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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1978
Page
20
Joe Nuxhall and Sparky Anderson discuss how today’s pitchers throw harder and rely on bullpens, while old-timers were craftier due to park quirks. They compare parks like Polo Grounds and Crosley Field, noting how smaller venues favored grounders and adjustments.
The California Angels optioned catcher Ike Hampton to Salt Lake City of the Pacific Coast League to clear a roster spot for pitcher Nolan Ryan. Ryan, on a 21 day disabled list with a pulled hamstring since June 10, took the loss in a game against Kansas City. Hampton appeared in 19 games, batting .214 with four RBIs while serving as backup catcher and utility infielder. Moskau earns his first win as Reds hurler.
Cincinnati Reds right hander Moskau finally notches a win as he pitches eight strong innings in a 2-1 victory over the Houston Astros. A tense ninth ends when Doug Bair secures the save and Jose Pujols’ sharp grounder ends the threat. The Reds move to within two games of the Giants in the NL West race.
Willie McCovey delivered a dramatic ninth inning homer off Rollie Fingers to tie the game and spark a 5 4 10 inning victory for the San Francisco Giants over the San Diego Padres. It was his 14th pinch hit homer and 502nd career long ball as the NL West leaders avoid a collapse.
National League starting lineup favors Philadelphia’s Luzinski and Bowa with Bench Morgan Rose Foster and Monday also starting. Parker out injured. Luzinski led with about 3.5 million votes, Bench top catcher with 2.44 million. NL pitching includes Seaver Rogers Grimsley Sutter Wingers Zachry John Niekro. Lasorda to manage NL. AL reserves named later.
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