Dierker Destroys Slumping Mets
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| Player of the Day Larry Dierker |
WP: Larry Dierker (1-1, 3.12 ERA) / LP: Jon Matlack (0-1, 4.15 ERA)
After getting pounded by the Cincinnati Reds in his last outing, an outing in which he failed to make it through the third inning, Larry Dierker needed a confidence boost. Meet the New York Mets, losers of six of their last seven games.
| HOU HOU HOU HOU NYM | Larry Dierker Bob Watson Cesar Cedeno Cliff Johnson John Milner | 9.0 Innings - 2 Hits - 0 Runs - 2 Walks - 8 Strikeouts 3 for 4 (.208) - 2 Runs - 3 Runs Batted In (6) - 3 Run Home Run (1) 2 for 4 (.216) - 2 Runs - 2 Runs Batted In (9) - Solo Home Run (3) 1 for 3 (.186) - 2 Runs Batted In (6) - 2 Run Double (2) Last 7 games - 1 for 23 (.043) |
Quote of the Day
"A lot of people look at me and think there is no way I could pitch like that. Hell, I look at me and think that while I am a pretty decent pitcher, there is no way I am getting close to a no-hitter. Alas, that is what facing the New York Mets will do for you." - Houston Astros pitcher Larry Dierker.
Around the AL:
Kansas City Royals 4, Baltimore Orioles 2
WP: Steve Mingori (2-0, 2 BS, 2.25 ERA) / LP: Wayne Garland (1-1, 2.39 ERA)
| KC KC KC BAL BAL | Marty Pattin Amos Otis Tony Solaita Wayne Garland Dave Duncan | 7.0 Innings - 4 Hits - 0 Runs - 1 Walks - 5 Strikeouts 2 for 5 (.327) - 1 Run - 2 Runs Batted In (10) - Winning 2 Run Home Run (1) in 9th. 2 for 4 (.295) - 1 Run - Double (2) 9.0 Innings - 8 Hits - 4 Runs (2 Earned) - 2 Walks - 10 Strikeouts - Wild Pitch 2 Errors lead to 2 unearned runs. |
Texas Rangers 9, Detroit Tigers 6
WP: Nelson Briles (2-0, 2.73 ERA) / LP: Mark Fidrych (1-2, 5.79 ERA) / SV: Steve Foucault (2, 1.35 ERA)
Texas scores five runs in the second inning after a first inning grand slam from Willie Horton.
| TEX TEX TEX TEX DET DET | Tom Grieve Roy Smalley Toby Harrah Mike Hargrove Willie Horton Mark Fidrych | 3 for 5 (.293) - 4 Runs Batted In (15) - 2 Doubles (4) 3 for 6 (.224) - 3 Runs 2 for 4 (.250) - 2 Runs - 2 Runs Batted In (7) 2 for 4 (.333) - 1 Run - 2 Runs Batted In (9) 1 for 4 (.225) - 1 Run - 4 Runs Batted In (8) - Grand Slam Home Run (3) 1.1 Innings - 8 Hits - 6 Runs - 1 Walk - 0 Strikeouts |
Minnesota Twins 8, Boston Red Sox 3
WP: Joe Decker (1-1, 2.65 ERA) / LP: Fergie Jenkins (1-3, 4.73 ERA)
| MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN BOS BOS | Dan Ford Butch Wynegar Lyman Bostock Larry Hisle Rod Carew Joe Decker Dave McKay Cecil Cooper Jim Rice | 2 for 5 (.255) - 2 Runs - 4 Runs Batted In (6) - 2 Home Runs (2) 3 for 4 (.375) - 2 Runs - 1 Run Batted In (7) - Solo Home Run (2) 4 for 5 (.267) - 2 Runs 3 for 4 (.415) - 1 Run Batted In (14) 2 for 5 (.320) - 1 Run - Double (5) 7.0 Innings - 6 Hits - 3 Runs - 2 Walks - 4 Strikeouts Last 8 games - 2 for 22 (.091 ) 2 for 4 (.366) - 1 Run - 1 Run Batted In (11) - RBI Double (3) Last 10 games - 15 for 37 (.405) - 9 Runs - 11 Runs Batted In - 3 Doubles - 5 Home Runs 1 for 4 (.226) - 1 Run - 2 Runs Batted In (8) - 2 Run Home Run (3) |
Chicago White Sox 4, Cleveland Indians 3
WP: Francisco Barrios (1-1, 3.27 ERA) / LP: Tom Buskey (0-1, 3.86 ERA) / SV: Rich Gossage (1, 2.08 ERA)
Jorge Orta (.315, 8 RBI) hits an RBI single in the top of the 9th inning for the win.
| CWS CWS CLE CLE | Ralph Garr Francisco Barrios Larvell Blanks Dennis Eckersley | 3 for 4 (.400) - 1 Run Batted In (3) 8.0 Innings - 7 Hits - 3 Runs - 2 Walks - 0 Strikeouts 1 for 4 (.267) - 1 Run - 2 Runs Batted In (6) - 2 Run Home Run (2) 7.1 Innings - 8 Hits - 3 Runs - 6 Walks - 7 Strikeouts - 2 Wild Pitches |
California Angels 2, New York Yankees 1
WP: Frank Tanana (2-1, 2.08 ERA) / LP: Sparky Lyle (0-2, 1 BS, 5.06 ERA)
With two outs in the 9th, Ron Jackson (.149, 3 RBI) hits an RBI double and Rusty Torres (.200, 2 RBI) delivers a walkoff RBI single.
| CAL NYY NYY | Frank Tanana Rudy May Fred Stanley | 9.0 Innings - 6 Hits - 1 Run - 3 Walks - 5 Strikeouts 8.2 Innings - 3 Hits - 1 Run (0 Earned) - 0 Walks - 8 Strikeouts Last 8 games - 2 for 23 (.087) - 1 Run |
AL Standings:
| AL East | W | L | Pct | GB | AL West | W | L | Pct | GB | ||
| Cleveland Baltimore Boston New York Milwaukee Detroit | 6 6 6 5 4 4 | 4 4 5 6 6 6 | .600 .600 .600 .455 .400 .400 | - - .5 1.5 2.0 2.0 | Texas Minnesota Kansas City Chicago Oakland California | 8 7 7 6 4 3 | 4 5 5 7 6 8 | .667 .583 .583 .462 .400 .273 | - 1.0 1.0 2.5 3.0 4.5 |
Around the NL:
San Francisco Giants 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 2
WP: John Montefusco (3-1, 3.76 ERA) / LP: John Candelaria (0-1, 2.81 ERA) / SV: Dave Heaverlo (1, 1.59 ERA)
| SF SF SF PIT PIT | John Montefusco Gary Thomasson Gary Matthews Dave Parker John Candelaria | 8.0 Innings - 6 Hits - 2 Runs - 1 Walk - 5 Strikeouts 3 for 4 (.455) - 1 Run - 1 Run Batted In (14) - 2 Doubles (5) Last 6 games - 13 for 23 (.565) - 3 Runs - 5 Runs Batted In - 4 Doubles - 1 Triple Last 6 games - 2 for 24 (.083) - 2 Runs 2 for 4 (.377) - 1 Run Batted In (5) Last 5 games - 13 for 22 (.591) - 5 Runs - 4 Runs Batted In - 2 Triples 8.0 Innings - 10 Hits - 3 Runs - 2 Walks - 3 Strikeouts - Wild Pitch |
Montreal Expos 2, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 (10 innings)
WP: Steve Rogers (2-1, 1.33 ERA) / LP: Al Downing (0-1, 4.15 ERA)
Gary Carter hits a walkoff home run in the bottom of the 10th inning.
| MON MON LA LA | Steve Rogers Gary Carter Doug Rau Bill Buckner | 10.0 Innings - 8 Hits - 1 Run - 4 Walks - 6 Strikeouts 1 for 4 (.219) - 1 Run - 1 Run Batted In (2) - Solo Home Run (1) in 10th. 9.0 Innings - 6 Hits - 1 Run - 1 Walk - 2 Strikeouts 2 for 4 (.289) - Double (2) |
Cincinnati Reds 3, Philadelphia Phillies 2
WP: Jack Billingham (2-1, 2.95 ERA) / LP: Wayne Twitchell (0-2, 3.38 ERA) / SV: Rawly Eastwick (1, 1.59 ERA)
Joe Morgan scores his 1,000th run with a home run in the sixth inning.
| CIN CIN CIN PHI PHI PHI PHI | Jack Billingham Joe Morgan Dan Driessen Wayne Twichell Greg Luzinski Garry Maddox Larry Bowa | 6.1 Innings - 7 Hits - 0 Runs - 2 Walks - 6 Strikeouts 1 for 4 (.308) - 1 Run - 2 Runs Batted In (10) - 2 Run Home Run (2) 3 for 3 (.159) - 1 Run Batted In (3) - Double (1) - Stolen Base (4) 7.1 Innings - 7 Hits - 3 Runs (2 Earned) - 2 Walks - 7 Strikeouts - Wild Pitch 4 for 5 (.319) - 1 Run Batted In (6) - Double (4) 3 for 5 (.304) - 1 Run - Double (5) - Stolen Base (2) Last 9 games - 3 for 35 (.086) - 2 Runs - 1 Run Batted In |
St. Louis Cardinals 3, Atlanta Braves 1
WP: Eric Rasmussen (1-1, 1.96 ERA) / LP: Roger Moret (1-1, 1.80 ERA) / SV: Al Hrabosky (6, 0.00 ERA)
| STL STL STL ATL | Eric Rasmussen Garry Templeton Ted Simmons Earl Williams | 8.0 Innings - 5 Hits - 1 Run - 1 Walk - 3 Strikeouts 2 for 5 (.385) - 2 Runs Batted In (6) - Double (3) - 2 Run Triple (2) Last 7 games - 11 for 26 (.423) - 2 Runs - 5 Runs Batted In - 2 Doubles - 2 Triples 2 for 4 (.308) - Double (1) 1 for 3 (.186) - 1 Run - 1 Run Batted In (6) - Solo Home Run (2) |
Houston Astros 7, New York Mets 0
WP: Larry Dierker (1-1, 3.12 ERA) / LP: Jon Matlack (0-1, 4.15 ERA)
| HOU HOU HOU | Larry Dierker Bob Watson Cesar Cedeno | 9.0 Innings - 2 Hits - 0 Runs - 2 Walks - 8 Strikeouts 3 for 4 (.208) - 2 Runs - 3 Runs Batted In (6) - 3 Run Home Run (1) 2 for 4 (.216) - 2 Runs - 2 Runs Batted In (9) - Solo Home Run (3) |
San Diego Padres 1, Chicago Cubs 0
WP: Butch Metzger (1-2, 3.09 ERA) / LP: Ray Burris (0-3, 5.30 ERA) / SV: Randy Jones (2, 1.50 ERA)
An 8th inning RBI single by Bobby Valentine (.100, 4 RBI) sends Chicago to its 11 straight loss.
| SD SD SD SD SD CUB | Dan Spillner Willie Davis Johnny Grubb Mike Ivie Bobby Valentine Ray Burris | 7.0 Innings - 3 Hits - 0 Runs- 1 Walk - 3 Strikeouts 2 for 3 (.311) - 1 Run - Double (5) Last 11 games - 3 for 41 (.073) - 4 Runs - 1 Run Batted In - 1 Double Last 8 games - 4 for 32 (.125) - 1 Run - 4 Runs Batted In - 1 Double Last 9 games - 1 for 26 (.038) - 2 Runs - 3 Runs Batted In 8.0 Innings - 4 Hits - 1 Run - 0 Walks - 5 Strikeouts |
NL Standings:
| NL East | W | L | Pct | GB | NL West | W | L | Pct | GB | ||
| St. Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia Montreal New York Chicago | 9 8 8 4 3 1 | 1 4 5 5 8 12 | .900 .667 .615 .444 .273 .077 | - 2.0 2.5 4.5 6.5 9.5 | Cincinnati Los Angeles San Francisco San Diego Atlanta Houston | 11 7 5 6 5 5 | 4 4 6 8 7 8 | .733 .636 .455 .429 .417 .385 | - 2.0 4.0 4.5 4.5 5.0 |
Injuries:
 | 2B Steve Dillard (.200, 1 RBI, 35 AB) suffered a broken bone in his elbow after being hit with a throw. He will miss at least 8 months and is placed on the 60-day disabled list. Purchased the contract of 1B Deron Johnson (.000, 4 AB) from Triple A Rhode Island. Denny Doyle will take over at 2B with Doug Griffin as backup. Johnson may get to to start in every 33rd game. |
 | SP Jack Billingham (2-1, 2.95 ERA) suffered a sore ankle while pitching. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 5 days. Cincy is in the midst of playing 19 games in 18 days so Billingham may miss a start or get pushed back a day. |
 | 3B Bill Madlock () experienced soreness in his knee while running the bases. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 days. Madlock is as tough as they come and I don't expect him to be out of the lineup tomorrow. |
Free Agent Signings:
| Signed CF Vada Pinson to a 1-year contract worth a total of $74,490. Optioned CF Mike Lum (.667, 3 AB, 3 RBI) to Triple A Indianapolis. Look for Segui to provide some veteran leadership to an inexperienced bullpen. |
Resignings:
 | Signed 3B George Brett (.368, 1 HR, 8 RBI) to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $140,000. He will receive a 14.8% raise next season (current wage $122,000). |
 | Signed 1B Rod Carew (.311, 2 HR, 9 RBI) to a 4-year contract extension worth a total of $1,840,000. He will make $390,000 in 1977 - $436,000 in 1978 - $484,000 in 1979 - $530,000 in 1980. He will receive a 25.6% raise over the course of the contract (current wage $422,000). |
| Signed SP Don Gullett (2-1, 3.68 ERA) to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $150,000. He will receive a 7.1% raise next year (current wage $140,000). |
Transactions:
 | Optioned C Barry Foote (.125, 8 AB) to Triple A Denver. Purchased the contract of C Jose Morales (.467, 1 RBI, 15 AB) from Triple A Denver. |
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