Koosman Shuts Out San Diego
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| Player of the Day Jerry Koosman |
WP: Jerry Koosman (1-2, 2.48 ERA) / LP: Dave Freisleben (3-2, 3.15 ERA)
It took him four starts, but New York Mets starter Jerry Koosman finally gains his first victory of the season with a shutout of the San Diego Padres. John Milner adds a two-run home run as New York wins their third consecutive game - all on the road.
| NYM NYM NYM NYM NYM NYM SD | Jerry Koosman John Milner Wayne Garrett Dave Kingman Joe Torre Bruce Boisclair Johnny Grubb | 9.0 Innings - 4 Hits - 0 Runs - 2 Walks - 8 Strikeouts - 123 Pitches 2 for 3 (.204) - 2 Runs - 2 Runs Batted In (5) - Double (2) - 2 Run Home Run (1) 2 for 4 (.180) - 1 Run Batted In (5) 1 for 3 (.276) - 2 Runs Batted In (4) - 2 Run Double (3) Last 7 games - 10 for 25 (.400) - 5 Runs Batted In - 2 Doubles - 3 Home Runs Last 12 games - 1 for 28 (.036) - 9 Strikeouts Last 7 games - 2 for 28 (.071) - 2 Runs Batted In |
Quote(s) of the Day
"Ever since I lost my last start, Seaver has been sending slump busters up to my room every single night. It was fun at first, but apparently it's hard to find decent looking females here in San Diego because I think the one last night had a moustache. Now maybe I can get some rest." - San Francisco Giants pitcher John Montefusco.
"We know here in New York that Jerry is a hell of a pitcher - you guys seem to forget that. I'm just glad he got his @$%!& act together and started pitching like we know he can. Maybe the rest of these so-called professionals will follow suit. Oh and Jerry? You don't @$%& with a winning streak." - New York Mets pitcher Tom Seaver.
"Crap." - fatigued New York pitcher Jerry Koosman.
Around the AL:
New York Yankees 4, Kansas City Royals 1
WP: Catfish Hunter (4-1, 3.07 ERA) / LP: Paul Splittorff (0-4, 6.85 ERA) / SV: Sparky Lyle (6, 3.52 ERA)
With their third consecutive win, New York moves into second place in the AL East.
| NYY NYY NYY NYY NYY KC KC | Catfish Hunter Thurman Munson Otto Velez Graig Nettles Roy White Paul Splittorff Tony Solaita | 8.0 Innings - 4 Hits - 1 Run - 1 Walk - 5 Strikeouts 3 for 5 (.348) - 1 Run Batted In (3) - RBI Double (3) 2 for 4 (.256) - Double (3) 2 for 3 (.279) - 2 Runs 1 for 2 (.308) - 1 Run - 2 Runs Batted In (9) 9.0 Innings - 11 Hits - 4 Runs (3 Earned) - 3 Walks - 2 Strikeouts - Hit Batter 1 for 3 (.274) - 1 Run - 1 Run Batted In (7) - Solo Home Run (3) |
AL Standings:
| AL East | W | L | Pct | GB | AL West | W | L | Pct | GB | ||
| Baltimore New York Cleveland Boston Milwaukee Detroit | 9 9 7 7 6 6 | 5 7 8 8 8 8 | .643 .563 .467 .467 .429 .429 | - 1.0 2.5 2.5 3.0 3.0 | Texas Minnesota Kansas City Oakland Chicago California | 9 9 9 7 8 6 | 7 7 8 7 10 9 | .563 .563 .529 .500 .444 .400 | - - 0.5 1.0 2.0 2.5 |
Around the NL:
Pittsburgh Pirates 3, Cincinnati Reds 1
WP: Jim Rooker (3-1, 2.80 ERA) / LP: Gary Nolan (1-2, 1.97 ERA) / SV: Kent Tekulve (4, 0.00 ERA)
| PIT PIT PIT PIT CIN CIN | Jim Rooker Frank Taveras Ed Kirkpatrick Bill Robinson Gary Nolan Ken Griffey | 7.0 Innings - 6 Hits - 1 Run (0 Earned) - 2 Walks - 6 Strikeouts 2 for 3 (.257) - 1 Run - Double (2) - Stolen Base (9) 2 for 3 (.357) - 1 Run Batted In (2) - Double (1) Last 7 games - 2 for 25 (.080) - 1 Run Batted In - 6 Strikeouts 8.0 Innings - 8 Hits - 3 Runs - 1 Walk - 1 Strikeout 2 for 3 (.312) - 1 Run Batted In (14) |
Philadelphia Phillies 2, Los Angeles Dodgers 1
WP: Steve Carlton (5-0, 1.13 ERA) / LP: Burt Hooton (1-3, 3.04 ERA) / SV: Jim Kaat (8, 1.08 ERA)
Not only does Steve Carlton get the victory, but also hits the game-winning RBI double in the 7th inning.
| PHI PHI LA LA LA | Steve Carlton Dave Cash Burt Hooton Steve Garvey Rick Auerbach | 8.0 Innings - 5 Hits - 1 Run - 5 Walks - 9 Strikeouts Last 9 games - 12 for 30 (.400) - 8 Runs Batted In - 2 Doubles - Triple - Home Run 7.1 Innings - 6 Hits - 2 Runs - 1 Walk - 8 Strikeouts - Wild Pitch - Hit Batter 3 for 4 (.324) - 1 Run Last 8 games - 1 for 25 (.040) - 5 Strikeouts |
Houston Astros 4, Chicago Cubs 3
WP: Joe Niekro (1-2, 6.94 ERA) / LP: Bill Bonham (0-5, 3.89 ERA) / SV: Larry Hardy (1, 2.25 ERA)
Chicago manages just 3 hits in the game to lose. Again. For the 17th straight time. Sigh.
| HOU HOU CUB CUB | Greg Gross Rob Andrews Dave Rosello Joe Wallis | 3 for 3 (.333) - 1 Run - 2 Runs Batted In (7) Last 7 games - 2 for 22 (.091) - 3 Runs Batted In 2 for 4 (.250) - 1 Run 1 for 4 (.281) - 2 Runs Batted In (5) |
NL Standings:
| NL East | W | L | Pct | GB | NL West | W | L | Pct | GB | ||
| St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Montreal New York Chicago | 11 13 11 7 7 1 | 4 6 7 7 10 18 | .733 .684 .611 .500 .412 .053 | - - 1.5 3.5 5.0 12.0 | Cincinnati Los Angeles Houston San Diego San Francisco Atlanta | 13 9 10 10 7 7 | 8 8 9 10 9 10 | .619 .529 .526 .500 .438 .412 | - 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.5 4.0 |
Resignings:
 | Signed C Johnny Bench (.194, 1 HR, 7 RBI) to a 6-year contract extension worth a total of $2,270,000. He will make $330,000 in 1977 - $350,000 in 1978 - $368,000 in 1979 - $388,000 in 1980 - $408,000 in 1981 - $426,000 in 1982 He will receive a 21.0% raise over the course of the contract (current wage $352,000). |
 | Signed C Fred Kendall (.246, 10 RBI) to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $55,390. He will take a 41.7% pay cut next season (current wage $95,000). |
Transactions:
 | Activated SS Dave Rosello from the disabled list. Optioned SS Mick Kelleher (.080, 1 RBI, 25 AB) to Triple A Wichita. Rosello will resume starting SS duties and looks to take sole credit for ending the Cubs' losing streak. |
| Recalled LF Champ Summers (.238, 4 RBI - AAA) from Triple A Wichita. Optioned 3B Wayne Tyrone (.000, 2 AB) to Triple A Wichita. Despite his name, Summers will only serve as a backup during his second stint in the bigs. |
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