Astros Rally for 9-6 Victory in 9th Inning Spree
John Edwards delivered a two run single as Houston surged for a 9-6 win over Pittsburgh, ending the Pirates 10 game streak with a 17 hit performance. Astone then won the second game with a three run ninth to break a 6-6 tie. Dale Leach's eighth inning triple propelled Lakewood past Long Beach 2-1 in Memorial Day softball. Ed Klecker allowed five pitches in the win. Sarno took the loss.
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Nitehawks Finish Fourth in Memorial Day Tourney
The Nitehawks outlasted Lakewood 4-3 in ten innings to secure fourth place in the Memorial Day tournament. Hawthorne advanced to face San Bernardino in the championship game late Friday.
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Spree by Knoop: Three HRs and Expos Lose 14th in Row
John Lipin hit his first major league homer in the 10th as San Diego topped the Montreal Expos 3-2, marking the Expos 14th straight defeat. Orioles manager Earl Weaver and players traded jokes in the clubhouse after a win. Frank Robinson and Ellie Hendricks argued over a dollar fine for team mischief.
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Yanks Snub Royal Hosts, Win Twice
Washington Senators beat the Yankees 5-4 in 10 innings after Bobby Knoop homered twice in game one but his efforts were in vain. In the nightcap Knoop hit a three run homer as the Chicago White Sox load the sixth with five runs to win 8-5.
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Kaline Cash Key Tiger Win Over Pilots
Norm Cash drove in three runs including his seventh homer of the season to propel the Detroit Tigers to an 8-5 victory over the Seattle Pilots. Al Kaline and Jim Northrup each added two RBIs as Detroit pulled away in Seattle.
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Petrocelli Two-Run Double Lifts Red Sox Over Twins
Rico Petrocelli delivered a two run double in the first inning as Jim Lonborg won his fourth straight, lifting Boston to a 3 2 victory over Minnesota. The win marked the Red Sox 18th in 23 games.
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Mets Rally on Gaspar First Homer in Giants Victory Chase
Rod Gaspar hit his first major league homer to spark an eight inning three run rally as the New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 4 3. Tom Seaver earned his seventh win after allowing four hits and leaving for a pinch hitter in the eighth.
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Hands Blanks Braves as Cubs Edge Atlanta 2-0
Bill Hands pitched a five hitter and the Chicago Cubs scored twice in the seventh inning to beat the Atlanta Braves 2-0 in Chicago. Ron Reed unraveled in the seventh after a bunt and error loaded the bases, as Don Young and Hands delivered the scoring.
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Carroll's HR Beats Gibson for Reds Comeback Victory
Relief pitcher Clay Carroll hit a two out homer off Bob Gibson in the 10th inning to lift the Cincinnati Reds over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 for an eighth straight win. Gibson allowed seven hits before Carroll's shot. Bench had tied the game with a three run homer in the seventh.
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Indians Sweep Opening Doubleheader Behind Jackson Homers
Reggie Jackson powered Oakland with two home runs and Bert Campaneris added one to back rookie pitcher George Lauzerique as Oakland defeated Cleveland 5-1 in the nightcap after Cleveland won the opener 9-2 with Jose Cardenal delivering a grand slam in the eight‑run first inning. Lauzerique earned his first big league win with 11 strikeouts and one walk.
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