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Old 11-07-2013, 10:21 AM   #1
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When It Was A Game - A 1976 No-Expansion Dynasty


NOTE: This Prelude (with some minor tweaks) was written four long years (and two less kids) ago for a dynasty that never got completed. I was going to write a brand new one for this, but in reading this over - I still feel the exactly the same way. I hope you like it, as I truly believe this will be my last work.

Prelude

I really have no business writing this. I have very little spare time anymore that my wife and family doesn't already have control of. There is grass to be mowed, cars to be fixed, Softball and T-Ball games to be coached...

Yet, I just can't stay away.

I love the game of baseball. I won't lie.

Not the over-priced, over-marketed, steroid mess of today. I can do without the juiced players, the smaller ballparks and the 15-11 softball scores. You can give me a 2-1 pitching duel anytime.

Collecting baseball cards as a child, watching my heroes of the 70's & 80's on television and imagining I was one of them. Eddie Murray, Mike Schmidt, Johnny Bench, George Brett, Nolan Ryan and Fred Lynn were my idols and I wished to be just like them - smashing wiffle balls over the house and losing more than a few dozen to what we called "the ball eating tree".

Alas, bum knees and marginal ability left me to relive this era over and over in my head.

That's part of the reason I decided to start in 1976. Salaries aren't ridiculous yet, and steroids are not as much as an influence as the athletes of today. I plan on keeping the league power numbers lower to simulate just how baseball might have been in a non-steroid era.

So what can you expect from this? I'm not sure. Everybody seems to have their own favorite format when it comes to dynasties - so I decided to take what I felt were the best qualities from each. Dare I say, this is essentially 2 or 3 dynasties in one - Something for the in-depth readers, the stat-junkies and the fictional minor league managers. My hopes are that there will be something for everyone in here, (but probably everyone will hate it) and that you might feel inspired to write about your favorite players of the era.

This will be my Opus, if you will. My final dynasty work. I am just getting too damn old to be putting the month of effort in setting up my dynasty just the way I want. That being said - I will be putting all of my effort into this and not throw out a crappy product. The road may be a long one and it may take forever to get there, but it's the ride that counts and when I am old and gray, I want to be able to look back and say I was a part of history - so to speak. Because history itself doesn't change, until it happens in my retro-reality.

Next up you will get an overview of important happenings in the league circa Jan-March 1976. I won't insult you and say I wrote these, but merely transferred them from baseballlibrary.com (a great chronology resource). Then I may throw some Spring Training happenings followed by team summaries from fictional journalist Kevin Moss from the fictional USA Plain Beacon Journal Dealer Gazette Telegraph. So send any fictional hate mail his way, not mine.
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Old 11-07-2013, 10:27 AM   #2
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This post will be used to give you the details and inner workings of the league. I will be editing this shortly.
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Off-Season News

Jan 4 - Executives of the International Amateur Baseball Association (IABA) meet in Mexico City to end a long-standing feud between delegations‚ creating in the process a new organization named the Asociacion Internacional de Beisbol Amateur (AINBA). With the United States returning to the IABA fold‚ after a several-year absence‚ the first AINBA World Championships are scheduled for Cartagena‚ Colombia. Manuel Gonzalez Guerra of Cuba is named the first AINBA president.

Jan 9 - Charles Ruppert‚ Giants VP and son-in-law of Horace Stoneham‚ announces the sale of the team to a Toronto group for $13.3 million. The fans' outrage prompts San Francisco mayor George Moscone to get a preliminary injunction preventing the move.

Jan 14 - Ted Turner completes the purchase of 100 percent of the Atlanta Braves.

Jan 22 - Pitchers Robin Roberts and Bob Lemon are voted into the Hall of Fame.

Jan 27 - Astronomer Philip Dukower discovers what appears to be a huge comet approximately 7 miles in diameter heading towards Earth. He predicts that the comet is not on a collision course with Earth but could be visible to the naked eye in late March as it passes the Earth. Being a huge baseball fan, Dukower called the comet, "Babe".



Feb 1 - East Lansing police arrest Dodger reliever Mike Marshall for disobeying the orders set by the Michigan State University police prohibiting him from taking batting practice. MSU feared he would hit balls too far and injure students on an adjacent tennis court. Marshall protests that it is against his rights as an MSU instructor and files a lawsuit against the school.

Feb 2 - The Special Veterans Committee selects old-time players Roger Connor and Fred Lindstrom‚ and umpire Cal Hubbard‚ for Cooperstown. Hubbard becomes the first man elected to both the Football and Baseball Halls of Fame.

Feb 4 - Federal Judge John W. Oliver upholds Peter Seitz's decision in the Andy Messersmith-Dave McNally free agency case.

Feb 9 - Oscar Charleston is selected for the Hall of Fame by the Special Committee on the Negro Leagues.

Feb 17 - Mike Scott of Pepperdine pitches a 3-0 perfect game against California Lutheran University. He will be selected in the 2nd round of the June draft.

Feb 22 - "Babe", the seven-mile wide comet discovered by astronomer Philip Dukower, continues to increase in popularity. Scientists believe that the comet will be visible for millions (weather permitting) on the evening of March 28th.

Feb 23 - ML owners announce that spring training will not open until a new labor contract is agreed upon.



Mar 1 - White Sox owner Bill Veeck opens training camp in Sarasota‚ Florida‚ but participation is limited to nonroster players.

Mar 2 - The Cards trade 2B Ted Sizemore to the Dodgers for OF Willie Crawford.

Mar 4 - In a last-minute deal‚ the Giants are bought for $8 million by Bob Lurie and Bud Herseth‚ assuring that team will stay in San Francisco.

Mar 17 - Commissioner Kuhn orders teams to open spring training camps as soon as possible. All teams will comply within 48 hours.

Mar 20 - Leo Durocher‚ hired to manage the Yokohama Taiyo Whales (Japanese League)‚ is sick with hepatitis and asks for a 5-week delay in reporting. The Lip receives a telegram from the Whales stating: Since the championship starts in 20 days‚ it's better if you stay home and take care of yourself for the remainder of the season."

Mar 28 - A nearly completed Mets-Dodgers trade‚ involving ace pitchers Tom Seaver and Don Sutton‚ is leaked by the New York press. The subsequent public furor causes the Mets to abandon the deal.

In a spectacular display, the comet affectionately called "Babe" by it's many supporters, streaks through the night sky - much closer to the earth than any comet has come before. The resulting magnetic disturbance knocks out power and disrupts controllers across North America.



Apr 2 - The A's trade prospective free agents Reggie Jackson and Ken Holtzman‚ together with a minor league pitcher‚ to the Orioles for OF Don Baylor and pitchers Mike Torrez and Paul Mitchell.

Apr 7 - At Aloha Stadium in Hawaii‚ a controversy arises about metal cleats prior to a PCL game with Tacoma. Despite the ban on the cleats in the stadium‚ Tacoma P Bill Butler insists on wearing them and stadium officials switch off the lights during warm-up. Thirty minutes to game‚ umpire Bill Lawton awards a forfeit to Tacoma since the home team is responsible for playing conditions. The PCL will uphold the forfeit‚ but minor league prexy Bobby Bragan will overrule it (according to historian Rich Marazzi).
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Interested in seeing where you take this. Good start, and I hope you'll be able to find the time for it.
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August 8, 2014: You may have stumbled onto this thread recently and noticed that some of the thanks/news/stories do not match up in the beginning. This is because I currently reworking the dynasty with the same base file and felt it a little silly to create another thread when I can just edit and fix this one. It should all equal out in the end.

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April 8, 1976
Morgan Error Proves Costly

Cincinnati's Joe Morgan (.250, 1 HR, 1 RBI) went from hero to goat in the matter of innings as the host Giants gain a triumph over the Reds, 6-2. Morgan hits a solo home run in the second to tie the game at one, but an error in a possible double play ball keys a five run fourth inning for San Francisco. Marc Hill (1.000, 2 RBI) has two doubles and a triple to key the Giants offense while John Montefusco (1-0, 2.25 ERA) strikes out 11 over eight innings.

"I'm not sure what happened. It was a routine double play. The ball was coming right at me, I bent down to pick it up like I always do. The next thing I know, the ball is in right field. It cost us the game. I'm embarrassed that I let my team down. This is something that is just unacceptable." - Reds second baseman Joe Morgan on the error.

American League News
Boston Red Sox at Cleveland Indians
Fergie Jenkins (1-0, 0.82 ERA) opens the 1976 campaign by pitching 11 innings, allowing just four hits, one run and striking out seven, but it takes a sacrifice fly by Rick Burleson (.250, 1 RBI) in the top of the 12th inning before Jenkins gets the win in a 2-1 road victory over the Indians. Fred Lynn (.167, 1 HR, 1 RBI) opens the season scoring in the first inning with a solo shot off of Dennis Eckersley (1.08 ERA) which was quickly matched in the third by a Andy Ashby (.250, 1 HR, 1 RBI) home run. Eckersley pitched well in the Cleveland start, striking out eight on six hits and a run through 8.1 innings.



April 9, 1976
John Two-Hits Houston

Tommy John (1-0, 0.00 ERA) holds the Houston offense to just two hits in a complete game shutout as the Dodgers defeat the Astros 3-0 at the Astrodome. John walks one and strikes out four in the effort while Bill Russell (.750, 3 RBI) drives in all three runs with a three hit day. Larry Dierker (0-1, 1.00 ERA) goes the distance in the loss, allowing eight hits, three runs (one earned) while striking out seven.

"The elbow is not an issue with me anymore - it feels better than ever. That is in the past, I told skip that I was ready to prove something this year and he gave me the Opening Day start. I feel I could go another nine innings right now." - Los Angeles starter Tommy John.

American League News
New York Yankees at Milwaukee Brewers
New York scores five times in the top of the ninth inning, capped by a two-run home run by Oscar Gamble (.750, 1 HR, 3 RBI) off of Milwaukee closer Tom Murphy (0-1, 1 BS, 108.00 ERA) to lead the Yankees over Milwaukee, 7-5 at County Stadium. Mickey Rivers (.400, 1 RBI), Thurman Munson (.400, 1 RBI) and Graig Nettles (.200, 1 RBI) also deliver key RBI in the inning. Gorman Thomas (.250, 1 HR, 1 RBI), Darrell Porter (.250, 1 HR, 1 RBI), and Sixto Lezcano (.333, 1 HR, 1 RBI) each hit solo home runs for the Brew Crew in the loss. Dave Pagan (1-0, 0.00 ERA) gets the win in relief while Sparky Lyle (1 SV, 0.00 ERA) throws a scoreless ninth for his 153rd save, moving him into 6th place on the all-time list.

Texas Rangers at Chicago White Sox
Led by the offense of Jorge Orta, Chicago muscles by the Rangers, 5-3 at Comiskey. Orta (.750, 1 HR, 3 RBI) drives in three runs on a single, double and solo home run. Toby Harrah (.600, 2 RBI) hits a double and two singles, driving in two while Mike Hargrove (.600) adds three more singles as Texas outhits the White Sox, 12-9 in the loss.

Other AL Scores
Minnesota Twins4Oakland Athletics3
California Angels1Kansas City Royals2
POG: Bert Blyleven (MIN)
8.1 IP, 9 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
POG: Hal McRae (KC)
3-for-4, 1 R, 1 RBI, 2B


National League News
Pittsburgh Pirates at Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies CF Garry Maddox opens the bottom of the 10th inning with a walk-off solo home run off of Pittsburgh starter Jim Rooker (0-1, 1.00 ERA) to give Philadelphia a 2-1 victory. Rooker goes nine innings, allowing five hits and one unearned run before giving up the homer. Phillies starter Steve Carlton (1.00 ERA) allows just three hits, one run while striking out eight in nine innings. Gene Garber (1-0, 0.00 ERA) pitches the 10th inning to get the win.

San Diego Padres at Atlanta Braves
Dave Winfield (.250, 2 RBI) hits a two-run double off of Atlanta closer Elias Sosa (0-1, 1 BS, 40.50 ERA) to cap a three-run ninth inning and lead the Padres to a 5-4 victory at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. Rowland Office (.750, 3 RBI) has three hits for the Braves, including a pair of doubles - driving in three runs and scoring another. Mike Ivie (.250, 3 RBI) drives in the the other three San Diego runs as Rich Folkers (1-0, 4.50 ERA) pitches two innings for the win and Alan Foster (1 SV, 0.00 ERA) pitches the ninth for the save.

Chicago Cubs at New York Mets
Jon Matlack (1-0, 1.13 ERA) gives up six hits and one run while striking out six as New York gets an Opening Day win over the Cubs at Shea, 2-1. Bill Madlock (.750, 1 RBI) hits a double and two singles with a run batted in for Chicago. Brian Bonham (0-1, 2.25 ERA) takes the loss.



April 10, 1976
Spikes Five RBI Leads Tribe

Indians outfielder Charlie Spikes (.500, 5 RBI) goes 4-for-4 and drives in five runs to help the Tribe crush Boston at home, 10-3. Duane Kuiper (.286, 3 RBI) scores twice and drives in three runs while Andy Ashby (.286) adds three runs of his own. Pat Dobson (1-0, 3.12 ERA) goes 8.2 innings to gain the win for Cleveland. Luis Tiant (0-1, 9.82 ERA) suffers the loss.

"I just want the world to know that Charlie Spikes is leading the entire league in runs batted in. I may not be leading it next month or next week or even tomorrow - but as of this very day, I am tops in the league." - Cleveland's Charlie Spikes and his league leading five runs batted in.

American League News
Oakland Athletics at Kansas City Royals
Sal Bando (.222, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 SB) hits a three-run home run and scores three runs, Joe Rudi (.800, 3 RBI) hits a three-run double, while Billy North (.444, 2 SB) has three hits and two stolen bases as the Athletics destroy Kansas City 12-3 in front of 26,770 at Royals Stadium. Tom Poquette (.667) has four hits for KC, but Dennis Leonard (0-1, 40.50 ERA) fails to make it through the second inning, allowing six runs on six hits.

New York Yankees at Milwaukee Brewers
The Yankees score four times off Milwaukee starter Jim Colborn (6.48 ERA) in the top of the ninth, capped by a three-run home run from Graig Nettles (.250, 1 HR, 4 RBI) to sent the game into extra innings. They win the game three innings later as Thurman Munson (.273, 4 RBI) hits a two-run single in the top of the 12th off of Brewers closer Tom Murphy (0-2, 32.40 ERA) to give New York a 9-7 come from behind victory. Roy White (.455) has four hits while Sandy Alomar comes in as a pinch runner in the seventh inning and scores three times for the Yanks. Dock Ellis 1-0, 0.00 ERA) picks up the win in relief.

Other AL Scores
Texas Rangers7Baltimore Orioles7
Chicago White Sox1Detroit Tigers5
POG: Bill Singer (TEX)
9.0 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
POG: Jim Crawford (DET)
2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K


National League News
Philadelphia Phillies at Pittsburgh Pirates
Philadelphia starter Jim Kaat (0.00 ERA) goes 10 innings, allowing 1 unearned run on seven hits but is in the showers by the 14th inning when reliever Ron Schueler (1-0, 0.00 ERA) singles up the middle off of Pirates closer Kent Tekulve (0-1, 13.50 ERA) to score Dick Allen and give the Phillies their second straight win over Pittsburgh. Doc Medich (0.00 ERA) was equally effective for the Pirates - allowing seven hits and an unearned run while striking out seven in nine innings.

Cincinnati Reds at San Francisco Giants
The Cincinnati Reds remain winless as Ed Halicki (1-0, 1.13 ERA) allows just three hits and strikes out six in eight innings as the Giants take a 2-1 victory at Candlestick Park. Cesar Geronimo (.571) has two of the four Cincinnati hits, including a single and a triple. Don Gullett (0-1, 3.00 ERA) takes the loss for the Reds.

Chicago Cubs at New York Mets
Mets starter Tom Seaver (2.25 ERA) strikes out 11 batters in eight innings - allowing six hits and two runs, but it takes a walk-off single by Joe Torre in the bottom of the ninth for New York to home with a 4-3 victory over the Cubs. Torre (.556, 2 RBI) has four hits on the day - all singles - and John Milner (.625, 1 HR, 1 RBI) hits a solo home run as part of a three hit performance to key the New York offense. Chicago had tied the game in the top of the ninth on an RBI single by Jose Cardenal (.444, 2 RBI), who has four hits as well - including a pair of doubles.

St. Louis Cardinals at Montreal Expos
Pete Mackanin (.500, 1 RBI) hits a two out, RBI single in the bottom of the 12th inning off of Cardinals closer Al Hrabosky (0-1, 6.75 ERA) to lead Montreal to a 4-3 win at home. Down two in the eighth, Keith Hernandez (.200, 1 HR, 2 RBI) ties the game with a two-run home run down the left field line to help force the extra frames. Bake McBride (.400, 1 HR, 1 RBI) also homers for the Cards other run.

Other NL Scores
Los Angeles Dodgers7San Diego Padres2
Houston Astros3Atlanta Braves7
POG: Don Sutton (LA)
9.0 IP, 9 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 7 K
POG: Andy Messersmith (ATL)
8.0 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 7 K

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April 11, 1976
Tanana Takes Down Twins

California starter Frank Tanana (0.00 ERA) goes 11 1/3 innings allowing just two hits and one unearned run while striking out 11 Twins hitters, but gets a no-decision as the Angels score in the bottom of the 12th inning on an RBI single by Dave Chalk (.143, 2 RBI) off of reliever Tom Johnson (0-1, 27.00 ERA) to gain a 2-1 victory. Tanana goes the first 7.1 innings without allowing a hit before Craig Kusick (.125) spoils the bid. Dave Goltz (0.00 ERA) was equal to the task for Minnesota, striking out eight and allowing just three hits and an unearned run as well. Jim Brewer (1-0, 0.00 ERA) gets the final two outs in the 12th inning to get the win.

"Just an awesome game by both of those pitchers. That is how the game is played - it made me a fan again, not just a manager." - California manager Dick Williams said of starters Tanana and Goltz.


American League News
Boston Red Sox at Cleveland Indians
The Red Sox score six runs in the first inning off of Indians starter Jackie Brown (0-1, 81.00 ERA) as Carl Yastrzemski (.385, 1 HR, 4 RBI) hits a grand slam which is quickly followed by solo home runs by Dwight Evans (.273, 2 HR, 2 RBI) and Carlton Fisk (.364, 1 HR, 2 RBI) in back-to-back-to-back fashion. Evans would add another solo home run later as Boston cruises 10-4. With the game long decided, Fred Lynn is ejected - allegedly for arguing a third strike call.

Texas Rangers at Chicago White Sox
Clay Carroll (1 SV, 0.00 ERA) earns his 133rd career save in Chicago's 5-4 win over the Rangers, moving him into ninth place on the all-time saves list. Brian Downing (.200, 2 RBI) hits a pair of doubles for the Sox off of Texas starter Nelson Briles (0-1, 4.50 ERA), who gets a complete game loss for his troubles.

Oakland Athletics at Kansas City Royals
Keyed by a two-run triple by Phil Garner (.250, 3 RBI) and a RBI double by Joe Rudi (.667, 4 RBI), the Athletics score four runs in the eighth inning off of closer Doug Bird (0-1, 1 BS, 27.00 ERA) to get by Kansas City, 5-3.

Royals RF Tom Poquette left the game in the sixth inning after making a diving grab of a Gene Tenace fly ball. Manager Whitey Herzog stated it was a shoulder injury and that he will be out 2-3 weeks. Jim Wohlford will start in place of Poquette in right field. CF Ruppert Jones (.176, 1 RBI, 17 AB - AAA) will get the call up from Omaha.

New York Yankees at Milwaukee Brewers
Oscar Gamble (.429, 3 HR, 5 RBI) hits his third home run in as many days in the top of the 10th inning to give New York the lead, but RBI singles from Don Money (.333, 1 HR, 3 RBI) and George Scott (.250, 3 RBI) in the bottom of the frame off of reliever Dock Ellis (1-1, 1 BS, 9.00 ERA) give the Brewers a 5-4 comeback victory. Money also homers in the game, as Milwaukee overcomes three errors that add up to four unearned runs for starter Jerry Augustine (0.00 ERA). Roy White (.375, 1 HR, 2 RBI) hits a two-run home run and Thurman Munson (.375, 6 RBI) drives in two runs with a double and two singles in the loss.

Minnesota Twins at California Angels - Game Two
Not to be outdone by the pitchers in their previous contest, Minnesota starter Joe Decker (1-0, 0.00 ERA) shuts down the Angels, holding them to two hits over eight innings on the way to a 6-0 victory and a split of the doubleheader. Larry Hisle (.250) triples and scores two runs in the Twins victory.

Other AL Scores
Baltimore Orioles
Detroit Tigers
1
3
POG: Mark Fydrich (DET)
8.0 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K


National League News
Los Angeles Dodgers at Houston Astros
The Dodgers offense is held to just four hits as J.R. Richard (1-0, 0.00 ERA) records his third shutout of his career, walking two and striking out seven in a 5-0 Astros win. Robb Andrews (.273, 1 RBI) has three hits, scoring once and driving in a run to lead the Houston offense. Doug Rau (0-1, 7.94 ERA) takes the loss for LA, allowing all five runs in 5 2/3 innings.

Cincinnati Reds at San Francisco Giants
Joe Morgan (.400, 3 RBI) lights up Giants pitching, going 3-for-3 with a double, scoring three times and driving in another pair as the Reds squeak by San Francisco, 9-8. Led by three-hit performances of Willie Montanez (.600, 1 HR, 3 RBI), who hits a two-run home run, and Derrel Thomas (.455, 2 RBI) - the Giants outhit Cincinnati 13-10, but three errors contribute to two unearned runs that they could not come back from.

San Diego Padres at Atlanta Braves
San Diego starter Randy Jones (1-0, 1.00 ERA) no-hits the Braves through five innings en route to a complete game, three-hit, 9-1 victory. Mike Ivie (.462, 5 RBI) has four hits for the Padres, including an RBI triple and scores three runs to give Jones all the offense he would need. Jerry Royster (.364, 2 RBI) has two of Atlanta's three hits. Roger Moret (0-1, 14.54 ERA) takes the loss, allowing seven runs in 4 1/3 innings.

Chicago Cubs at New York Mets
The Cubs lose their third straight one-run game to New York, this time by a score of 2-1 as Mets starter Jerry Koosman (1-0, 1.13 ERA) gives up just two hits and one run while striking out seven through eight innings. Chicago manages three hits total, two coming from Bill Madlock (.500, 1 HR, 3 RBI), who scores their only run with a 398-foot line drive to left in the first inning. Wayne Garrett (.300, 1 HR, 2 RBI) hits a solo home run for the Mets in the win.

Pittsburgh Pirates at Philadelphia Phillies
Greg Luzinski (.286, 1 HR, 1 RBI) hits a solo home run with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning off of Pittsburgh closer Ramon Hernandez (0-1, 3.00 ERA) to send the crowd home happy with a 4-3 victory and a series sweep over the Pirates. Mike Schmidt (.083, 1 HR, 1 RBI) also homers - his first hit of the season - and Bob Boone (.500, 1 RBI) adds three hits for the Philadelphia offense. For the Pirates, Richie Zisk (.333) has a three-hit day with a double and Bill Robinson (.286, 1 HR, 4 RBI) hits a solo home run and drives in three total in the loss.

Other NL Scores
St. Louis Cardinals
Montreal Expos
3
6
POG: Steve Rogers (MON)
8.0 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K




April 12, 1976
Rader Leads Padres Past Houston
San Diego scores eight runs in the last three innings, then holds off a late Astros rally for a 9-6 victory at Jack Murphy Stadium. Doug Rader (.267, 2 RBI) has three hits with a double, scores three runs, and drives in two more while Tito Fuentes (.278, 3 RBI) drives in three runs on three hits as the Padres pound out 16 singles with only two doubles. Houston had the advantage early thanks to a two-run home run by Cesar Cedeno (.333, 2 HR, 4 RBI), who drove in three runs on the day but reliever Lindy McDaniel (0-1, 1 BS, 47.25 ERA) gives up five runs in the seventh without recording an out to lose the game.

"I tried everything - fastball, curve, spit...I mean splitter. They hit everything like it was batting practice. I even tried hitting them and they were still getting base hits." - Houston reliever Lindy McDaniel.


American League News
Texas Rangers at Kansas City Royals
Kansas City pitcher Al Fitzmorris (1-0, 0.00 ERA) throws eight shutout innings and George Brett (.222, 1 HR, 4 RBI) hits a two-run home run as the Royals sneak past Texas by a 2-1 score. Fitzmorris walks three and strikes out one while giving up six hits to give Kansas City their first win of the season. Jim Umbarger (0-1, 2.70 ERA) allows two runs in 6 2/3 innings to take the loss for the Rangers.

Boston Red Sox at Milwaukee Brewers
Jim Rice (.375, 1 HR, 3 RBI) leads the Boston assault with three hits - including an RBI double and a solo home run - as the Red Sox beat Milwaukee, 7-4. Steve Dillard (.353, 2 RBI) also has a three-hit day for Boston, as the top four hitters of the lineup combine to go 8-for-17 (.471). Sixto Lezcano (.471, 4 RBI) and Don Money (.400) each have three hits for the Brewers in the loss.

Other AL Scores
Detroit Tigers
New York Yankees
1
5
POG: Chris Chambliss (NYY)
2-for-4, 2 R, RBI (2), HR (1)


National League News
Atlanta Braves at Cincinnati Reds
Reds rookie pitcher Pat Zachry (1-0, 3.00 ERA) gets a complete game victory in his first major league start, giving up three runs - on a three-run home run by Ken Henderson (.214, 1 HR, 6 RBI) - and four hits while striking out seven and walking three in 5-3 victory over Atlanta. Joe Morgan (.357, 2 HR, 4 RBI), Dave Concepcion (.333, 1 HR, 3 RBI), and Johnny Bench (.071, 1 HR, 2 RBI) each hit solo home runs for Cincinnati. Dick Ruthven (0-1, 5.63 ERA) goes the distance in the loss for the Braves.



April 13, 1976
Barrios Batters Minnesota

White Sox starter Francisco Barrios (1-0, 0.00 ERA) throws his first complete game and his first shutout of his career, blanking the Twins on four hits while striking out five in Chicago's 3-0 victory at Metropolitan Stadium. Ralph Garr (.267, 2 RBI) and Chet Lemon (.214, 1 RBI) each hit RBI triples off of Pete Redfern (0-1, 3.00 ERA) as the Minnesota starter struggled with command - walking six in six innings.

"He's out there man. His locker is straight out of The Twilight Zone. Incense, dried chicken bones, scorpion tails, wierd otherworldly stuff. And that is just what he takes on the road." - White Sox outfielder Ralph Garr on pitcher Francisco Barrios.


American League News
Cleveland Indians at Baltimore Orioles
Mike Cuellar and Dennis Eckersley engage in a great pitching duel until the seventh inning, when the Orioles score three times on their to a 3-0 win over Cleveland. Cuellar (1-0, 0.00 ERA) allows four hits over 8 2/3 innings, but is taken out in the ninth with the bases loaded for closer Grant Jackson (1 SV, 0.00 ERA). Eckersley (0-1, 2.20 ERA) also gives up just four hits in eight innings while striking out eight, but an RBI double by Doug DeCinces (.300, 2 RBI) and a two-run single by Elrod Hendricks (.500, 2 RBI).

California Angels at Oakland Athletics
California starter Paul Hartzell (1-0, 1.29 ERA) allows four hits and strikes out five while allowing one run through seven innings to lead the Angels past Oakland, 5-1. Bill Melton (.308, 1 HR, 3 RBI) hits a three-run home run for California, which handed the A's their first defeat of the season. Phil Garner (.267, 1 HR, 4 RBI) hits a solo shot in the loss.

Texas Rangers at Kansas City Royals
Tom Grieve (.286, 1 HR, 7 RBI) hits a three-run home run and an RBI double while Gene Clines (.600, 1 RBI) goes 4-for-5 with two runs scored and an run batted in, but the Rangers still lose to Kansas City 9-8 when Jim Wohlford (.200, 1 RBI) singles home Hal McRae in the bottom of the ninth inning off of Texas closer Steve Foucault (0-1, 27.00 ERA). Tony Solaita (.333, 1 HR, 2 RBI) hits a solo home run and Frank White (.176, 3 RBI) drives in three runs as the Royals come back from seven runs down after 1 1/2 innings to win.

Boston Red Sox at Milwaukee Brewers
Fergie Jenkins (2-0, 1.80 ERA) picks up his second win and first complete game of the season and Dwight Evans (.316, 3 RBI) has three hits with a double as the Red Sox get by Milwaukee, 5-3. Jenkins would give up a two-run shot to Darrell Porter (.308, 2 HR, 3 RBI) and a solo blast to George Scott (.250, 1 HR, 5 RBI), but still strikes out six on six hits. The Brewers commit three more errors and have a league leading 12 in just five games.


National League News
San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers
Giants closer Mike Caldwell (0-1, 3.38 ERA) walks Davey Lopes with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Dodgers a 7-6 victory over San Francisco. Los Angeles pitcher Burt Hooton is shaky on the mound but has quite a game at the plate, hitting a three-run triple as well as a solo home run while Bill Russell (.353) and Steve Garvey (.389, 1 RBI) have three hits apiece. Gary Thomasson (.067, 1 HR, 3 RBI), Derrel Thomas (.467, 1 HR, 5 RBI), and Gary Matthews (.154, 1 HR, 2 RBI) each hit solo home runs for the Giants in the loss.

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New York Mets
St. Louis Cardinals
6
5
Philadelphia Phillies
Chicago Cubs
2
3
Atlanta Braves
Cincinnati Reds
3
7
Houston Astros
San Diego Padres
9
4
POG: Keith Hernandez (STL)POG: Ray Burris (CUB)POG: Fred Norman (CIN)POG: Tito Fuentes (SD)
3-for-4, R, RBI (3), HR (2)8.0 IP, 9 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K8.2 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 4 K3-for-4, 3 RBI (6), 2B

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April 14, 1976
Philadelphia Blanks Chicago Behind Lefty

Philadelphia ace Steve Carlton (1-0, 0.50 ERA) throws a three-hit shutout, striking out 10 Cubs hitters while walking none in a 7-0 blowout win. Carlton no-hits Chicago for six innings while Greg Luzinski (.286, 2 HR, 4 RBI) hits a three-run home run and Garry Maddox (.182) scores three runs on a pair of singles and a walk as they Phils win four of their first five games of the season. Jose Cardenal (.476) has two of Chicago's three hits in the loss.

"When Lefty is throwing like that, there is little you can do. Sure you can throw your bat out there and pray to make some sort of contact on his breaking stuff - but today I would have been better off bunting every time up." - Chicago center fielder Rick Monday.

American League News
Detroit Tigers at New York Yankees
Catfish Hunter (1-0, 2.76 ERA) allows two hits each to Bill Freehan (.471) and Ben Oglivie (.250), but nothing else as he strikes out seven and walks one it scoring a 1-0, four-hit shutout over the Tigers. Vern Ruhle (0-1, 0.00 ERA) also allows four hits over 7 1/3 innings, but fielding error by Gary Sutherland and a throwing error by Freehan allows the only run in the game to score.

Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins
Minnesota defeats the White Sox 4-1 behind the pitching of Bert Blyleven (2-0, 0.00 ERA) who goes eight innings, allowing six hits and an unearned run while striking out five. Butch Wynegar (.308) has three hits and Jerry Terrell (.222, 1 HR, 2 RBI) hits just his third home run in 1,159 career at bats in the win.

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California Angels
Oakland Athletics
5
10
POG: Sal Bando (OAK)
2-for-3, 2 R, 3 RBI (6), HR (2)


National League News
Atlanta Braves at Cincinnati Reds
Cesar Geronimo (.455, 1 HR, 7 RBI) has three hits - including a three-run home run off of Phil Niekro (0-1, 2.57 ERA) to hand Atlanta a 7-2 loss and sweep the three-game series. Gary Nolan (1-0, 2.00 ERA) strikes out eight in the complete game victory as Cincinnati win four straight after losing their first two. Earl Williams (.238, 1 HR, 4 RBI) hits a solo home run in the loss for the Braves.

Houston Astros at San Diego Padres
Houston's Jose Cruz (.385, 2 RBI) goes 4-for-5 and Cliff Johnson (.400, 2 HR, 6 RBI) hits a three-run home run, but an error by Robb Andrews (his 1st) account for four unearned runs as the Astros fall to San Diego 6-5. Dave Winfield (.417, 1 HR, 7 RBI) hits a two-run home run as the Padres manage only five hits, but five walks by Houston starter Larry Dierker (0-2, 1.84 ERA) contribute to the offense.

Other NL Scores
Montreal Expos
Pittsburgh Pirates
2
7
POG: Dave Parker (PIT)
1-for-3, 2 R, 3 RBI (3), HR (1)




April 15, 1976
Renko K's Nine, But Expos Lose In Twelve

Montreal's Steve Renko (1.69 ERA) and Doc Medich (0.53 ERA) of the Pirates put on a pitching display for eight innings, but the game would be decided by the bullpens as Pittsburgh gets by the Expos 3-2 on an RBI double by pinch-hitter Ed Ott (1.000, 1 RBI) off of reliever Chuck Taylor (0-1, 3.00 ERA). Renko would give up just four hits and 1 unearned run, striking out nine in eight innings while Medich is almost as good, allowing five hits and two runs (one earned) in eight innings while striking out five.

"I won't lie to you, it sucks eggs - but I know things like this happen. We are a young team, we need to learn to win. I just hope that (Chuck) Taylor decides not to throw that meatball with a 3-1 count next time." - Montreal pitcher Steve Renko.

American League News
California Angels at New York Yankees
New York starter Ken Brett (1-0, 3.94 ERA) has little trouble with the Angels, allowing seven hits and one run while striking out four in a complete game 4-1 victory. Every starter in the Yankee lineup has at least one hit, with the bulk of them coming in their three-run sixth inning. Gary Ross (0-1, 4.50 ERA) goes the distance for California in the loss.

Oakland Athletics at Boston Red Sox
Boston third baseman Butch Hobson (.474, 1 HR, 7 RBI) singles, doubles and hits a three-run home run, but cannot complete the rally as the Red Sox fall 7-6 to Oakland. Claudell Washington (.370, 6 RBI) has four hits and Billy Williams (.250, 4 RBI) drives in three runs as the A's win for the fifth time in six games. Rollie Fingers (2 SV, 0.00 ERA) pitches a scoreless ninth for the save, giving him 118 for his career and moving him into 15th place on the all-time list.

Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins
The top three hitters in the Minnesota lineup go a combined 9-for-13 (.692), scoring six runs and driving in three more in a 9-2 romp over the White Sox. Lyman Bostock (.375, 5 RBI) leads the way with four hits and two runs batted in, Rod Carew (.280) adds three more, and Steve Braun (.318, 2 RBI) tallies a pair and scores three runs. Twins starter Eddie Bane (1-0, 2.25 ERA) gives up four hits, two runs and strikes out five in eight innings.


National League News
Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago Cubs
Jim Kaat (1-0, 0.00 ERA) throws a eight hit shutout in a 3-0 win over Chicago, giving him 19 scoreless innings to open the season - during which has only two strikeouts. Jay Johnstone (.259, 1 RBI) has a three hits and Larry Bowa (.471) hits a pair of doubles as part of a three hit day in the victory.

Other NL Scores
New York Mets
St. Louis Cardinals
7
4
POG: Jon Matlack (NYM)
7.0 IP, 9 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 K




April 16, 1976
Bobby Grich Powers O's

Down 3-0 in the ninth inning, Baltimore cuts the deficit to two when with a solo home run from Bobby Grich, then Doug DeCinces (.267, 1 HR, 4 RBI) ties it two batters later with a two-run blast off of White Sox closer Clay Carroll (1 BS, 10.13 ERA). Grich (.538, 2 HR, 6 RBI) wasn't finished, as he caps a five-run 10th inning with a grand slam off of Terry Forster (2-1, 9.00 ERA) to give the Orioles a 8-3 comeback victory. Chicago starter Jesse Jefferson (2.08 ERA) throws seven innings of one-hit baseball, but five walks and a 117 pitch count keeps him from coming out in the eighth.

"Wow. Just wow. You expect that kind of power from someone like Reggie (Jackson), but Bobby? Wow." - Winning Baltimore pitcher Jim Palmer.

American League News
Detroit Tigers at Minnesota Twins
Ben Oglivie (.350, 2 HR, 3 RBI) personally takes out Dave Goltz (0-1, 2.04 ERA) and the Twins in a 4-1 Detroit victory. Oglivie doubles twice and hits a solo home run - scoring twice and driving in two while starter Dave Roberts (1-1, 4.15 ERA) allows six hits and one run over eight innings. Goltz gains a complete game in the loss while Glenn Borgmann (.111, 1 HR, 1 RBI) gets Minnesota's only run with a solo shot in the fifth inning.

Other AL Scores
Cleveland Indians
Kansas City Royals
4
3
POG: Dennis Leonard (KC)
9.0 IP, 8 H, 4 ER, 3 BB, 7 K


National League News
San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers
San Diego defeats the Dodgers 2-1 when Jerry Turner (.250, 4 RBI) hits a two-run single in the seventh inning off of Don Sutton (1-1, 2.50 ERA), but it is the play at third base that may have the Padres scrambling. Brent Strom (4.50 ERA), who gives up just four hits and one run through six innings, collides with Ron Cey at third base while running the bases and is helped from the field. No official status has been given.

Atlanta Braves at San Francisco Giants
Braves starter Andy Messersmith (2-0, 1.59 ERA) puts the clamps down on the Giants offense, allowing only four hits and one run in a complete game 5-1 win and snapping a four-game losing streak. Rowland Office (.370, 5 RBI) has three hits and drives in two while Darrell Evans (.083, 1 HR, 3 RBI) hits a two-run home run to provide the offense. Ken Reitz (.269) has two of San Francisco's four hits in the loss.

Philadelphia Phillies at St. Louis Cardinals
Led by starter Pete Falcone (1-1, 5.11 ERA), who has six strikeouts and allows five hits and one run through eight innings, the Cardinals get their first win of the season, 2-1 over Philadelphia. Falcone outpitches Phillies starter Jim Lonborg (0-1, 3.00 ERA) who goes the distance in the loss, allowing eight hits, two runs and striking out four. Al Hrabosky (1 SV, 3.86 ERA) pitches a scoreless ninth for his first save.

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Houston Astros
Cincinnati Reds
1
4
POG: Don Gullett (CIN)
8.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 5 BB, 5 K

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April 17, 1976
Baylor Bashes Boston

Oakland slugger Don Baylor (.320, 6 RBI) has a game to remember, going 4-for-4 and driving in five runs with a double and three singles as the Athletics pound on Boston, 12-5. Phil Garner (.286, 7 RBI) has three hits, scores two runs and drives in three more, Claudell Washington (.406, 7 RBI) adds three hits and scores three times, and Joe Rudi (.429, 1 HR, 7 RBI) hits a two run home run to lead the Oakland offense. Dwight Evans (.360, 3 HR, 5 RBI) hits a two-run home run and Butch Hobson (.522, 8 RBI) has three hits in the loss.

"I've had games where I hit two or three home runs, but none where I could put the ball where I wanted every single at bat. To top it off, it's against Boston - who doesn't like beating Boston?" - Boston right fielder Don Baylor.

American League News
Detroit Tigers at Minnesota Twins
Rod Carew (.353) and Larry Hisle (.323, 5 RBI) each have four hits and Craig Kusick (.129, 1 HR, 3 RBI) hits a solo home run as Minnesota manhandles Mark Fydrich (1-1, 3.68 ERA) and the Tigers, 7-1. Twins starter Joe Decker (2-0, 0.59 ERA) strikes out eight over 7 1/3 innings, allowing just 4 hits and one run to get the victory. Fydrich struggles in the loss - allowing 13 hits and seven run (five earned).

California Angels at New York Yankees
New York right fielder Oscar Gamble (.357, 4 HR, 8 RBI) hits his league leading fourth home run of the season as the Yankees beat up on California, 11-3. Graig Nettles (.281, 3 HR, 7 RBI) has three hits, including a two-run home run, Thurman Munson (.400) goes 3-for-4 with two runs scored, and Mickey Rivers (.229, 5 RBI) drives in three on a pair of singles to lead the New York offense. Andy Hassler (0-2, 12.00 ERA) gives up six runs in just 1 2/3 innings for the loss.

Other AL Scores
Milwaukee Brewers
Texas Rangers
2
3
Baltimore Orioles
Chicago White Sox
5
4
Cleveland Indians
Kansas City Royals
3
2
POG: Jim Slaton (MIL)POG: Ross Grimsley (BAL)POG: Sal Bando (OAK)
9.0 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K8.0 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 0 BB, 8 K2-for-3, 2 R, 3 RBI (6), HR (2)


National League News
Houston Astros at Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati destroys J.R. Richard (1-1, 5.84 ERA) and the Astros 15-2 behind the hitting of Ken Griffey and his companions. Griffey (.286, 8 RBI) hits a single and double, scores four runs and drives in three more as the Reds win the sixth straight game. Johnny Bench (.179, 2 HR, 10 RBI) hits a double and a three-run home run, bringing home five runs on the day, Cesar Geronimo (.429, 11 RBI) drives in four runs on a pair of hits, George Foster (.419) scores four times and has three hits, and finally Joe Morgan (.429) crosses the plate three times. Pat Zachry (2-0, 2.25 ERA) gets the win, allowing just one run and six hits through seven innings. Conversely, Richard failed to get out of the fourth inning, allowing seven hits, nine runs (eight earned) and six walks.

Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Mets
Tom Seaver (0-1, 1.06 ERA) holds Pittsburgh hitless through five innings, but loses the no-hit bid and the lead in the sixth as the Pirates come back to win by a 2-1 score. Seaver finished with a complete game four-hitter with nine strikeouts, but it was a fielding error off of opposing pitcher Jerry Reuss (1-0, 2.20 ERA) that cost Seaver two unearned runs and the game. Al Oliver would follow the error with a two-run double as Pittsburgh gives the last undefeated team their first loss. Dave Kingman (.273, 1 HR, 4 RBI) hits a solo home run for the only score for New York.

San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers
Doug Rader (.241, 3 RBI) hits a pair of triples and Merv Rettenmund (.333, 1 HR, 2 RBI) hits a two-run home run as the surprising San Diego Padres defeat the Dodgers, 4-2. Randy Jones (2-0, 1.59 ERA) gets the victory going eight innings and allowing eight hits and two runs while striking out only one. Doug Rau (0-2, 5.52 ERA) goes the full nine innings in the loss.

Atlanta Braves at San Francisco Giants
Ken Henderson (.344, 11 RBI) has four hits and four runs batted in on the day, but he saves the best of both for last as he hits an RBI double off of Giants closer Mike Caldwell (0-2, 3.86 ERA) in the top of the 12th inning to give the Braves a 7-6 lead and win. Earl Williams (.286) has a three hit day and Rowland Office (.394) scores three runs on another three hits and is hitting .571 (8-for-14) over his last three games. Willie Montanez (.350, 5 RBI), Bobby Murcer (.333), and Ken Reitz (.313, 4 RBI) each have three hits for San Francisco in the loss.

Other NL Scores
Philadelphia Phillies
St. Louis Cardinals
9
2
Montreal Expos
Chicago Cubs
3
2
POG: Wayne Twitchell (PHI)POG: Steve Rogers (MON)
7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K8.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 8 K




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April 18, 1976
Bando Leads Oakland to Seventh Win


Oakland gets his fourth win in a row as Sal Bando (.344, 4 HR, 13 RBI) hits his second two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning to lead the A's to a 6-4 win over Boston. Bando has five runs batted in on the day and Gene Tenace (.286, 5 RBI) has four hits, scores twice and drives in a run in the victory. Fred Lynn (.333, 2 HR, 6 RBI) hits a solo home run as part of a 4-for-4 performance and Jim Rice (.323, 2 HR, 6 RBI) adds a two-run blast for the Red Sox.

"I'll be completely honest with you, I've never had the kind of start to a season that I've had this year. I'm more focused, more relaxed, more confident than I have ever been. I owe it all to the new lima bean diet I started in the offseason. Sure, I may be a bit gassy, but with these results - I'll take it." - Oakland third baseman Sal Bando.



American League News
Milwaukee Brewers at Texas Rangers
Thanks to a grand slam by Mike Cubbage (.241, 1 HR, 5 RBI), the Rangers score five runs in the first inning - all unearned due to errors by George Scott (his first) and Tim Johnson (2nd) - then hold on for a 7-5 win over Milwaukee - sending the Brewers to their fourth straight loss. Milwaukee's Sixto Lezcano (.407) scores three runs on two singles and a triple while Gorman Thomas (.250, 1 HR, 2 RBI) hits a pair of doubles in the loss.

California Angels at New York Yankees
Angles second baseman Jerry Remy (.206, 7 RBI) delivers an RBI single in the the top of the 10th inning and gets a gift insurance run on an error at first base by Otto Velez (his 2nd) as California gets by the Yankees, 3-1. Frank Tanana (1-0, 0.44 ERA) pitches another gem to get his first win of the season, striking out 10 while allowing seven hits and one run in nine innings. Dock Ellis (1-2, 4.26 ERA) takes the loss in his fourth inning of relief of starter Larry Gura (1.54 ERA).

Detroit Tigers at Minnesota Twins
Dan Ford (.200, 1 HR, 8 RBI) breaks open a 1-1 tie in the bottom of the 12th inning with a walkoff, three-run home run off of Tigers reliever Ray Bare (0-1, 13.50 ERA) to lift Minnesota to a 3-1 victory. Joe Coleman (4.76 ERA) allows just two hits and one run for Detroit, but manager Ralph Houk goes to the bullpen and Coleman doesn't come out for the seventh inning. Twins relievers pitch 5 2/3 scoreless innings with Vic Albury (1-0, 0.00 ERA) pitching the 12th inning for the win.

Baltimore Orioles at Chicago White Sox
The White Sox avoid a three-game sweep as Bucky Dent (.292, 3 RBI) delivers a two-out, RBI single off of Ken Holtzman (0-1, 9.00 ERA) in the bottom of the ninth inning to give Chicago a 7-6 win over the Orioles. Ralph Garr (.375, 1 HR, 6 RBI) scores three runs - including the game winner - and comes within a single from hitting for the cycle, hitting a triple in the fourth inning, a three-run home run in the fifth and a double in the 12th. Lamar Johnson (.394, 6 RBI) and Pat Kelly (.176) also have three hit days as the White Sox out hit Baltimore, 16-8. Reggie Jackson (.208, 1 HR, 6 RBI) hits a three-run home run, his first home run as an Oriole and Paul Blair (.158, 1 HR, 2 RBI) adds a solo shot in the loss.

Other AL Scores
Cleveland Indians
Kansas City Royals
5
4
POG: Dennis Eckersley (CLE)
7.1 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 9 K


National League News
Atlanta Braves at San Francisco Giants
John Montefusco (2-0, 3.32 ERA) comes back from a disasterous start against Los Angeles to hold the Braves to three hits while striking out six over eight innings as San Francisco wins, 3-0. Gary Matthews (.148, 2 HR, 6 RBI) hits a solo home run for the Giants as they snap a four-game losing streak. Mike Caldwell (2 SV, 3.18 ERA) pitches a perfect ninth with two strikeouts to pick up they save.

San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers
San Diego reliever Dave Wehrmeister (0-1, 13.50 ERA) allows three hits in the ninth before Ted Sizemore (.214, 3 RBI) finally ends it with an RBI single to give the Dodgers a 2-1 win. Both starters were exceptional, with Dan Spillner (2.45 ERA) allowing two hits and an unearned run through six innings and Burt Hooton (3.52 ERA) going eight innings, giving up five hits and one run while striking out five. Al Downing (1-0, 6.75 ERA) gets the win after pitching a scoreless ninth inning.

Houston Astros at Cincinnati Reds
Dan Driessen (.233, 1 HR, 3 RBI) collects five hits, scores three runs and drives in two more on the day as Cincinnati takes both games of an afternoon doubleheader at Riverfront Stadium. In game one, George Foster (.441, 1 HR, 6 RBI) hits a two-run home run and an RBI triple while Fred Norman (2-1, 3.48 ERA) strikes out eight in eight innings, allowing eight hits and two runs to lead the Reds to a 5-3 win. Driessen hits a solo home run and Joe Morgan (.457, 9 RBI) hits an RBI triple in game two to support Jack Billingham (1-0, 5.79 ERA) in a 4-3 triumph.

Other NL Scores
Pittsburgh Pirates
New York Mets
2
7
Montreal Expos
Chicago Cubs
7
2
Philadelphia Phillies
St. Louis Cardinals
5
0
POG: Jerry Koosman (NYM)POG: Woodie Fryman (MON)POG: Ron Reed (PHI)
6.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 7 K9.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 8 K7.1 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K

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April 19, 1976
Lolich Rides The New York Victory Train

Mickey Lolich (2-0, 3.18 ERA) keeps the New York victory train going as he leads the Mets to a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia - their seventh win in eight games. Lolich strikes out nine in the complete game win, allowing seven hits with one run and Dave Kingman (.310, 2 HR, 6 RBI) delivers a solo home run off of loser Steve Carlton (1-1, 1.38 ERA), who gets a complete game in the loss.

"We have been on some kind of roll. Tom (Seaver) won't let us wash our underwear while we are winning and while the smell might get pretty bad and there may be some chafing going on - winning is winning. - Mets starting pitcher Mickey Lolich.



American League News
Oakland Athletics at New York Yankees
Catfish Hunter (2-0, 2.22 ERA) outduels Vida Blue and the A's, allowing four hits and one run while striking out six over eight innings in a 3-1 New York victory - snapping Oakland's four game winning streak. Blue (2-1, 3.38 ERA) was solid in defeat, giving up eight hits and three runs in eight innings.

California Angels at New York Yankees
Angles second baseman Jerry Remy (.206, 7 RBI) delivers an RBI single in the the top of the 10th inning and gets a gift insurance run on an error at first base by Otto Velez (his 2nd) as California gets by the Yankees, 3-1. Frank Tanana (1-0, 0.44 ERA) pitches another gem to get his first win of the season, striking out 10 while allowing seven hits and one run in nine innings. Dock Ellis (1-2, 4.26 ERA) takes the loss in his fourth inning of relief of starter Larry Gura (1.54 ERA).

Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago White Sox
Chicago starter Bart Johnson (1-1, 3.74 ERA) struggles with control issues as he walks six, but it is enough to get the White Sox past Milwaukee, 3-2. Johnson gives up six hits over eight innings, striking out four and allowing two runs. Don Money (.297, 2 HR, 6 RBI) hits a solo home run for the Brewers while starter Jerry Augustine (0-1, 1.80 ERA) goes the distance in the loss.

Before the game, Chicago announced they had signed pitcher Terry Forster (2-1, 6.43 ERA) to a 1-year contact extension worth $80,000.

Detroit Tigers
Detroit announced that backup catcher Milt May had been optioned to Triple A Evansville and that catcher Bruce Kimm (.444, 1 RBI, 9 AB - AAA) has been called up to replace him.

Baltimore Orioles at Chicago White Sox
The White Sox avoid a three-game sweep as Bucky Dent (.292, 3 RBI) delivers a two-out, RBI single off of Ken Holtzman (0-1, 9.00 ERA) in the bottom of the ninth inning to give Chicago a 7-6 win over the Orioles. Ralph Garr (.375, 1 HR, 6 RBI) scores three runs - including the game winner - and comes within a single from hitting for the cycle, hitting a triple in the fourth inning, a three-run home run in the fifth and a double in the 12th. Lamar Johnson (.394, 6 RBI) and Pat Kelly (.176) also have three hit days as the White Sox out hit Baltimore, 16-8. Reggie Jackson (.208, 1 HR, 6 RBI) hits a three-run home run, his first home run as an Oriole and Paul Blair (.158, 1 HR, 2 RBI) adds a solo shot in the loss.

Other AL Scores
Baltimore Orioles
Texas Rangers
5
2
POG: Wayne Garland (BAL)
9.0 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K



National League News
Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs
Bill Madlock (.471, 2 HR, 6 RBI) helps snap a four-game losing streak, hitting a single, an RBI double and a two-run home run as the Cubs emerge victorious over Pittsburgh, 5-3. Jose Cardenal (.429, 5 RBI) has three hits and a run batted in while Andre Thornton (.190, 1 HR, 1 RBI) adds a solo home run to help on offense for Chicago. Richie Zisk (.286, 1 HR, 1 RBI) hits a double and a solo home run while Bill Robinson (.323) hits a double and two singles in the loss.

San Diego Padres at Cincinnati Reds
Dave Winfield (.368, 2 HR, 10 RBI) hits a colossal three-run home run then later triples as the Padres get by Cincinnati, 6-5. Pete Rose (.370, 2 RBI) has three hits with a double, Dave Concepcion (.410) also has three hits and Johnny Bench (.229, 3 HR, 12 RBI) adds a two-run home run for the Reds.

Padres starter Dave Freisleben (5.21 ERA) fails to take the mound for the sixth inning as injuries continue to plague the starting rotation. No word has been given as to his condition nor the status of Brent Strom, who went down on Friday.

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April 20, 1976
Reggie Rocks Rangers

Reggie Jackson (.290, 2 HR, 10 RBI) scores three times on three walks, a single and a three-rum home run - driving in four runs on the day as Baltimore destroys the Rangers, 15-0.  Doyle Alexander (1-0, 0.00 ERA) throws a three-hit shutout in his first start of the year, Al Bumbry (.242, 1 RBI) has four hits and scores three runs, Lee May (.265, 8 RBI) drives in three and scores twice on a pair of singles, Bobby Grich (.242, 8 RBI) has three hits and drives in two, Mark Belanger (.242, 6 RBI) has three runs batted in on two hits, and finally Paul Blair (.214) has three hits - including a pair of doubles in the massacre.  Rangers starter Steve Hargan (0-1, 18.90 ERA) gives up eight runs on 10 hits and three walks in just two innings to get the loss

"Yeah sure Alexander pitched great, but remember - without Reggie the score is 9-0." - Orioles slugger Reggie Jackson.

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Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers
Kansas City designated hitter Tony Solaita (.325, 4 HR, 9 RBI) hits a pair of home runs and drives in four to lead the Royals to an 8-6 win over Detroit.  Bob Stinson (.257, 1 HR, 4 RBI) adds a solo homer and Jim Wohlford (.222, 5 RBI) hits an RBI triple in the win.  Down 4-1 in the fifth inning, the Tigers take the lead on a Ben Oglivie (.314, 3 HR, 7 RBI) grand slam off of KC starter Steve Busby (1-1, 5.68 ERA) only to have Kansas City to respond with four runs of their own in the sixth off Vern Ruhle (0-2, 5.54 ERA).

Before the game, Kansas City announced that pitcher Paul Splittorff (0-0, 37.80 ERA) has been resigned to a 1-year extension worth $95,000.

Minnesota Twins at Cleveland Indians
Rick Manning (.316, 1 HR, 8 RBI) hits a walkoff, two-run home run as Cleveland scores three times in the bottom of the ninth inning and gets a 5-4 comeback win over the Twins.  Manning drives in three runs on the day and Alan Ashby (.296, 2 HR, 6 RBI) delivers a two-run blast to give the Tribe their fourth win in a row.  Bert Blyleven (2-1, 1.46 ERA) goes the distance, but takes the loss while Dan Ford (.256, 9 RBI) has a three hit day for Minnesota.

Oakland Atheltics
The Oakland Athletics annouced today that they have recalled 2B Larry Lintz (.111, 18 AB - AAA) and optioned 1B Jim Holt to Triple A Tuscon. Lintz will backup Phil Garner at second.

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Atlanta Braves at Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles starter Tommy John (3-0, 1.38 ERA) strikes out 10 while throwing a three-hit shutout against the Braves in a 4-0 victory.  Ron Cey (.167, 1 HR, 5 RBI) hits a two-run home run off of loser Phil Niekro (0-2, 2.45 ERA) to lead the Dodgers offense.  Niekro strikes out six and gets his first complete game of the season in the loss.

Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets
The Phillies derail the New York victory train as Mike Schmidt (.300, 2 HR,  6 RBI) has four hits, including a two-run home run in a 13-2 trashing over the Mets.  Jay Johnstone (.333, 7 RBI) hits two doubles and a triple, scoring three runs and driving in two, Bob Boone (.278, 6 RBI) drives in four and scores twice on three hits, and Dave Cash (.267) scores two runs on a single and a triple as Philadelphia pounds out 19 hits.  After not giving up an earned run in his first two starts, Jim Kaat (2-0, 0.69 ERA) allows two runs on nine hits through seven innings to beat Jon Matlack (2-1, 3.98 ERA), who takes the loss.

The Mets made a series of transactions today, recalling MR Rick Baldwin (0-2, 1 SV, 1.50 ERA - AAA), MR Bob Myrick (0-2, 1 SV, 21.00 ERA - AAA) and CF Lee Mazzilli (.143, 1 HR, 4 RBI - AAA) from Triple A Tidewater. SS Jack Heidemann and MR Gary Gentry (0-0, 5.40 ERA, 1.2 IP) have been designated for assignment and plaiced on irrevocable waivers. MR Tom Hall (0-0, 0.00 ERA, 2.0 IP) was optioned to Triple A Tidewater. Both Baldwin and Myric will report to the bullpen while you can look for Mazzilli to be used mainly in pinch running situations.

Montreal Expos at St. Louis Cardinals
Led by Ellis Valentine (.387, 2 HR, 5 RBI) who has a two-run home run as part of his four hit day, Montreal sends the Cardinals to another loss, 9-2.  Pete Mackanin (.423, 1 HR, 6 RBI) also hits a two-run shot for the Expos, along with an RBI double, while Tim Foli (.394, 6 RBI) adds three hits, two runs scored and one run batted in.  Steve Renko (1-0, 1.88 ERA) gets his first win if the season, giving up two runs on six hits through eight innings.  St. Louis has lost seven of their first eight games of the season.

San Diego Padres at Cincinnati Reds
San Diego scores in the top of the ninth inning on a sacrifice fly by Bobby Valentine (.222, 2 RBI) as the Padres score a 3-2 comeback victory over Cincinnati - giving them the early division lead.  Dave Rader (.310) has three hits for San Diego who due to injuries in the rotation, starts reliever Alan Foster (2.08 ERA), who allows two runs and six hits over 4 2/3 innings.  George Foster (.435, 2 HR, 8 RBI) hits a solo home run as part of a three hit day for the Reds in the loss.

On the injury front, it was a mixed back for San Diego who found out that the injury that pulled Dave Freisleben from the game yesterday is minor and he should not miss a start.  Brent Strom however, will miss 5-6 weeks with a torn meniscus and is placed on the 15-day disabled list.  Danny Frisella (0.00, 4.2 IP - AAA) gets the call-up and will report to the pen as Foster and Rick Sawyer will gets some starts in the rotation.    

Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs
Mike Adams (.333, 1 RBI) singles home Andre Thornton off of Pirates closer Kent Tekulve (0-2, 13.50 ERA) in the bottom of the 11th inning to give Chicago a 7-6 over Pittsburgh.  Losing 6-4 in the ninth inning, the Cubs tie the game on a two-run home run by Bill Madlock (.475, 3 HR, 9 RBI).  Madlock has three hits and drives in three runs on the day as does Rick Monday (.179, 1 HR, 3 RBI), who also hits a two-run home run earlier in the game.  Frank Taveras (.209), Al Oliver (.190), Richie Zisk (.317, 2 RBI) and Dave Parker (.297) all have three hits for the Pirates while Willie Stargell (.229, 1 HR, 5 RBI) hits a three-run home run as both team amass 19 hits. 

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April 21, 1976
Lynn and Cooper Take Down Angels

Boston outfielder Fred Lynn (.378, 3 HR, 9 RBI) hits a solo home run, two triples, scores three runs and drives in another three, but it is a two-run walk-off home run by Cecil Cooper (.186, 1 HR, 5 RBI) off of Angels reliever John Verhoeven (0-1, 8.10 ERA) in the bottom of the 12th inning that wins it for the Red Sox, 8-6.  Cooper also doubles and drives in three runs on the day as Boston snaps a four game losing streak.  Dave Collins (.413) has four hits for California in the loss.  Tom House (1-0, 0.00 ERA) pitches the final 2 2/3 innings allowing just one hit to get the win for the Sox.

"There is no reason this team should be at .500 baseball.  We are too damn good for that.  Look at what we did tonight, we should be doing that every night with this lineup.  We should be crushing people and putting the fear of God into them." - Boston catcher Carlton Fisk.

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Minnesota Twins at Cleveland Indians
Cleveland runs their winning streak to five games as Pat Dobson (2-0, 1.90 ERA) allows six hits and one unearned run while striking out six in 8 1/3 innings and the Indians get a 4-1 win over Minnesota.  Rico Carty (.206, 1 HR, 5 RBI) has three hits, including a two-run home run that provides all of the offense Dobson would need.  Dan Ford (.238, 10 RBI) drives in the only run for the Twins - extending his consecutive RBI game streak to six.

Baltimore Orioles at Texas Rangers
Mark Belanger (.289, 7 RBI) singles home Ken Singleton from second base off of Rangers reliever Len Barker (0-1, 4.91 ERA) in the top of the 10th inning, leading Baltimore to a 3-2 victory over Texas.  Belanger has three hits on the day and Lee May (.333, 2 HR, 10 RBI) delivers four, including a two-run home run while starter Jim Palmer (3.12 ERA) gets a no-decision, allowing five hits and one run, striking out four in eight innings.  Jim Sundberg (.200, 1 HR, 5 RBI) hits a solo home run and a run scoring double for the Rangers in the loss.

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San Diego Padres at Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati second baseman Joe Morgan (.396) scores three runs, including run #1000 as the Reds finally get past San Diego 9-6 at Riverfront Stadium.  Morgan doubles in the sixth inning to extend his hitting streak to 11 games, while George Foster (.440, 9 RBI) extends his streak to 13 games with a pair of singles.  Dan Driessen (.236, 4 RBI) hits a solo home run as Cincinnati avoids losing three in a row at home.  Tito Fuentes (.245, 10 RBI) drives in three runs for the Padres in the loss.  

Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets
New York starter Nino Espinosa (1-0, 2.25 ERA) strikes out seven, allowing six hits and two runs over eight innings as the Mets beat Philadelphia, 5-2.  Bob Apodaca (4 SV, 4.50 ERA) pitches a scoreless ninth for the save.  Larry Christenson (0-1, 6.43 ERA) suffers the loss.  Tim Foli (.432, 7 RBI) gets his second straight three hit game in defeat.


Montreal Expos at St. Louis Cardinals
Keith Hernandez (.333) helps the Cardinals get back in the win column by delivering five hits in a 14-3 destruction of Montreal.  Lou Brock (.188, 3 RBI) hits a three-run double, Don Kessinger (.125, 5 RBI) drives in three more runs, and Ted Simmons (.375) scores three runs as St. Louis wins for just the second time in nine games.  The winner of the Cards first game is also the winner of the second as Pete Falcone (2-1, 4.43 ERA) gives up three runs and seven hits while striking out six in eight innings to get the win.  Expos shortstop Tim Foli (.432, 7 RBI) continues to hit the Redbirds, getting his second consecutive three hit game.

Houston Astros at San Francisco Giants
Pinch-hitter Von Joshua (.167, 1 RBI) pokes a single to center field off of Houston reliever Mike Cosgrove (0-1, 1 BS, 18.00 ERA) with two out in the bottom of the ninth inning to score Ken Reitz and give the Giants a 3-2 win over the Astros.  Bobby Murcer (.289, 6 RBI) ties the game with a run scoring single in the eighth to set up the dramatic finish.  Gary Thomasson (.238, 2 HR, 7 RBI) hits a solo home run for the other Giants run.  San Francisco reliever Mike Caldwell (1-2, 2.70 ERA) pitches the ninth inning to get the win.

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Awesome dynasty....I am also a fan of the 70s-80 baseball...
That is much appreciated.

I have always planned on this being my last attempt at a dynasty and I think I have to content just right -- not too much, not too little. I want everyone to be able to know what their favorite player of that era is doing. So if there is anyone you are curious about - let me know and I'll keep tabs on him.

I just discovered your Blue Jays dynasty recently and now I am currently debating making a stripped down 2014 version of a Indians dynasty similar to yours in addition to this one.

All credit goes to you and your awesome work.

Thanks again.
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April 22, 1976
Norman and Reds Win To Split Series


In the finale of their four game series, Cincinnati scores two runs in the bottom of the eighth off of Padres starter Randy Jones (2-1, 2.16 ERA) for a comeback 3-2 victory.  Fred Norman (2.86 ERA) goes 7 2/3 innings for the Reds, surrendering eight hits and two runs (one earned) while striking out eight - but gains a no-decision.  Ken Griffey (.288) has a double as part of three hits and a run scoring single by Joe Morgan (.385, 12 RBI) in the eighth extends his hitting streak to 12 games. Mike Ivie (.400, 1 HR, 10 RBI) has three hits, including a solo home run in the loss for San Diego.

"We had them on the ropes, but couldn't put them away.  It's early, we have plenty of games left - but I really hope this one doesn't bite us in September." - Padres starter Randy Jones, who went the distance in defeat.

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Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs
Bill Robinson (.326, 4 HR, 10 RBI) hits a solo home run off of Cubs reliever Darold Knowles (0-1, 1 BS, 3.38 ERA) in the top of the 10th inning as Pittsburgh steals one from the Cubs, 3-2.  Down 2-0 and being held in check by Chicago starter Steve Stone (2.82 ERA), the Pirates score twice in the top of the eighth on consecutive run scoring singles by Robinson and Dave Parker (.356, 4 RBI) to eventually force extra frames.  Parker has three hits on the day while reliever Ramon Hernandez (2-1, 2.61 ERA) pitches the final two innings for the win.

San Diego Padres
Before the game with the Pirates, general manager Peter Bavasi announced that catcher Fred Kendall (.263, 0 HR, 3 RBI) has been given a 1-year contract extension worth $55,390.



April 23, 1976
Torre's Torrid Hitting Tops Houston


While the New York pitching staff has been getting the bulk of the accolades for their impressive start, Joe Torre has quietly been tearing up the opposition.  Torre (.548, 2 HR, 8 RBI) has four hits, including two home runs and drives in three runs in a 6-3 New York victory over the Astros.  He is hitting an impressive 23-for-42 on the season and is currently sporting an 11-game hitting streak.  Tom Seaver (1-1, 1.40 ERA) strikes out seven while allowing 10 hits and two earned runs in 8 2/3 innings to get the win.  J.R. Richard (1-2, 5.59 ERA) takes the loss.

"He is someone that goes out and does his job.  He doesn't brag.  He doesn't showboat.  Hell, I guarantee nobody on this team knew he was doing so well until you guys brought it up.  That is how he wants it.  Now if he starts to slump - it's on you." - New York starting pitcher Tom Seaver.

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Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Indians
Chicago starter Francisco Barrios (2-0, 1.73 ERA) brings the Indians five-game winning streak to an end, holding to Tribe to just two hits in a 3-0 complete game victory. Chet Lemon (.255, 2 HR, 9 RBI) is the offensive hero, hitting a two-run home run and adding a run scoring double to drive in all three White Sox runs. Cleveland starter Dennis Eckersley (1-2, 3.03 ERA) strikes out nine in the complete game loss, allowing five hits and three runs while walking four.

Minnesota Twins at Boston Red Sox
Rod Carew (.365) has four hits for Minnesota, but the Twins comeback falls short 8-7 against the Red Sox. Fred Lynn (.367, 12 RBI) hits a three-run double to key a five-run outburst in the Boston fifth inning and four Red Sox relievers pitch 2 1/3 scoreless innings with Tom House (2-0, 0.00 ERA) getting the win and Bill Lee (1 SV, 3.38 ERA) earning the save. Lyman Bostock (.340, 10 RBI) adds three hits and drives in three runs while Craig Kusick (.184, 5 RBI) also has three hits and drives in a pair as the Twins outhit Boston 16-8. Vic Albury (1-1, 0.00 ERA) goes 3 2/3 innings of relief, but allows an unearned run on an error by second baseman Bob Randall (2nd) and takes the loss.

Texas Rangers at Detroit Tigers
Led by four hits from Len Randle (.184), the Rangers deliver 22 hits en route to an 8-4 win over Detroit. Mike Cubbage (.289, 8 RBI) scores two runs on three hits and drives in two, Jim Sundberg (.239, 6 RBI) adds three more hits while scoring twice and a run batted in, and Toby Harrah (.294, 7 RBI) also has a three-hit day as every player in the Texas lineup has at least one hit. Detroit get three solo home runs from Jason Thompson (.184, 2 HR, 4 RBI), Ben Oglivie (.333, 4 HR, 9 RBI) and Willie Horton (.333, 2 HR, 3 RBI), but cannot overcome four errors that account for four unearned runs for Mark Fidrych (1-2, 4.29 ERA). Nelson Briles (2-1, 4.50 ERA) pitches his second complete game for the win.

Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles
Behind the pitching of Mike Cuellar (2-0, 2.38 ERA), Baltimore defeats the Royals 4-0 to win their fourth consecutive game.  Cuellar throws a five-hit shutout, striking out six and walking three while Al Bumbry (.262, 3 RBI) hits a two-run triple to provide the offensive support.  Reggie Jackson (.275) singles but fails to score for the first time in seven games.

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San Francisco Giants at Pittsburgh Pirates
Renee Stennett (.277, 1 HR, 3 RBI) is the hero for the Pirates, hitting a walk-off, two-run home run off of  San Francisco closer Dave Heaverlo (0-1, 4.50 ERA) to give Pittsburgh a 5-3 win.  Stennett scores three run and has three hits on the day, also hitting a triple earler in the game.  Pirates starter Bruce Kison (1-1, 3.77 ERA) gets his first win of the season, allowing 10 hits and three runs while striking out five in the complete game victory.

Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres
Down 4-1 in the sixth inning, Chicago scores six runs in the frame to beat the Padres by a 7-4 score.  Jose Cardenal (.418, 1 HR, 7 RBI) hits a solo home run as part of a three-hit day for the Cubs while starter Ray Burris (2-1, 4.43 ERA) gets the win, giving up three earned runs on seven hits in seven innings, also helping his cause with a two-run triple.  San Diego reliever Dave Wehrmeister (0-2, 1 BS, 23.63 ERA) gives up three runs on eight pitches and does not record an out for the loss.

Houston Astros
The Astros are awaiting good news after leadoff hitter Jose Cruz (.396) left the game in the first inning after hitting a double.  The team is optomistic that the injury isn't serious and hopes to receive word in the next day or two.

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