have played well so far.

The Cubs got a big at-bat from third baseman Ken Reitz. For the game, Reitz was 1 for 7 with a double. In the bottom of the 16th, with a runner on 1st, he stroked a run-scoring double. His 3rd double of the season gave Chicago a 4-3 lead.

TOP OF THE 8TH
Count: 2-1
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 382 ft

Season HR #1 - Career HR #379

tdneu99 · 12-26-2018, 04:27 PM

In an impressive outing, Pete Falcone whitewashed the Montreal Expos 4-0.

"I'm getting a lot more downward movement instead of side to side. That side-to-side stuff can get hit a long way," said Falcone, who is throwing with more of an overhand motion.

"It's not rocket science. It was just a little adjustment, but that's all it took."

The New York hurler held Montreal scoreless, allowed 5 hits, chalked up 3 strikeouts and yielded 1 walk.

BOTTOM OF THE 1ST
Count: 3-2
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 383 ft

Season HR #2 - Career HR #380

tdneu99 · 12-26-2018, 04:29 PM

The Montreal Expos topped the New York Mets, 6-5, with third baseman Larry Parrish playing a big role. Parrish went 2-3 with 2 singles, 2 walks, and was hit by a pitch, while scoring 2 runs for the Expos in the win. Tom P Gorman got credit for the win, improving to 1-0. He allowed no runs on 2 hits in 2 innings. The Expos are off to an underwhelming start as they look to defend their championship, notching only their 4th win in 9 games.

Andre Dawson's hit in the top of the 11th was a game-changer. With two out, he rapped a curveball from Terry Leach for a run-scoring single. It put Montreal in front, 6-5.

BOTTOM OF THE 6TH
Count: 2-2
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 342 ft

Season HR #3 - Career HR #381

tdneu99 · 12-26-2018, 04:32 PM

The New York Mets topped the San Diego Padres, 8-3, in NL action at Shea Stadium. The player of the game was New York pitcher and Brooklyn, New York native Ed Lynch. Lynch went 8.1 innings to notch the win. He scattered 5 hits, walked 2, and struck out 1. His record improves to 2-0. The Padres fall to 9-12 and continue to sputter in the early going.

Dave Kingman, who is tied for 5th in the NL in total bases with 35, chipped in for New York with a solo home run in the bottom of the third. For the game, the first baseman had 2 hits in 5 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 2 runs scored, and 1 run batted in.

BOTTOM OF THE 3RD
Count: 1-1
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 442 ft

Season HR #4 - Career HR #382

tdneu99 · 12-26-2018, 04:34 PM

Starting pitcher Mike Scott pitched well enough to help the New York Mets beat the San Diego Padres by the score of 7-3. The Padres fall to 10-13 and continue their uninspiring start to the 1981 season.

Bob Bailor aided the New York cause with a run-scoring single in the bottom of the first. For the game, the shortstop went 1 for 3.

BOTTOM OF THE 2ND
Count: 1-1
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 426 ft

Season HR #5 - Career HR #383

tdneu99 · 12-26-2018, 04:37 PM

It was a good time at Shea Stadium, where fans came to watch the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets get after it.

New York rode a good effort from starter Ed Lynch to beat the San Francisco Giants at Shea Stadium. The final score was 7-0. The Giants fall to 13-14 and continue their uneasy start to the 1981 season.

Lynch delivered a quality start for New York. The 6' 5" right-hander allowed no runs on 2 hits over 8.2 innings of work.

BOTTOM OF THE 4TH
Count: 3-1
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 89XD), Distance : 400 ft

Season HR #6 - Career HR #384

tdneu99 · 12-26-2018, 04:42 PM

The New York Mets got a stellar effort from pitcher Tim Leary, helping New York score a 3-1 win over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. Leary picked up the win for New York, going 7 innings. He gave up 1 run on 6 hits. He now sports a record of 1-1. The Mets bumped their record to 21-20 with this latest triumph.

Dave Kingman, who is tied for 10th in the NL in RBI with 23, chipped in for New York with a 2-run home run in the bottom of the sixth. For the game, the first baseman had 2 hits in 3 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 1 run scored, and 3 RBI.

BOTTOM OF THE 6TH
Count: 0-1
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 380 ft

Season HR #7 - Career HR #385

tdneu99 · 12-26-2018, 04:44 PM

The Philadelphia Phillies bested the New York Mets, 11-7, at Shea Stadium. Mike Schmidt was named player of the game. He was 3-4 with a home run, a double, and a walk. He scored 2 times and drove in 3. Philadelphia reliever Mark W Davis was the winner. His record is now 2-0. Ed Lynch took the loss. The Phillies bumped their record to 21-21 with this latest triumph.

The Phillies got a big at-bat from second baseman Manny Trillo. For the game, Trillo was 3 for 5 with 3 singles, while scoring 2 times. In the top of the sixth, with runners on 1st and 3rd, he stroked a run-scoring single. His 28th hit of the season gave Philadelphia a 3-2 lead.

BOTTOM OF THE 7TH
Count: 1-1
GRAND SLAM HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 367 ft

Season HR #8 - Career HR #386

tdneu99 · 12-26-2018, 04:47 PM

New York got a terrific performance from first baseman Dave Kingman, but it wasn't enough to beat the Chicago Cubs. Chicago won the Shea Stadium contest, 5-4. Kingman was the player of the game despite being on the losing side. He went 2 for 5 with 2 home runs, while adding 3 RBI and scoring twice. Ken Kravec earned the win to go to 2-3. He allowed 4 earned runs on 6 hits, with 3 walks and 2 strikeouts. The Cubs bumped their record to 27-18 with this latest triumph.

A defensive lapse proved costly in the contest. In the top of the seventh, with the game tied, Ken Reitz was at the plate when Chicago scored 1 on an error. The miscue enabled the Cubs to go in front, 5-4.

"We'll put this win in our pocket and go after the next one," said Reitz.

BOTTOM OF THE 3RD
Count: 2-0
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 372 ft

BOTTOM OF THE 5TH
Count: 1-0
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 343 ft

Season HR #9 & #10 - Career HR #387 & #388

tdneu99 · 12-26-2018, 04:50 PM

New York Mets starter Ed Lynch was in a groove as he led his team to a win over the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-2. The Mets bumped their record to 23-23 with this latest triumph.

John Stearns, who is tied for 7th in the NL with a .382 on-base percentage, aided the New York cause with a run-scoring single in the top of the fourth. For the game, the catcher went 1-3 with a walk.

In postgame comments to the New York Observer, Lynch said, "If the effort is there, the wins will come."

TOP OF THE 6TH
Count: 2-1
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 371 ft

Season HR #11 - Career HR #389

tdneu99 · 12-26-2018, 04:52 PM

In a low-scoring tilt between the Houston Astros and the New York Mets, Frank LaCorte was the difference-maker. The Houston right-hander earned player of the game honors in the 3-1 win. LaCorte got the win, improving to 2-5. He allowed 5 hits and walked 0 over 8 innings. LaCorte allowed 1 earned run. The save went to Dave S Smith, his 7th this season.

Had Mike Ivie not delivered a key base hit in the bottom of the seventh, the outcome might have been different. Instead, with two down and a runner on 2nd, Ivie hit a run-scoring single. That made the score 2-1, in favor of the Astros.

"For the most part, I made good pitches when I needed to," said LaCorte.

New York has now lost 4 consecutive games.

TOP OF THE 2ND
Count: 2-1
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 377 ft

Season HR #12 - Career HR #390

tdneu99 · 12-26-2018, 04:54 PM

People near Shea Stadium no doubt heard the roar of the crowd as the winning run crossed the plate.

New York Mets starter Pat Zachry turned in a sterling performance against the Cincinnati Reds, leading his team to a slim 3-2 win. Reliever Terry Leach picked up the win. His record improves to 3-4. Doug Bair took the loss.

The Mets got a big at-bat from second baseman Wally Backman. For the game, Backman was 1-1 with a double and a walk. In the bottom of the 11th, with a runner on 3rd, he stroked a run-scoring double. His 7th double of the season gave New York a 3-2 lead.

"It's a satisfying feeling, to win like we did," said Backman.

New York is 24-28 and Cincinnati, with the loss, 29-26.

BOTTOM OF THE 4TH
Count: 2-2
SOLO HOME RUN (Line Drive, 9D), Distance : 388 ft

Season HR #13 - Career HR #391

tdneu99 · 12-26-2018, 04:56 PM

New York first baseman Dave Kingman made his presence felt in the 8-6 Mets triumph over the Cincinnati Reds. Kingman went 3 for 4 with a home run and a double. He scored 2 runs and drove in 4. Ed Lynch got the win, improving to 6-3. He pitched 6.1 innings, giving up 6 hits and 5 runs, while striking out 5 and walking 3. The last-place Mets now have a win-loss record of 25-29.

Kingman had a big at-bat with runners on 1st and 2nd in the bottom of the fifth inning, when he hit a 3-run home run. The Mets went on to win.

"If we play like this, we can win a lot of games," Kingman told the New York Observer.

BOTTOM OF THE 5TH
Count: 0-1
3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 345 ft

Season HR #14 - Career HR #392

12-26-2018, 03:34 PM	#421
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	08/30/1980 - Cubs Solve Astros, 6-3 Chicago rode a decent outing from starter Mike Krukow to victory over the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field. The final score was 6-3. The Cubs now have a record of 50-78. Jerry Martin, who is tied for 9th in the NL in home runs with 17, chipped in for Chicago with a solo home run in the bottom of the seventh. For the game, the center fielder had 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 2 runs scored, and 1 run batted in. BOTTOM OF THE 8TH Count: 1-1 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9LD), Distance : 380 ft Season HR #32 - Career HR #372

12-26-2018, 03:36 PM	#422
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	09/04/1980 - Cubs Score Late, Top Braves, 5-2 The Chicago Cubs topped the Atlanta Braves, 5-2, in NL action at Wrigley Field. The player of the game was Chicago pitcher Mike Krukow. Krukow got the win, improving to 10-14. He allowed 9 hits and walked 0 over 9 innings. Krukow allowed 2 earned runs. The Cubs' win now puts them at 51-81. Lenny Randle aided the Chicago cause with a run-scoring ground out in the bottom of the seventh. For the game, the second baseman drove in one run. "If we play like this, we can win a lot of games," Randle told the Chicago Daily News. BOTTOM OF THE 8TH Count: 0-0 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 390 ft Season HR #33 - Career HR #373

12-26-2018, 03:40 PM	#423
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	09/10/1980 - Cubs Win at Montreal, 7-2 The Montreal Expos went down to defeat to Doug Capilla and his Chicago teammates. The final score was 7-2 in favor of the Cubs. Chicago now owns a record of 55-84. Dave Kingman, who is tied for 8th in the NL in extra base hits with 54, chipped in for Chicago with a 2-run home run in the top of the third. 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. TOP OF THE 3RD Count: 2-0 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9LD), Distance : 338 ft Season HR #34 - Career HR #374

12-26-2018, 03:42 PM	#424
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	09/12/1980 - Mets Bridle Cubs, 3-2 New York rode a decent outing from starter Pat Zachry to victory over the Chicago Cubs at Shea Stadium. The final score was 3-2. Neil Allen earned his 28th save in 31 chances. The Mets bumped their record to 71-71 with this latest triumph. The Mets got a big at-bat from shortstop Frank Taveras. For the game, Taveras was 1 for 4. In the bottom of the sixth, with a runner on 2nd, he stroked a run-scoring single. His 98th hit of the season gave New York a 3-2 lead. TOP OF THE 6TH Count: 2-1 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9LD), Distance : 352 ft Season HR #35 - Career HR #375

12-26-2018, 03:46 PM	#425
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	09/30/1980 - Cubs Rally For Late Win Over Phillies The Chicago Cubs handed the Philadelphia Phillies a loss at Veterans Stadium. The final score was 8-5. Dave Kingman was named player of the game for Chicago. In addition to his 1 single and 1 home run, he scored 2 runs and drove in 2. Doug Capilla earned the win for Chicago. He lasted 7 innings, allowing 4 earned runs on 7 hits, while striking out 5. With the win, he raised his record to 9-15. Philadelphia has now lost 6 consecutive games. The Cubs got a big at-bat from left fielder Bill Buckner. For the game, Buckner was 1 for 5 with a double. He drove in 3 runs and scored once. In the top of the eighth, with the bases loaded, he stroked a bases-clearing double. His 44th double of the season gave Chicago a 6-5 lead. "It was a solid team effort," said Buckner after the game. TOP OF THE 8TH Count: 2-2 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 345 ft Season HR #36 - Career HR #376

12-26-2018, 03:49 PM	#426
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	10/01/1980 - Kingman Hits 2 home runs in Cubs Win Chicago first baseman Dave Kingman made his presence felt in the 9-1 Cubs triumph over the Philadelphia Phillies. Kingman went 2 for 4 with 2 home runs and a walk. He scored 3 times and drove in 4. The winner was Randy Martz, who threw 120 pitches over 9 innings. The right-hander was charged with 1 run on 9 hits. The slumping Phillies have dropped 7 in a row. Kingman had a key at-bat for Chicago early in the game. With runners on 1st and 2nd, he hit a 3-run home run. It was his 38th home run of the season and gave Chicago an early 3-0 lead. "Feels good to get the job done," Kingman said after the game. TOP OF THE 1ST Count: 0-1 3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9LD), Distance : 338 ft TOP OF THE 5TH Count: 2-0 SOLO HOME RUN (Line Drive, 89XD), Distance : 392 ft Season HR #37 & #38 - Career HR #377 and #378

12-26-2018, 03:59 PM	#427
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	1980 Final: Kingman .226/.306/.462 38 HR, 96 RBI Tied with Mike Schmidt for the NL & ML Home Run Title.

12-26-2018, 04:23 PM	#428
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	04/12/1981 - Cubs Edge Mets, 4-3 Kong changed teams again, as he was traded IRL back to the Mets. The Chicago Cubs picked up a win at Wrigley Field, knocking off the New York Mets, 4-3. On the mound for Chicago was right-hander Dick Tidrow, who played a pivotal role in the win. The win was credited to Randy Martz in relief. His record improves to 1-0. Jesse Orosco took the loss. At 3-0, the Cubs have played well so far. The Cubs got a big at-bat from third baseman Ken Reitz. For the game, Reitz was 1 for 7 with a double. In the bottom of the 16th, with a runner on 1st, he stroked a run-scoring double. His 3rd double of the season gave Chicago a 4-3 lead. TOP OF THE 8TH Count: 2-1 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 382 ft Season HR #1 - Career HR #379

12-26-2018, 04:27 PM	#429
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	04/18/1981 - Falcone Blanks Montreal In an impressive outing, Pete Falcone whitewashed the Montreal Expos 4-0. "I'm getting a lot more downward movement instead of side to side. That side-to-side stuff can get hit a long way," said Falcone, who is throwing with more of an overhand motion. "It's not rocket science. It was just a little adjustment, but that's all it took." The New York hurler held Montreal scoreless, allowed 5 hits, chalked up 3 strikeouts and yielded 1 walk. BOTTOM OF THE 1ST Count: 3-2 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 383 ft Season HR #2 - Career HR #380

12-26-2018, 04:29 PM	#430
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	04/19/1981 (Game 2) - Expos Need Extras to Top Mets The Montreal Expos topped the New York Mets, 6-5, with third baseman Larry Parrish playing a big role. Parrish went 2-3 with 2 singles, 2 walks, and was hit by a pitch, while scoring 2 runs for the Expos in the win. Tom P Gorman got credit for the win, improving to 1-0. He allowed no runs on 2 hits in 2 innings. The Expos are off to an underwhelming start as they look to defend their championship, notching only their 4th win in 9 games. Andre Dawson's hit in the top of the 11th was a game-changer. With two out, he rapped a curveball from Terry Leach for a run-scoring single. It put Montreal in front, 6-5. BOTTOM OF THE 6TH Count: 2-2 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 342 ft Season HR #3 - Career HR #381

12-26-2018, 04:32 PM	#431
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	05/01/1981 - Victory Pushes Mets Record to 9-9 The New York Mets topped the San Diego Padres, 8-3, in NL action at Shea Stadium. The player of the game was New York pitcher and Brooklyn, New York native Ed Lynch. Lynch went 8.1 innings to notch the win. He scattered 5 hits, walked 2, and struck out 1. His record improves to 2-0. The Padres fall to 9-12 and continue to sputter in the early going. Dave Kingman, who is tied for 5th in the NL in total bases with 35, chipped in for New York with a solo home run in the bottom of the third. For the game, the first baseman had 2 hits in 5 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 2 runs scored, and 1 run batted in. BOTTOM OF THE 3RD Count: 1-1 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 442 ft Season HR #4 - Career HR #382

12-26-2018, 04:34 PM	#432
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	05/03/1981 - Mets Pull Even With 7-3 Victory Starting pitcher Mike Scott pitched well enough to help the New York Mets beat the San Diego Padres by the score of 7-3. The Padres fall to 10-13 and continue their uninspiring start to the 1981 season. Bob Bailor aided the New York cause with a run-scoring single in the bottom of the first. For the game, the shortstop went 1 for 3. BOTTOM OF THE 2ND Count: 1-1 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 426 ft Season HR #5 - Career HR #383

12-26-2018, 04:37 PM	#433
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	05/06/1981 - Lynch Now 3-0 After Subduing Giants It was a good time at Shea Stadium, where fans came to watch the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets get after it. New York rode a good effort from starter Ed Lynch to beat the San Francisco Giants at Shea Stadium. The final score was 7-0. The Giants fall to 13-14 and continue their uneasy start to the 1981 season. Lynch delivered a quality start for New York. The 6' 5" right-hander allowed no runs on 2 hits over 8.2 innings of work. BOTTOM OF THE 4TH Count: 3-1 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 89XD), Distance : 400 ft Season HR #6 - Career HR #384

12-26-2018, 04:42 PM	#434
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	05/26/1981 - Mets Prevail, 3-1, Over Philadelphia The New York Mets got a stellar effort from pitcher Tim Leary, helping New York score a 3-1 win over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. Leary picked up the win for New York, going 7 innings. He gave up 1 run on 6 hits. He now sports a record of 1-1. The Mets bumped their record to 21-20 with this latest triumph. Dave Kingman, who is tied for 10th in the NL in RBI with 23, chipped in for New York with a 2-run home run in the bottom of the sixth. For the game, the first baseman had 2 hits in 3 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 1 run scored, and 3 RBI. BOTTOM OF THE 6TH Count: 0-1 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 380 ft Season HR #7 - Career HR #385

12-26-2018, 04:44 PM	#435
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	05/27/1981 - Schmidt goes 3-for-4 to Pull Phillies to .500 The Philadelphia Phillies bested the New York Mets, 11-7, at Shea Stadium. Mike Schmidt was named player of the game. He was 3-4 with a home run, a double, and a walk. He scored 2 times and drove in 3. Philadelphia reliever Mark W Davis was the winner. His record is now 2-0. Ed Lynch took the loss. The Phillies bumped their record to 21-21 with this latest triumph. The Phillies got a big at-bat from second baseman Manny Trillo. For the game, Trillo was 3 for 5 with 3 singles, while scoring 2 times. In the top of the sixth, with runners on 1st and 3rd, he stroked a run-scoring single. His 28th hit of the season gave Philadelphia a 3-2 lead. BOTTOM OF THE 7TH Count: 1-1 GRAND SLAM HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 367 ft Season HR #8 - Career HR #386

12-26-2018, 04:47 PM	#436
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	05/31/1981 - Cubs Nip Mets, 5-4, Despite Kong's 2 Homers New York got a terrific performance from first baseman Dave Kingman, but it wasn't enough to beat the Chicago Cubs. Chicago won the Shea Stadium contest, 5-4. Kingman was the player of the game despite being on the losing side. He went 2 for 5 with 2 home runs, while adding 3 RBI and scoring twice. Ken Kravec earned the win to go to 2-3. He allowed 4 earned runs on 6 hits, with 3 walks and 2 strikeouts. The Cubs bumped their record to 27-18 with this latest triumph. A defensive lapse proved costly in the contest. In the top of the seventh, with the game tied, Ken Reitz was at the plate when Chicago scored 1 on an error. The miscue enabled the Cubs to go in front, 5-4. "We'll put this win in our pocket and go after the next one," said Reitz. BOTTOM OF THE 3RD Count: 2-0 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 372 ft BOTTOM OF THE 5TH Count: 1-0 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 343 ft Season HR #9 & #10 - Career HR #387 & #388

12-26-2018, 04:50 PM	#437
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	06/01/1981 - Phillies Fall to .500 After Loss to Mets New York Mets starter Ed Lynch was in a groove as he led his team to a win over the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-2. The Mets bumped their record to 23-23 with this latest triumph. John Stearns, who is tied for 7th in the NL with a .382 on-base percentage, aided the New York cause with a run-scoring single in the top of the fourth. For the game, the catcher went 1-3 with a walk. In postgame comments to the New York Observer, Lynch said, "If the effort is there, the wins will come." TOP OF THE 6TH Count: 2-1 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 371 ft Season HR #11 - Career HR #389

12-26-2018, 04:52 PM	#438
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	06/06/1981 - Astros Bridle Mets, 3-1 In a low-scoring tilt between the Houston Astros and the New York Mets, Frank LaCorte was the difference-maker. The Houston right-hander earned player of the game honors in the 3-1 win. LaCorte got the win, improving to 2-5. He allowed 5 hits and walked 0 over 8 innings. LaCorte allowed 1 earned run. The save went to Dave S Smith, his 7th this season. Had Mike Ivie not delivered a key base hit in the bottom of the seventh, the outcome might have been different. Instead, with two down and a runner on 2nd, Ivie hit a run-scoring single. That made the score 2-1, in favor of the Astros. "For the most part, I made good pitches when I needed to," said LaCorte. New York has now lost 4 consecutive games. TOP OF THE 2ND Count: 2-1 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 377 ft Season HR #12 - Career HR #390

12-26-2018, 04:54 PM	#439
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	06/09/1981 - Reds Lose to Mets in Walk Off People near Shea Stadium no doubt heard the roar of the crowd as the winning run crossed the plate. New York Mets starter Pat Zachry turned in a sterling performance against the Cincinnati Reds, leading his team to a slim 3-2 win. Reliever Terry Leach picked up the win. His record improves to 3-4. Doug Bair took the loss. The Mets got a big at-bat from second baseman Wally Backman. For the game, Backman was 1-1 with a double and a walk. In the bottom of the 11th, with a runner on 3rd, he stroked a run-scoring double. His 7th double of the season gave New York a 3-2 lead. "It's a satisfying feeling, to win like we did," said Backman. New York is 24-28 and Cincinnati, with the loss, 29-26. BOTTOM OF THE 4TH Count: 2-2 SOLO HOME RUN (Line Drive, 9D), Distance : 388 ft Season HR #13 - Career HR #391

12-26-2018, 04:56 PM	#440
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	06/11/1981 - Kingman Excels in New York Win New York first baseman Dave Kingman made his presence felt in the 8-6 Mets triumph over the Cincinnati Reds. Kingman went 3 for 4 with a home run and a double. He scored 2 runs and drove in 4. Ed Lynch got the win, improving to 6-3. He pitched 6.1 innings, giving up 6 hits and 5 runs, while striking out 5 and walking 3. The last-place Mets now have a win-loss record of 25-29. Kingman had a big at-bat with runners on 1st and 2nd in the bottom of the fifth inning, when he hit a 3-run home run. The Mets went on to win. "If we play like this, we can win a lot of games," Kingman told the New York Observer. BOTTOM OF THE 5TH Count: 0-1 3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 345 ft Season HR #14 - Career HR #392