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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1971
Page
17
Mets rout Houston 8-1 behind a three hitters from starter Ryan. The offense backed him with timely hits and strong defense to seal the lopsided victory early in the game.
Johnny Callison Billy Williams and Ron Santo hit two run shots as Bill Hands limits Philadelphia to five hits in a 6-2 Cubs win. Callison started the homer spree after Santo’s single, turning a 2-1 deficit into a Cubs lead in the second inning.
Nolan Ryan battled control to earn his seventh win as the Mets routed the Astros 8 to 1. Dave Marshall hit a grand slam in the sixth inning after a bases loaded walk and two singles, delivering the decisive blow after New York chased Larry Dierker.
Cleveland edge Oakland 7-5 as starter Steve Dunning hits a grand slam but the Indians rally from a 5-0 lead. Phil Hennigan relieves, six innings, allowing two hits while Roy Foster and Vada Pinson drive in key runs. Heidemann Uhlaender and Fosse contribute in the late innings.
Merv Rettenmund delivered a game winning infield single off Freddie Patek in the 10th as Baltimore rallied past Kansas City 5 to 4 snapping a three game skid. Brooks Robinson scored from second after a leadoff walk by Robinson and key hits by Johnson, Be linger, and Etchebarren highlighted the late rally.
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