Dave Kingman Career Redux - Page 9

tdneu99 · 08-25-2018, 03:47 PM

New York rode a fine outing from starter Tom Seaver to victory over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The final score was 6-1. New York, at 48-50, occupies second place in the NL East Division.

Seaver allowed 1 earned run on 4 hits over 9 innings for the Mets. He walked 2 and struck out 6.

Mets first baseman Dave Kingman went 4 for 5 with 2 RBI, including a solo homer off RHP Paul Reuschel.

Seaver called the win "a collective effort."

TOP OF THE 9TH
Count: 0-0
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 378 ft

Season HR #25 - Career HR #129

tdneu99 · 08-25-2018, 03:50 PM

The Chicago Cubs had to overcome a big game from New York first baseman Dave Kingman to leave Wrigley Field with a 7-6 victory. Kingman went 3-4 with a home run off LHP Geoff Zahn, 2 singles, and a walk, while scoring 2 runs and driving in 2. The winner was Chicago reliever Tom Dettore, now 3-2. The loser was Tom Hall. Chicago is now 47-58, while New York is 49-52.

Bill Madlock hit a run-scoring triple off Tom Hall in the bottom of the ninth, which put the Cubs in front, 7-6. Madlock had 1 single, in addition to the triple. For the game, he went 2 for 5.

"It was a nice win for our side today," said Cubs manager . "Not perfect, but we'll take it."

TOP OF THE 3RD
Count: 2-0
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 391 ft

Season HR #26 - Career HR #130

tdneu99 · 08-25-2018, 03:55 PM

The Pittsburgh Pirates did just enough to secure a 3-2 victory over the New York Mets at Three Rivers Stadium. Nobody did more than pitcher Jim Rooker, who captured player of the game honors. After giving up a 2-run homer in the first inning to Mets slugger Dave Kingman, LHP Jim Rooker shut them out the rest of the game. Dave Giusti converted his 22nd save in 27 tries. With the win, the Pirates improved to 54-55.

In his 95-pitch effort, Rooker allowed 2 earned runs on 3 hits over 8 innings. He walked 1 and struck out 9.

TOP OF THE 1ST
Count: 2-0
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 363 ft

Season HR #27 - Career HR #131

tdneu99 · 08-25-2018, 04:00 PM

The baseball commissioner has suspended Mets first baseman Dave Kingman 3 games for arguing too vehemently on a called third strike in the Pittsburgh game at Three Rivers Stadium. Apparently he said the magic words and was ejected by the home plate umpire. He went into the dugout, then returned to the field, resumed his argument with the umpire and had to be restrained by his first base coach.

Kingman said he shouldn't have gone back on the field.

"I was pretty mad. I was all over the place."

Kingman is hitting .235 so far this season with 70 RBIs and 60 runs scored. He has 101 hits including 27 home runs, 47 walks and .313 OBP

tdneu99 · 08-25-2018, 04:07 PM

Jon Matlack pitched well, but the New York Mets still lost the game, falling 3-2 to the San Francisco Giants at Shea Stadium (NL). The Giants bumped their record to 68-53 with this latest triumph.

It could have been a different outcome for San Francisco, had it not been for Derrel Thomas, the 24-year old second baseman . Thomas contributed a 2-run single in the top of the fourth inning to put San Francisco up, 3-0.

"Win or lose, we pick each other up in this clubhouse," Thomas told the San Francisco Times.

Dave Kingman homered off former teammate RHP Ed Halicki. Kingman is batting .318 and slugging .718 with 3 homers against his first club this season.

BOTTOM OF THE 8TH
Count: 2-1
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 399 ft

Season HR #28 - Career HR #132

tdneu99 · 08-25-2018, 04:14 PM

New York got a strong outing from Skip Lockwood as the Mets defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5-1, at Dodger Stadium. In 8 innings, Lockwood surrendered 3 hits, while striking out 4 and walking 3. He allowed 1 run. The third-place Mets now have a win-loss record of 63-71.

Dave Kingman, who leads the NL in home runs with 29, aided the New York cause with a 2-run home run in the top of the first off LHP Doug Rau. For the game, the first baseman was 1 for 3 with a home run and a walk. He drove in 2 runs and scored once.

"We cashed in when we had the chance," said New York manager.

TOP OF THE 1ST
Count: 3-2
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 385 ft

Season HR #29 - Career HR #133

tdneu99 · 08-25-2018, 04:16 PM

Dave Kingman made an impact in the 7-3 New York win over Los Angeles. Kingman, who is tied for 3rd in the NL in RBI with 81, went 1 for 3 with a home run and 2 walks. He scored 2 times and drove in 2. New York starter Jerry Koosman was credited with the win after throwing 138 pitches over 9 innings. His record now stands at 13-7. The Dodgers, at 76-58, have lost 4 straight games.

Kingman had a key at-bat for New York early in the game. With a runner on 1st, he hit a 2-run home run off knuckleballer RHP Charlie Hough. It was his 30th home run of the season and gave New York an early 2-0 lead.

TOP OF THE 1ST
Count: 1-2:
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 349 ft

Season HR #30 - Career HR #134

tdneu99 · 08-25-2018, 04:20 PM

The New York Mets racked up a win at Shea Stadium (NL), bumping off the Pittsburgh Pirates, 7-0. Randy Tate, who started for New York, pitched effectively for his team. Tate, now 8-5, was the winner. In 8 innings, he gave up 6 hits, while striking out 7, walking 4, and allowing no earned runs. New York's record now stands at 66-72, placing them third in the NL East Division.

Dave Kingman, who is tied for 9th in the NL in total bases with 223, aided the New York cause with a 3-run home run in the bottom of the third off LHP John Candelaria. For the game, the first baseman went 1-2 with a home run, a walk, and was hit by a pitch. He drove in 3 runs and scored once.

"We'll relax tonight and enjoy this win," said Kingman.

BOTTOM OF THE 3RD
Count: 1-2
3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 89XD), Distance : 396 ft

Season HR #31 - Career HR #135

tdneu99 · 08-25-2018, 04:23 PM

New York catcher John Stearns had a 4-RBI performance, which helped his team grab a 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Reliever Bob Apodaca picked up the win. His record improves to 6-8. Harry Parker took the loss. The second-place Mets have won 5 consecutive games.

Dave Kingman, who is tied for 3rd in the NL in RBI with 85, chipped in for New York with a solo home run in the bottom of the tenth off RHP Harry Parker. For the game, the first baseman had 2 hits in 5 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 1 run scored, and 1 RBI.

"Our team showed some spunk," said Kingman.

BOTTOM OF THE 10TH
Count: 0-2
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 410 ft

Season HR #32 - Career HR #136

tdneu99 · 08-25-2018, 04:26 PM

The New York Mets bested the Montreal Expos by a score of 5-1, with left fielder Dave Kingman getting the main credit. On the day, Kingman belted 2 home runs, both off RHP Dennis Blair. He drove in 3 runs and scored twice for the Mets. Jerry Koosman, the winner, improved to 15-7. He held the Expos to no earned runs on 6 hits over 9 innings, while striking out 7 and walking 4. New York has run its win streak to 8 in a row.

Ed Kranepool aided the New York cause with a 2-run double in the top of the third. For the game, the first baseman went 1-4 with a double and a walk, while adding 2 RBI.

"We take it day by day here," said Kingman, "and today was a good one for us."

TOP OF THE 3RD
Count: 1-1
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9LD), Distance : 343 ft

TOP OF THE 4TH
Count: 1-2
2-RUN HOME RUN (Line Drive, 9D), Distance : 360 ft

Season HR #33 and #34 - Career HR #137 and #138

tdneu99 · 08-25-2018, 04:29 PM

The New York Mets got a strong performance from pitcher Skip Lockwood, who stymied the Montreal offense en route to a 4-2 win at Jarry Park. Lockwood got the win, improving to 3-4. He allowed 8 hits and walked 2 over 8 innings. Lockwood allowed 2 earned runs. Bob Apodaca notched his 19th save in 27 chances.

Dave Kingman, who leads the NL in home runs with 35, aided the New York cause with a 3-run home run in the top of the sixth off RHP Don Carrithers. For the game, the left fielder went 1 for 4 with a home run. He drove in 3 runs and scored once.

Kingman called the triumph "a good team win."

TOP OF THE 6TH
Count: 1-0:
3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 366 ft

Season HR #35 - Career HR #139

tdneu99 · 08-25-2018, 04:36 PM

The New York Mets trumped the St. Louis Cardinals, 17-6, at Busch Stadium II. New York left fielder Dave Kingman was named player of the game for his performance. He hit 2 home runs. He scored 4 runs and drove in 6. New York has now won 3 in a row.

Kingman had a big at-bat with a runner on 2nd in the top of the first inning, when he hit a 2-run home run off starter RHP Lynn McGlothen. The Mets went on to win, helped by his second homer of the game, this one off RHP Eric Rasmussen.

He also tied the NYM regular season game record for runs with 4.

TOP OF THE 1ST
Count: 0-0
2-RUN HOME RUN (Line Drive, 9D), Distance : 397 ft

TOP OF THE 7TH
Count: 1-1
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 390 ft

Season HR #36 and #37 - Career HR # 140 and #141

tdneu99 · 08-25-2018, 04:42 PM

Tom Seaver of the New York Mets permitted 6 hits, walked 0 and fanned 8 during the 5-0 shutout win over the Montreal Expos at Shea Stadium (NL) today.

"I told him, 'You did good today,'" said New York manager . "And I told him he'd better do good again next week."

Kingman takes RHP Chip Lang deep for this 39th homer and hits the 100 RBI mark for the season,

BOTTOM OF THE 7TH
Count: 0-2
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 390 ft

Season HR #38 - Career HR #142

tdneu99 · 08-25-2018, 04:45 PM

The Shea Stadium (NL) faithful were treated to a thrilling, walk-off win.

Chicago pitcher Rick Reuschel gave the Mets all they could handle, but in the end, New York left Shea Stadium (NL) with a 5-4 win. Reuschel allowed 3 earned runs on 4 hits over 9 innings. New York reliever Craig Swan was the winner. His record is now 5-4. Paul Reuschel took the loss.

The Mets got a big at-bat from center fielder Del Unser. For the game, Unser went 2 for 7 with 2 singles. In the bottom of the 14th, with a runner on 3rd, he stroked a run-scoring single. His 150th hit of the season gave New York a 5-4 lead.

"Nice to see our side come away with the win," Unser said after the game.

The Mets, at 80-74, have now won 4 straight.

Kingman took RHP Rick Reuschel deep for a 3-run tater.

BOTTOM OF THE 6TH
Count: 1-0
3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 398 ft

Season HR #39 - Career HR #143

tdneu99 · 08-25-2018, 04:49 PM

Nino Espinosa of the New York Mets blanked Philadelphia 3-0 on a 1-hit complete-game shutout, striking out 3 batters and walking 1.

This season Espinosa has a 7-11 record with a 3.33 ERA.

Dave Kingman provided all the offesnse with a 3-run homer off LHP Randy Lerch.

BOTTOM OF THE 5TH
Count: 0-1
3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 372 ft

Season HR #40 - Career HR #144

tdneu99 · 08-25-2018, 04:52 PM

Chicago catcher Steve Swisher made his presence felt in the 7-2 Cubs triumph over the New York Mets. Swisher went 3 for 4 with a home run and 2 singles, while scoring 2 times. Chicago starter Milt Wilcox was credited with the win after throwing 130 pitches over 7.2 innings. His record now stands at 8-16. Chicago has now won 3 in a row.

The Cubs ran into trouble in the top of the third. The score was 2-1, Chicago, with two out. New York, with runners on 2nd and 3rd, had John Stearns at the plate. With a base hit, he could have changed the complexion of the game. Instead, he lined out and the Cubs went on to win.

Dave Kingman goes deep against RHP Milt Wilcox.

TOP OF THE 8TH
Count: 1-1
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 389 ft[/B]

Season HR #41 - Career HR #145

tdneu99 · 08-25-2018, 05:01 PM

Big numbers for Big Dave this year:

Compared decently with his IRL stats from 1975:

The extra playing time resulted in +5 HR and +21 RBI above his career totals.

tdneu99 · 08-25-2018, 05:04 PM

By a wide margin...

tdneu99 · 08-25-2018, 05:11 PM

Here are the results of the replay:

Versus the actual results (graphic courtesy Wikipedia):

So it got the World Series nearly perfect (4-2 Reds vs 4-3 Reds). But yet again no Oakland A's.

tdneu99 · 08-25-2018, 05:16 PM

In fact, the A's were actually dead last in the AL West:

Because they were basically terrible at both hitting and pitching:

08-25-2018, 03:47 PM	#161
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	07/25/1975 - Kingman, Seaver Sensational for Mets New York rode a fine outing from starter Tom Seaver to victory over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The final score was 6-1. New York, at 48-50, occupies second place in the NL East Division. Seaver allowed 1 earned run on 4 hits over 9 innings for the Mets. He walked 2 and struck out 6. Mets first baseman Dave Kingman went 4 for 5 with 2 RBI, including a solo homer off RHP Paul Reuschel. Seaver called the win "a collective effort." TOP OF THE 9TH Count: 0-0 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 378 ft Season HR #25 - Career HR #129

08-25-2018, 03:50 PM	#162
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	07/27/1975 - Cubs Raise Rally Flag, Beat New York, 7-6 The Chicago Cubs had to overcome a big game from New York first baseman Dave Kingman to leave Wrigley Field with a 7-6 victory. Kingman went 3-4 with a home run off LHP Geoff Zahn, 2 singles, and a walk, while scoring 2 runs and driving in 2. The winner was Chicago reliever Tom Dettore, now 3-2. The loser was Tom Hall. Chicago is now 47-58, while New York is 49-52. Bill Madlock hit a run-scoring triple off Tom Hall in the bottom of the ninth, which put the Cubs in front, 7-6. Madlock had 1 single, in addition to the triple. For the game, he went 2 for 5. "It was a nice win for our side today," said Cubs manager . "Not perfect, but we'll take it." TOP OF THE 3RD Count: 2-0 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 391 ft Season HR #26 - Career HR #130

08-25-2018, 03:55 PM	#163
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	08/02/1975 - Rooker Now 6-10 After Subduing Mets The Pittsburgh Pirates did just enough to secure a 3-2 victory over the New York Mets at Three Rivers Stadium. Nobody did more than pitcher Jim Rooker, who captured player of the game honors. After giving up a 2-run homer in the first inning to Mets slugger Dave Kingman, LHP Jim Rooker shut them out the rest of the game. Dave Giusti converted his 22nd save in 27 tries. With the win, the Pirates improved to 54-55. In his 95-pitch effort, Rooker allowed 2 earned runs on 3 hits over 8 innings. He walked 1 and struck out 9. TOP OF THE 1ST Count: 2-0 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 363 ft Season HR #27 - Career HR #131

08-25-2018, 04:00 PM	#164
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	08/03/1975 - League Gets Last Word, Suspends Kingman 3 Games The baseball commissioner has suspended Mets first baseman Dave Kingman 3 games for arguing too vehemently on a called third strike in the Pittsburgh game at Three Rivers Stadium. Apparently he said the magic words and was ejected by the home plate umpire. He went into the dugout, then returned to the field, resumed his argument with the umpire and had to be restrained by his first base coach. Kingman said he shouldn't have gone back on the field. "I was pretty mad. I was all over the place." Kingman is hitting .235 so far this season with 70 RBIs and 60 runs scored. He has 101 hits including 27 home runs, 47 walks and .313 OBP

08-25-2018, 04:07 PM	#165
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	08/15/1975 - Giants Bridle Mets, 3-2 Jon Matlack pitched well, but the New York Mets still lost the game, falling 3-2 to the San Francisco Giants at Shea Stadium (NL). The Giants bumped their record to 68-53 with this latest triumph. It could have been a different outcome for San Francisco, had it not been for Derrel Thomas, the 24-year old second baseman . Thomas contributed a 2-run single in the top of the fourth inning to put San Francisco up, 3-0. "Win or lose, we pick each other up in this clubhouse," Thomas told the San Francisco Times. Dave Kingman homered off former teammate RHP Ed Halicki. Kingman is batting .318 and slugging .718 with 3 homers against his first club this season. BOTTOM OF THE 8TH Count: 2-1 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 399 ft Season HR #28 - Career HR #132

08-25-2018, 04:14 PM	#166
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	08/28/1975 - Mets Win at Los Angeles, 5-1 New York got a strong outing from Skip Lockwood as the Mets defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5-1, at Dodger Stadium. In 8 innings, Lockwood surrendered 3 hits, while striking out 4 and walking 3. He allowed 1 run. The third-place Mets now have a win-loss record of 63-71. Dave Kingman, who leads the NL in home runs with 29, aided the New York cause with a 2-run home run in the top of the first off LHP Doug Rau. For the game, the first baseman was 1 for 3 with a home run and a walk. He drove in 2 runs and scored once. "We cashed in when we had the chance," said New York manager. TOP OF THE 1ST Count: 3-2 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 385 ft Season HR #29 - Career HR #133

08-25-2018, 04:16 PM	#167
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	08/29/1975 -Mets Bang Out 7-3 Win Versus Los Angeles Dave Kingman made an impact in the 7-3 New York win over Los Angeles. Kingman, who is tied for 3rd in the NL in RBI with 81, went 1 for 3 with a home run and 2 walks. He scored 2 times and drove in 2. New York starter Jerry Koosman was credited with the win after throwing 138 pitches over 9 innings. His record now stands at 13-7. The Dodgers, at 76-58, have lost 4 straight games. Kingman had a key at-bat for New York early in the game. With a runner on 1st, he hit a 2-run home run off knuckleballer RHP Charlie Hough. It was his 30th home run of the season and gave New York an early 2-0 lead. TOP OF THE 1ST Count: 1-2: 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 349 ft Season HR #30 - Career HR #134

08-25-2018, 04:20 PM	#168
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	09/01/1975 - Mets Throttle Pirates, 7-0 The New York Mets racked up a win at Shea Stadium (NL), bumping off the Pittsburgh Pirates, 7-0. Randy Tate, who started for New York, pitched effectively for his team. Tate, now 8-5, was the winner. In 8 innings, he gave up 6 hits, while striking out 7, walking 4, and allowing no earned runs. New York's record now stands at 66-72, placing them third in the NL East Division. Dave Kingman, who is tied for 9th in the NL in total bases with 223, aided the New York cause with a 3-run home run in the bottom of the third off LHP John Candelaria. For the game, the first baseman went 1-2 with a home run, a walk, and was hit by a pitch. He drove in 3 runs and scored once. "We'll relax tonight and enjoy this win," said Kingman. BOTTOM OF THE 3RD Count: 1-2 3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 89XD), Distance : 396 ft Season HR #31 - Career HR #135

08-25-2018, 04:23 PM	#169
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	09/05/1975 - Mets Beat Cardinals in 10th after Walk Off Kingman Homer New York catcher John Stearns had a 4-RBI performance, which helped his team grab a 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Reliever Bob Apodaca picked up the win. His record improves to 6-8. Harry Parker took the loss. The second-place Mets have won 5 consecutive games. Dave Kingman, who is tied for 3rd in the NL in RBI with 85, chipped in for New York with a solo home run in the bottom of the tenth off RHP Harry Parker. For the game, the first baseman had 2 hits in 5 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 1 run scored, and 1 RBI. "Our team showed some spunk," said Kingman. BOTTOM OF THE 10TH Count: 0-2 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 410 ft Season HR #32 - Career HR #136 Last edited by tdneu99; 08-25-2018 at 04:30 PM.

08-25-2018, 04:26 PM	#170
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	09/08/1975 - Kingman Hits 2 Home Runs to Pull Mets to .500 The New York Mets bested the Montreal Expos by a score of 5-1, with left fielder Dave Kingman getting the main credit. On the day, Kingman belted 2 home runs, both off RHP Dennis Blair. He drove in 3 runs and scored twice for the Mets. Jerry Koosman, the winner, improved to 15-7. He held the Expos to no earned runs on 6 hits over 9 innings, while striking out 7 and walking 4. New York has run its win streak to 8 in a row. Ed Kranepool aided the New York cause with a 2-run double in the top of the third. For the game, the first baseman went 1-4 with a double and a walk, while adding 2 RBI. "We take it day by day here," said Kingman, "and today was a good one for us." TOP OF THE 3RD Count: 1-1 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9LD), Distance : 343 ft TOP OF THE 4TH Count: 1-2 2-RUN HOME RUN (Line Drive, 9D), Distance : 360 ft Season HR #33 and #34 - Career HR #137 and #138

08-25-2018, 04:29 PM	#171
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	09/09/1975 - Victory Pushes Mets Record to 73-72 The New York Mets got a strong performance from pitcher Skip Lockwood, who stymied the Montreal offense en route to a 4-2 win at Jarry Park. Lockwood got the win, improving to 3-4. He allowed 8 hits and walked 2 over 8 innings. Lockwood allowed 2 earned runs. Bob Apodaca notched his 19th save in 27 chances. Dave Kingman, who leads the NL in home runs with 35, aided the New York cause with a 3-run home run in the top of the sixth off RHP Don Carrithers. For the game, the left fielder went 1 for 4 with a home run. He drove in 3 runs and scored once. Kingman called the triumph "a good team win." TOP OF THE 6TH Count: 1-0: 3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 366 ft Season HR #35 - Career HR #139

08-25-2018, 04:36 PM	#172
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	09/13/1975 - Kingman Slugs Mets to 17-6 Win The New York Mets trumped the St. Louis Cardinals, 17-6, at Busch Stadium II. New York left fielder Dave Kingman was named player of the game for his performance. He hit 2 home runs. He scored 4 runs and drove in 6. New York has now won 3 in a row. Kingman had a big at-bat with a runner on 2nd in the top of the first inning, when he hit a 2-run home run off starter RHP Lynn McGlothen. The Mets went on to win, helped by his second homer of the game, this one off RHP Eric Rasmussen. He also tied the NYM regular season game record for runs with 4. TOP OF THE 1ST Count: 0-0 2-RUN HOME RUN (Line Drive, 9D), Distance : 397 ft TOP OF THE 7TH Count: 1-1 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 390 ft Season HR #36 and #37 - Career HR # 140 and #141 Last edited by tdneu99; 08-25-2018 at 04:39 PM.

08-25-2018, 04:42 PM	#173
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	09/15/1975 - Mets Blank Expos, Seaver Wins Tom Seaver of the New York Mets permitted 6 hits, walked 0 and fanned 8 during the 5-0 shutout win over the Montreal Expos at Shea Stadium (NL) today. "I told him, 'You did good today,'" said New York manager . "And I told him he'd better do good again next week." Kingman takes RHP Chip Lang deep for this 39th homer and hits the 100 RBI mark for the season, BOTTOM OF THE 7TH Count: 0-2 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 390 ft Season HR #38 - Career HR #142 Last edited by tdneu99; 08-25-2018 at 04:46 PM.

08-25-2018, 04:45 PM	#174
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	09/18/1975 - The Shea Stadium (NL) faithful were treated to a thrilling, walk-off win. Chicago pitcher Rick Reuschel gave the Mets all they could handle, but in the end, New York left Shea Stadium (NL) with a 5-4 win. Reuschel allowed 3 earned runs on 4 hits over 9 innings. New York reliever Craig Swan was the winner. His record is now 5-4. Paul Reuschel took the loss. The Mets got a big at-bat from center fielder Del Unser. For the game, Unser went 2 for 7 with 2 singles. In the bottom of the 14th, with a runner on 3rd, he stroked a run-scoring single. His 150th hit of the season gave New York a 5-4 lead. "Nice to see our side come away with the win," Unser said after the game. The Mets, at 80-74, have now won 4 straight. Kingman took RHP Rick Reuschel deep for a 3-run tater. BOTTOM OF THE 6TH Count: 1-0 3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 398 ft Season HR #39 - Career HR #143

08-25-2018, 04:49 PM	#175
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	09/19/1975 - Espinosa 1-Hits Philadelphia, Kingman Blasts 40th Nino Espinosa of the New York Mets blanked Philadelphia 3-0 on a 1-hit complete-game shutout, striking out 3 batters and walking 1. This season Espinosa has a 7-11 record with a 3.33 ERA. Dave Kingman provided all the offesnse with a 3-run homer off LHP Randy Lerch. BOTTOM OF THE 5TH Count: 0-1 3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 372 ft Season HR #40 - Career HR #144

08-25-2018, 04:52 PM	#176
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	09/24/1975 - Cubs Bang Out 7-2 Win Versus New York Chicago catcher Steve Swisher made his presence felt in the 7-2 Cubs triumph over the New York Mets. Swisher went 3 for 4 with a home run and 2 singles, while scoring 2 times. Chicago starter Milt Wilcox was credited with the win after throwing 130 pitches over 7.2 innings. His record now stands at 8-16. Chicago has now won 3 in a row. The Cubs ran into trouble in the top of the third. The score was 2-1, Chicago, with two out. New York, with runners on 2nd and 3rd, had John Stearns at the plate. With a base hit, he could have changed the complexion of the game. Instead, he lined out and the Cubs went on to win. Dave Kingman goes deep against RHP Milt Wilcox. TOP OF THE 8TH Count: 1-1 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 389 ft[/B] Season HR #41 - Career HR #145

08-25-2018, 05:01 PM	#177
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	1975 Final - .232/.323/.466 41 HR 109 RBI Big numbers for Big Dave this year: Compared decently with his IRL stats from 1975: The extra playing time resulted in +5 HR and +21 RBI above his career totals.

08-25-2018, 05:04 PM	#178
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	1975 Final Cont'd - Dave Kingman Takes NL Home Run and RBI titles By a wide margin...

08-25-2018, 05:11 PM	#179
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	1975 Final Cont'd - Playoffs Here are the results of the replay: Versus the actual results (graphic courtesy Wikipedia): So it got the World Series nearly perfect (4-2 Reds vs 4-3 Reds). But yet again no Oakland A's.

08-25-2018, 05:16 PM	#180
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	1975 Final Cont'd - Playoffs In fact, the A's were actually dead last in the AL West: Because they were basically terrible at both hitting and pitching: