When It Was A Game - Page 8

GrimmyDee · 09-20-2010, 09:51 PM

Player Of The Month Awards - May

American League Player of the Month
1B Eddie Murray - Baltimore Orioles

May
1977 Stats

AVG
.362
.315

AB
105
184

H
38
58

R
16
20

2B
9
13

3B
0
1

HR
5
6

RBI
16
31

BB
13
19

K
10
17

OBP
.374
.332

SLG
.495
.477

National League Player of the Month
RF Dave Parker - Pittsburgh Pirates

May
1977 Stats

AVG
.324
.301

AB
111
194

H
36
46

R
21
36

2B
4
11

3B
1
2

HR
10
11

RBI
31
40

BB
5
9

K
13
29

OBP
.347
.330

SLG
.649
.446

American League Pitcher of the Month
SP Jeff Byrd - Toronto Blue Jays

May
1977 Stats

W
5
6

L
0
0

SV
0
0

ERA
1.31
1.55

IP
48.0
69.2

H
33
58

R
8
14

ER
7
12

BB
10
17

K
39
53

WHIP
0.90
1.08

AVG
.192
.225

National League Pitcher of the Month
SP Wayne Twitchell - Philadelphia Phillies

May
1977 Stats

W
6
7

L
0
0

SV
0
0

ERA
2.06
1.87

IP
48.0
53.0

H
24
28

R
12
12

ER
11
11

BB
15
17

K
39
42

WHIP
0.81
0.85

AVG
.152
.158

American League Rookie of the Month
1B Eddie Murray - Baltimore Orioles

May
1977 Stats

AVG
.362
.315

AB
105
184

H
38
58

R
16
20

2B
9
13

3B
0
1

HR
5
6

RBI
16
31

BB
13
19

K
10
17

OBP
.374
.332

SLG
.495
.477

National League Pitcher of the Month
CF Gene Richards - San Diego Padres

May
1977 Stats

AVG
.282
.265

AB
110
196

H
31
52

R
17
25

2B
4
7

3B
1
2

HR
1
3

RBI
6
13

BB
14
25

K
21
26

OBP
.363
.348

SLG
.364
.367

GrimmyDee · 09-21-2010, 11:02 PM

Rangers Keep Rolling
Wednesday, June 1, 1977

The winning ways of the Texas Rangers continue as Bert Blyleven (7-2, 2.62 ERA) holds the powerful Boston Lineup to just four hits - two by 1B George Scott (.245, 18 RBI) - and one earned run while striking out nine as the Rangers win 4-1 at Arlington Stadium. The win is the 11th in their last 12 games and puts Texas back in the lead in the AL West by a 1/2 game over California.

"When Bert is pitching like he was today, I will confess I feel bad for the other team." Texas 1B Mike Hargrove said after the game. "He has that big sweeping curveball and can spot his fastball anywhere - I am just glad to be on his team and not against him."

Juan Beniquez (.229, 5 HR, 17 RBI) provided all of the offense Texas would need as he took Red Sox starter Mike Paxton (3.50 ERA) deep in the third inning for a three-run home run that the Rangers never looked back from.

"It's the same thing that has been happening all year," Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk said as he threw his gear into his locker. "We either hit well and don't pitch worth a damn or we pitch great and can't hit worth sh*t. Either way, it's a loss for us - and it sucks."

American League News
Kansas City (23-21, 8-11 away) at Toronto (26-21, 17-10 home)
Toronto rookie Jim Clancy (8-0, 2.76 ERA) runs his winning streak to eight games as he throws his first complete game of the season in a 6-1 win over the Royals at Exhibition Stadium. Clancy permits six hits and allows the one run while striking out four. Al Woods (.304, 19 RBI) and Dave McKay (.381, 4 RBI) each drive in a pair of runs to pace the offense. Jim Colborn (5-3) takes the loss for Kansas City.

Baltimore (20-27, 11-12 away) at Chicago (18-27, 8-11 home)
Baltimore storms back from five runs down to tie the game going into the ninth inning, only to have Eric Soderholm (.217, 26 RBI) hit a one-out RBI single in the bottom of the frame to give the White Sox a 6-5 victory. Richie Zisk (.258) hits three singles and Oscar Gamble (.250, 22 RBI) drives in two runs on his sixth home run of the year for Chicago while Larry Harlow ( .269, 19 RBI) has three runs batted in for Baltimore in the loss.

New York (24-25, 11-10 away) at Minnesota (19-27, 5-11 home)
Minnesota starter Pete Redfern (1-8, 4.52 ERA) finally gets into the win column as he blanks the Yankees 1-0 by allowing just five hits through seven innings. Ed Figueroa (4-5, 2.12 ERA) is the complete game loser as he gives up just four hits, but a triple to Rod Carew (.277, 18 RBI) after a Butch Wynegar (.295) single brings in the only run of the game. Wynegar has two of the Twins four hits in the game. Gary Serum (5.54 ERA), Jeff Holly (3.13 ERA) and Tom Johnson (12 SV, 3.29 ERA) hold down the fort for Redfern.

Cleveland (26-20, 12-9 away) at Detroit (23-24, 10-14 home)
The Indians quest for the division lead was put on hold with one swing of the bat as Steve Kemp (.286, 9 HR, 18 RBI) sent a pitch from Cleveland closer Dave LaRouche (2-3) into the right field seats in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the Tigers a 4-3 triumph over the Tribe. Mark Fidrych (3.16 ERA) goes 10 innings in getting a no-decision, giving up three runs while allowing 10 hits and striking out five. Lou Whitaker (.267) strokes three base hits for the Detroit while Rick Manning (.246, 21 RBI) does the same for Cleveland along with two runs batted in.

Oakland (18-28, 7-15 away) at Seattle (19-32, 9-14 home)
Oakland's Earl Williams (.214, 3 HR, 9 RBI) breaks a 2-2 tie in the top of the ninth with a two-out solo home run, then watches in disbelief as the Mariners rally in the bottom of the inning as pinch hitter Joe Lis (.239, 12 RBI) doubles home Juan Bernhardt with nobody out off of closer Bob Lacey (0-2, 2 BS) to tie the game and pinch runner Tommy Helms tags up and scores the winning run on consecutive fly balls to give Seattle the 4-3 comeback victory. Seattle starter Byron McLaughlin (3.13 ERA) allows four hits over seven innings and Stan Thomas (3-5, 4.86 ERA) pitches the final two innings to get the win.

American League Scores

National League News
Los Angeles (25-24, 13-14 away) at Houston (24-23, 14-12 home)
The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to plummet as they drop their fifth straight contest, this one 7-1 to Joaquin Andujar (5-5, 3.31 ERA), who manages to deliver more hits (3) than he gives up to the entire Dodger lineup as he throws a complete game two-hitter. Andujar also drives in two runs in the victory and is hitting .321 in 28 at-bats on the year. Eight game winner Doug Rau (3.77 ERA) suffers his third loss, giving up seven earned runs in just over six innings of work.

Pittsburgh (33-13, 17-6 away) at Philadelphia (28-18, 14-11 home)
Ed Ott (.288, 17 RBI) has four hits and drives in three runs to lead the Pirates to a 7-4 victory and a three game sweep over the hometown Philadelphia Phillies. Bruce Kison (6-3, 2.96 ERA) goes eight innings, striking out six while allowing two runs on seven Phillies hits. Tim McCarver (.274, 17 RBI) and Davey Johnson (.285) each had three hits for Philadelphia, with McCarver driving in two runs. The loss puts the Phillies a distant second in the division, six games behind the Pirates.

Montreal (19-27, 10-16 away) at New York (17-32, 8-15 home)
An error by newly recalled SS Pepe Frias (his 1st) to lead off the 16th inninng would give the Mets the extra out they needed as Bruce Boisclair (.243, 7 RBI) collects his third hit of the game - a single that scores Leo Foster and gives New York a 4-3 win over the Expos. Both Montreal's Steve Rogers (3.08 ERA) and Tom Seaver (3.69 ERA) of the Mets pitched well in their no-decisions with Seaver striking out six batters while Rogers whiffed eight. Tony Perez (.230, 12 RBI) delivers two doubles and a single and Warren Cromartie (.307, 7 RBI) drives in two runs with his ninth double of the season in the losing effort.

San Diego (20-34, 10-16 away) at San Francisco (26-22, 12-12 home)
Giants starter Ed Halicki (7-4, 3.70 ERA) throws his second complete game of the season, but San Francisco loses to the Padres, 3-1 as Bob Shirley (3-3, 4.16 ERA) and Rollie Fingers (10 SV, 7.15 ERA) combine for a three-hitter. Halicki gives up seven hits and three earned runs while striking out five in the loss as Dave Winfield (.292, 20 RBI) hits a bases loaded, three RBI double in the second inning. Shirley strikes out six in the win, going eight innings and allowing one unearned run.

Atlanta (22-27, 8-17 away) at Cincinnati (28-18, 14-8 home)
Fred Norman (8-2, 2.55 ERA) goes 8 1/3 innings, striking out seven while allowing just four hits and one earned run to give Cincinnati a 4-2 victory over the Braves and their fifth straight win. The Reds hit four doubles and a solo home run by Joe Morgan (.204, 4 HR, 22 RBI) off of Atlanta starter Andy Messersmith (5-6, 3.35 ERA), who went the distance in the loss. Bill Pocoroba (.282, 17 RBI) has a double and two singles for Atlanta in defeat.

Chicago (22-25, 10-11 away) at St. Louis (23-24, 15-13 home)
Not only does Brian Bonham (4-4, 3.62 ERA) throw his third complete game of the season in Chicago's 8-3 victory over the Cardinals, but he also delivers three hits - including a double and a triple - and drives in three runs to help his cause and giving the Cubs just their third win in their last 11 games. Lou Brock (.232) has a single, double and triple and Keith Hernandez (.278, 2 HR, 20 RBI) hits a two-run home run in the loss.

National League Scores

Injuries

SS Bud Harrelson (.200, 1 HR, 13 RBI) is expected to miss about 1-2 weeks with a fractured hand.
He is placed on the 15-day disabled list.
3B Roy Staiger (.276, 3 HR, 31 RBI - AAA) recalled from Triple A Tidewater.
Staiger should get some at-bats against lefties. Maybe.

Contract Signings

SP Doc Medich (5-4, 3.36 ERA) signs a 3-year extension worth a total of $1,206,000.
He will earn $402,000 a year through 1980.

Major Transactions

LF Bruce Bochte is activated from the disabled list.
LF Gil Flores (.366, 1 HR, 8 RBI) optioned to Triple A Salt Lake City.
This just proves that sometimes you can hit the cover off the ball and still get sent down.

RF Charlie Spikes (.299, 3 HR, 12 RBI - AAA) recalled from Triple A Toledo.
RF John Lowenstein (.216, 5 RBI) optioned to Triple A Toledo.
Spikes will perform routine corner outfield maintenence when needed.

SP Gary Wheelock (7-5, 2.87 ERA - AAA) recalled from Triple A Sidney.
MR Mike Kekich (0-1, 7.71 ERA) optioned to Triple A Sidney.
Wheelock moves into the rotation as Stan Thomas gets the demotion to the bullpen.

C Kevin Pasley (.000, 3 AB) is designated for assignment and placed on irrevocable waivers.
C Johnny Oates (.500, 2 RBI, 2 AB - AAA) recalled from Triple A Albuquerque.
Oates will assume the backup catching duties behind Bob Boone.
1B Boog Powell (.091, 11 AB) is designated for assignment and placed on waivers (from active).
LF Dusty Baker (.416, 5 HR, 28 RBI - AAA) recalled from Triple A Albuquerque.
Baker moves right into the starting LF spot in place of the Don Baylor, Vic Davalillo and Manny Mota platoon.

SS Stan Papi (.162, 6 RBI) is designated for assignment and placed on irrevocable waivers.
SS Pepe Frias (.285, 3 HR, 25 RBI - AAA) recalled from Triple A Denver.
Frias enters the starting lineup as the new shortstop.
3B Larry Parrish (.258, 4 HR, 20 RBI) optioned to Triple A Denver.
CF Sam Mejias (.259, 10 HR, 30 RBI - AAA) recalled from Triple A Denver.
Mejias will be backing up Del Unser in CF whenever Del needs a break from the metric system.

Short Season Single A Update
No Games Scheduled Today

GrimmyDee · 10-06-2010, 06:21 PM

Aase Is Aces
Thursday, June 2, 1977

The powerful Texas Rangers team was held in check today as Red Sox rookie Don Aase (3-1, 1.77 ERA) manages to hold them to seven hits - all singles - while striking out three in a complete game 5-0 victory over Nelson Briles (4-6) and the Rangers.

Fred Lynn (.268, 20 RBI) hits his ninth home run of the year and 37-year-old Carl Yastrzemski (.327, 24 RBI) scores twice and drives in another with a triple, his 51st of his career. Lynn's home run was the 50th for Boston this season, leading all of baseball.

"With the lineup we have, one of us is bound to get some good pitches to swing at - they can't walk us all." Lynn said after the game. "We just haven't been coming through like we should. We are much better hitters than our averages or our record indicates."

Mike Hargrove (.267) has three of the seven Texas hits in the loss.

American League News
Oakland (18-29, 7-16 away) at Seattle (20-32, 10-14 home)
Led by Dan Meyer (.265, 19 RBI), Seattle wins a slugfest against the Athletics, 12-6 at the Kingdome. Meyer singles, doubles and hits his third home run of the season - scoring twice and driving in four runs while Joe Lis (.250, 14 RBI) and Julio Cruz (.228, 14 RBI) have two RBI apiece. Oakland hits three two-run home runs off of starter Dick Pole (4.80 ERA), but cannot match the timely Mariners hitting as they score five of their 12 runs with two outs - most of which in the seven-run seventh inning. Newly resigned Doc Medich (5-5) takes the loss for the A's.

Cleveland (26-21, 12-10 away) at Detroit (24-24, 14-10 home)
Down 3-0 to Cleveland, the Tigers pull to within one when Ben Oglivie (.270, 10 HR, 37 RBI) hits a two-run home run in the sixth but can get no closer as the Indians hold on for a 3-2 win. Jim Norris (.240) and Ray Fosse (.230) each record a pair of hits for the Tribe as Al Fitzmorris (5-4, 2.72 ERA) goes eight innings allowing nine hits and the Oglivie homer. Jim Kern (0.84 ERA) throws a scoreless ninth for his 10th save.

New York (24-26, 11-11 away) at Minnesota (20-27, 6-11 home)
Reggie Jackson (.307, 15 HR, 36 RBI) continues his assault on American League pitching, smashing his league leading 15th home run in the Yankees 5-2 victory over Minnesota. Thurman Munson (.270) singles, doubles and scores two runs while Dock Ellis (5-4, 3.02 ERA) shuts down the Twins offense, holding them to six hits and two runs over his eight innings of work.

Baltimore (20-28, 11-13 away) at Chicago (19-27, 9-11 home)
Dennis Martinez (1-3, 5.17 ERA) strikes out eight while allowing seven hits and three runs over 8 1/3 innings to get his first win of the season as the Orioles defeat Chicago 5-3 at Comiskey Park. Rick Dempsey (.231) hits a pair of doubles and scores twice to give Baltimore a split in the two game series. Al Bumbry (.264, 11 RBI) and Rich Dauer (.255, 14 RBI) also have a pair of hits for the O's.

American League Scores

National League News
New York (18-32, 9-17 away) at Montreal (19-28, 9-11 home)
The Mets win their third straight as Joe Torre (.270, 5 RBI) has a four-hit day - including a double and his first home run of the year - scoring two runs and driving in two more as New York clips Montreal by a 5-3 score. Pepe Frias (.455, 1 RBI) has three singles for Montreal in the loss and starter Dan Warthen drops to 0-6 as he fails to get the seventh inning for fifth time in seven games.

Houston (25-23, 10-11 away) at Cincinnati (29-18, 16-7 home)
Bob Watson (.301, 40 RBI) drives in all four Houston runs as the Astros win their eighth consecutive game and move into a tie with San Francisco for second place in the NL West with a 4-2 victory over the Reds at Riverfront Stadium. Astros starter Tom Dixon (2-2, 3.19 ERA) goes seven strong innings, allowing five hits and one earned run to get the win while Cesar Cedeno (32 SB) scores two runs and has two stolen bases.

National League Scores

Injuries

3B Wayne Garrett (.200, 1 HR, 13 RBI) is day-to-day for about 1 week with a strained Achilles tendon.
He may miss a game or two or four, but I don't see Garrett going to the DL.

Short Season Single A Update
Geneva Cubs (16-35) at Jamestown Expos (32-19)

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Geneva	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	4	11	0
Jamestown	0	1	4	2	1	0	0	0	0	8	12	0
WP: Bill Newton (7-2, 3.21 ERA) LP: Alfredo Gonzalez (4-6, 4.48 ERA) SV: Darwin Marsh (3) POG: Richard Adams 3-5, 2 R, RBI Attendance: 2,969

Rockledge lost yet again - so we are just one game out with two games to play.

We jumped out to a 7-2 lead after four innings and was able to cruise to a nice, easy victory - even if the game ended with the bases full of Cubs baserunners. Adams (.307, 25 RBI) and his three singles was akey, as was Ed Hansen (.321, 11 RBI) and Dave Kramer (.264, 9 RBI) who each drove in two runs. Newton was solid, giving up eight hits in seven innings, but six walks contributed to a very high pitch count - which led to me putting in some less than stellar relievers (Bruce Oliver & Tim Taylor) - which led to the game being a tad bit closer than it needed to be.

Home Runs:
NF: None
JAM: None

GrimmyDee · 10-13-2010, 05:39 AM

6/3 - Dodgers Win Behind Hooton
Friday, June 3, 1977

Having lost five games in a row and 13 of their last 17, the Dodgers were in desperate need of a jump start. Burt Hooton (4-3, 2.82 ERA) possibly provides the spark today as he blanks the San Diego Padres 3-0 on just an eighth inning single by Merv Rettenmund (.282). Hooton strikes out seven in the game to go along with three walks

"I felt really good out there. I made a few mistakes, but luckily got away with them. Still, it's hard to believe I came six outs away from a no hitter." Hooton said afterward.

Hooton was backed by the offense of Rafael Landestoy (.270), Steve Garvey (.243, 26 RBI) and Reggie Smith (.271), who each have a pair of hits while scoring a run apiece.

American League News
Baltimore (21-28, 12-13 away) at Kansas City (23-22, 15-10 home)
Kansas City scores three runs in the eighth inning thanks in part to RBI singles from Hal McRae (.222, 21 RBI) and pinch hitter Bob Molinaro (.271, 11 RBI) off of Orioles starter Ross Grimsley (3-8) to get by Baltimore and win 6-4. George Brett (.271), Hal McRae (.222, 21 RBI) and Lee May (.382, 7 RBI) each have a pair of hits and score two runs apiece in the victory.

Boston (24-25, 11-12 away) at Minnesota (20-28, 6-12 home)
Carl Yastrzemski (.340, 25 RBI) hits his 10th home run of the year as part of his 3-for-3 day, but the Red Sox fall to Minnesota 4-3 when Willie Norwood (.269, 2 HR, 6 RBI) hits a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth on the 133rd pitch of starter Fergie Jenkins (5-5, 3.94 ERA). Norwood, playing for the injured Larry Hisle, stuck out in his prior three at-bats.

Milwaukee (29-22, 16-11 away) at Texas (31-16, 16-9 home)
Roger Moret (3-1, 4.29 ERA) strikes out eight and gives up six hits in 7 1/3 innings while John Ellis (.304, 1 HR, 13 RBI) and Claudell Washington (.288, 6 HR, 36 RBI) each hit two-run home runs to lead the Rangers to a 5-2 win over Milwaukee. Sixto Lezcano (.271, 6 HR, 30 RBI) hits a solo home run as part of a three hit day for the Brewers in a game where Robin Yount was ejected in the third inning for arguing a strike three call.

New York (25-26, 12-11 away) at Chicago (19-28, 9-12 home)
Yankees starter Ron Guidry (8-2, 2.01 ERA) rebounds from his second loss of the season with a dominating performance against Chicago, allowing five hits and two runs (one earned) through eight innings as New York tops the White Sox, 3-2. Willie Randolph (.254) hits a pair of doubles in the victory.

Cleveland (27-21, 13-10 away) at Seattle (21-32, 11-14 home)
Cleveland could do little against Rick Jones (3-6, 4.08 ERA), as they manage just six singles and a double against the Mariners starter in eight innings as they lose the game 7-1 at the Kingdome. Ruppert Jones (.274, 28 RBI) hits a pair doubles and Bill Stien (.242) collects a trio of singles as Seattle win their third in a row.

Toronto (27-21, 9-11 away) at Oakland (18-30, 11-13 home)
Toronto scores four runs in the first three innings thanks a three-run home run from Ron Fairly (.289, 9 HR, 32 RBI) and a solo shot from Otto Velez (.273, 9 HR, 28 RBI), then hang on and score a 4-3 road win over the Athletics in from of just 7,635 at the Oakland Coliseum Sheldon Mallory (.176, 2 HR, 7 RBI) homers for Oakland in the loss, their fourth in a row and eighth in their last nine games.

American League Scores

National League News
San Francisco (27-22, 14-10 away) at Atlanta (22-28, 14-10 home)
Phil Niekro (7-4, 2.50 ERA) has his knuckball dancing as he strikes out six San Francisco Giants on his way to allowing three base hits and one walk and a 4-0 victory at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. Darrel Chaney (.371) hits two doubles and a single while Gary Matthews (.244, 15 RBI) hits a pair of two-baggers as well to pace the Braves offense. George Thomasson (.280) has two of the three Giants hits in the game.

San Francisco (27-23, 14-11 away) at Atlanta (23-28, 15-10 home)
In the nightcap, Gary Matthews (.254, 3 HR, 17 RBI, 18 SB) chalks up three more hits, including a two-run smash to left to give Atlanta an early 5-0 lead that they would not relinquish - winning 6-4 to complete the doubleheader sweep. Jamie Easterly (1-1, 5.08 ERA) goes eight innings for the win, giving up four runs (three earned) and striking out four.

Philadelphia (28-19, 14-11 away) at New York (19-32, 9-15 home)
The Mets are in serious danger of climbing from the NL East cellar as they win their fourth game in a row by beating Philadelphia 7-6 at Shea. John Sterns (.273, 22 RBI) has three hits and drives in two, including the game-winner in the eighth inning as his single scores Leo Foster from second. Phillies starter Wayne Twitchell (2.26 ERA) has his worst start of the season, striking out six but allowing six runs (four earned) on eight hits in 6 2/3 innings.

Houston (26-23, 11-11 away) at Cincinnati (29-19, 15-9 home)
Houston shaves another game off the NL West lead as they beat the Reds 3-2 for their ninth consecutive win. J.R. Richard (2.76 ERA) moves his record to 7-3 with the win, allowing four hits and two earned runs while striking out five. Roger Metzger (.269, 5 RBI) makes the most of a start, hitting three singles, scoring twice and driving in a run in the win. Reds starter Gary Nolan (4-4, 3.54 ERA) goes the distance in losing, giving up eight hits and all three runs while fanning four.

Chicago (23-25, 11-11 away) at Pittsburgh (34-13, 18-6 home)
Chicago's Ray Burris (3-7, 3.94 ERA) wins a pitchers duel with Jerry Reuss (5-2, 2.48 ERA) of the Pirates as he holds Pittsburgh to four hits and one run through eight innings in a 2-1 victory. Reuss was almost as good, allowing six hits and two runs in the complete game loss. Bill Nahorodny (.190, 6 RBI) hits two doubles off of Reuss and Manny Trillo (.284, 13 RBI) followed the second one up with an double of his own for the game winner.

St. Louis (23-25, 8-11 away) at San Diego (20-35, 10-18 home)
Eric Rasmussen (8-4, 3.01 ERA) records his fourth straight victory, holding the Expos to just four hits and one run through eight innings to lead St. Louis to a 5-1 triumph in Montreal. Bake McBride (.332, 23 RBI) hits two singles and a double while Buddy Bell (.287, 14 RBI) adds two singles and a triple as Expos starter Jackie Brown (4-8, 4.89 ERA) loses for the seventh time in eight games after starting the season 3-0.

National League Scores

Contract Signings

C Ellie Hendricks (.182, 0 HR, 0 RBI) signs a 1-year extension worth a total of $64,000.

Short Season Single A Update
Geneva Cubs (16-36) at Jamestown Expos (33-19)

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Geneva	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	5	12	1
Jamestown	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	5	8	13	1
WP: Bruce Oliver (2-1, 6.17 ERA) LP: Jose Gonzalez (2-4, 4 BS, 3.93 ERA) SV: None POG: Mark Hutchinson (JAM) 3-5, R, 4 RBI, HR Attendance: 2,944

Gevenva SS Jing-bo Au-Young commits his 26th error - I love that guy.

This was a fun game until the ninth inning. Brian Little (1.53 ERA) made his second start and went 6 2/3 innings of shutout baseball before tiring with a 3-0 lead. I went with Guasper Hell (1 BS, 4.50 ERA) who promptly gave up five runs and left me in a hole in the bottom of the frame. After two quick outs, the fourth single by Dicky (.336, 22 RBI) , one by pinch hitter William Turner (.226) which was followed by back-to-back walks to Jesus Camacho and Paco Bruno left me one run down and Mark Hutchinson (.275, 1 HR, 17 RBI) at the plate. Hutch comes through and crushed the ball on the first pitch, just barely clearing the left field wall for a walk-off grand slam for a 8-5 win and one more lifeline. Rockledge won against Batavia, leaving us one game to decide it - One game out with one to go.

Home Runs:
GEN: None
JAM: Mark Hutchinson (1)

GrimmyDee · 12-14-2010, 06:26 AM

6/4 - Athletics Fire McKeon
Saturday, June 4, 1977

Jack McKeon's time as Oakland manager came to an end earlier today when GM Charlie Finley fired him after an 18-31 start. McKeon, in his first season with the team, had a 215-205 record in three seasons with Kansas City and was given the task of leading a team ravaged of talent by free agency. Unfortunately, winning just eight games in the month of May seemed to seal McKeon's fate.

"The bottom line is about performance and our performnace is not up to my expectations. Jack is a fine coach, but there just doesn't seem to be any connection with the players." Finley said at a press conference at Oakland Coliseum.

So now the job search begins anew in Oakland, where no manager has lasted longer than three seasons since Connie Mack in 1950.

"There is no timetable for finding a replacement, but it will be done quickly. Until that time, Cal Ermer will run the club on a temporary basis." Finley said.

McKeon could not be reached for comment after being told of his dismissal.

American League News
Baltimore (21-29, 12-14 away) at Kansas City (24-22, 16-10 home)
Paul Splittorff (4-6, 3.35 ERA) will be the first to tell you, when he's on - he's outstanding. But when he's not - he's just plain awful. In Kansas City's 4-0 win over the Orioles, Splittorff was on the good side as he strikes out six while allowing eight hits in 8 2/3 shutout innings. Jim Palmer (4-7) takes the loss in what has become an extremely trying season for the former 20-game winner. Tom Poquette (.241, 12 RBI) hits a single and a double, scoring once and driving in two runs to lead the Royals offense.

Baltimore (21-30, 12-15 away) at Kansas City (25-22, 17-10 home)
In game two, Darrell Porter (.293, 23 RBI) hammered his former team with four hits - including his fourth homer of the season - scoring three runs and driving in two runs to lead the Orioles to an 11-9 slugfest win. Kiko Garcia (.243, 9 RBI) hits two singles and a double, driving in three runs and scoring two more himself in the win. The other member of the Porter trade, Lee May (.378, 2 HR, 9 RBI), also homered for Kansas City.

Detroit (24-25, 10-14 away) at California (32-17, 12-11 home)
Dennis Leonard (4-6, 4.01 ERA) shows flashes of when he was in a Royals uniform as he strikes out seven, allows six hits and gives up one run through eight innings while Jason Thompson (.263, 29 RBI) drives in three runs on a pair of singles to lead Detroit to a 4-1 win over the Angels. Nolan Ryan (7-5) strikes out 10 hitters in 7 2/3 innings, but also walks eight while throwing 152 pitches in taking the loss.

Toronto (28-21, 10-11 away) at Oakland (18-31, 11-14 home)
In their first game since the firing of manager Jack McKeon, Oakland's Bob Heise (.302, 22 RBI) doubles in the bottom of the ninth off Jerry Garvin (1-2) to score Mitchell Page (.333) from second and give the A's a 5-4 victory over Toronto. Otto Velez (.277, 30 RBI) had tied the game in the top of the inning with his tenth home run of the season, a two-run shot to left off of closer Bob Lacey (1-2, 3 BS). Oakland starter Vida Blue (2.77) goes eight innings, giving up two unearned runs, but loses the decision on the home run by Velez.

Cleveland (27-22, 13-11 away) at Seattle (22-32, 12-14 home)
Cleveland scores four runs in the top of the ninth as Enrique Romo (1-4, 4 BS) gives up four singles, a walk and hits a batter to hand the Tribe a 7-4 victory. Bill Melton (.261, 11 RBI) has three hits on the day, driving in a run and Rick Manning (.245, 24 RBI) brings home two more on two hits as Cleveland delivers 11 hits as a team - all singles. The win puts Cleveland into a tie for first place in the division with Toronto, the first time they have been in first this late in the season since 1966.

Boston (24-26, 11-13 away) at Minnesota (21-28, 7-12 home)
Minnesota's Dave Goltz (6-3, 3.17 ERA) outpitches Reggie Cleveland of the Red Sox (6-4, 3.61 ERA) in leading the Twins to a 2-1 win at the Metrodome. Goltz goes eight innings, allowing eight hits and a Bernie Carbo (.236, 8 HR, 26 RBI) eighth inning home run while Cleveland goes the distance in the loss, giving up seven hits and both earned runs.

New York (26-26, 13-11 away) at Chicago (19-29, 9-13 home)
Chicago wins their sixth game in their last nine as Lance Johnson (.265, 13 RBI) hits a go-ahead, two-RBI double in the sixth inning to lead the White Sox to a 6-4 victory over New York. Ralph Garr (.331, 14 SB) hits a triple and two singles while Thurman Munson (.271, 3 HR, 20 RBI) hits a three-run home run for the Yankees, but New York can only manage five other hits against Chicago starter Ken Brett (7-4, 2.90 ERA).

Milwaukee (29-23, 16-12 away) at Texas (32-16, 17-9 home)
Toby Harrah (.265, 33 RBI) hits a pair of doubles, a single while driving in two and John Ellis (.311, 14 RBI) hits a solo home run as the Rangers beat Milwaukee 6-3 to give the Brewers their sixth loss in seven games. Gaylord Perry (8-3, 2.12 ERA) strikes out six and gives up seven hits and three runs (two earned) in eight innings of work. Dan Thomas (.243, 14 RBI) hits his fourth home run of the year in the loss.

American League Scores

National League News
Houston (27-23, 12-11 away) at Cincinnati (29-20, 15-10 home)
Pat Zachry (9-3, 3.83 ERA) wins his league high ninth game of the season 5-1, breaking the Astros nine game winning streak and keeping Houston from sweeping the Reds in their three game series. Zachry allows eight hits and strikes out five in the complete game win - helping out his cause by driving in two runs on 2-for-2 hitting, raising his average to .320 on the year. Jose Cruz (.249, 31 SB) has four singles in the loss, scoring the Astros only run.

San Francisco (27-24, 14-12 away) at Atlanta (24-28, 16-10 home)
The Giants hit three home runs, which account for all of their offense as they lose 5-3 to Atlanta in front of 18,488 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. Gary Alexander (.244, 3 HR, 12 RBI), Jack Clark (.312, 6 HR, 29 RBI) and Willie McCovey (.300, 7 HR, 37 RBI) all hit solo shots, but the rest of the offense manages just three other singles. Atlanta only manages five hits, but turns them into runs thanks to four key walks By John Montefusco (4-7). Braves starter Buzz Capra (4-3, 5.37 ERA) gives up two of the homers, but strikes out six en route to the win.

St. Louis (24-25, 9-11 away) at Montreal (19-30, 9-13 home)
In a game that comes down to a battle of closers, Sam Mejias (.600, 1 RBI) singles off of Cardinals closer Clay Carroll (3-2) in the bottom of the tenth inning to bring home Warren Cromartie (.301) and give Joe Kerrigan (1-0) and Montreal a 4-3 victory. Cromartie has two doubles on the day, including one to start off the tenth. St. Louis leadoff man Lou Brock (.240, 16 RBI, 19 SB) hits a double, two singles and steals two bases in the loss.

Chicago (24-25, 12-11 away) at Pittsburgh (34-14, 16-8 home)
Jim Rooker (7-2, 2.44 ERA) kept the Pirates ship for the pennant headed straight ahead as he holds Chicago to three hits and two earned runs while striking out five through eight innings in Pittsburgh's 6-2 win over the Cubs. The win is the eighth in their last 10 games and has kept their lead in the NL East at a comfortable six games. Eight of the nine Pittsburgh starters have at least one hit (sorry Ken Macha). Ivan DeJesus (.235, 22 RBI) has two of the Cubs three hits.

Philadelphia (28-20, 14-12 away) at New York (20-32, 10-15 home)
Thanks to a three-run home run by Davey Johnson (.290, 4 HR, 20 RBI) and a double and two singles from Greg Luzinski (309, 28 RBI), Philadelphia breaks a four game losing streak with a 5-3 triumph over the Mets at Shea Stadium. John Milner (.325, 3 HR, 18 RBI) hits a two-run home run for New York for their first loss in five games.

San Diego (20-36, 10-18 away) at Los Angeles (26-25, 13-10 home)
Don Sutton (6-5, 3.12 ERA) throws his fifth complete game, striking out nine as the Dodgers defeat San Diego, 7-3. Vic Davalillo (.239, 5 SB) delivers four singles and Davey Lopes (.263, 28 SB) scores three runs for Los Angeles to take the first two games in the three-game series. Doug Rader (.230, 5 HR, 14 RBI) hits a double and a home run for the Padres in the loss.

National League Scores

Trades

Kansas City trades 32-year-old SS Freddie Patek ($67,000 over 1 year) and 20-year old Single A RF Greg Nelson (Minor League Contract) to Atlanta, getting 34-year-old RP Mike Marshall ($1,140,300 over 2 years) in return.

To Atlanta:

Freddie Patek
1976 Stats
1977 Stats

AVG
.241
.252

AB
432
115

H
104
29

R
58
21

2B
19
6

3B
3
3

HR
1
2

RBI
43
11

BB
50
11

K
63
16

OBP
.318
.323

SB
51
22

Greg Nelson
1977 Stats (A)

AVG
.249

AB
201

H
50

R
23

2B
8

3B
5

HR
1

RBI
18

BB
29

K
37

OBP
.345

SLG
.366

To Kansas City:

Mike Marshall
1976 Stats
1977 Stats

W
4
2

L
3
2

SV
8
1

ERA
4.45
3.78

IP
62.2
16.2

H
64
14

R
33
8

ER
31
7

BB
25
8

K
39
5

WHIP
1.42
1.32

AVG
.304
.237

Montreal trades 32-year-old catcher Jose Morales ($59,885 over 1 year) and 21-year old Single A catcher Clint Mathis (Minor League Contract) to Texas, getting 35-year-old SS Bert Campaneris ($1,140,300 over 2 years) in return.

To Texas:

Jose Morales
1976 Stats
1977 Stats

AVG
.316
.132

AB
158
38

H
50
5

R
12
1

2B
11
1

3B
0
0

HR
4
0

RBI
37
0

BB
3
1

K
20
3

OBP
.333
.154

SLG
.462
.158

Clint Mathis
1977 Stats (A)

AVG
.256

AB
176

H
45

R
23

2B
13

3B
2

HR
5

RBI
20

BB
18

K
20

OBP
.328

SLG
.438

To Montreal:

Bert Campaneris
1976 Stats
1977 Stats

AVG
.256
.181

AB
536
160

H
137
29

R
67
6

2B
14
2

3B
1
1

HR
1
0

RBI
52
9

BB
63
13

K
80
33

OBP
.331
.243

SB
54
12

Major Transactions

MR Mike Marshall is placed on the active roster (from trade).
MR Randy McGilberry (0-0, 0.93 ERA, 19.1 IP) optioned to Triple A Omaha.
RF Al Cowens (.342, 6 HR, 38 RBI - AAA) recalled from Triple A Omaha.
U.L. Washington takes over at SS. Cowens will start at RF and Hal McRae will move to DH. Marshall will be the #1 MR in the bullpen.

SS Freddie Patek is placed on the active roster (from trade).
SS Jerry Royster (.225, 9 RBI) optioned to Triple A Richmond.
CL Duane Thiess (3-0, 0.93 ERA, 9 SV - AAA) contract purchased from Triple A Richmond.
Patek will take over at SS at bat leadoff. Theiss will look to make a name for himself in the bullpen.

SS Bert Campaneris is placed on the active roster (from trade).
SS Pepe Frias (.400, 1 RBI, 15 AB) optioned to Triple A Denver.
C Barry Foote (.242, 10 HR, 44 RBI - AAA) recalled from Triple A Denver.
SS Stan Papi (assigned to Triple A Denver (from waivers).
Campaneris takes over at SS and bat leadoff (sound familar?) with Kurt Bevacqua serving as backup. Foote will struggle to find at-bats behind MVP-candidate Gary Carter.

C Jose Morales is placed on the active roster (from trade).
C Bill Fahey (.197, 2 HR, 7 RBI) optioned to Triple A Tuscon.
2B Sandy Alomar (.274, 4 HR, 25 RBI - AAA) recalled from Triple A Tuscon.
Morales is the new starting catcher with John Ellis as backup. Jimmy Sexton and Alomar will platoon at SS with Alomar backing up all of the infield when needed.

Short Season Single A Update
Geneva Cubs (16-37) at Jamestown Expos (34-19)

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Geneva	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	5	12	1
Jamestown	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	5	8	13	1
WP: Bruce Oliver (2-1, 6.17 ERA) LP: Jose Gonzalez (2-4, 4 BS, 3.93 ERA) SV: None POG: Mark Hutchinson (JAM) 3-5, R, 4 RBI, HR Attendance: 2,944 Home Runs: GEN: None JAM: Mark Hutchinson (1)

Gevenva SS Jing-bo Au-Young commits his 26th error - I love that guy.

Before the game, I received a phone call that not only was Dicky Hujibregts called up to Single A, but his backup Robinson Diaz was as well - effectively leaving us with no catchers. Nice. In return I get two shortstops - something I really don't need for this final game. We did everything we needed to do, winning nine of our last 10 and 12 of our last 14 to make it an actual division race - even coming from behind today to sweep Geneva. Madrigal hits a two-run single in the bottom of the eighth to give us the lead and the win in a game it seemed Geneva was trying to gift wrap for us. Geneva shortstop Jing-bo Au-Yong made three errors in the game, resulting in two unearned runs - I found out afterward that those were his 26th, 27th & 28th errors of the year. His middle infield partner in crime, Antonio Farias committed his 24th error in the game as well. Still, we had four players get multiple hits - Richard Adams (.305, 26 RBI), Madrigal, Weldon Williams (.286, 19 RBI) and newcomer Ray Anderson (.500, 1 RBI) - and Tommy Campbell (1.85 ERA) got his seventh win in relief and is the anchor I need in the bullpen next year. If I'm around next year. You see, even though we did what we could, Rockledge won that final game - keeping us one game out as the season ends.

GrimmyDee · 12-19-2010, 10:32 AM

With Mel Allen
Vol. I, Issue VII
Sunday, May 29 - Saturday, June 4, 1977

Kicking it old school since December 2010.
Major League Standings

Hitting Leaders

Pitching Leaders

Who's Hot / Who's Cold

Minor League Standings

Jamestown Team Stats

GrimmyDee · 12-27-2010, 09:32 AM

6/5 - Rivers and Zeber Lead Yanks
Sunday, June 5, 1977

Yankees CF Mickey Rivers (.258, 6 HR, 26 RBI) hits two home runs and drives in five RBI while George Zeber (.276, 18 RBI) knocks in three more as New York defeats the White Sox, 8-5.

After a two-run double by Zeber in the second, Rivers puts a capper on the six-run inning by hitting a grand slam off of Chicago starter Steve Stone (0-4, 4.13 ERA) while Zeber's sacrifice fly in the third would put the Yanks up by a 7-0 score. Starter Catfish Hunter (2-4, 4.71 ERA) cruises until the fifth inning, when Ralph Garr (.333, 18 RBI) doubles home Jack Brohamer (.270, 3 RBI) from first base to cut the New York lead to six runs however Rivers answers with a solo blast to right field the following inning. Hunter's struggles continue in the sixth as he gives up home runs to Oscar Gamble (.255, 7 HR, 23 RBI) and Richie Zisk (.255, 9 HR, 29 RBI) as part of a four run inning, but that would be as close as Chicago can get as New York leaves Comisky with a win.

"When you hit ahead of Reggie (Jackson) you are going to get some good pitches to swing at." Rivers said afterward. "I just wanted to make sure every swing counted."

Rivers is on pace to shatter his personal season best in home runs (8) and runs batted in (67), both set last year.

American League News
Toronto (28-22, 10-12 away, -- GB) at Oakland (19-31, 12-14 home, 14.5 GB)
With a 5-4 lead in the bottom of the ninth, Blue Jays closer Pete Vukovich (3 BS) uncorks a pitch past catcher Alan Ashby to allow Oakland pinch runner Manny Sanguillen to score from third and send the game into extra frames. In the 12th, Otto Velez (.281) tags up from first base on a fly out to right with two outs and Doug Ault (.303, 18 RBI) singles him home one batter later with the first pitch he sees to give Toronto the 6-5 lead and eventual win. Velez scores two runs on the day, reaching base with a double and a triple. Ron Fairly (.286, 34 RBI) drives in two with his 10th home run of the season in the sixth inning, which was followed back-to-back by a shot from Al Woods (.286, 4 HR, 20 RBI). Mitchell Page (.342) and Glenn Adams (.305, 27 RBI) each have three hit days for Oakland in the loss with Adams hitting a double and driving in a pair. The game was the first for new Athletics skipper Rick Kirkpatrick.

Cleveland (28-22, 14-11 away, -- GB) at Seattle (22-33, 12-15 home, 14.0 GB)
Rico Carty (.290, 5 HR, 34 RBI) has a four-hit day, including a two-run blast off of Gary Wheelock in the first inning, but it was a single by Rick Manning (.244, 25 RBI) in the top of the 12th innings that scores Johnny Grubb from second and gives the Tribe a 5-4 victory over Seattle. The Mariners had tied up the game in the bottom of the ninth on a two-run triple by Larry Milbourne (.241, 6 RBI) off Indians closer Jim Kern (3 BS, 1.48 ERA). Seattle right fielder Carlos Lopez (.244, 15 RBI) has two singles and his second home run of the year in losing effort. Cleveland spot starter Rick Waits (2.96 ERA) goes seven-plus innings for the third time in as many starts, giving up six hits and two runs while striking out five.

Milwaukee (29-24, 16-13 away, 0.5 GB) at Texas (33-16, 18-9 home, -- GB)
Brewers closer Bill Castro (1-1, 1.71 ERA) impodes in the bottom of the 12th inning as he loads the bases without recording an out before giving up a game-winning single to Bump Wills (.304, 26 RBI, 14 SB) to hand Texas a 6-5 win. Wills and Toby Harrah (.279) each hit four singles for the Rangers while every starter for Milwaukee has at least one hit. Of the 26 total hits between the two teams, 24 of them are singles.

Detroit (25-25, 11-14 away, 3.0 GB) at California (32-18, 12-12 home, 1.5 GB)
Ben Oglivie (.286, 37 RBI, 5 SB) has four singles and a double en route to a five hit day and leading the Tigers to a 8-3 win over California. Ron LeFlore (.300, 21 RBI, 24 SB) hits two doubles and a single as LeFlore, Milt May (.270, 20 RBI) and Lou Whitaker (.254, 12 RBI) drive in two runs each. Dave Roberts (5-6, 4.43 ERA) gets the complete game win, giving up two earned runs and seven while striking out four. Angels catcher Andy Etchebarren (.321, 5 RBI) has three hits with a double in the Angels loss.

Oakland's search for a new manager ended today as the organization agreed to a 5-year contract with Rick Kirkpatrick that will give him a salary of $82,000. The 43-year-old Kirkpatrick was previously the coach for the Single A West Palm Beach Expos where he accumulated a 21-33 record this season. Rumors are circulating that former Athletics manager Jack McKeon has accepted the vacated West Palm Beach position.

Baltimore (22-30, 13-15 away, 7.0 GB) at Kansas City (25-23, 17-11 home, 7.5 GB)
Larry Gura (4-3, 3.72 ERA) and a pair of relievers shut down Baltimore on seven hits to give the Royals a slim 2-1 victory over the Orioles to win the four-game series. Gura throws six scoreless innings and allows just five hits before being pulled with 112 pitches. Kansas City steals four bases off of Orioles catcher Darrell Porter, two of which later turned into runs. Baltimore starter Mike Flanagan (5-6, 3.99 ERA) was almost up to the task, giving up six hits and two earned runs over 7 1/3 innings in the loss.

Boston (24-27, 11-14 away, 4.5 GB) at Minnesota (22-28, 8-12 home, 11.5 GB)
Twins starter Paul Thormodsgard (5-6, 4.46 ERA) strikes out six and allows four hits in 8 1/3 innings to give Minnesota a 5-3 win over the Red Sox and their fourth win in their last five games. Carlton Fisk (.217, 4 HR, 16 RBI) makes it interesting in the ninth inning as he hits a three-run blast off of reliever Jim Hughes, but closer Tom Johnson (14 SV, 2.93 ERA) would enter and get the final two outs to ensue the victory.

American League Scores

National League News
Chicago (24-26, 12-12 away, 11.5 GB) at Pittsburgh (35-14, 17-8 home, -- GB)
Pirates starter Odell Jones (4-0, 1.53 ERA) throws eight innings of five-hit baseball while striking out five and Kent Tekulve (1.19 ERA) earns his 14th save as Pittsburgh sneaks past the Cubs, 1-0. The story however, is one pitch from Cubs starter Steve Renko (6-4, 2.35 ERA) to Phil Garner (.281, 4 HR, 28 RBI) of the Pirates, who sends Renko deep in the second inning for the game's only score. Renko strikes out six and allows just one other hit in his fifth complete game of the season.

"It's a shame when one pitch beats you. I really wish I had that one back." Renko said afterward.

San Francisco (27-25, 14-13 away, 4.0 GB) at Atlanta (25-28, 17-10 home, 6.5 GB)
The Giants rack up 17 hits with George Thomasson (.286, 39 RBI) leading the way as he delivers three singles and his 11th home run of the year in a 10-4 San Francisco victory over the Braves. Thomasson scores twice and also drives home a pair while Bill Madlock (.312, 33 RBI) scores twice with three runs batted in on a single and a home run. Jack Clark (.318, 8 HR, 31 RBI) hits a pair of solo home runs, Darrell Evans (.291, 23 RBI) has two RBI on a pair of singles and Chris Speier (.221) hits two singles with two runs scored. Tom Paciorek (.317) has two singles and a double while Mickey Mahler drops to 0-6 with a 9.39 ERA in the Braves' loss.

Philadelphia (29-20, 15-12 away, 6.0 GB) at New York (20-33, 10-16 home, 17.0 GB)
Jay Johnstone (.314, 23 RBI) and Tom Hutton (.143, 3 RBI) hit key RBI singles in the top of the ninth inning off reliever Jason Todd (1-2) to break open a 3-3 tie and lead Philadelphia to a 6-3 win over the hometown Metsin game one of an afternoon doubleheader. Lee Lacy (.304, 32 RBI) has three hits, including a double and his sixth home run, while scoring twice and Greg Luzinski (.313, 7 HR, 30 RBI) drives in a pair and scores twice with a double and a home run as well. New York starter Craig Swan (2.74 ERA) allows just four hits and strikes out six over eight innings, but three earned runs from two home runs earn him a no-decision. John Sterns (.286, 5 HR, 23 RBI) delivers two singles and a solo home run in the loss.

Philadelphia (30-20, 16-12 away, 6.0 GB) at New York (20-34, 10-17 home, 18.0 GB)
In game two, Tom Seaver (4-5, 3.45 ERA) holds the Phillies to only three hits and one run while striking out eight in 8 2/3 innings en route to a 4-1 New York win. Lee Mazzilli (.230, 16 RBI) hits two singles and a double to lead the offense. Philadelphia will be without Lee Lacy (.304, 6 HR, 32 RBI) for close to a month with what doctors believe is a sprained wrist suffered in a collision with Mazzilli at second base.

Houston (27-24, 12-12 away, 3.5 GB) at Cincinnati (30-20, 16-10 home, -- GB)
Dan Dreissen (.275, 6 HR, 16 RBI) of the Reds hits two home runs and drives in three in the first two innings of a 6-2 win over Houston at Riverfront Stadium. Dreissen then proceeds to get free passes on his next three trips to the plate as Astros pitchers refuse to pitch to him. Jack Billingham (6-5, 3.59 ERA) goes eight innings for his second straight win, striking out six while giving up seven hits and two runs.

St. Louis (24-26, 9-12 away, 11.5 GB) at Montreal (20-30, 10-13 home, 15.5 GB)
Cardinals starter Pete Falcone (1-6, 3.72 ERA) wins his first game of the season with a 6-3 victory over Montreal, making Steve Stone (0-4) and Jon Matlack (0-8) as the only starters with no wins in nine or more starts. Falcone goes eight innings, allowing just five hits and two runs and helps his own effort with a single that scored the first two runs for St. Louis. Buddy Bell (.286, 16 RBI) drives in two runs with a pair of doubles to pace the Cardinals offense.

San Diego (20-37, 10-19 away, 13.5 GB) at Los Angeles (27-25, 14-10 home, 4.0 GB)
Led by Andre Thornton (.257, 19 RBI), San Diego crushes the Dodgers, 11-2 in front of 23,173 at Dodger Stadium. Thornton not only scores three runs, but also hits a pair of doubles to drive in three more while Bill Almon (.230, 24 RBI) drives in a trio as well to salvage one game of the three-game set. Glenn Burke (.429, 1 RBI) has a double and two singles while Steve Garvey (.254, 28 RBI) also delivers three hits as the Dodgers amass 12 hits, but can only cross the plate twice.

National League Scores

Injuries

MR Francisco Barrios (1-6, 6.56 ERA) is expected to miss about 1-2 weeks with back spasms.
He is placed on the 15-day disabled list.
SP Mike Krukow (5-3, 3.07 ERA - AAA) recalled from Triple A Iowa.
Krukow takes Barrios' spot in the rotation and is scheduled to pitch tomorrow night.

MR Matt Keough (0-0, 12.79 ERA) is expected to miss about 4 weeks with a strained bicep.
He is placed on the 15-day disabled list.
C Tim Hosley (.214, 3 HR, 11 RBI - AAA) recalled from Triple A Iowa.
Hosley will merely be there to keep the bullpen pranks to a minmum. Of course he could probably pitch and do better than a 12.79 ERA.

2B Lee Lacy (.304, 6 HR, 32 RBI) is expected to miss about 4 weeks with a fractured wrist.
He is placed on the 15-day disabled list.
3B Jim Morrison (.233, 6 HR, 32 RBI - AAA) recalled from Triple A Oklahoma City.
Morrison will spell Mike Schmidt at 3B and possibly see some pinch at-bats. No public exposure jokes please.

Contract Signings

Rick Kirkpatrick signed a 5-year contract worth a total of $410,000 to be Oakland's new manager.
He will make $82,000 a year through 1981.

Major Transactions

LF Larry Hisle is activated from the disabled list.
LF Bob Gorinski (.000, 0 AB, 2 G) optioned to Triple A Tacoma.
Hitters feared Gorinski in the outfield as he failed to get a putout in three innings of play.

Short Season Single A Update
Salem defeats Teeswater 9-8 to win the NYP West Division in a one game playoff.

GrimmyDee · 12-28-2010, 11:40 PM

6/6 - Andujar Shuts Down Philly
Monday, June 6, 1977

Philadelphia's tailspin continues as Joaquin Andujar (6-5, 2.98 ERA) of the Astros shuts them out on just three hits for a 5-0 victory, handing the Phillies their sixth loss in their last eight games. Andujar throws just 98 pitches in the win - 64 for strikes - while striking out just two.

Houston catcher Joe Ferguson (.187, 17 RBI) leads the way as he hits his third home run of the year in the second off of Phillies starter Larry Christenson (3-6, 4.90 ERA) in the second inning, then later doubles and scores off Christenson in the seventh.

"I was just seeing the ball really well tonight." Fergurson said to reporters afterward. "Seriously though, if I can't hit against Larry Christenson, I don't belong in the bigs - everybody hits off that guy."

"I guess we'll see if he'll hit it when it goes in his ear." Christenson shrugged when he heard of the comment.

Cesar Cedeno (.271, 3 HR, 23 RBI) hits a two-run home run in the sixth and Bob Watson (.297, 41 RBI) delivers an RBI-double in the eight inning as six of the Astros 11 hits were for extra bases.

American League News
Chicago (20-30, 10-16 away, 14.0 GB) at Minnesota (23-28, 9-12 home, 11.5 GB)
Pete Redfern (1-9, 4.08 ERA) throws a complete game three-hitter, but a fourth inning home run by Oscar Gamble (.255, 8 HR, 24 RBI) drives the White Sox to a 1-0 victory. Mike Krukow (2-1, 1.09 ERA) goes eight innings allowing just five hits and has allowed just three earned runs in 24 2/3 innings of work.

Boston (24-28, 11-15 away, 5.5 GB) at Kansas City (26-23, 18-11 home, 7.5 GB)
Bill Campbell (0-4, 6.48 ERA) blows his fourth save as Hal McRae (.232, 25 RBI) hits a two-out, two-run double to right-center to score U.L. Washington (.265) and Willie Wilson (.274, 6 RBI) for the game winner as Kansas City beats the Red Sox, 4-3. The loss spoils a great start by Mike Paxton (3.15 ERA) who had his way with the Royals hitters, giving up six hits and one earned run in eight solid innings. Jim Colborn (6-3, 3.22 ERA) throws his second complete game, allowing seven hits and three runs.

Baltimore (22-31, 13-16 away, 8.0 GB) at Milwaukee (29-25, 13-11 home, 1.5 GB)
Moments after Milwaukee takes the lead on a bases loaded double by Robin Yount (.240, 20 RBI) in the seventh inning, Darrell Porter (.291, 5 HR, 26 RBI) gets it back for the Orioles with a three-run shot in the eighth for the game winner, giving Baltimore a 6-4 victory over the Brewers. Yount has three hits on the day and Moose Haas (2-8, 3,81 ERA) goes a full nine innings in the loss.

Cleveland (29-22, 15-11 away, -- GB) at Oakland (19-32, 12-15 home, 15.5 GB)
Ray Fosse (.241, 14 RBI) hits three singles and a double and Johnny Grubb (.316, 16 RBI) drives in four runs as Cleveland takes over sole possession of the AL East with a 11-2 victory over the A's. Jim Norris (.257) scores three times from the leadoff spot and Larvell Blanks (.289, 4 HR, 17 RBI) hits a solo home run in the win. Pete LaCock (.220, 3 HR, 13 RBI) and Mitchell Page (.340, 9 HR, 29 RBI) each have solo homers for the A's.

Detroit (26-25, 12-14 away, 3.0 GB) at California (32-19, 12-13 home, 2.5 GB)
California's Tony Solaita (.281, 10 HR, 27 RBI) and Ben Oglivie (.291, 12 HR, 40 RBI) of Detroit each hit two home runs but it is a seventh inning two-run double from Ron Jackson (.223, 2 HR, 15 RBI) that proves to be the game-winner, as the Angels win, 6-4. Solaita drives in four runs on the day - Oglivie three. Milt May (.272, 6 HR, 21 RBI) also homers for the Tigers in the loss.

New York (27-27, 14-12 away, 3.5 GB) at Texas (34-16, 19-9 home, -- GB)
Roy White (.247, 14 RBI) drives in three runs and scores in two more with a double and his second home run of the season to lead the Yankees to a 6-1 win over Texas. Craig Nettles (.285, 7 HR, 17 RBI) also hits a solo blast for New York while Ed Figueroa (5-5, 2.01 ERA) allows just five hits and one run to break a personal three game losing streak. Juan Beniquez (.232) has two of the Rangers' five hits.

American League Scores

National League News
Los Angeles (27-26, 13-15 away, 5.0 GB) at Chicago (24-27, 12-14 home, 12.5 GB)
Doug Rau (9-3, 3.46 ERA) gets his league-tying 9th win, Bob Boone (.310, 24 RBI) drives in two runs with a pair of doubles and Don Baylor (.264, 19 RBI) hits a two-RBI triple to lead LA past the Cubs, 5-2. Rau allows six hits and two unearned runs in eight innings as he overcomes three Los Angeles errors.

Cincinnati (31-20, 14-10 away, -- GB) at New York (21-34, 11-17 home, 17.5 GB)
Dave Concepcion (.281, 19 RBI) hits two doubles and a triple, driving in two runs before leaving the game in the eighth with a finger injury in Cincinnati's 4-1 win over the Mets and the Reds' third straight victory. Fred Norman (9-2, 2.44 ERA) gets his ninth win, tying him for the league lead with fellow Red Pat Zachry and Doug Rau from Los Angeles.

San Francisco (28-25, 15-13 away, 4.0 GB) at Pittsburgh (36-14, 18-8 home, -- GB)
Bill Madlock (.318, 8 HR, 36 RBI) delivers a two-run triple in the top of the seventh inning to break a 4-4 tie and lead SF to a 7-5 road win. Phil Garner (.291, 5 HR, 31 RBI, 30 SB) has three hits in the loss, including a three-run home run to tie the game in the sixth. Madlock also hits a solo home run in the first inning.

Atlanta (25-29, 8-18 away, 7.5 GB) at Montreal (20-31, 10-14 home, 16.5 GB)
In a duel of pitchers, Rowland Office (.276) scores the deciding run when Steve Rogers (5-6, 2.88 ERA) throws a pitch in the dirt - to pitcher Andy Messersmith - and it skips by catcher Gary Carter to give the Braves a 2-1 triumph over Montreal. Rogers goes the distance in the loss, allowing two runs (only one earned) while striking out six. Messersmith (6-6, 3.06 ERA) was even better, striking out seven and giving one unearned run on just four hits in eight innings.

San Diego (21-37, 11-19 away, 13.5 GB) at St. Louis (25-26, 15-14 home, 11.5 GB)
Jeff Davanon (.267, 4 SB) hits two doubles and a single, Gary Templeton (.282, 16 RBI, 18 SB) has a double and two singles while Ted Simmons (.251, 24 RBI) and Bake McBride (.332, 26 RBI, 31 SB) each have two runs batted in to compliment the fine pitching performance of John Denny (5-4, 3.45 ERA), who goes 8 2/3 innings allowing seven hits and two runs while striking out six and leading St. Louis to an 8-2 victory over the Padres.

National League Scores

Injuries

CF Omar Moreno (.241, 1 HR, 5 RBI) is day-to-day for about 4 days with a cold.
Don't look for Moreno to miss any game time - even if he can blow big snot bubbles out of his nose.

LF Gary Matthews (.258, 5 HR, 21 RBI) is expected to miss about 12 months with a torn groin muscle.
He is placed on the 60-day disabled list.
RF Brian Asselstine (.333, 2 HR, 28 RBI - AAA) recalled from Triple A Richmond.
Just the mere thought of tearing my groin would put me out at least a week. Asselstine will share time with Tom Paciorek in LF.

LF Greg Luzinski (.314, 7 HR, 30 RBI) is day-to-day for about 2 weeks with fractured ribs.
Sources are telling me the "The Bull" is going to play through the rib injury. If he does, just declare him "The Man".

SS Dave Concepcion (.281, 0 HR, 19 RBI) is day-to-day for about 5 days with a fractured finger.
If you ask him which one is broken, he'll gladly show you. Just don't be offended when he gives you the finger.

Players Of The Week
American League Player of the Week: May 29 - June 4
C John Ellis - Texas Rangers

Last Week
1977 Stats

AVG
.500
.311

AB
16
106

H
8
33

R
5
15

2B
2
5

3B
0
0

HR
2
2

RBI
5
14

BB
1
6

K
1
14

OBP
.529
.345

SLG
1.000
.415

National League Player of the Week: May 29 - June 4
1B Bob Watson - Houston Astros

Last Week
1977 Stats

AVG
.433
.297

AB
30
209

H
13
62

R
3
30

2B
1
16

3B
0
0

HR
1
6

RBI
8
41

BB
0
13

K
1
17

OBP
.433
.338

SLG
.567
.459

Short Season Single A Update
No games scheduled.

PhillieFever · 12-29-2010, 10:22 AM

WOW! Joe Ferguson just ripped LC, who was on his way to being a really good pitcher before arm troubles curtailed his career. It was said that at the end, he couldn't even reach home plate, that's how far gone his elbow was. The Phillies released him on his birthday

GrimmyDee · 12-30-2010, 11:07 AM

6/7 - Hampton Hammers Toronto
Tuesday, June 7, 1977

Bruce Bochte pounded Toronto pitching all day long, but he needed a little help in the bottom of the ninth inning for the Angels to come away with the win. After the Blue Jays tied the score in the top of the inning on the seventh home run from catcher Alan Ashby (.285, 23 RBI), Bochte led off the inning hitting his second double of the day - this one off of Toronto reliever Jerry Garvin.

"It was a slider that didn't slide." Bochte said as he sat by his locker after the game. "I thought I got all of it, but just missed it. Luckily, there was someone hitting behind me that I was happy to see back."

That someone was the returning Ike Hampton (.378, 7 HR, 17 RBI) who had missed the last 10 games with a strained thigh muscle. Bochte and Hampton hit back-to-back home runs earlier in the third inning to erase a three run deficit and tie the game and looked to combine again to end the game.

"I just wanted to drive the ball enough to get BB home." Hampton said post game.

What he did was take a 2-2 Garvin fastball and deposit it into the left field seats sending the 21,723 in attendance into a frenzy. It could be the shot in the arm the California club needs as in the 10 games Hampton missed, the Angles managed just four wins.

Perhaps Bochte summed it up best.

"The guy is a difference maker, plain and simple."

American League News
Detroit (26-26, 12-15 away, 4.0 GB) at Seattle (22-34, 12-16 home, 14.5 GB)
Ruppert Jones (.271) and Dan Meyer (.270, 21 RBI) hit back-to-back. two-out doubles in the seventh inning and Dave Collins (.315, 23 RBI, 36 SB) hits an insurance RBI-single one inning later to give Dick Pole (4-6, 4.29 ERA) all of the offense he would need to give Seattle a 2-0 win over the Tigers. Pole holds Detroit to just four hits in the complete game for his third win in his last four starts. Tigers starter Vern Ruhle (4-6, 3.06 ERA) was almost equal to the task, allowing only five hits, however three of those were for extra bases as he takes the loss.

Boston (24-29, 11-16 away, 6.5 GB) at Kansas City (27-23, 19-11 home, 6.5 GB)
The Royals steal six bases off of catcher Bob Montgomery, getting a run in the seventh when Willie Wilson (.297, 18 SB) and Bob Molinaro (.266, 21 SB) pull off a double steal with one out to give the Royals a 1-0 victory over Boston. Wilson scores on a sacrifice fly by Hal McRae (26 RBI) on the next pitch. Andy Hassler (5-2, 1.48 ERA) concedes just four hits through eight innings to give Kansa City their fifth win in their last six games. Red Sox rookie Don Aase (3-2, 1.66 ERA) goes the distance in the loss, allowing just five hits and one run.

New York (28-27, 15-12 away, 3.5 GB) at Texas (34-17, 19-10 home, -- GB)
Reggie Jackson (.306, 40 RBI) drives in three runs on three hits, including his league leading 16th home run, a two-run blast in the ninth that proves to be the game winner in the Yankees 6-5 win over Texas. Dave May (.204, 2 HR, 7 RBI) hits a two-run shot in the bottom of the frame but Texas comes up short. Chris Chambliss (.225) also has three hits for New York in the win.

Chicago (21-30, 11-16 away, 13.0 GB) at Minnesota (23-29, 9-13 home, 11.5 GB)
Geoff Zahn (5-6, 3.86 ERA) allows just five hits in 11 innings, but gives up a triple to Richie Zisk (.255) to open up the 12th and a RBI-single to Chet Lemon (.201, 13 RBI) to score the go-ahead run and a 2-1 Chicago victory over the Twins. Chicago starter Stan Bahnsen (4.25 ERA) allows two hits and strikes out seven in 8.1 innings in a no-decision.

Baltimore (23-31, 14-16 away, 8.0 GB) at Milwaukee (29-26, 13-12 home, 2.5 GB)
Mark Belanger (.261, 19 RBI) hits a double and three singles while Al Bumbry (.270) and Larry Harlow (.268) both add two singles and a double to score two runs apiece in the 17-hit attack of Baltimore in their 10-3 dismantling of the Brewers. Milwaukee DH Dan Thomas (.248, 15 RBI) has two doubles as part of his three hit day as the Brewers lost their fifth straight game.

American League Scores

National League News
Los Angeles (28-26, 14-15 away, 5.0 GB) at Chicago (24-28, 12-15 home, 12.5 GB)
The Dodgers hit three home runs of Chicago pitching and steal six bases off Chicago catching in the 12-1 blowout. Tommy John (3-5, 3.53 ERA) gets the complete game win, allowing eight hits and one run to hand the Cubs their seventh loss at home in thier last eight games. Ron Cey (.222, 8 HR, 29 RBI, 5 SB) has a three-run blast and four RBI on the day, Reggie Smith (.274, 10 HR, 31 RBI, 7 SB) hits a solo shot, scoring three runs and Davey Lopes (.256, 5 HR, 22 RBI, 30 SB) adds a two-run homer to lead Los Angeles.

Houston (28-25, 13-13 away, 4.5 GB) at Philadelphia (30-22, 14-9 home, 6.5 GB)
Houston takes advantage of Phillies backup catcher Fran Healy as they steal eight bases - three by Cesar Cedeno (.274, 36 SB) and force two throwing errors that result in five unearned runs in the Astros 7-1 victory. Astros starter Mark Lemongello (3-1, 3.63 ERA) cruises to the win, giving up just four hits and one unearned run in the complete game. Jose Cruz (.264, 34 SB) has three hits and scores twice and Julio Gonzalez (.282) adds three more hits as Houston wins for the 11th time in their last 13 games. The Astros now have three players with 30 or more steals - Cedeno, Cruz, and Enos Cabell (31).

San Francisco (29-25, 16-13 away, 4.0 GB) at Pittsburgh (36-15, 18-9 home, -- GB)
The Pirates string together three singles and a Omar Moreno (.241, 16 RBI) RBI-triple off of Jim Barr (6-7, 4.38 ERA) in the game deciding sixth inning to beat San Francisco 5-2 as Barr gives up three triples on the day. Pirates starter Terry Forster (2.22 ERA) runs his record to 4-0 as he strikes out eight in 7 1/3 innings, giving up five hits and two runs in the win. The victory extends Pittsburgh's NL East lead to 7.5 games over the Phillies.

Cincinnati (32-20, 15-10 away, -- GB) at New York (21-35, 11-18 home, 17.5 GB)
Johnny Bench (.232, 23 RBI) doubles and hits his fourth home run of the year while Steve Henderson (.256, 13 RBI) drives in a pair and the Reds roll to their fourth straight win with a 4-0 victory over Atlanta. Woodie Fryman (3-4, 3.39 ERA) shines on the mound for Cincinnati, conceding seven hits and striking out five in eight innings of shutout baseball. Leo Foster (.228) doubles and adds two singles for the Braves in the loss.

San Diego (21-38, 11-20 away, 14.5 GB) at St. Louis (26-26, 16-14 home, 10.5 GB)
The Cards used three walks, a wild pitch and a balk to score three runs in the third inning while having just one hit in the inning during their 5-2 win over San Diego. Buddy Bell (.303) has a double and two singles and pitcher Larry Dierker (.250, 1 RBI) helps himself out with an RBI-double in the fourth inning. Gene Richards (.274, 15 RBI) hits three singles for the Padres in the loss.

Atlanta (26-29, 9-18 away, 7.5 GB) at Montreal (20-32, 10-15 home, 16.5 GB)
Dan Warthan (5.68 ERA) allows just two hits through 7.1 innings, but both occur in the first inning along with three walks and an errant pickoff throw to give the Braves the 2-1 lead and the win over Montreal. Warthan walks seven on the day while striking out five to run his record to 0-7. Atlanta starter Phil Niekro (8-4, 2.39 ERA) goes eight innings, allowing just four hits and one run while striking out seven Expos hitters to get the win.

National League Scores

Major Transactions

C Ike Hampton is activated from the disabled list.
C Terry Humphrey (.243, 4 RBI) optioned to Triple A Salt Lake City.
Hampton assumes the starting catcher duties and savior to the Angels season.

Short Season Single A Playoff Update
Batavia Trojans at Rockledge Ponies

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Batavia	3	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	6	12	2
Rockledge	2	1	0	1	0	2	0	1	0	7	13	2
WP: Dustin Reeves (1-0, 1 BS, 0.00 ERA) LP: Andy Greene (0-1, 3.86 ERA) SV: None POG: Jorge Velazquez (ROC) 3-3, 4 R, 2 RBI, 2B, SB Attendance: 5,441

25 hits combined - but only three for extra bases.

Jorge Velazquez delivers three hits and scores four runs, including the game-winner in the eighth inning on a sacrifice fly from Millard Jacobs to give Rockledge a 7-6 victory. Dave McFadden has three hits as well and Tony Burton drives in three runs for the Ponies as they gain a 1-0 lead in the best of five series. Batavia gets a pair of hits from Ramiro Huerta and Antonio Rosario, but starter Pat Taylor gets blasted for 10 hits and six runs in 5 2/3 innings.

Home Runs:
BAT: None
ROC: None

Salem Senators at Eugene Emeralds

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Salem	0	0	3	3	2	0	0	0	2	10	12	0
Eugene	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	2	6	1
WP: Dan Tomlinson (1-0, 2.25 ERA) LP: Bartolo Rosales (0-1, 9.64 ERA) SV: None POG: Dan Tomlinson (SAL) 8 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 6 K Attendance: 5,068

Tomlinson also hits two batters and has a balk.

Led by two singles and a triple by former Pirates and Phillies first baseman Richie Hebner, along with a pair of doubles from De-shi Rang, Salem jumps on the Emeralds and never lets up en route to a 10-2 thrashing. Released by Philadelphia earlier this season, Hebner is signed to a one-year contract worth $59,885 a few minutes before game time. Eugene officials protests claiming the postseason signing deadline had passed, but the claim was dropped when it was discovered Salem had until the first pitch of the series to sign players.

Home Runs:
SAL: None
EUG: None

GrimmyDee · 01-03-2011, 02:11 PM

6/8 - Jackson And Guidry lead Yankees
Wednesday, June 8, 1977

"If I have to take this team, load them on my back and carry them to the playoffs - then that is what I'll do. That is what they paid me to come here for."

Those were the words of New York Yankees slugger Reggie Jackson (.310, 42 RBI) after hitting his major league best 17th and 18th home runs - leading New York to a 3-0 victory and a three-game road sweep of the Brewers. The win also moves the Yankees past Milwaukee for third place in the American League East, just two games behind the Cleveland Indians.

Starter Ron Guidry (9-2, 1.82 ERA) certainly did his part, throwing a five-hit shutout and striking out seven. Guidry's nine wins tied him for the league lead and his 1.82 earned run average places him fourth in the majors.

"This win was important - not just to get the sweep, but to also get us another step closer to our goal." Guidry said as he undressed afterward.

Jackson agreed, to a point.

"Look, Guidry pitched great, but if I don't hit those homers - we're still playing right now."

American League News
Cleveland (30-22, 16-11 away, -- GB) at Oakland (19-33, 12-16 home, 15.0 GB)
Oakland only has two extra-base hits, but still pounds out nine runs as Sheldon Mallory (.198, 12 RBI) drives in five runs and Mitchell Page (.341, 32 RBI) brings in three more with his 10th home run and hold off Cleveland, 9-7. Rodney Scott (.259, 23 SB) scores three times and Earl Williams (.227, 12 RBI) delivers three singles in the win. Johnny Grubb (.315, 19 RBI) brings home three runs for the Indians in the loss.

Baltimore (24-31, 15-16 away, 7.5 GB) at Boston (24-30, 13-13 home, 7.0 GB)
Jim Palmer (4-8, 2.80 ERA) throws his ninth complete game, but a lack of offensive run production costs him as he loses his eighth game of the year with a 4-1 defeat to the Red Sox. 37-year old Carl Yastrzemski (.351, 11 HR, 27 RBI) continues his amazing year with a two-run home run to support a great outing from Fergie Jenkins (6-5, 3.69 ERA) to break a five game losing streak.

Kansas City (28-23, 8-12 away, 5.5 GB) at Minnesota (23-30, 9-14 home, 11.5 GB)
Rod Carew (.275, 19 RBI) has three hits, including a key one-out triple in the seventh inning to tie the game and will score the winning run two batters later on a Craig Kusick (7 RBI) sacrifice fly to give the Twins a 4-3 victory over Kansas City. George Brett (22 RBI) , hitting an uncharacteristic .256, hits his third home run of the year for the Royals. Carew also singles and doubles in the game.

Detroit (26-27, 12-16 away, 4.5 GB) at Seattle (23-34, 13-16 home, 13.5 GB)
Detroit gets three runs with singles from Willie Horton (.205), Mickey Stanley (.159, 5 RBI) and Steve Kemp (.290, 19 RBI) in the top of the 10th to give Detroit a 6-4 win over the Mariners. Kemp doubles the inning prior and scores on a sac fly by Jason Thompson (.256, 5 HR, 31 RBI) to send the game into extra innings. The loss spoils a great performance by Seattle starter Rick Jones (3.91 ERA) who allows just four hits and two runs in eight innings.

Chicago (22-30, 12-16 away, 12.0 GB) at Texas (34-18, 19-11 home, -- GB)
Chicago manages just four hits - two by Wayne Nordhagen (.266) - off of Roger Moret (4-1, 3.68 ERA) while Toby Harrah (.275, 8 HR, 36 RBI) hits a 396-foot, three-run shot to right-center field to lead the Rangers to a 6-1 win over the White Sox. Bump Wills (.295, 3 HR, 27 RBI) adds a double and a home run in the win.

Toronto (29-23, 11-13 away, 1.0 GB) at California (34-19, 14-13 home, 0.5 GB)
The Blue Jays fail to gain ground on division leading Cleveland as California's Bruce Bochte (.317) has three hits and Ike Hampton (.374, 19 RBI) drives in two runs to lead the Angels past Toronto, 3-1. Rance Mullinks (.272, 25 RBI) and Jerry Remy (.314, 25 SB) each add a pair of singles in the victory. Angels starter Don Kirkwood (3-2, 2.20 ERA) goes eight innings, allowing just four hits and one run.

American League Scores

National League News
Los Angeles (29-26, 15-15 away, 5.0 GB) at Chicago (24-29, 12-16 home, 13.5 GB)
Don Baylor (.276, 22 RBI) singles home Vic Davalillo (.244, 6 SB) in the top of the seventh to give LA a 3-2 victory and a three-game sweep over the Cubs. Steve Garvey (.267, 29 RBI) has three hits, including his fourth home run of the year while Burt Hooton (5-3, 2.64 ERA) holds Chicago to five hits and two runs (one earned)in the win. Bobby Murcer (.245, 7 HR, 18 RBI) homers for the Cubs, who are now in the midst of a five-game losing streak.

Cincinnati (33-20, 16-10 away, -- GB) at New York (21-36, 11-19 home, 18.5 GB)
Johnny Bench (.233, 5 HR, 36 RBI) hits a key three-run home run in the eighth inning and Ken Griffey (.306, 20 RBI) doubles and hits his first home run, driving in three on the day as Cincinnati sweeps the Mets with a 7-4 win. Ed Kranepool (.265, 3 HR, 21 RBI) doubles and homers while John Sterns (.277, 6 HR, 24 RBI) adds a solo shot for New York in the loss, their third in a row.

San Francisco (29-26, 16-14 away, 5.0 GB) at Pittsburgh (37-15, 19-9 home, -- GB)
Ken Macha (.246, 21 RBI) sends the crowd home happy as he singles home Phil Garner (.297, 32 SB) in the bottom of the ninth for a 2-1 Pirates victory after San Francisco reliever Dave Heaverlo (2-2, 2.86 ERA) loads the bases without getting an out. Lynn McGlothen (3.63 ERA), has a great start for the Giants, giving up three hits and a run in six innings while Jerry Reuss (2.35 ERA) was equally effective for Pittsburgh, giving up seven hits and run run in 8 2/3 innings.

Atlanta (27-29, 10-18 away, 7.5 GB) at Montreal (20-33, 10-16 home, 17.5 GB)
Atlanta gets a solo home run from Willie Montanez (.307, 3 HR, 15 RBI) and two RBI's from Freddie Patek (.231, 13 RBI, 26 SB) and Rowland Office (.274, 23 RBI) to support a stong pitching performance by Jamie Easterly (2-1, 4.70 ERA) to beat the Expos, 7-2. Ellis Valentine (.257, 2 HR, 19 RBI) homers for the Expos as they lose for the eighth time in their last nine games.

San Diego (21-39, 11-21 away, 15.5 GB) at St. Louis (27-26, 17-14 home, 10.5 GB)
St. Louis overcomes four errors - three by catcher Ted Simmons (15) - to score two runs in the bottom of the seventh to sweep the visiting Padres with a 7-5 victory. Lou Brock (.245, 18 RBI) has a double and triple while scoring three runs while Gary Templeton (.286, 19 RBI) hits his second home run of the year to give the Cards thier fifth win in their last six games.

Houston (29-25, 14-13 away, 4.5 GB) at Philadelphia (30-23, 14-10 home, 7.5 GB)
The Phillies fall even more behind Pittsburgh in the NL East race as they lose their fourth straight while getting swept by the Astros, 4-1. Houston runs wild on catcher Tim McCarver, stealing six bases while a home run by Cesar Cedeno (.272, 4 HR, 24 RBI) helps give Wayne Twitchell (7-1, 2.44 ERA) his first loss of the season. J.R. Richard (8-3, 2.63 ERA) strikes out seven in eight innings, allowing five hits and one earned run for Houston.

National League Scores

News

Have announced that they have set their team focus to Win Now.

Injuries

CF Bake McBride (.330, 3 HR, 26 RBI) is expected to miss aboute 3-4 weeks with a scratched cornea.
He is placed on the 15-day disabled list.
RF Hector Cruz (.269, 12 HR, 40 RBI - AAA) recalled from Triple A New Orleans.
Tony Scott moves over to cover CF while Mike Anderson takes over in RF.

CF Ron LeFlore (.292, 1 HR, 21 RBI) is expected to miss aboute 6 weeks with a herniated disk (back).
He is placed on the 15-day disabled list.
SP Fernando Arroyo (8-3, 2.86 ERA - AAA) recalled from Triple A Evansville.
Vern Ruhle surprisingly heads to the pen with the promotion of Arroyo.
Willie Horton will take over CF duties and Lou Whitaker will fill in at DH.

Contract Signings

MR Dave Guisti (1-2, 6.75 ERA, 5 SV) signed a 1-year extension worth $77,000.

Major Transactions

SP Dave Rozema is activated from the disabled list.
MR Steve Grilli (0.00 ERA, 2.1 IP) optioned to Triple A Evansville.
With the return of Rozema to the rotation, Milt Wilcox will return to the bullpen.

Short Season Single A Playoff Update
Conference Championship Playoff Games

Batavia Trojans at Rockledge Ponies - (Rockledge leads 1-0)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Batavia 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 4 7 2
Rockledge 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 9 0
WP: Miguel Holguin (1-0, 1.13 ERA)
LP: Patrick Walker (0-1, 4.91 ERA)
SV: Rafael Lara (1)
POG: Miguel Golguin (BAT) 8 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 8 K
Attendance: 5,427
Walker was 8-2 with a 1.85 ERA in the regular season.
Rockledge starter Patrick Walker struggles with his control - walking five and hitting three more as Batavia evened the series at one with a 4-2 victory over the Ponies. Miguel Holguin on the other hand, is lights out as he strikes out eight hitters in eight innings and allows no extra-base hits in the game. Curt Small (.222, 2 RBI) drives in a pair of runs for the Trojans, including an RBI-triple in the first inning to start the scoring. Rockledge right fielder JIm Davis (.444) hits three singles in the loss.

Home Runs:
BAT: None
ROC: None

Salem Senators at Eugene Emeralds - (Salem leads 1-0)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Salem 0 1 2 1 2 1 0 0 0 7 12 1
Eugene 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 1 6 9 1
WP: Brad McGregor (1-0, 5.63 ERA)
LP: Ray Garrison (0-1, 9.53 ERA)
SV: Bill Ray (1)
POG: Michael Olson (SAL) 2-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, HR
Attendance: 5,084
Richie Hebner has five hits (2 doubles, triple) in the series..
Salem uses six doubles - two each by Richie Hebner (.556, 1 RBI) and Doug Rang (.500, 2 RBI) - and a two-run home run by Michael Olson (.222, 1 HR, 4 RBI) and holds off a late ninth-inning rally to defeat Eugene, 7-6 and give the Senators a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series. Chad Mitchell (.571, 2 RBI) hits two doubles and a single while Caleb Bruce (.250, 1 HR, 2 RBI) hits a two-run home run for Eugene in a losing effort.

Home Runs:
SAL: Michael Olson (1)
EUG: Caleb Bruce (1)

EMSoccerCoach · 01-03-2011, 03:08 PM

Easily the best formatted dynasty here. Shame it's such a slow go, but believe me, I understand how hard it is to find the time. Still a great read when you get the chance to update it.

GrimmyDee · 01-03-2011, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EMSoccerCoach

Easily the best formatted dynasty here. Shame it's such a slow go, but believe me, I understand how hard it is to find the time. Still a great read when you get the chance to update it.

When I started this dynasty, I knew I wanted to make it as reader friendly as possible - but I did underestimate the amount of time needed to put it up. Three kids (including a three month old) who my wife has decided to put in every extra-curricular activity imaginable has left my dwindling time even smaller.

But, I am actually ahead (in game) of where I am on here slightly AND I am on vacation this week so I was really going to put some stuff out there. That was until I found out the USB drive I had all of my notes on it died. Not a major issue - but just a pain in the rear to have to re-write stuff again.

Thanks again for the comment, didn't mean to write a book in response but I probably get more frustrated than anyone I can't get the days out faster.

EMSoccerCoach · 01-03-2011, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GrimmyDee

When I started this dynasty, I knew I wanted to make it as reader friendly as possible - but I did underestimate the amount of time needed to put it up. Three kids (including a three month old) who my wife has decided to put in every extra-curricular activity imaginable has left my dwindling time even smaller.

But, I am actually ahead (in game) of where I am on here slightly AND I am on vacation this week so I was really going to put some stuff out there. That was until I found out the USB drive I had all of my notes on it died. Not a major issue - but just a pain in the rear to have to re-write stuff again.

Thanks again for the comment, didn't mean to write a book in response but I probably get more frustrated than anyone I can't get the days out faster.

Three kids myself, though a bit older. But I run a side business in addition to my main job, so the time thing gets me, too. I've changed my format for the Pastime Baseball League so many times I've lost count as I try to balance information with speed. Not easy.

Terpripken · 01-03-2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by EMSoccerCoach

Easily the best formatted dynasty here. Shame it's such a slow go, but believe me, I understand how hard it is to find the time. Still a great read when you get the chance to update it.

I agree. This is a fantastic dynasty and read. VERY pleasurable to view. Keep up the good work...and nobody understands finding time for OOTP better than I.

HGVoyager · 01-03-2011, 09:04 PM

Ditto.

GrimmyDee · 01-07-2011, 03:40 PM

6/9 - Bumbry Ends Marathon Game
Thursday, June 9, 1977

As the clocks reached midnight on the East Coast, many of the 21,833 in attendance at Fenway Park were still in their seats for the 16th inning.

Unfortunately, they didn't leave happy.

Al Bumbry (.274, 4 HR, 15 RBI) hits his second home run of the game off of Red Sox reliever Jim Willoughby (0-1, 2.08 ERA) in the top of the inning to give Baltimore a 7-6 road victory in a game that lasted nearly five hours.

"Ask me about this game tomorrow. I'm too damn tired right now." Bumbry said afterward.

The Orioles looked to be on their way to a win as Bumbry's three-run shot in the sixth gave them a 6-3 lead - a lead they would take into the eighth inning. However, Boston would score a run in the inning on a Carlton Fisk (.220, 18 RBI) RBI-single and then take advantage of errors by Elliott Maddox (his sixth) and Rich Dauer (seventh) to score a pair of runs in the ninth to tie the game.

"Our defense let us down tonight." Orioles manager Earl Weaver said bitterly. "There is a reason we lead the American League in errors - we aren't doing the basic fundamentals it takes to be successful. Until we get our heads out of our rear ends and realize that, we won't be where we need to be."

Pat Kelly (.241, 26 RBI) had three hits for Baltimore, including his 12th double of the year and rookie Eddie Murray (.293, 35 RBI) hits home run number seven in the win. Boston CF Fred Lynn (.259, 11 HR, 24 RBI) and Dwight Evans (.207, 2 HR, 6 RBI) each hit home runs, giving the Sox a league leading 57.

"If we play like we are capable, the wins will take of themselves." third baseman Doug DeCinces said. "Execution is the key - we are a talented enough team to be competing for the pennant. I mean, look at Cleveland - those guys are leading the division?!?"

American League News
New York (30-27, 17-12 away, 2.0 GB) at Milwaukee (29-28, 13-14 home, 3.0 GB)
Jerry Augustine (6-5, 4.63 ERA) holds the mighty Yankees lineup to a Chris Chambliss (.223) single and faces just 30 hitters to lead Milwaukee to a 5-0 shutout win. Charlie Moore (.347, 17 RBI) has two hits and drives in two more, Sixto Lezcano (.274, 7 HR, 33 RBI) hits a solo home run and Jim Wohlford (.233) triples and singles to lead the offense.

Kansas City (28-24, 8-13 away, 6.5 GB) at Minnesota (24-30, 10-14 home, 11.5 GB)
With the game tied at two in the fifth, Larry Hisle (.247, 25 RBI) singles in the go-ahead run and Lyman Bostock (.271, 12 RBI) hits an RBI-double one inning later for an insurance run in the Twins 4-3 win over Kansas City. Minnesota survives three errors thanks to Dave Goltz (7-3, 3.10 ERA) allowing five hits in eight innings.

Detroit (27-27, 13-16 away, 3.5 GB) at Seattle (23-35, 13-17 home, 14.5 GB)
Detroit beats the Mariners 1-0 when Lou Whitaker (.243) singles off Dave Pagan (2-3, 2.92 ERA) to open up the ninth, moves to second on a wild pitch, takes third on a ground out and scores on a Steve Kemp (20 RBI) sac fly. The loss spoils the effort of Seattle's John Montague (3.23 ERA), who allows just two hits through eight innings. Dennis Leonard (5-6, 3.66 ERA) throws a complete game three-hitter, striking out five in the win.

Chicago (22-31, 12-17 away, 13.0 GB) at Texas (35-18, 20-11 home, -- GB)
Texas starter Gaylord Perry (9-3, 1.95 ERA) outpitches Ken Brett (7-5, 2.85 ERA) of the White Sox and leads the Rangers to a 2-0 victory. Perry allows four hits while striking out six in 8 1/3 innings in the win while Brett was almost as good, striking out five while giving up seven hits and two runs in gaining his fifth complete game of the year.

American League Scores

National League News
San Francisco (29-27, 16-15 away, 6.0 GB) at Chicago (24-30, 12-17 home, 14.5 GB)
Brian Downing (.247, 5 HR, 23 RBI) leads the Chicago offensive assault with a solo home run as well as a two-RBI triple and a two-RBI single in the Cubs 8-1 defeat of San Francisco. Larry Biittner (.140, 8 RBI) also drives in two runs with a double to support Rick Reuschel (6-7,3.58 ERA), who goes 8 2/3 innings allowing five hits and one run.

Philadelphia (30-24, 16-13 away, 8.5 GB) at Atlanta (28-29, 17-11 home, 7.5 GB)
The Braves rally to score three runs in the bottom of the eighth on RBI hits from Bill Pocoroba (.274, 20 RBI), Jeff Burroughs (.228, 29 RBI) and Willie Montanez (.310, 16 RBI), but pinch-hitter Davey Johnson (.270, 5 HR, 21 RBI) takes Max Leon (1-4, 4.87 ERA) deep in the top of the 10th for the 4-3 lead and the win. Garry Maddox (.200, 17 RBI) triples and singles in the loss.

Los Angeles (30-26, 16-15 away, 5.0 GB) at St. Louis (28-26, 18-14 home, 10.5 GB)
St. Louis is paced by three hits from Lou Brock (.254, 19 RBI, 20 SB) and Buddy Bell (.309, 18 RBI, 3 SB) as well as Keith Hernandez (.269, 24 RBI) and Gary Templeton (.289, 21 RBI, 5 SB) who drive in a pair of runs each and help Bob Forsch (6-4, 3.63 ERA) to his first complete game of the year in the Cardinals 8-2 victory over Los Angeles. Forsch allows four hits and two runs (one earned) in the win.

National League Scores

News

Have announced that they have set their team focus to Rebuilding.

Have announced that they have set their team focus to Win Now.

Injuries

CF Juan Beniques (.274, 1 HR, 9 RBI) is expected to miss aboute 1-2 weeks with a fractured finger.
He is placed on the 15-day disabled list.
LF Lew Beasley (.154, 0 HR, 0 RBI - AAA) recalled from Triple A Tulsa.
The Rangers are praying RF Dave May stays healthy, whom Beasley is the backup.

Contract Signings

RF Leon Roberts (.306, 0 HR, 16 RBI) signs a 3-year extension worth $2,532.000.
He will earn $844,000 a year through 1980.

3B Graig Nettles (.272, 7 HR, 17 RBI) signs a 3-year extension worth $7,036.000.
He will earn $2,111,000 in 1978.
He will earn $2,345,000 in 1979.
He will earn 2,580,000 in 1980.
He has a Most Valuable Player incentive worth $90,000.

Short Season Single A Playoff Update
Conference Championship Playoff Games

No Games Scheduled.

PhillieFever · 01-07-2011, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by EMSoccerCoach

Three kids myself, though a bit older. But I run a side business in addition to my main job, so the time thing gets me, too. I've changed my format for the Pastime Baseball League so many times I've lost count as I try to balance information with speed. Not easy.

The hardest thing about running a dynasty for me is trying to balance my time between playing and reporting. I'm always looking for ways to present the most information in the least amount of time.

GrimmyDee · 01-10-2011, 04:45 PM

6/10 - Jackson Hits No. 300
Friday, June 10, 1977

Many of the 24,000 who still remained at Yankees Stadium to witness the finish of the Twins crushing of their beloved boys from New York was looking for something - anything - to celebrate. Down 13-2, but were still waiting to see if Reggie Jackson could do something that has only been done 36 other times in the history of baseball - hit 300 home runs.

After giving up two runs on a single to Bucky Dent (.117, 4 RBI) and having the bases full of Yankees, Minnesota reliever Tom Burgmeier was welcomed by Jackson (.307, 19 HR, 47 RBI) as he crushed his fastball 422 feet into the upper deck in right for a grand slam. Even though New York was still down four runs, the Bronx crowd gave Reggie an ovation as he rounded the bases so loud, that you would have thought the Yanks had just won the pennant.

"Reggie's never been a person to call his shots, but Reggie was ticked at the way we were playing." Jackson said afterward. "Reggie came here for a reason - to win ball games and win championships. We can't do that by giving up 13 runs in a game. Yeah, number 300 was nice and Reggie is glad Reggie got to hit it front of the New York fans, but in the end, we lost the game and Reggie doesn't like losing."

Catfish Hunter looked remarkably hittable as Minnesota tagged him for four runs in the first inning thanks in part to a RBI double by Rod Carew (280, 21 RBI) and a two-run home run by Roy Smalley (.219, 6 HR, 19 RBI). Hunter would settle down until the fifth, but Lyman Bostock (.278, 13 RBI) and Butch Wynegar (.274, 21 RBI) would lead off the inning with back-to-back doubles and Larry Hisle (.252, 8 HR, 29 RBI) would follow a Carew intentional walk with a three-run shot the left that put the Twins up 8-1 and ended Hunter's day.

"The top of their order just killed me." Hunter said afterward. "I probably dropped my shoulder a little on my delivery causing my pitches to be higher than where I wanted them."

Bostock has three hits and scores three runs, Carew scores three times and drives in a pair, Hisle drives in four and Smalley drives in three more as the Twins get eight straight basrunners in the fifth inning en route to a seven run inning. The 13 runs are the most given up by New York this season.

Lifetime Jackson is hitting .268 with 1359 hits, 837 runs scored and 871 runs batted in. His 300 home runs places him tied with Philadelphia Phillies great Chuck Klein for 37th on the all-time career list. His 19 home runs, 47 RBI, and .606 slugging percentage this season are all major league leading totals.

American League News
Texas (36-18, 15-7 away, -- GB) at Boston (25-31, 14-14 home, 6.5 GB)
Second baseman Tim Johnson (.393, 4 RBI, 1 SB) has three hits, Carl Yastrzemski (.350, 28 RBI) hits a double and a triple and Jim Rice (.244, 32 RBI) drives in three to lead Boston to a 9-1 win. Rick Wise (5-6, 4.50 ERA) allows nine hits and one run over eight innings for the Red Sox while Texas starter Doyle Alexander (6-4, 3.61 ERA) goes just two-plus innings, allowing eight runs (six earned) on seven hits while walking three.

Chicago (22-32, 12-18 away, 14.0 GB) at Baltimore (25-32, 9-15 home, 7.0 GB)
Eddie Murray (.305, 8 HR, 37 RBI) has four hits with a double and a home run, but it is a ninth inning, two-out, three-run home run by Ken Singleton (.323, 5 HR, 23 RBI) that gives the Orioles a 6-4 comeback win. Chicago had taken the lead in the top of the inning on RBI singles from Jorge Orta (.247, 28 RBI), who had a three-hit day, and Richie Zisk (.249, 30 RBI). Mike Flanagan (3.84 ERA) strikes out five, allowing seven hits and two runs in eight innings in getting a no-decision for Baltimore.

Kansas City (28-25, 8-14 away, 7.5 GB) at Milwaukee (30-28, 14-14 home, 2.5 GB)
Hal McRae (.231, 27 RBI) hits his first home run of the season, a solo shot in the fifth inning that gives Larry Gura (5-3, 3.29 ERA) all of the support he needs in a 2-0 win. U.L. Washington (.254, 13 RBI) later adds an RBI single for insurance. Sixto Lezcano (.278) and Charlie Moore (.354) combine for four of Milwaukee's six hits. Gura goes 7 1/3 innings, allowing just five hits in the win while Milwaukee's Bill Travers (4-4, 2.92 ERA) gives up two runs and five hits in the complete game loss.

Detroit (28-27, 14-16 away, 3.0 GB) at Oakland (20-33, 13-16 home, 15.5 GB)
Vida Blue (2.57 ERA) goes 10.2 innings for Oakland, allowing seven hits and one earned run and Dave Roberts is just as good, going 10 innings, giving up a unearned run on eight hits, but both are gone when Lou Whitaker (.247, 14 RBI) doubles to the gap in right center off of A's closer Bob Lacey (1-3, 10.95 ERA) to score Willie Horton from first in the top of the 12th for the 2-1 Tigers win.

Toronto (29-24, 11-14 away, 1.0 GB) at Seattle (23-36, 13-18 home, 15.5 GB)
The Jays score three runs in the fifth on consecutive RBI singles by Hector Torres (.248, 15 RBI, 2 SB), Steve Staggs (.215, 16 RBI) and Otto Velez (.280, 11 HR, 33 RBI) to keep rookie Jeff Byrd (7-0, 1.83 ERA) perfect with a 4-2 victory - sending Seattle to their fifth loss on thier last six games. It is the eighth time (out of 11 starts) this season Byrd has allowed two or fewer earned runs in a game.

Cleveland (30-23, 16-12 away, -- GB) at California (35-19, 15-13 home, 1.0 GB)
Tony Solaita (.286, 28 RBI) hits a pair of doubles and Ron Jackson (.226, 17 RBI) delivers a key two-run double in the sixth inning that proves to be the game-winner and gives Nolan Ryan (8-5, 2.82 ERA) win number eight, striking out seven hitters while allowing six hits in the 4-2 win and giving the Angels their fourth win in a row. Cleveland RF Jim Norris (.270) has three hits in the loss.

American League Scores

National League News
San Francisco (29-28, 16-16 away, 6.5 GB) at Chicago (25-30, 13-17 home, 14.0 GB)
Greg Gross has four hits (.240, 18 RBI), including a bases loaded double that helped him amass six RBI on the day in a 17-5 Cubs rout. Steve Ontiveros (.267, 20 RBI) also has a four hit day (three singles and a double) and scores three runs along with Jose Cardenal (.258, 22 RBI) and Bobby Murcer. Bill Buckner drives in three with three singles for the Cubs while Rob Andrews (.268) has three base hits for San Francisco in the loss.

Montreal (20-34, 10-17 away, 18.5 GB) at Cincinnati (34-20, 17-10 home, -- GB)
Pete Rose (.243, 24 RBI) hits an RBI double and Ken Griffey (.304, 2 HR, 22 RBI) follows with a two-run home run in Cincinnati's three run fifth inning to give Pat Zachry all of the run support he would need against the Expos as they win 5-1. Dan Driessen (.276, 7 HR, 17 RBI) alos homers as Dan Stanhouse gives up four hits for Montreal, but all are for extra bases - two home runs, two doubles.

Philadelphia (31-24, 17-13 away, 8.0 GB) at Atlanta (28-30, 17-12 home, 8.0 GB)
Mike Schmidt (.259, 12 HR, 36 RBI) hits two home runs, the last being a two-run shot in the eighth inning that proves to be the decisive runs as the Phillies keep Braves starter Mickey Mahler winless by defeating Atlanta, 5-3. Terry Harmon (.302) adds three singles for Philadelphia and Brian Asselstine (.308) does the feat for the Braves. Willie Montanez (.308, 4 HR, 17 RBI) and Freddie Patek (.224, 3 HR, 14 RBI) each hit solo home runs for Atlanta as well. Jim Kaat (3-2, 4.82 ERA) allows two runs and six hits in 7 1/3 innings for career win #250.

San Diego (21-40, 11-22 away, 16.5 GB) at Pittsburgh (38-15, 20-9 home, -- GB)
Dave Parker (.322) has four hits and scores three runs, Al Oliver (.299, 29 RBI) hits two doubles and drives in three as part of a four hit day, and Bill Robinson (.300, 18 RBI) drives in a pair with his two doubles and three hits overall in the Pirates 9-7 win over San Diego. Dave Winfield (.288, 22 RBI) has three hits and drives in a pair and Merv Rettenmund (.279, 3 HR, 12 RBI) hits a two-run home run in the loss.

New York (21-37, 10-17 away, 19.5 GB) at Houston (30-25, 15-12 home, 4.5 GB)
Jose Cruz (.270, 12 RBI, 37 SB) hits a double and triple, the latter scoring the go-ahead run in the eighth inning to give the Astros the 4-2 win. Cruz also steals two bases and scores twice to support the pitching perfomance of Ken Forsch (6-3, 1.88 ERA), who gives up five hits in eight innings. John Stearns (.281) hits a pair of doubles for New York and Tom Seaver (4-6, 3.44 ERA) goes the distance in the loss, his fourth loss in his last six starts.

Los Angeles (30-27, 16-16 away, 5.5 GB) at St. Louis (29-26, 19-14 home, 10.0 GB)
Dave Chalk (.230, 9 RBI) hits a pair of doubles, driving in three and scoring three times, Manny Mota scores three times without recording a hit and Johnny Oates (.192) also scores a trio of runs as LA crushes the Cards, 12-2. Rick Rhoden (5-3, 2.84 ERA) gets the complete game win, allowing seven hits and both runs. Davey Lopes (.262, 25 RBI, 31 SB) adds three hits of his own, scoring twice and driving in a pair while Reggie Smith (.273, 32 RBI) hits a single and triple in the victory.

National League Scores

News

Have announced that they have set their team focus to Win Now.

Injuries

LF Roy White (.177, 2 HR, 16 RBI) is day-to-day for about 4 days with a bruised heel.
Don't expect White to miss any time - Billy Martin would bench him for good if he did.

SP Paul Thormodsgard (6-6, 4.31 ERA) is expected to miss about 2 weeks with a strained back muscle.
He is placed on the 15-day disabled list.
MR Bill Butler (5-1, 2.82 ERA - AAA) recalled from Triple A Tacoma
A great start in AAA gets Butler the promotion, but he will need some good performances in the bullpen to stay.

Contract Signings

SP Fergie Jenkins (6-5, 3.69 ERA) signs a 3-year extension worth $2,304.000.
He will earn $768,000 a year through 1980.

Short Season Single A Playoff Update
Conference Championship Playoff Games

Rockledge Ponies at Batavia Trojans - (Series tied 1-1)

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Rockledge	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	7	0
Batavia	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	1
WP: Jorge Montanio (1-0, 0.00 ERA) LP: Brooks Edwards (0-1, 1.04 ERA) SV: Vincente Gil (1) POG: Jorge Montanio (ROC) 8 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 4 K Attendance: 5,056

Batavia has runners in scoring position in 5 different innings.

The brilliant pitching performance of Jorge Montanio overshadowed an equally outstanding outing of Batavia starter Brooks Edwards, who allows seven hits and strikes out eight in 8 2/3 innings. Rockledge's lone run comes in the fifth, when Tanosuke Kumagai (.091) hits a one-out double, moves to third on a single by John Marsh (.444) and scores when Jose Cortez (2 RBI) hits a grounder that Batavia can not turn the double play on.

Home Runs:
ROC: None
BAT: None

Eugene Emeralds at Salem Senators - (Salem leads 2-0)

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Eugene	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	0	2	6	10	2
Salem	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	2	8	0
WP: Pedro Adame (1-0, 1.00 ERA) LP: Norm Knight (0-1, 6.00 ERA) SV: None POG: Pedro Adame (EUG) 9 IP, 8 H, 1 ER, 3 K Attendance: 4,996

Salem starter Norm Knight strikes out 9 but allows 6 ER.

Eugene finally gets into the win column as they use a powerful pitching performance from starter Pedro Adame to keep the Salem bats quiet and timely hitting from Luis Perez (.182, 3 RBI), who keys a four-run sixth inning with a two-run double to break rhe game open. Taylor Thompson (.300) collects three hits and Augusto Perez (.364, 1 HR, 2 RBI) adds a two-run home run in the ninth inning to avoid a potential sweep.

Home Runs:
EUG: Augusto Perez (1)
SAL: None

GrimmyDee · 03-31-2011, 08:01 AM

It's amazing to me the PhillieFever can have spinal fusion surgery and come back in less than 2 weeks and I can't even get to the All-Star break.

Time to put my working shoes on. Once the All-Star break hits, I may need to do a format change to lessen up the load.

12-19-2010, 10:32 AM	#146
GrimmyDee Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 359	With Mel Allen Vol. I, Issue VII Sunday, May 29 - Saturday, June 4, 1977 Kicking it old school since December 2010. Major League Standings Hitting Leaders Pitching Leaders Who's Hot / Who's Cold Minor League Standings Jamestown Team Stats Last edited by GrimmyDee; 12-28-2010 at 11:41 PM.

01-03-2011, 03:08 PM	#152
EMSoccerCoach Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,464	Easily the best formatted dynasty here. Shame it's such a slow go, but believe me, I understand how hard it is to find the time. Still a great read when you get the chance to update it. __________________ The Pastime Baseball League The Pastime Baseball League - 10-Year Recap The Pastime Boxing Association

01-03-2011, 09:04 PM	#156
HGVoyager Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Osaka, Japan Posts: 386	Ditto. __________________ Former dynasties: Bonjou Bezbol! (A Fictional Haitian Baseball Dynasty) The Zoom Taylor Dynasty

12-29-2010, 10:22 AM	#149
PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elk Twp. NJ Posts: 6,763	WOW! Joe Ferguson just ripped LC, who was on his way to being a really good pitcher before arm troubles curtailed his career. It was said that at the end, he couldn't even reach home plate, that's how far gone his elbow was. The Phillies released him on his birthday

03-31-2011, 08:01 AM	#160
GrimmyDee Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 359	It's amazing to me the PhillieFever can have spinal fusion surgery and come back in less than 2 weeks and I can't even get to the All-Star break. Time to put my working shoes on. Once the All-Star break hits, I may need to do a format change to lessen up the load.