Cardinals have been eliminated. The NL East is now down to just the Phillies and Mets with 4 days to go.
Cardinals have been eliminated. The NL East is now down to just the Phillies and Mets with 4 days to go.
FANTASTIC PITCHING DUEL ELIMINATES THE CARDINALS AS THE CUBS TAKE THE 1-0 VICTORY
Gibson & Reuschel combined to allow 9 hits. Cubs got 3 of 5 in the 4th for their lone run. Reuschel allowed no hits & just 1 BB after the 4th.
W: Reuschel (13-15)
L: Gibson (10-10)
HR: none
FANTASTIC PITCHING DUEL ELIMINATES THE CARDINALS AS THE CUBS TAKE THE 1-0 VICTORY
Gibson & Reuschel combined to allow 9 hits. Cubs got 3 of 5 in the 4th for their lone run. Reuschel allowed no hits & just 1 BB after the 4th.
W: Reuschel (13-15)
L: Gibson (10-10)
HR: none
9/26/73
CHC (73-83) @ STL (76-81)
Cardinals miracle comeback down to just 1 gm. They've gone from last, 13.5 gms back, 6 wks ago, to 3rd & just 4 back. Lose here & it's over. Today, Cubs start Rick Reuschel (12-15, 4.02 in 34 starts). Cardinals go with Bob Gibson (10-9, .291 in 23 starts).
9/26/73
CHC (73-83) @ STL (76-81)
Cardinals miracle comeback down to just 1 gm. They've gone from last, 13.5 gms back, 6 wks ago, to 3rd & just 4 back. Lose here & it's over. Today, Cubs start Rick Reuschel (12-15, 4.02 in 34 starts). Cardinals go with Bob Gibson (10-9, .291 in 23 starts).
Pirates are eliminated and Phillies maintain their 1.5 gm lead over the Mets. Phils go for sweep against PIT on Thursday, while Mets rest up for final weekend.
Pirates are eliminated and Phillies maintain their 1.5 gm lead over the Mets. Phils go for sweep against PIT on Thursday, while Mets rest up for final weekend.
BILL ROBINSON LEADS PHILLIES TO A 5-4 WIN OVER PIRATES, WITH HELP YET AGAIN FROM STENNETT
Robinson had a 2R 3B after a Stennett E6, which led to 3 UER total. Schmidt tied gm in 4th with his 33rd HR. Stargell 2 2R 2B in the L
W: Lonborg (10-10)
L: Moose (8-14)
S; Brandon (3)
HR: Schmidt (33)
BILL ROBINSON LEADS PHILLIES TO A 5-4 WIN OVER PIRATES, WITH HELP YET AGAIN FROM STENNETT
Robinson had a 2R 3B after a Stennett E6, which led to 3 UER total. Schmidt tied gm in 4th with his 33rd HR. Stargell 2 2R 2B in the L
W: Lonborg (10-10)
L: Moose (8-14)
S; Brandon (3)
HR: Schmidt (33)
9/26/73
PHI (80-77) @ PIT (75-81)
With a Win today, Phillies can eliminate the Pirates, cut the Magic Number for STL to 1, AND ensure a .500 season. They go for it behind Jim Lonborg (9-10, 3.28 in 29 starts). Pirates go hang their last chance on Bob Moose (8-13, 4.27 in 27 starts).
9/26/73
PHI (80-77) @ PIT (75-81)
With a Win today, Phillies can eliminate the Pirates, cut the Magic Number for STL to 1, AND ensure a .500 season. They go for it behind Jim Lonborg (9-10, 3.28 in 29 starts). Pirates go hang their last chance on Bob Moose (8-13, 4.27 in 27 starts).
Mets get a day off on Thursday, while the Phils play every day.
Mets get a day off on Thursday, while the Phils play every day.
METS POST A 3-2 COMEBACK WIN OVER EXPOS AS THEY TRY TO CATCH THOSE PHILLIES
McAnally took a 2-0 SHO into the 7th when the Mets rose up with a BB-2B-BB-1B-SF-FO-1B sequence to take the lead that McGraw made stand up.
W: Capra (2-0)
L: McAnally (7-8)
S; McGraw (15)
HR: Bailey (25)
METS POST A 3-2 COMEBACK WIN OVER EXPOS AS THEY TRY TO CATCH THOSE PHILLIES
McAnally took a 2-0 SHO into the 7th when the Mets rose up with a BB-2B-BB-1B-SF-FO-1B sequence to take the lead that McGraw made stand up.
W: Capra (2-0)
L: McAnally (7-8)
S; McGraw (15)
HR: Bailey (25)
9/26/73
MON (70-88) @ NYM (79-79)
Mets need a W to avoid getting swept in this 2 gm set, but also to not fall further behind in the NL West (now at 1.5 gms). Today, Expos start Ernie McAnally (7-7, 3.58 in 23 starts). Mets go with Ray Sadecki (3-7, 3.89 in 9 starts, 15 rlf).
9/26/73
MON (70-88) @ NYM (79-79)
Mets need a W to avoid getting swept in this 2 gm set, but also to not fall further behind in the NL West (now at 1.5 gms). Today, Expos start Ernie McAnally (7-7, 3.58 in 23 starts). Mets go with Ray Sadecki (3-7, 3.89 in 9 starts, 15 rlf).
ROYALS CAP A 4-RUN COMEBACK WITH A 10-INNING 6-5 WIN OVER WHITE SOX
Sox were up 5-1 over Royals, but KC bullpen held the fort while they clawed back runs & forced extras. Schaal reached base 3X & scored the winning run. Herrmann reached 5X in L
W: Dal Canton (5-6)
L: Forster (4-12)
HR: none
ROYALS CAP A 4-RUN COMEBACK WITH A 10-INNING 6-5 WIN OVER WHITE SOX
Sox were up 5-1 over Royals, but KC bullpen held the fort while they clawed back runs & forced extras. Schaal reached base 3X & scored the winning run. Herrmann reached 5X in L
W: Dal Canton (5-6)
L: Forster (4-12)
HR: none
In a statistical oddity, Rick Waits has recorded 4 decisions (2 losses, 2 saves), while only recording 5 outs!
0-2, 2 Svs, 4 gms, 1 2/3 IP, 10 BF, 2 H, 2 BB, 16.21 ERA
In a statistical oddity, Rick Waits has recorded 4 decisions (2 losses, 2 saves), while only recording 5 outs!
0-2, 2 Svs, 4 gms, 1 2/3 IP, 10 BF, 2 H, 2 BB, 16.21 ERA
ANGELS TAKE A 13 INNING WALK-OFF 4-3 WIN OVER RANGERS
Rangers scored 1 in T13, but Halos, who hadn't scored since the 1st, came back with 2 for the win. Ken Berry's 2R 1B was the game-winner. Spencer RBI 2B gave Rangers temp lead in 13th.
W: Barber (5-2)
L: Waits (0-2)
HR: Oliver (15)
ANGELS TAKE A 13 INNING WALK-OFF 4-3 WIN OVER RANGERS
Rangers scored 1 in T13, but Halos, who hadn't scored since the 1st, came back with 2 for the win. Ken Berry's 2R 1B was the game-winner. Spencer RBI 2B gave Rangers temp lead in 13th.
W: Barber (5-2)
L: Waits (0-2)
HR: Oliver (15)
Carew’s 3rd hit of the game was his 200th for the year, leapfrogging George Scott for the AL Lead (199)
Carew’s 3rd hit of the game was his 200th for the year, leapfrogging George Scott for the AL Lead (199)
TWINS MIGHT HAVE SAVED THEIR SEASON WITH A 10-4 BLOWOUT OF THE A'S
Twins scored 2 in the 1st & never looked back, Led by Carew (3 Hs), Holt (3 Rs) & Oliva (3 RBI), Twins dominated behind Blyleven's 23rd CG.
W: Blyleven (27-8)
L: Holtzman (19-15)
HR: Oliva (20), Darwin (15), Mangual (4)
TWINS MIGHT HAVE SAVED THEIR SEASON WITH A 10-4 BLOWOUT OF THE A'S
Twins scored 2 in the 1st & never looked back, Led by Carew (3 Hs), Holt (3 Rs) & Oliva (3 RBI), Twins dominated behind Blyleven's 23rd CG.
W: Blyleven (27-8)
L: Holtzman (19-15)
HR: Oliva (20), Darwin (15), Mangual (4)
9/25/73
MIN (95-62) @ OAK (98-60)
A's have given Twins a punch in the mouth by taking the first 2 gms of the series. Twins are 2 1/2 back and HAVE to win this last gm. Today, Twins start CY Fave Bert Blyleven (26-8, 3.14 in 38 starts). A's go with Ken Holtzman (19-14, 3.08 in 38 starts).
9/25/73
MIN (95-62) @ OAK (98-60)
A's have given Twins a punch in the mouth by taking the first 2 gms of the series. Twins are 2 1/2 back and HAVE to win this last gm. Today, Twins start CY Fave Bert Blyleven (26-8, 3.14 in 38 starts). A's go with Ken Holtzman (19-14, 3.08 in 38 starts).
ORIOLES TAKE A 5-3 GAME FROM TIGERS
Horton hit a 3R HR in Top of 1st, but Tigers couldn't score again, depsite getting 11 Hs off of McNally in just 6 innings. Davis reached base 4X for O's. Freehan & Stanley 3Hs.
W: McNally (19-9)
L: Perry (12-12)
S; O Peña (1)
HR: Grich (10), Horton (26)
ORIOLES TAKE A 5-3 GAME FROM TIGERS
Horton hit a 3R HR in Top of 1st, but Tigers couldn't score again, depsite getting 11 Hs off of McNally in just 6 innings. Davis reached base 4X for O's. Freehan & Stanley 3Hs.
W: McNally (19-9)
L: Perry (12-12)
S; O Peña (1)
HR: Grich (10), Horton (26)
Yastrzemski really going for the MVP!
Yastrzemski really going for the MVP!
RED SOX RIDE TOP OF THE ORDER TO AN 11-4 WIN OVER INDIANS
Harper & Yaz each score 3 & drive in 3 w/ a HR. Sox also helped by 9 walks and 6 unearned runs (E5 by Bell in 6R 4th). Sox bullpen shuts down Tribe after 4R 3rd.
W: Bolin (2-2)
L: Perry (18-21)
HR: Harper (14), Yastrzemski (18)
RED SOX RIDE TOP OF THE ORDER TO AN 11-4 WIN OVER INDIANS
Harper & Yaz each score 3 & drive in 3 w/ a HR. Sox also helped by 9 walks and 6 unearned runs (E5 by Bell in 6R 4th). Sox bullpen shuts down Tribe after 4R 3rd.
W: Bolin (2-2)
L: Perry (18-21)
HR: Harper (14), Yastrzemski (18)
BIG DAY FOR THE ALOU BROTHERS AS THE YANKEES BEAT THE BREWERS 7-4
Felipe Alou had 3 parts of a cycle, scoring on each hit. Matty Alou also had 3 hits - all singles. Ollie Brown had 2 more Hs, lifting his average to .324.
W: McDaniel (10-7)
L: Colbron (15-17)
HR: F Alou (7)
BIG DAY FOR THE ALOU BROTHERS AS THE YANKEES BEAT THE BREWERS 7-4
Felipe Alou had 3 parts of a cycle, scoring on each hit. Matty Alou also had 3 hits - all singles. Ollie Brown had 2 more Hs, lifting his average to .324.
W: McDaniel (10-7)
L: Colbron (15-17)
HR: F Alou (7)
In the NL East, the Cubs were eliminated as the Phils extended their lead to 1 1/2 gms.
In the AL West, the A's get their biggest lead in forever. Twins get one more gm with the A's.
In the NL East, the Cubs were eliminated as the Phils extended their lead to 1 1/2 gms.
In the AL West, the A's get their biggest lead in forever. Twins get one more gm with the A's.