Norman and Reds Win To Split Series
 | In the finale of their four game series, Cincinnati scores two runs in the bottom of the eighth off of Padres starter Randy Jones (2-1, 2.16 ERA) for a comeback 3-2 victory. Fred Norman (2.86 ERA) goes 7 2/3 innings for the Reds, surrendering eight hits and two runs (one earned) while striking out eight - but gains a no-decision. Ken Griffey (.288) has a double as part of three hits and a run scoring single by Joe Morgan (.385, 12 RBI) in the eighth extends his hitting streak to 12 games. Mike Ivie (.400, 1 HR, 10 RBI) has three hits, including a solo home run in the loss for San Diego. "We had them on the ropes, but couldn't put them away. It's early, we have plenty of games left - but I really hope this one doesn't bite us in September." - Padres starter Randy Jones, who went the distance in defeat. | ||||||||||||||
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Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs
Bill Robinson (.326, 4 HR, 10 RBI) hits a solo home run off of Cubs reliever Darold Knowles (0-1, 1 BS, 3.38 ERA) in the top of the 10th inning as Pittsburgh steals one from the Cubs, 3-2. Down 2-0 and being held in check by Chicago starter Steve Stone (2.82 ERA), the Pirates score twice in the top of the eighth on consecutive run scoring singles by Robinson and Dave Parker (.356, 4 RBI) to eventually force extra frames. Parker has three hits on the day while reliever Ramon Hernandez (2-1, 2.61 ERA) pitches the final two innings for the win.
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Before the game with the Pirates, general manager Peter Bavasi announced that catcher Fred Kendall (.263, 0 HR, 3 RBI) has been given a 1-year contract extension worth $55,390.
April 23, 1976
Torre's Torrid Hitting Tops Houston
 | While the New York pitching staff has been getting the bulk of the accolades for their impressive start, Joe Torre has quietly been tearing up the opposition. Torre (.548, 2 HR, 8 RBI) has four hits, including two home runs and drives in three runs in a 6-3 New York victory over the Astros. He is hitting an impressive 23-for-42 on the season and is currently sporting an 11-game hitting streak. Tom Seaver (1-1, 1.40 ERA) strikes out seven while allowing 10 hits and two earned runs in 8 2/3 innings to get the win. J.R. Richard (1-2, 5.59 ERA) takes the loss. "He is someone that goes out and does his job. He doesn't brag. He doesn't showboat. Hell, I guarantee nobody on this team knew he was doing so well until you guys brought it up. That is how he wants it. Now if he starts to slump - it's on you." - New York starting pitcher Tom Seaver. | ||||||||||||||
Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Indians
Chicago starter Francisco Barrios (2-0, 1.73 ERA) brings the Indians five-game winning streak to an end, holding to Tribe to just two hits in a 3-0 complete game victory. Chet Lemon (.255, 2 HR, 9 RBI) is the offensive hero, hitting a two-run home run and adding a run scoring double to drive in all three White Sox runs. Cleveland starter Dennis Eckersley (1-2, 3.03 ERA) strikes out nine in the complete game loss, allowing five hits and three runs while walking four.
Minnesota Twins at Boston Red Sox
Rod Carew (.365) has four hits for Minnesota, but the Twins comeback falls short 8-7 against the Red Sox. Fred Lynn (.367, 12 RBI) hits a three-run double to key a five-run outburst in the Boston fifth inning and four Red Sox relievers pitch 2 1/3 scoreless innings with Tom House (2-0, 0.00 ERA) getting the win and Bill Lee (1 SV, 3.38 ERA) earning the save. Lyman Bostock (.340, 10 RBI) adds three hits and drives in three runs while Craig Kusick (.184, 5 RBI) also has three hits and drives in a pair as the Twins outhit Boston 16-8. Vic Albury (1-1, 0.00 ERA) goes 3 2/3 innings of relief, but allows an unearned run on an error by second baseman Bob Randall (2nd) and takes the loss.
Texas Rangers at Detroit Tigers
Led by four hits from Len Randle (.184), the Rangers deliver 22 hits en route to an 8-4 win over Detroit. Mike Cubbage (.289, 8 RBI) scores two runs on three hits and drives in two, Jim Sundberg (.239, 6 RBI) adds three more hits while scoring twice and a run batted in, and Toby Harrah (.294, 7 RBI) also has a three-hit day as every player in the Texas lineup has at least one hit. Detroit get three solo home runs from Jason Thompson (.184, 2 HR, 4 RBI), Ben Oglivie (.333, 4 HR, 9 RBI) and Willie Horton (.333, 2 HR, 3 RBI), but cannot overcome four errors that account for four unearned runs for Mark Fidrych (1-2, 4.29 ERA). Nelson Briles (2-1, 4.50 ERA) pitches his second complete game for the win.
Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles
Behind the pitching of Mike Cuellar (2-0, 2.38 ERA), Baltimore defeats the Royals 4-0 to win their fourth consecutive game. Cuellar throws a five-hit shutout, striking out six and walking three while Al Bumbry (.262, 3 RBI) hits a two-run triple to provide the offensive support. Reggie Jackson (.275) singles but fails to score for the first time in seven games.
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San Francisco Giants at Pittsburgh Pirates
Renee Stennett (.277, 1 HR, 3 RBI) is the hero for the Pirates, hitting a walk-off, two-run home run off of San Francisco closer Dave Heaverlo (0-1, 4.50 ERA) to give Pittsburgh a 5-3 win. Stennett scores three run and has three hits on the day, also hitting a triple earler in the game. Pirates starter Bruce Kison (1-1, 3.77 ERA) gets his first win of the season, allowing 10 hits and three runs while striking out five in the complete game victory.
Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres
Down 4-1 in the sixth inning, Chicago scores six runs in the frame to beat the Padres by a 7-4 score. Jose Cardenal (.418, 1 HR, 7 RBI) hits a solo home run as part of a three-hit day for the Cubs while starter Ray Burris (2-1, 4.43 ERA) gets the win, giving up three earned runs on seven hits in seven innings, also helping his cause with a two-run triple. San Diego reliever Dave Wehrmeister (0-2, 1 BS, 23.63 ERA) gives up three runs on eight pitches and does not record an out for the loss.
Houston Astros
The Astros are awaiting good news after leadoff hitter Jose Cruz (.396) left the game in the first inning after hitting a double. The team is optomistic that the injury isn't serious and hopes to receive word in the next day or two.
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