Rose's 2¢-year-old pitcher ends Giusti no hitter bid
In Houston, Pete Rose's 1 785th career hit broke up Giusti's no hit bid in the ninth as Cincinnati Reds lose to the Astros 1-0. Vada Pinson doubled with one out in the eighth to end the no hitter chance. Houston pitcher Billy Bell? No, Giusti faced 0? The piece notes the tense late innings and Rose's different view on the decision.
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Stargell's Three-Homer Game Lifts Pirates to Win
Stargell hit three home runs against Giusti, driving in runs as the Pirates broke a five-game drought. He connected in the first and fourth innings with bases empty, and added a run-scoring single in the eighth. Pirates rallied in a four-run frame to seize control.
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Kaat Defeats Elbow Injury to Win Season Opener
AP reports Jim Kaat, a top AL lefty over the past four seasons, overcame an elbow issue to earn his first win of the year in a 3-2 Minnesota Twins victory over the California Angels. He has averaged 19 victories per season in recent years.
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Mets Star Bud Harrelson Leaves For Army Duty
The Mets announced shortstop Bud Harrelson will leave for two weeks of active duty with his Army reserve unit after Wednesday’s game in Philadelphia. He will not rejoin the team until Sunday, June 9 in San Francisco. Al Weis will fill in at short until Harrelson’s return at Camp Drum New York. The Mets recalled infielder Kevin Collins from Jacksonville to take Harrelson’s roster spot. Collins, a 21 year old left handed hitter, has played multiple infield spots and was hitting 219 with two homers and 12 RBIs for Jacksonville.
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GOP Pastimers Win By 16 To 1 Landslide
Washington AP reports Republicans rolled up a 16 to 1 landslide victory over Democrats in Congress during a Wednesday night annual baseball rivalry. The GOP extended its win streak to five, sparked by a two-run inside the park homer by Michel of Illinois and McCloskey of California. Democratic run credited to Rep. Lee Hamilton.
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Old Football Players Ask NFL For Benefits
Old players seek NFL benefits and health care through a league effort. The report notes talk with executives and former Browns figures as part of a broader push for compensation and protection for aging athletes across professional football.
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SEC Will Aly American Flag At Loop Meets
In Montgomer y Alabama athletes and coaches debate flying the American flag at conference meets. A petition circulates urging universities to request flag display at MEETs including indoor championships, amid protests and concerns over patriotism during national anthems.
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Sprints Rained Out at San Valley Speedway Event
Sprints were rained out at San Valley Speedway on Wednesday night. The weather postponement shifts the program to the rain date of Wednesday June 5.
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