Rangers rout Indians in second game to split doubleheader
Rangers slugger Richie Zisk drove in four as Texas pounded Cleveland 14-3 behind rookie Danny Darwin in a complete game after he adjusted his rhythm following a rough first inning. Cliff Johnson led the opener with a three run homer as Doc Medich battled for a Texas win. Buddy Bell collected three hits in the series finale, boosting his season average and silencing boos from Cleveland fans.
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Standings and results across baseball action this weekend
Standings show Houston defeating Atlanta 4 to 3 and Pittsburgh routing Philadelphia 4 to 0. Sunday results include Chicago over St. Louis 3 to 2 and Pittsburgh beating Philadelphia 12 to 8. Notable: Montreal topped New York 7 to 3 while Boston swept Milwaukee in a doubleheader.
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Pirates sweep Phillies as Nicosia benched in grand slam
In a doubleheader sweep, John Milner hit a grand slam after Chuck Tanner pulled Steve Nicosia with two outs in the ninth. The Pirates won 12-8 and 5-2, extending their win streak to five over Philadelphia while leading Montreal by a half game in the NL East. Pete Rose set the all time league singles record with career hit 2,427 in the first game.
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Willie Mays Hall of Fame speech captivates Cooperstown crowd
Willie Mays delivered the longest speech of his life at his Hall of Fame enshrinement, thanking helpers from his 22 year career with the Giants and Mets. He addressed lingering Giants tensions, recalled his early batting practice, and saluted wife Mae as he fought emotion on stage.
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Munson Remembered As Canton Honors Baseball Star
Thousands honored Thurman Munson in Canton with flowers and prayers as a public memorial at the McKinley Room. Donations already flow for a tribute, possibly a field or street name, while Yankee teammates and major leaguers attend the funeral. Diane Munson faces a difficult time, aided by team publicists and friends.
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