Braves Grab Twinbill Behind Strong Bench and Niekro's Win
Atlanta beat Houston 6-2 and 8-4 in a twi night doubleheader as Tony Gonzalez delivered two homers and three RBIs in the opener and Phil Niekro became the majors first 11 game winner. Rico Carty and Tommie Aaron added key hits while Hank Aaron Orlando Cepeda and Felipe Alou watched from the bench.
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Reggie Smith Sparks Red Sox Past Indians in AL Showdown
Reggie Smith slugged two homers and drove in four as Boston erased a late deficit for an 8-5 win over Cleveland. Smith’s surge followed his weekend spree, while Ken Harrelson hit a solo for the Indians. Carl Yastrzemski added a two run shot and Russ Gibson drove in two as Boston pulled ahead in the seventh.
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White Sox Pave Milwaukee Win Path With Wynne Complete Game
Chicago White Sox beat the Seattle Pilots 8-3 at Milwaukee County Stadium as Billy Wynne, in his first AL start, pitched the full game. Wynne drove in two runs while Chicago erased four-game skid and extended their Milwaukee success this season. Gutteridge praised Wynne and noted the team’s improved mood and bullpen rest. Attendance reached 13,133 with about 2,900 youngsters not counted.
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Carew Sets AL Home Steal Record With Showy Moment
Rod Carew tied the American League season record by stealing home in the first inning as the Minnesota Twins beat the California Angels 8 2. Angels manager Lefty Phillips called it showboating though coach Billy Martin noted Carew stole third and home uncalled by unspecified orders. Carew, batting champion at .382, collected three hits and a sacrifice fly as Jim Perry earned the win with 10 strikeouts.
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