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1978
1978 Teams
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IN THE NEWS : The Angels fire manager Dave Garcia . Pirates IF Jim Fregosi is named to replace him.
IN THE NEWS : At Riverfront Stadium , Johnny Bench comes off the bench to pinch hit with two outs in the 9th and the Reds trailing the Pirates, 2–1. With a runner on, Bench presses his first ever pinch home run and the Reds win, 3–2.
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 2, 1978Chicago Cubs 2, Atlanta Braves 1 (11 inn.) at Wrigley Field (att. 10,177) W : Donnie Moore L : Jamie EasterlyCincinnati Reds 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 40,495) W : Dave Tomlin L : Jim RookerHouston Astros 2, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Astrodome (att. 10,315) W : Joe Sambito L : John DennySan Francisco Giants 6, Montreal Expos 5 (10 inn.) at Stade Olympique (att. 18,410) W : Gary Lavelle L : Darold Knowles S : Randy MoffittSan Diego Padres 5, New York Mets 4 at Shea Stadium (att. 9,943) W : Randy Jones L : Nino Espinosa S : Rollie FingersPhiladelphia Phillies 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 42,347) W : Jim Lonborg L : Burt Hooton S : Gene GarberBoston Red Sox 6, California Angels 1 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 31,324) W : Luis Tiant L : Nolan Ryan S : Dick DragoMinnesota Twins 4, Detroit Tigers 2 at Tiger Stadium (att. 21,127) W : Roger Erickson L : Jack Billingham S : Mike MarshallChicago White Sox 5, Kansas City Royals 1 at Royals Stadium (att. 23,072) W : Francisco Barrios L : Andy HasslerCleveland Indians 7, Milwaukee Brewers 6 at County Stadium (att. 16,779) W : Jim Kern L : Bob McClureNew York Yankees 3, Oakland Athletics 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 18,993) W : Ron Guidry L : John Henry Johnson S : Rich GossageBaltimore Orioles 10, Seattle Mariners 9 at Kingdome (att. 4,936) W : Dennis Martinez L : Jim Colborn S : Don StanhouseToronto Blue Jays 3, Texas Rangers 1 at Exhibition Stadium (att. 25,273) W : Jesse Jefferson L : Jon MatlackCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : The Phils Davey Johnson breaks up a 1–1, 9th-inning tie with Los Angeles by hitting his 2nd pinch grand slam of the year. His first came on April 30th when he broke up a 5th-inning tie in San Diego. Johnson is the first ML player to accomplish this feat, but Mike Ivie will duplicate it later this month.
PLAYERS BORN ON JUNE 3, 1978 » Steve Smyth in Brawley, CA
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 3, 1978Chicago Cubs 8, Atlanta Braves 6 at Wrigley Field (att. 30,362) W : Donnie Moore L : Jamie Easterly S : Bruce SutterCincinnati Reds 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 50,152) W : Fred Norman L : Don Robinson S : Manny SarmientoHouston Astros 5, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Astrodome W : Floyd Bannister L : Pete Falcone S : Ken ForschSt. Louis Cardinals 2, Houston Astros 1 at Astrodome (att. 27,822) W : Pete Vuckovich L : Tom DixonMontreal Expos 5, San Francisco Giants 3 at Stade Olympique (att. 30,120) W : Ross Grimsley L : Ed HalickiNew York Mets 3, San Diego Padres 2 at Shea Stadium (att. 7,452) W : Pat Zachry L : Bob Owchinko S : Skip LockwoodPhiladelphia Phillies 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 31,442) W : Tug McGraw L : Terry ForsterBoston Red Sox 5, California Angels 4 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 34,228) W : Mike Torrez L : Paul Hartzell S : Bill CampbellMinnesota Twins 9, Detroit Tigers 2 at Tiger Stadium (att. 21,227) W : Dave Goltz L : Bob SykesChicago White Sox 9, Kansas City Royals 5 at Royals Stadium (att. 35,230) W : Ken Kravec L : Rich Gale S : Rich HintonCleveland Indians 6, Milwaukee Brewers 4 at County Stadium (att. 11,933) W : Mike Paxton L : Jerry Augustine S : Sid MongeOakland Athletics 5, New York Yankees 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 14,499) W : Matt Keough L : Andy MessersmithBaltimore Orioles 2, Seattle Mariners 1 at Kingdome (att. 15,002) W : Scott McGregor L : Paul Mitchell S : Tippy MartinezToronto Blue Jays 4, Texas Rangers 3 at Exhibition Stadium (att. 32,021) W : Tom Underwood L : Jim Umbarger S : Tom MurphyCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 4, 1978Chicago Cubs 6, Atlanta Braves 4 at Wrigley Field (att. 29,845) W : Rick Reuschel L : Mickey MahlerPittsburgh Pirates 4, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 37,304) W : Bert Blyleven L : Paul Moskau S : Grant JacksonSt. Louis Cardinals 4, Houston Astros 2 at Astrodome (att. 10,238) W : Silvio Martinez L : J.R. Richard S : Buddy SchultzSan Francisco Giants 3, Montreal Expos 2 (10 inn.) at Stade Olympique (att. 31,273) W : Randy Moffitt L : Mike GarmanSan Diego Padres 5, New York Mets 2 at Shea Stadium (att. 12,887) W : Gaylord Perry L : Jerry Koosman S : Rollie FingersPhiladelphia Phillies 9, Los Angeles Dodgers 4 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 42,066) W : Jim Kaat L : Tommy JohnCalifornia Angels 4, Boston Red Sox 2 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 29,911) W : Frank Tanana L : Dennis Eckersley S : Dave LaRocheDetroit Tigers 6, Minnesota Twins 4 at Tiger Stadium (att. 36,575) W : Jack Morris L : Geoff ZahnKansas City Royals 13, Chicago White Sox 2 at Royals Stadium (att. 38,698) W : Paul Splittorff L : Wilbur WoodMilwaukee Brewers 12, Cleveland Indians 7 at County Stadium W : Randy Stein L : Rick WiseMilwaukee Brewers 9, Cleveland Indians 4 at County Stadium (att. 23,850) W : Bill Travers L : Don Hood S : Bill CastroOakland Athletics 6, New York Yankees 4 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 19,289) W : Bob Lacey L : Rawly Eastwick S : Elias SosaBaltimore Orioles 4, Seattle Mariners 1 at Kingdome (att. 6,429) W : Mike Flanagan L : Dick PoleTexas Rangers 9, Toronto Blue Jays 5 at Exhibition Stadium (att. 28,374) W : Dock Ellis L : Dave Lemanczyk S : Steve ComerCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 5, 1978Chicago Cubs 2, Houston Astros 1 at Wrigley Field (att. 10,201) W : Willie Hernandez L : Mark LemongelloMontreal Expos 4, San Diego Padres 3 at Stade Olympique (att. 12,909) W : Rudy May L : Eric Rasmussen S : Mike GarmanNew York Mets 9, Los Angeles Dodgers 8 at Shea Stadium (att. 14,435) W : Skip Lockwood L : Terry ForsterPhiladelphia Phillies 4, San Francisco Giants 3 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 37,684) W : Steve Carlton L : Vida Blue S : Ron ReedAtlanta Braves 8, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 5,248) W : Jamie Easterly L : Kent TekulveCincinnati Reds 2, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Busch Stadium II (att. 32,057) W : Tom Seaver L : Bob ForschBaltimore Orioles 6, California Angels 2 (10 inn.) at Anaheim Stadium (att. 13,231) W : Don Stanhouse L : Dave LaRocheChicago White Sox 2, Cleveland Indians 0 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 5,391) W : Steve Stone L : Rick WaitsOakland Athletics 9, Boston Red Sox 7 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 36,467) W : Pete Broberg L : Allen Ripley S : Elias SosaSeattle Mariners 7, New York Yankees 3 at Kingdome (att. 15,189) W : Tom House L : Ed FigueroaCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 6, 1978Chicago Cubs 9, Houston Astros 4 at Wrigley Field (att. 14,107) W : Dave Roberts L : Joaquin AndujarMontreal Expos 4, San Diego Padres 0 at Stade Olympique (att. 13,702) W : Wayne Twitchell L : Bob Shirley S : Bill AtkinsonLos Angeles Dodgers 8, New York Mets 2 at Shea Stadium (att. 17,377) W : Doug Rau L : Nino EspinosaPhiladelphia Phillies 7, San Francisco Giants 6 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 28,093) W : Tug McGraw L : Gary LavellePittsburgh Pirates 4, Atlanta Braves 2 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 4,914) W : Jim Bibby L : Adrian Devine S : Kent TekulveSt. Louis Cardinals 4, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Busch Stadium II (att. 17,274) W : John Denny L : Tom HumeBaltimore Orioles 8, California Angels 6 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 15,864) W : Dennis Martinez L : Nolan Ryan S : Don StanhouseChicago White Sox 3, Cleveland Indians 0 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 4,417) W : Francisco Barrios L : Sid MongeMilwaukee Brewers 5, Detroit Tigers 1 at County Stadium (att. 13,022) W : Lary Sorensen L : Milt WilcoxOakland Athletics 7, Boston Red Sox 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 7,914) W : Steve Renko L : Bill LeeSeattle Mariners 4, New York Yankees 3 at Kingdome (att. 12,638) W : Shane Rawley L : Rich GossageTexas Rangers 2, Kansas City Royals 1 at Arlington Stadium (att. 23,880) W : Fergie Jenkins L : Dennis LeonardCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 7, 1978Cincinnati Reds 9, Chicago Cubs 6 at Wrigley Field (att. 21,093) W : Bill Bonham L : Ray Burris S : Doug BairMontreal Expos 8, San Diego Padres 3 at Stade Olympique (att. 11,786) W : Ross Grimsley L : Randy JonesNew York Mets 3, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 at Shea Stadium (att. 7,453) W : Pat Zachry L : Charlie HoughPhiladelphia Phillies 5, San Francisco Giants 4 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 20,708) W : Tug McGraw L : Randy MoffittAtlanta Braves 6, St. Louis Cardinals 0 at Busch Stadium II (att. 10,756) W : Phil Niekro L : Pete FalconeDetroit Tigers 8, Milwaukee Brewers 1 at County Stadium (att. 7,437) W : Jim Slaton L : Andy ReplogleChicago White Sox 8, Minnesota Twins 3 at Metropolitan Stadium (att. 6,627) W : Ken Kravec L : Roger EricksonCalifornia Angels 4, Oakland Athletics 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Ken Brett L : Alan WirthOakland Athletics 1, California Angels 0 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 6,560) W : Matt Keough L : Tom Griffin S : Elias SosaNew York Yankees 9, Seattle Mariners 1 at Kingdome (att. 12,544) W : Ron Guidry L : Jim ColbornCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Bob Horner , the College Player of the Year, is selected first in the free-agent draft by the Braves. Horner will skip the minors and debut on June 16 with a homer in his first game, off Blyleven. The Blue Jays make Lloyd Moseby the 2nd selection. The Yankees, with three first-round selections awarded as compensation in player signings, pick Rex Hudler , Matt Winters , and Brian Ryder. On the 23rd round they take a Clearwater RHP named Howard Johnson , who will make the ML as an infielder. MSU's Kirk Gibson , who most teams assume will play football, lasts until the 12th overall pick when his hometown Tigers take him. He signs for $200,000 and promises to drop football. Kent Hrbek lasts until the 17th round, and Ryne Sandberg goes the Phils on the 20th round. Besides Horner, three other draft picks, all high schoolers, will jump directly to the majors after signing: the A's Mike Morgan (June 11); Blue Jays Brian Milner (June 23) and the A's Tim Conroy (June 23).
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 8, 1978Chicago Cubs 10, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Wrigley Field (att. 21,137) W : Rick Reuschel L : Fred NormanMontreal Expos 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 at Stade Olympique (att. 20,004) W : Steve Rogers L : Don SuttonSt. Louis Cardinals 2, Atlanta Braves 0 at Busch Stadium II (att. 11,576) W : Pete Vuckovich L : Preston Hanna S : Mark LittellChicago White Sox 2, Minnesota Twins 1 at Metropolitan Stadium (att. 11,071) W : Wilbur Wood L : Dave Goltz S : Jim WilloughbyCalifornia Angels 10, Oakland Athletics 7 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 2,612) W : Dave LaRoche L : Elias SosaTexas Rangers 5, Kansas City Royals 4 at Arlington Stadium W : Doyle Alexander L : Andy Hassler S : Reggie ClevelandTexas Rangers 3, Kansas City Royals 2 (13 inn.) at Arlington Stadium (att. 32,886) W : Steve Comer L : Al HraboskyCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 9, 1978Chicago Cubs 5, San Diego Padres 0 at Wrigley Field (att. 15,770) W : Dennis Lamp L : Bob OwchinkoMontreal Expos 10, Los Angeles Dodgers 9 at Stade Olympique (att. 21,719) W : Dan Schatzeder L : Tommy John S : Darold KnowlesNew York Mets 3, San Francisco Giants 2 at Shea Stadium (att. 17,487) W : Skip Lockwood L : Bob KnepperPhiladelphia Phillies 6, Atlanta Braves 1 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 40,272) W : Larry Christenson L : Eddie SolomonPittsburgh Pirates 11, Cincinnati Reds 9 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 21,710) W : Grant Jackson L : Doug Bair S : John CandelariaHouston Astros 11, St. Louis Cardinals 7 at Busch Stadium II (att. 40,764) W : J.R. Richard L : George Frazier S : Ken ForschNew York Yankees 3, California Angels 1 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 29,415) W : Ed Figueroa L : Frank Tanana S : Rich GossageCleveland Indians 7, Minnesota Twins 3 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 8,390) W : David Clyde L : Geoff Zahn S : Jim KernDetroit Tigers 3, Kansas City Royals 2 at Tiger Stadium (att. 32,309) W : Jack Billingham L : Paul Splittorff S : John HillerMilwaukee Brewers 3, Toronto Blue Jays 2 (10 inn.) at County Stadium (att. 9,959) W : Mike Caldwell L : Tom MurphyBaltimore Orioles 5, Oakland Athletics 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 3,323) W : Mike Flanagan L : Pete BrobergBoston Red Sox 3, Seattle Mariners 2 at Kingdome (att. 11,677) W : Luis Tiant L : Paul MitchellChicago White Sox 4, Texas Rangers 3 at Arlington Stadium (att. 17,511) W : Ron Schueler L : Doc Medich S : Lerrin LaGrowCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : The Orioles score in the 9th inning against the A's to give Jim Palmer his 3rd 1–0 victory in 18 days. The Baltimore ace shut down Detroit on May 24th and New York on June 1st.
The Yankees send former ace Ken Holtzman back to the Cubs, his first team, in exchange for minor leaguer Ron Davis . Holtzman proved a disappointment in New York, and he will not recapture his form in Chicago. Davis will blossom in 1979 when his 14–2 mark sets a record for most wins by a rookie reliever. The previous mark was 13 wins by Yankee Wilcy Moore .
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 10, 1978San Diego Padres 10, Chicago Cubs 8 at Wrigley Field (att. 31,807) W : Gaylord Perry L : Donnie Moore S : Rollie FingersLos Angeles Dodgers 5, Montreal Expos 4 at Stade Olympique (att. 39,104) W : Lance Rautzhan L : Bill Atkinson S : Terry ForsterSan Francisco Giants 2, New York Mets 1 at Shea Stadium (att. 51,220) W : Vida Blue L : Kevin Kobel S : Gary LavellePhiladelphia Phillies 6, Atlanta Braves 2 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 33,292) W : Jim Kaat L : Dick Ruthven S : Gene GarberCincinnati Reds 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 34,009) W : Tom Seaver L : Grant JacksonHouston Astros 12, St. Louis Cardinals 5 at Busch Stadium II (att. 18,485) W : Mark Lemongello L : Bob ForschCalifornia Angels 4, New York Yankees 3 (12 inn.) at Anaheim Stadium (att. 37,848) W : Dave LaRoche L : Rich GossageCleveland Indians 4, Minnesota Twins 3 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 16,048) W : Rick Wise L : Mike Marshall S : Jim KernKansas City Royals 6, Detroit Tigers 3 at Tiger Stadium (att. 32,381) W : Dennis Leonard L : Jack MorrisMilwaukee Brewers 5, Toronto Blue Jays 0 at County Stadium (att. 25,889) W : Bill Travers L : Jerry GarvinBaltimore Orioles 1, Oakland Athletics 0 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 11,422) W : Jim Palmer L : Steve RenkoBoston Red Sox 13, Seattle Mariners 1 at Kingdome (att. 15,910) W : Mike Torrez L : Dick PoleTexas Rangers 4, Chicago White Sox 3 at Arlington Stadium (att. 27,735) W : Dock Ellis L : Steve StoneCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
PLAYERS BORN ON JUNE 11, 1978 » Odalis Perez in Las Matas de Farfan, D.R.
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 11, 1978Chicago Cubs 7, San Diego Padres 4 at Wrigley Field (att. 36,751) W : Ray Burris L : Bob Shirley S : Bruce SutterLos Angeles Dodgers 11, Montreal Expos 4 at Stade Olympique (att. 48,389) W : Charlie Hough L : Ross GrimsleySan Francisco Giants 7, New York Mets 5 at Shea Stadium (att. 20,987) W : John Montefusco L : Nino Espinosa S : Gary LavelleAtlanta Braves 4, Philadelphia Phillies 0 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 58,367) W : Phil Niekro L : Steve CarltonPittsburgh Pirates 3, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 24,972) W : Grant Jackson L : Manny Sarmiento S : Ed WhitsonSt. Louis Cardinals 5, Houston Astros 3 at Busch Stadium II (att. 17,298) W : John Denny L : Joaquin AndujarCalifornia Angels 9, New York Yankees 6 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 31,646) W : Dyar Miller L : Ken ClayCleveland Indians 2, Minnesota Twins 1 (10 inn.) at Cleveland Stadium (att. 25,547) W : Mike Paxton L : Mike MarshallDetroit Tigers 5, Kansas City Royals 2 (10 inn.) at Tiger Stadium (att. 24,210) W : John Hiller L : Al HraboskyMilwaukee Brewers 2, Toronto Blue Jays 1 at County Stadium W : Lary Sorensen L : Tom UnderwoodMilwaukee Brewers 5, Toronto Blue Jays 4 at County Stadium (att. 21,568) W : Randy Stein L : Tom MurphyBaltimore Orioles 3, Oakland Athletics 0 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 17,157) W : Scott McGregor L : Mike MorganBoston Red Sox 5, Seattle Mariners 3 at Kingdome (att. 18,626) W : Dennis Eckersley L : Byron McLaughlin S : Bill CampbellChicago White Sox 2, Texas Rangers 1 at Arlington Stadium (att. 22,861) W : Francisco Barrios L : Reggie Cleveland S : Lerrin LaGrowCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Jesus Alou , signed by Houston after being out of ML baseball for two seasons, goes 4-for-4 to help the Astros to a 6–5 win over Pittsburgh. Alou is now hitting .343.
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 12, 1978Atlanta Braves 2, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 7,970) W : Mickey Mahler L : Pete VuckovichChicago Cubs 3, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 30,190) W : Rick Reuschel L : Bill Bonham S : Ken HoltzmanHouston Astros 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 5 at Astrodome (att. 9,886) W : Rick Williams L : Ed Whitson S : Joe SambitoLos Angeles Dodgers 6, Philadelphia Phillies 5 at Dodger Stadium (att. 26,604) W : Burt Hooton L : Jim Lonborg S : Lance RautzhanSan Diego Padres 3, New York Mets 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 19,431) W : Mark Lee L : Pat ZachrySan Francisco Giants 1, Montreal Expos 0 at Candlestick Park (att. 7,231) W : Ed Halicki L : Steve RogersBaltimore Orioles 5, Seattle Mariners 4 at Memorial Stadium (att. 13,212) W : Tippy Martinez L : Jim Colborn S : Don StanhouseBoston Red Sox 10, California Angels 9 at Fenway Park (att. 31,652) W : Bill Campbell L : Dave LaRocheChicago White Sox 1, Cleveland Indians 0 at Comiskey Park I (att. 17,373) W : Ken Kravec L : Rick Waits S : Jim WilloughbyMilwaukee Brewers 7, Detroit Tigers 4 at Tiger Stadium (att. 14,472) W : Bob McClure L : Milt WilcoxTexas Rangers 6, Kansas City Royals 5 at Royals Stadium (att. 38,146) W : Steve Comer L : Steve Mingori S : Paul LindbladNew York Yankees 2, Oakland Athletics 0 at Yankee Stadium (att. 28,457) W : Ron Guidry L : Dave HeaverloCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : For the 3rd time in his career, Roy White homers from both sides of the plate in a 5–3 Yankee win over the A's.
The Reds Pete Rose is held hitless during a 1–0 win over Cubs. A 5-for-44 slump has dropped Rose's average to .267. But he would not be collared again until August.
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 13, 1978Atlanta Braves 12, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 7,384) W : Preston Hanna L : Silvio MartinezCincinnati Reds 1, Chicago Cubs 0 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 31,283) W : Fred Norman L : Dennis Lamp S : Doug BairHouston Astros 2, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 at Astrodome (att. 10,487) W : Ken Forsch L : Jim Bibby S : Joe SambitoLos Angeles Dodgers 5, Philadelphia Phillies 3 at Dodger Stadium (att. 41,257) W : Don Sutton L : Randy LerchNew York Mets 3, San Diego Padres 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 12,927) W : Skip Lockwood L : Rollie Fingers S : Paul SiebertSan Francisco Giants 9, Montreal Expos 5 at Candlestick Park (att. 26,277) W : Bob Knepper L : Rudy MayBaltimore Orioles 3, Seattle Mariners 2 (11 inn.) at Memorial Stadium (att. 7,729) W : Mike Flanagan L : Enrique RomoBoston Red Sox 5, California Angels 0 at Fenway Park (att. 26,539) W : Jim Wright L : Chris KnappChicago White Sox 10, Cleveland Indians 9 at Comiskey Park I (att. 12,000) W : Rich Hinton L : Al Fitzmorris S : Lerrin LaGrowMilwaukee Brewers 7, Detroit Tigers 2 at Tiger Stadium (att. 16,622) W : Mike Caldwell L : Jim SlatonKansas City Royals 5, Texas Rangers 0 at Royals Stadium (att. 22,103) W : Rich Gale L : Doyle AlexanderNew York Yankees 5, Oakland Athletics 3 at Yankee Stadium (att. 30,779) W : Ed Figueroa L : Rick Langford S : Rich GossageMinnesota Twins 2, Toronto Blue Jays 0 at Exhibition Stadium W : Dave Goltz L : Balor Moore S : Mike MarshallMinnesota Twins 7, Toronto Blue Jays 2 at Exhibition Stadium (att. 14,489) W : Geoff Zahn L : Jim ClancyCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Bob Horner signs with the Braves for an estimated $175,000 bonus. Two days later he will celebrate his ML debut with a home run off Bert Blyleven of the Pirates.
The Yankees acquire OF Jay Johnstone from the Phillies in exchange for P Rawly Eastwick , who was a disappointment after New York signed him for more than $1 million.
Pete Rose starts his 44-game hit streak by collecting two hits in the Reds 3–1 win over the Cubs.
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 14, 1978Atlanta Braves 7, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 6,463) W : Adrian Devine L : Bob ForschCincinnati Reds 3, Chicago Cubs 1 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 34,658) W : Manny Sarmiento L : Dave Roberts S : Doug BairPittsburgh Pirates 6, Houston Astros 4 at Astrodome (att. 12,440) W : Ed Whitson L : J.R. Richard S : Kent TekulveLos Angeles Dodgers 5, New York Mets 3 at Dodger Stadium (att. 31,185) W : Tommy John L : Jerry Koosman S : Charlie HoughSan Diego Padres 6, Montreal Expos 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Eric Rasmussen L : Wayne Twitchell S : John D'AcquistoSan Diego Padres 1, Montreal Expos 0 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 18,765) W : Gaylord Perry L : Woodie FrymanSan Francisco Giants 2, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Candlestick Park (att. 13,902) W : Vida Blue L : Larry Christenson S : Randy MoffittBaltimore Orioles 5, California Angels 2 at Memorial Stadium (att. 21,815) W : Jim Palmer L : Ken BrettBoston Red Sox 9, Oakland Athletics 0 at Fenway Park (att. 29,690) W : Luis Tiant L : Pete BrobergChicago White Sox 4, Texas Rangers 1 at Comiskey Park I (att. 22,489) W : Ron Schueler L : Jon Matlack S : Jim WilloughbyKansas City Royals 7, Detroit Tigers 1 at Royals Stadium (att. 21,025) W : Paul Splittorff L : Jack BillinghamMinnesota Twins 8, Cleveland Indians 2 at Metropolitan Stadium (att. 6,612) W : Roger Erickson L : David ClydeNew York Yankees 11, Seattle Mariners 9 (10 inn.) at Yankee Stadium (att. 18,015) W : Sparky Lyle L : John MontagueMilwaukee Brewers 7, Toronto Blue Jays 5 at Exhibition Stadium W : Bill Castro L : Tom MurphyMilwaukee Brewers 5, Toronto Blue Jays 0 at Exhibition Stadium (att. 28,346) W : Jerry Augustine L : Jerry GarvinCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : In a swap of pitchers, the Phillies send Gene Garber to the Braves for Dick Ruthven .
At Fenway, Jim Rice knocks in four runs with his 21st homer and a triple to power the Red Sox to a 7–3 win over the A's. Yaz adds his 5th homer of the year. Mike Torrez (10–2) is the winner over Bob Lacey . Oakland has now lost eight in a row, while Boston runs their home record to 26–4.
Hours after the game, the Red Sox sell popular OF Bernie Carbo to the Indians, the last of what the press dubbed as "The Outlaws." Others reportedly out of favor with manager Don Zimmer and dealt off include Fergie Jenkins , Jim Willoughby , Rick Wise , and Reggie Cleveland . Sam Bowen is called up to take Carbo's place.
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 15, 1978Los Angeles Dodgers 3, New York Mets 0 at Dodger Stadium (att. 31,308) W : Rick Rhoden L : Nino Espinosa S : Charlie HoughMontreal Expos 3, San Diego Padres 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 9,253) W : Ross Grimsley L : Bob ShirleySan Francisco Giants 6, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Candlestick Park (att. 14,754) W : John Montefusco L : Jim KaatCalifornia Angels 5, Baltimore Orioles 1 at Memorial Stadium (att. 15,004) W : Frank Tanana L : Scott McGregorBoston Red Sox 7, Oakland Athletics 3 at Fenway Park (att. 32,281) W : Mike Torrez L : Bob LaceyChicago White Sox 3, Texas Rangers 1 at Comiskey Park I (att. 27,740) W : Steve Stone L : Doc Medich S : Lerrin LaGrowKansas City Royals 7, Detroit Tigers 2 at Royals Stadium (att. 19,721) W : Dennis Leonard L : Bob SykesNew York Yankees 5, Seattle Mariners 2 at Yankee Stadium (att. 18,643) W : Don Gullett L : Paul Mitchell S : Sparky LyleCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : In the 12th ML season of a career speckled with near-misses, Cincinnati Tom Seaver finally hurls a no-hitter. The Cardinals are the 4–0 victims as Seaver strikes out 3.
After doing a morning cooking demonstration at a Boston department store, Bill Lee (7-3) storms out of the Red Sox clubhouse saying he is retiring from baseball. Lee has had arm problems in addition to the Sox allowing 10 unearned runs in Lee's last two starts. The Spaceman is also upset that yesterday the Sox sold his good friend Bernie Carbo to the Indians, reportedly saying, "Today just cost us the pennant." Lee's walkout will last one day. Despite Lee's takeoff, the Red Sox top Seattle, 6–3, as Carlton Fisk bangs two doubles, his 4th multi-hit game in a row. He has 11 doubles in his last six games.
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 16, 1978Pittsburgh Pirates 9, Atlanta Braves 4 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 18,572) W : Bert Blyleven L : Phil Niekro S : Ed WhitsonCincinnati Reds 4, St. Louis Cardinals 0 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 38,216) W : Tom Seaver L : John DennyChicago Cubs 7, Houston Astros 6 (13 inn.) at Astrodome (att. 18,948) W : Paul Reuschel L : Rick WilliamsLos Angeles Dodgers 2, Montreal Expos 1 at Dodger Stadium (att. 45,538) W : Doug Rau L : Steve RogersPhiladelphia Phillies 5, San Diego Padres 0 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 21,124) W : Steve Carlton L : Randy JonesSan Francisco Giants 7, New York Mets 4 at Candlestick Park (att. 16,429) W : Gary Lavelle L : Skip LockwoodBaltimore Orioles 6, Oakland Athletics 0 at Memorial Stadium (att. 31,944) W : Dennis Martinez L : Rick LangfordBoston Red Sox 6, Seattle Mariners 3 at Fenway Park (att. 31,519) W : Bill Campbell L : Dick PoleKansas City Royals 2, Chicago White Sox 1 at Comiskey Park I (att. 44,785) W : Larry Gura L : Francisco Barrios S : Al HraboskyMilwaukee Brewers 8, Cleveland Indians 6 (10 inn.) at Cleveland Stadium (att. 9,175) W : Bob McClure L : Jim Kern S : Bill CastroMinnesota Twins 5, Detroit Tigers 2 at Metropolitan Stadium (att. 9,479) W : Darrell Jackson L : Dave RozemaCalifornia Angels 10, New York Yankees 7 at Yankee Stadium (att. 35,968) W : Don Aase L : Jim BeattieToronto Blue Jays 8, Texas Rangers 3 at Arlington Stadium W : Tom Underwood L : Dock EllisToronto Blue Jays 5, Texas Rangers 2 at Arlington Stadium (att. 20,660) W : Jesse Jefferson L : Roger Moret S : Tom MurphyCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Ron Guidry strikes out 18 batters—15 in six innings—in a 4-hit 4–0 shutout of the Angels, setting an American League record for lefthanders. The victory raises the Yankee southpaw's record to 11–0.
The Red Sox win their 9th straight, handing the Mariners their 10th straight loss, 5–4. The Sox score two in the 9th, including a game winning single by Carl Yastrzemski . Dwight Evans had earlier parked his 15th homer. Bill Lee , wearing a "friendship first, competition second" t-shirt returns to the Sox and is fined a day's pay.
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 17, 1978Pittsburgh Pirates 5, Atlanta Braves 3 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 16,284) W : John Candelaria L : Mickey Mahler S : Grant JacksonCincinnati Reds 6, St. Louis Cardinals 5 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 40,262) W : Pedro Borbon L : Buddy SchultzHouston Astros 5, Chicago Cubs 4 at Astrodome (att. 28,091) W : Joe Niekro L : Willie HernandezMontreal Expos 6, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at Dodger Stadium (att. 51,247) W : Dan Schatzeder L : Burt Hooton S : Hal DuesSan Diego Padres 7, Philadelphia Phillies 0 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 27,319) W : Bob Owchinko L : Jim LonborgNew York Mets 5, San Francisco Giants 4 at Candlestick Park (att. 19,648) W : Pat Zachry L : Bob Knepper S : Dale MurrayBaltimore Orioles 5, Oakland Athletics 4 at Memorial Stadium (att. 24,619) W : Mike Flanagan L : Mike Morgan S : Don StanhouseBoston Red Sox 5, Seattle Mariners 4 at Fenway Park (att. 32,551) W : Bob Stanley L : John MontagueChicago White Sox 6, Kansas City Royals 1 at Comiskey Park I (att. 26,798) W : Ken Kravec L : Rich Gale S : Jim WilloughbyMilwaukee Brewers 4, Cleveland Indians 3 (12 inn.) at Cleveland Stadium (att. 16,923) W : Bill Castro L : Jim KernMinnesota Twins 3, Detroit Tigers 1 at Metropolitan Stadium (att. 9,807) W : Geoff Zahn L : Milt WilcoxNew York Yankees 4, California Angels 0 at Yankee Stadium (att. 33,162) W : Ron Guidry L : Paul HartzellTexas Rangers 13, Toronto Blue Jays 2 at Arlington Stadium (att. 30,033) W : Fergie Jenkins L : Jim ClancyCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 18, 1978Atlanta Braves 8, Pittsburgh Pirates 7 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 21,498) W : Preston Hanna L : Jim Bibby S : Craig SkokCincinnati Reds 4, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 40,016) W : Fred Norman L : Silvio Martinez S : Manny SarmientoHouston Astros 3, Chicago Cubs 1 at Astrodome (att. 14,770) W : Tom Dixon L : Dennis Lamp S : Joe SambitoLos Angeles Dodgers 5, Montreal Expos 0 at Dodger Stadium (att. 41,769) W : Don Sutton L : Wayne TwitchellSan Diego Padres 4, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 21,195) W : Gaylord Perry L : Dick Ruthven S : Rollie FingersSan Francisco Giants 3, New York Mets 0 at Candlestick Park W : Vida Blue L : Craig SwanSan Francisco Giants 4, New York Mets 3 (10 inn.) at Candlestick Park (att. 35,496) W : Randy Moffitt L : Dale MurrayBaltimore Orioles 2, Oakland Athletics 1 at Memorial Stadium (att. 17,143) W : Jim Palmer L : John Henry Johnson S : Tippy MartinezSeattle Mariners 3, Boston Red Sox 2 at Fenway Park (att. 28,961) W : Glenn Abbott L : Jim WrightKansas City Royals 3, Chicago White Sox 2 (11 inn.) at Comiskey Park I W : Al Hrabosky L : Lerrin LaGrowChicago White Sox 11, Kansas City Royals 0 at Comiskey Park I (att. 40,598) W : Ron Schueler L : Paul Splittorff S : Jim WilloughbyCleveland Indians 3, Milwaukee Brewers 0 at Cleveland Stadium W : Rick Waits L : Mike CaldwellMilwaukee Brewers 4, Cleveland Indians 1 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 20,140) W : Jerry Augustine L : Mike Paxton S : Bill CastroMinnesota Twins 8, Detroit Tigers 4 at Metropolitan Stadium (att. 21,480) W : Dave Goltz L : Jim Slaton S : Mike MarshallCalifornia Angels 3, New York Yankees 2 at Yankee Stadium (att. 55,604) W : Chris Knapp L : Ed FigueroaTexas Rangers 3, Toronto Blue Jays 2 at Arlington Stadium (att. 24,645) W : Reggie Cleveland L : Tom MurphyCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 19, 1978Chicago Cubs 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 (10 inn.) at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 8,878) W : Bruce Sutter L : Grant Jackson S : Willie HernandezBoston Red Sox 10, New York Yankees 4 at Fenway Park (att. 33,163) W : Tom Burgmeier L : Rich GossageSeattle Mariners 7, Chicago White Sox 4 at Comiskey Park I (att. 22,322) W : Mike Parrott L : Jack Kucek S : Enrique RomoKansas City Royals 6, Cleveland Indians 5 at Royals Stadium (att. 25,660) W : Dennis Leonard L : David Clyde S : Al HraboskyOakland Athletics 2, Texas Rangers 1 at Arlington Stadium (att. 17,029) W : Steve Renko L : Jon Matlack S : Elias SosaCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Toronto is defeated for the 3rd consecutive game by a Canadian-born pitcher. The Blue Jays lose to John Hiller of Detroit, after having previously tasted defeat at the hands of Ferguson Jenkins and Reggie Cleveland of the Texas Rangers .
PLAYERS BORN ON JUNE 20, 1978 » Bobby Seay in Sarasota, FL
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 20, 1978Houston Astros 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at Dodger Stadium (att. 41,991) W : J.R. Richard L : Tommy John S : Bo McLaughlinNew York Mets 3, Montreal Expos 0 at Shea Stadium (att. 11,950) W : Nino Espinosa L : Ross GrimsleySt. Louis Cardinals 4, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 30,119) W : Bob Forsch L : Larry Christenson S : Mark LittellPittsburgh Pirates 6, Chicago Cubs 1 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 10,912) W : Bert Blyleven L : Ken HoltzmanAtlanta Braves 5, San Diego Padres 3 (10 inn.) at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 13,059) W : Phil Niekro L : Randy Jones S : Gene GarberCincinnati Reds 6, San Francisco Giants 3 at Candlestick Park (att. 55,920) W : Pedro Borbon L : Gary Lavelle S : Dave TomlinNew York Yankees 10, Boston Red Sox 4 at Fenway Park (att. 32,643) W : Don Gullett L : Mike TorrezSeattle Mariners 4, Chicago White Sox 2 at Comiskey Park I (att. 13,057) W : Paul Mitchell L : Steve Stone S : Enrique RomoKansas City Royals 3, Cleveland Indians 2 at Royals Stadium (att. 20,444) W : Larry Gura L : Rick WiseBaltimore Orioles 8, Milwaukee Brewers 5 at County Stadium (att. 22,640) W : Scott McGregor L : Bill TraversCalifornia Angels 10, Minnesota Twins 5 at Metropolitan Stadium (att. 12,330) W : Frank Tanana L : Roger EricksonTexas Rangers 5, Oakland Athletics 4 at Arlington Stadium (att. 17,394) W : Jim Umbarger L : Dave HeaverloDetroit Tigers 4, Toronto Blue Jays 3 (13 inn.) at Exhibition Stadium (att. 31,625) W : John Hiller L : Mike WillisCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : The Angels Dave Machemer homers in his first ML at bat during a 5–2 win over the Twins. Machemer never hits another.
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 21, 1978Los Angeles Dodgers 5, Houston Astros 4 (11 inn.) at Dodger Stadium (att. 34,975) W : Bob Welch L : Joe SambitoMontreal Expos 2, New York Mets 1 at Shea Stadium (att. 6,691) W : Steve Rogers L : Mike BruhertPittsburgh Pirates 2, Chicago Cubs 1 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 11,064) W : John Candelaria L : Ray BurrisAtlanta Braves 2, San Diego Padres 0 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 12,016) W : Adrian Devine L : Bob Shirley S : Gene GarberSan Francisco Giants 3, Cincinnati Reds 0 at Candlestick Park (att. 37,334) W : Ed Halicki L : Tom SeaverBoston Red Sox 9, New York Yankees 2 at Fenway Park (att. 32,459) W : Dennis Eckersley L : Jim BeattieCleveland Indians 4, Kansas City Royals 2 at Royals Stadium (att. 23,818) W : Dan Spillner L : Doug Bird S : Jim KernMilwaukee Brewers 5, Baltimore Orioles 3 at County Stadium (att. 21,732) W : Lary Sorensen L : Dennis Martinez S : Bill CastroCalifornia Angels 5, Minnesota Twins 2 at Metropolitan Stadium (att. 10,801) W : Don Aase L : Geoff ZahnDetroit Tigers 10, Toronto Blue Jays 8 at Exhibition Stadium (att. 29,439) W : Jim Crawford L : Don Kirkwood S : Steve FoucaultCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Mookie Wilson , of the Jackson Generals, and his wife Rosa are married at home plate in Jackson, Mississippi.
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 22, 1978Houston Astros 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at Dodger Stadium (att. 31,246) W : Joe Niekro L : Doug RauMontreal Expos 2, New York Mets 0 at Shea Stadium (att. 7,800) W : Hal Dues L : Pat Zachry S : Mike GarmanPhiladelphia Phillies 2, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 29,183) W : Steve Carlton L : John DennySan Diego Padres 2, Atlanta Braves 0 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 8,854) W : Bob Owchinko L : Mickey Mahler S : Rollie FingersCincinnati Reds 5, San Francisco Giants 0 at Candlestick Park (att. 40,039) W : Bill Bonham L : Bob Knepper S : Manny SarmientoSeattle Mariners 8, Chicago White Sox 6 (10 inn.) at Comiskey Park I (att. 22,026) W : John Montague L : Jim WilloughbyNew York Yankees 4, Detroit Tigers 2 at Tiger Stadium (att. 33,971) W : Ron Guidry L : Dave Rozema S : Rich GossageBaltimore Orioles 10, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at County Stadium (att. 26,586) W : Mike Flanagan L : Moose HaasCalifornia Angels 4, Minnesota Twins 2 (12 inn.) at Metropolitan Stadium (att. 7,488) W : Dave LaRoche L : Mike MarshallTexas Rangers 8, Oakland Athletics 2 at Arlington Stadium (att. 20,599) W : Dock Ellis L : Mike MorganCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Rubio Malone of Elizabethton (Appalachian League) no-hits Johnson City 8–1. Twenty-six days later, Malone will no-hit Bluefield 6–0.
At Veterans Stadium , the Phils whip Cubs twice by 6–1 scores to take over 1st place in the National League East, a spot they will hold for the rest of the season.
In Cleveland's 8–3 win over visiting Toronto, the Jays C Brian Milner , 18, is 1-for-4 in his ML debut, He is the youngest player to start in the American League since Ed Kirkpatrick , 17, in 1962: Alex Rodriguez , in 1994, will be next youngest.
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 23, 1978Los Angeles Dodgers 1, Cincinnati Reds 0 at Dodger Stadium (att. 51,068) W : Burt Hooton L : Fred NormanNew York Mets 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 (11 inn.) at Shea Stadium (att. 16,594) W : Dale Murray L : Ed WhitsonPhiladelphia Phillies 6, Chicago Cubs 1 at Veteran's Stadium W : Dick Ruthven L : Dave RobertsPhiladelphia Phillies 6, Chicago Cubs 1 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 45,234) W : Jim Lonborg L : Dennis LampSan Diego Padres 3, Houston Astros 0 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 12,055) W : Gaylord Perry L : Tom DixonSan Francisco Giants 9, Atlanta Braves 0 at Candlestick Park (att. 9,267) W : Vida Blue L : Preston HannaSt. Louis Cardinals 8, Montreal Expos 4 at Busch Stadium II (att. 13,732) W : Pete Vuckovich L : Rudy May S : Mark LittellBoston Red Sox 5, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Fenway Park (att. 34,582) W : Bill Lee L : Jim PalmerMinnesota Twins 2, Chicago White Sox 1 at Comiskey Park I (att. 28,082) W : Dave Goltz L : Ken KravecCleveland Indians 8, Toronto Blue Jays 3 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 6,514) W : Rick Waits L : Jesse JeffersonNew York Yankees 12, Detroit Tigers 3 at Tiger Stadium (att. 39,022) W : Sparky Lyle L : Milt WilcoxKansas City Royals 5, Oakland Athletics 3 at Royals Stadium W : Paul Splittorff L : Rick Langford S : Al HraboskyOakland Athletics 5, Kansas City Royals 4 at Royals Stadium (att. 38,841) W : Pete Broberg L : Dennis Leonard S : Dave HeaverloSeattle Mariners 3, Milwaukee Brewers 0 at County Stadium (att. 8,268) W : Glenn Abbott L : Mike CaldwellTexas Rangers 7, California Angels 0 at Arlington Stadium W : Fergie Jenkins L : Chris KnappTexas Rangers 8, California Angels 4 at Arlington Stadium (att. 27,816) W : Doyle Alexander L : Tom Griffin S : Reggie ClevelandCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : The Red Sox lose the first of two games with Minnesota, 5–4, to stretch their losing streak to five games. Rod Carew 's 2-run double in the 6th inning, off Dick Drago , gives the Twins the 5–3 lead. In the nitecap, the Red Sox score four runs in the 6th inning to win, 4–2, overcoming the loss of starter Mike Torrez , who was tossed in the 1st inning for protesting a balk call. Carl Yastrzemski drives home a run, collecting his 1500th career RBI, and Carlton Fisk hits his 15th homer of the year.
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 24, 1978Los Angeles Dodgers 4, Cincinnati Reds 3 at Dodger Stadium (att. 46,274) W : Don Sutton L : Tom Hume S : Bob WelchPittsburgh Pirates 7, New York Mets 4 (12 inn.) at Shea Stadium (att. 17,810) W : Kent Tekulve L : Paul Siebert S : Dave HamiltonPhiladelphia Phillies 6, Chicago Cubs 2 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 41,605) W : Jim Kaat L : Ken Holtzman S : Ron ReedSan Diego Padres 6, Houston Astros 5 (10 inn.) at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 15,759) W : Rollie Fingers L : Ken ForschSan Francisco Giants 2, Atlanta Braves 1 at Candlestick Park (att. 10,578) W : Jim Barr L : Phil NiekroMontreal Expos 2, St. Louis Cardinals 0 at Busch Stadium II (att. 19,122) W : Woodie Fryman L : Silvio Martinez S : Mike GarmanBoston Red Sox 8, Baltimore Orioles 3 at Fenway Park (att. 32,213) W : Luis Tiant L : Scott McGregorChicago White Sox 7, Minnesota Twins 4 at Comiskey Park I (att. 27,433) W : Wilbur Wood L : Darrell Jackson S : Lerrin LaGrowCleveland Indians 12, Toronto Blue Jays 3 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 7,176) W : Mike Paxton L : Jim ClancyDetroit Tigers 4, New York Yankees 3 at Tiger Stadium (att. 37,681) W : Jim Slaton L : Dick TidrowKansas City Royals 7, Oakland Athletics 5 at Royals Stadium (att. 35,423) W : Andy Hassler L : Steve Renko S : Al HraboskyMilwaukee Brewers 5, Seattle Mariners 0 at County Stadium (att. 20,820) W : Jerry Augustine L : Jim ColbornTexas Rangers 3, California Angels 0 at Arlington Stadium (att. 30,574) W : Jon Matlack L : Dave FrostCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 25, 1978Cincinnati Reds 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 4 at Dodger Stadium (att. 50,356) W : Pedro Borbon L : Tommy John S : Doug BairPittsburgh Pirates 4, New York Mets 0 at Shea Stadium (att. 16,748) W : Bert Blyleven L : Nino EspinosaPhiladelphia Phillies 4, Chicago Cubs 2 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 36,075) W : Larry Christenson L : Rick ReuschelSan Diego Padres 6, Houston Astros 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Bob Shirley L : J.R. RichardSan Diego Padres 7, Houston Astros 4 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 20,342) W : Eric Rasmussen L : Bo McLaughlin S : John D'AcquistoSan Francisco Giants 9, Atlanta Braves 3 at Candlestick Park W : John Montefusco L : Preston HannaAtlanta Braves 8, San Francisco Giants 4 (11 inn.) at Candlestick Park (att. 41,090) W : Craig Skok L : Randy MoffittSt. Louis Cardinals 7, Montreal Expos 5 at Busch Stadium II (att. 22,671) W : Buddy Schultz L : Rudy MayBoston Red Sox 4, Baltimore Orioles 1 at Fenway Park (att. 33,526) W : Mike Torrez L : Dennis MartinezMinnesota Twins 8, Chicago White Sox 5 at Comiskey Park I W : Mike Marshall L : Ron SchuelerMinnesota Twins 9, Chicago White Sox 6 at Comiskey Park I (att. 20,137) W : Roger Erickson L : Rich Hinton S : Mike MarshallToronto Blue Jays 2, Cleveland Indians 1 at Cleveland Stadium W : Balor Moore L : David Clyde S : Victor CruzCleveland Indians 3, Toronto Blue Jays 2 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 21,959) W : Rick Wise L : Jerry Garvin S : Sid MongeNew York Yankees 4, Detroit Tigers 2 at Tiger Stadium (att. 34,014) W : Don Gullett L : Steve Baker S : Rich GossageOakland Athletics 6, Kansas City Royals 3 at Royals Stadium (att. 32,842) W : Bob Lacey L : Larry Gura S : Elias SosaSeattle Mariners 10, Milwaukee Brewers 8 at County Stadium (att. 24,526) W : Enrique Romo L : Randy Stein S : John MontagueTexas Rangers 7, California Angels 0 at Arlington Stadium (att. 22,821) W : Doc Medich L : Don AaseCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Toronto's Dave McKay and Otto Velez each hit two doubles in one inning during a 24–10 rout of Baltimore. With the score 19–6 following a homer by Lee May , Earl Weaver tosses OF Larry Harlow to the Blue Jay. Harlow gets two batters out in the 5th, then walks three in a row and hurls a wild pitch. He then allows a single, a walk, and a grand slam by John Mayberry makes the score 24–6. Bullpen catcher Ellie Hendricks then relieves Harlow and gives up just a walk and no runs in 2-1/3 innings. Closer Don Stanhouse takes over in the 8th.
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 26, 1978Atlanta Braves 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 8,991) W : Adrian Devine L : Rick Rhoden S : Gene GarberChicago Cubs 10, New York Mets 9 at Wrigley Field (att. 12,188) W : Lynn McGlothen L : Butch Metzger S : Bruce SutterCincinnati Reds 4, Houston Astros 3 at Astrodome (att. 20,388) W : Tom Seaver L : Mark Lemongello S : Dave TomlinMontreal Expos 5, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Stade Olympique (att. 19,487) W : Steve Rogers L : Steve CarltonPittsburgh Pirates 11, St. Louis Cardinals 8 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 5,045) W : Ed Whitson L : John Urrea S : Kent TekulveSan Diego Padres 2, San Francisco Giants 1 (10 inn.) at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 28,186) W : Rollie Fingers L : Gary LavelleKansas City Royals 4, California Angels 0 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 29,829) W : Rich Gale L : Frank TananaCleveland Indians 5, Detroit Tigers 4 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 4,633) W : Don Hood L : Jack Billingham S : Dan SpillnerMilwaukee Brewers 8, Minnesota Twins 2 at County Stadium (att. 7,988) W : Lary Sorensen L : Gary SerumBoston Red Sox 4, New York Yankees 1 at Yankee Stadium (att. 52,124) W : Dennis Eckersley L : Andy Messersmith S : Bill CampbellSeattle Mariners 8, Chicago White Sox 3 at Kingdome (att. 9,147) W : Paul Mitchell L : Francisco Barrios S : Shane RawleyToronto Blue Jays 24, Baltimore Orioles 10 at Exhibition Stadium (att. 16,184) W : Tom Underwood L : Mike FlanaganCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : New York's Graig Nettles belts a two-run homer in the 14th to give the Yankees a 6–4 win over the Red Sox. Dick Drago serves up Nettles' 13th homer of the year. Sparky Lyle (6–1) wins in relief. Ron Guidry (13-0) starts for NY and gives up eight hits in six innings.
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 27, 1978Los Angeles Dodgers 3, Atlanta Braves 0 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 26,245) W : Doug Rau L : Dave CampbellNew York Mets 7, Chicago Cubs 2 at Wrigley Field (att. 16,987) W : Pat Zachry L : Dennis LampHouston Astros 7, Cincinnati Reds 4 at Astrodome (att. 16,848) W : Joe Niekro L : Bill Bonham S : Joe SambitoPhiladelphia Phillies 1, Montreal Expos 0 at Stade Olympique (att. 36,885) W : Dick Ruthven L : Hal DuesSt. Louis Cardinals 2, Pittsburgh Pirates 0 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Pete Vuckovich L : John Candelaria S : Buddy SchultzSt. Louis Cardinals 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 9,229) W : Pete Falcone L : Jerry ReussSan Francisco Giants 9, San Diego Padres 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 34,472) W : Vida Blue L : Gaylord PerryCalifornia Angels 5, Kansas City Royals 4 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 21,459) W : Tom Griffin L : Steve Mingori S : Dave LaRocheDetroit Tigers 6, Cleveland Indians 1 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 12,214) W : Dave Rozema L : Dave FreislebenMilwaukee Brewers 13, Minnesota Twins 6 at County Stadium (att. 16,137) W : Andy Replogle L : Dave GoltzNew York Yankees 6, Boston Red Sox 4 (14 inn.) at Yankee Stadium (att. 55,132) W : Sparky Lyle L : Dick DragoTexas Rangers 3, Oakland Athletics 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 3,619) W : Dock Ellis L : Rick Langford S : Reggie ClevelandChicago White Sox 10, Seattle Mariners 6 at Kingdome (att. 10,259) W : Wilbur Wood L : Dick PoleToronto Blue Jays 6, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Exhibition Stadium W : Dave Lemanczyk L : Jim Palmer S : Victor CruzToronto Blue Jays 9, Baltimore Orioles 8 at Exhibition Stadium (att. 38,563) W : Victor Cruz L : Don StanhouseCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 28, 1978Los Angeles Dodgers 3, Atlanta Braves 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 7,624) W : Burt Hooton L : Phil Niekro S : Terry ForsterChicago Cubs 9, New York Mets 8 (10 inn.) at Wrigley Field (att. 24,278) W : Ray Burris L : Butch MetzgerHouston Astros 3, Cincinnati Reds 0 at Astrodome (att. 16,622) W : Tom Dixon L : Fred NormanPhiladelphia Phillies 7, Montreal Expos 5 at Stade Olympique (att. 35,182) W : Jim Lonborg L : Mike Garman S : Tug McGrawSt. Louis Cardinals 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 5 (11 inn.) at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 7,742) W : Roy Thomas L : Kent TekulveSan Francisco Giants 4, San Diego Padres 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Jim Barr L : Randy Jones S : Randy MoffittSan Diego Padres 4, San Francisco Giants 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 29,827) W : Eric Rasmussen L : Charlie Williams S : John D'AcquistoCalifornia Angels 9, Kansas City Royals 5 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 22,742) W : Chris Knapp L : Paul Splittorff S : Paul HartzellDetroit Tigers 4, Cleveland Indians 3 at Cleveland Stadium W : Jim Slaton L : Rick Waits S : John HillerCleveland Indians 2, Detroit Tigers 1 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 13,489) W : Mike Paxton L : Milt Wilcox S : Sid MongeMilwaukee Brewers 5, New York Yankees 0 at County Stadium W : Mike Caldwell L : Dick TidrowMilwaukee Brewers 7, New York Yankees 2 at County Stadium (att. 39,283) W : Jerry Augustine L : Larry McCallOakland Athletics 2, Texas Rangers 1 (15 inn.) at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 2,346) W : Pete Broberg L : Len BarkerChicago White Sox 4, Seattle Mariners 2 at Kingdome (att. 8,110) W : Ken Kravec L : Glenn Abbott S : Lerrin LaGrowToronto Blue Jays 3, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Exhibition Stadium (att. 28,392) W : Jim Clancy L : Scott McGregor S : Tom MurphyCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
PLAYERS BORN ON JUNE 29, 1978 » Trey Hodges in Houston, TX
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 29, 1978Los Angeles Dodgers 7, Atlanta Braves 3 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 7,408) W : Don Sutton L : Preston HannaPhiladelphia Phillies 9, Chicago Cubs 3 at Wrigley Field (att. 25,669) W : Jim Kaat L : Dave Roberts S : Tug McGrawHouston Astros 5, Cincinnati Reds 0 at Astrodome (att. 17,564) W : Floyd Bannister L : Tom HumePittsburgh Pirates 4, New York Mets 3 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 6,367) W : Grant Jackson L : Skip Lockwood S : Ed WhitsonBoston Red Sox 4, Baltimore Orioles 3 at Memorial Stadium (att. 28,899) W : Allen Ripley L : Dennis MartinezCalifornia Angels 3, Kansas City Royals 1 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 17,038) W : Dave Frost L : Al Hrabosky S : Dave LaRocheCleveland Indians 6, Detroit Tigers 3 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 5,672) W : Jim Kern L : Jack MorrisOakland Athletics 8, Texas Rangers 7 (10 inn.) at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 3,380) W : Dave Heaverlo L : Paul LindbladSeattle Mariners 9, Chicago White Sox 7 at Kingdome (att. 7,568) W : Enrique Romo L : Lerrin LaGrowCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : In the first game of a 10–9, 10–5 doubleheader loss to the Braves, Giant Willie McCovey hits his 500th career home run, off Jamie Easterly . McCovey becomes the 12th member of the 500-HR club. Mike Ivie adds his 2nd pinch grand slam of the year in the opener. Jack Clark has three home runs in the two games.
Larry Doby becomes the 2nd black ML manager, replacing Bob Lemon as skipper of the White Sox. Chicago has a 34-40 record at the time, and would go 37-50 the rest of the way.
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 30, 1978Atlanta Braves 10, San Francisco Giants 9 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Gene Garber L : Gary LavelleAtlanta Braves 10, San Francisco Giants 5 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 14,429) W : Mickey Mahler L : Ed HalickiChicago Cubs 2, Philadelphia Phillies 0 at Wrigley Field W : Mike Krukow L : Larry ChristensonPhiladelphia Phillies 6, Chicago Cubs 5 at Wrigley Field (att. 29,525) W : Tug McGraw L : Bruce SutterLos Angeles Dodgers 5, Cincinnati Reds 3 at Riverfront Stadium W : Tommy John L : Doug Bair S : Lance RautzhanLos Angeles Dodgers 5, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 50,370) W : Bob Welch L : Manny Sarmiento S : Charlie HoughSan Diego Padres 5, Houston Astros 2 at Astrodome (att. 9,194) W : Bob Shirley L : J.R. Richard S : Rollie FingersSt. Louis Cardinals 2, Montreal Expos 1 (10 inn.) at Stade Olympique (att. 22,829) W : Bob Forsch L : Ross Grimsley S : Roy ThomasNew York Mets 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 5 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 31,947) W : Dale Murray L : Dave HamiltonBaltimore Orioles 3, Boston Red Sox 2 (11 inn.) at Memorial Stadium (att. 33,034) W : Don Stanhouse L : Luis TiantCalifornia Angels 4, Texas Rangers 2 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 21,654) W : Don Aase L : Jim Umbarger S : Dave LaRocheNew York Yankees 10, Detroit Tigers 2 at Yankee Stadium (att. 33,894) W : Don Gullett L : Steve BakerOakland Athletics 2, Kansas City Royals 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 16,506) W : Matt Keough L : Rich GaleMilwaukee Brewers 13, Seattle Mariners 3 at Kingdome (att. 7,772) W : Bill Travers L : Mike Parrott S : Eduardo RodriguezCleveland Indians 3, Toronto Blue Jays 0 at Exhibition Stadium (att. 16,129) W : Rick Wise L : Jerry GarvinCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)