Post by CSCommish on May 15, 2016 21:21:48 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is tomorrow night, a 7-day sim to get us to 5/10/1970; get your exports in by 8:00 PM Eastern.
Breaking News
Monday 5/2/1970: Jim Palmer dominates Chicago (A), gives up just one hit
BALTIMORE - Jim Palmer took the mound and never left. And Chicago (A) hitters couldn't touch him at all. Baltimore's right-hander gave up just one hit in his 1st shutout of the season. He now has 12 career shutouts in 135 games started. Palmer (4-2) fanned 4 and walked 2, throwing 132 pitches. 'I was hitting my spots. Now I'll start concentrating on my next start, and hopefully it will work again.' Baltimore's second baseman Charley Smith stroked 3 hits in 4 AB, homering once, scoring three times with 3 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Palmer. Baltimore improved its record to 12-16, scoring 6 runs on 11 hits.
Monday 5/2/1970: Detroit's Coleman wins Player of the Week award
Detroit's pitcher Joe H. Coleman had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.52 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. Opposing players hit .260 against Joe H. this season. While posting an ERA of 3.21 he went 3-2 in 6 starts, fanning 35 and walking 14 hitters. Joe H. has pitched one shutout and one complete game. It's the 1st time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to San Francisco's pitcher Don Sutton. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.00 while going 2-0. He pitched two shutouts! In 6 starts this year Don struck out 36 batters in 51.2 innings of work. His ERA is 2.26, his record 3-3. He has 5 complete games and 2 shutouts.
Sunday 5/1/1970: Bob J. Thorpe pitches 2-hit shutout against Atlanta
ATLANTA - Bob J. Thorpe had some fun again. Atlanta hitters did not. Cincinnati's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 1st shutout of the season. He now has 13 career shutouts in 348 games started. Thorpe (3-2) was overpowering, fanning 11 while walking 1, throwing 95 pitches. 'I was hitting my spots. Now I'll start concentrating on my next start, and hopefully it will work again.' The hitting star for Cincinnati was first baseman Tony Perez, he finished with 2 hits in 4 AB, stroking a double. Cincinnati improved its record to 11-16, scoring 1 run on 9 hits.
Sunday 5/1/1970: Don Drysdale dominates New York (N), gives up just 2 hits
NEW YORK (N) - St. Louis' right-hander Don Drysdale is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking New York (N) on just 2 hits. It's his 3rd shutout this season, and the 64th time he has done it in his career. Floyd Robinson spoiled the bid for a no-hitter when he singled with two outs in the 6th inning. Drysdale (5-1) was overpowering, fanning 12 while walking none, throwing 114 pitches. 'I didn't feel that I had good stuff while warming up. But it got better the more I threw the ball. I guess I was lucky.' Jim French provided St. Louis with the offense Drysdale needed as he stroked 1 hit in 4 AB, stroking a double. St. Louis scored 2 runs on 5 hits.
Sunday 5/1/1970: Andy Messersmith dominates New York (A), gives up just 2 hits
MINNESOTA - Minnesota's right-hander Andy Messersmith is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking New York (A) on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 8th time he has done it in his career. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today.' Messersmith (3-2) did not have perfect control, walking 6. He struck out 9. Tom Haller provided Minnesota with the offense Messersmith needed as he stroked 1 hit in 3 AB, hitting a homerun. Minnesota improved its record to 16-11, scoring 3 runs on 7 hits.
Sunday 5/1/1970: Lolich and Koufax receive Pitcher of the Month award
California's pitcher Mickey Lolich is the American League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in April. He went 4-0 in April and finished the month with an ERA of 1.45. He struck out 29 in 43.1 innings. Mickey fired two shutouts! Los Angeles (N)'s Sandy Koufax had a terrific April, and it earned him the National League Pitcher of the month award. His ERA of just 0.90 helped him to a 5-1 record in April. He worked 50 innings, striking out 59 hitters while walking 5. Sandy pitched a shutout as well.
Sunday 5/1/1970: New York (N)'s Cepeda named Batter of the Month
It's the 3rd time that the American League Batter of the Month award goes to Minnesota's catcher Tom Haller. Haller helped his team with an average of .341 and 27 RBI in 88 at bats. Orlando Cepeda of New York (N) wins his 3rd Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the National League. He had an on base percentage of .430 and hit .389, while driving in 23 runs.
Tuesday 4/26/1970: Don Sutton shuts out Pittsburgh on one hit
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco's right-hander Don Sutton is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Pittsburgh on just one hit. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 5th time he has done it in his career. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' Sutton (2-3) struck out 9 and issued 3 BB, throwing 65 of 119 pitches for strikes. Sammy Drake helped Sutton at the plate, he finished 3 for 4, homering once, doubling once, scoring twice with 5 RBI. The final score of the game was 7-0.
Tuesday 4/26/1970: Joey Jay blanks Milwaukee with a 2-hitter
MILWAUKEE - Boston's right-hander Joey Jay is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Milwaukee on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 20th time he has done it in his career. Jay (3-1) struck out 6 and walked none, throwing 64 of 103 pitches for strikes. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today.' Boston's catcher Cliff Johnson stroked 2 hits in 5 AB, blasting a homerun, and driving in 3 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Jay. The final score of the game was 6-0.
Monday 4/25/1970: Gaylord Perry pitches 1-hit shutout against Pittsburgh
SAN FRANCISCO - Gaylord Perry had some fun again. Pittsburgh hitters did not. San Francisco's right-hander gave up just one hit in his 2nd shutout of the season. He now has 17 career shutouts in 203 games started. Perry (2-3) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 3, throwing 113 pitches. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today.' Dick Dietz helped Perry at the plate, he went 2 for 4, homering once, scoring twice and collecting 3 RBI. San Francisco improved its record to 10-11, scoring 8 runs on 13 hits.
Monday 4/25/1970: Ed Charles collects 2000th hit against Baltimore
BALTIMORE - New York (A)'s second baseman Ed Charles joined some elite company today, collecting his 2000th career hit! His hit in the 4th inning was a single off Bill Short. His best year so far was 1963 where he hit .309 with 32 homeruns and 117 RBI. 'Wow. That is all I can say now. I'm thrilled.'
General News
Monday 4/25/1970 :
CLE: Rich Beck pitches a 3-hit shutout against Minnesota!!
KCR: Gary Peters pitches a 3-hit shutout against Oakland!!
NYA: Ed Charles gets his 2000th career hit!!
SFG: Gaylord Perry pitches a 1-hit shutout against Pittsburgh!!
Tuesday 4/26/1970 :
CAL: Mickey Lolich pitches a 3-hit shutout against Chicago (A)!!
BOS: Joey Jay pitches a 2-hit shutout against Milwaukee!!
SFG: Don Sutton pitches a 1-hit shutout against Pittsburgh!!
Friday 4/29/1970 :
NYM: Don Lock sets a new single game NL-Record for Bases on Balls with 4!
Saturday 4/30/1970 :
STL: Bob Gibson pitches a 3-hit shutout against Montreal!!
Saturday 5/1/1970 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Mickey Lolich (CAL)!
He had a record of 4-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 1.45 and 2 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Tom Haller (MIN)!
He batted .341 in 88 AB, with 9 homers and 27 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Sandy Koufax (LAN)!
He had a record of 5-1 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 0.90 and 1 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Orlando Cepeda (NYM)!
He batted .389 in 95 AB, with 6 homers and 23 RBI.
MIN: Andy Messersmith pitches a 2-hit shutout against New York (A)!!
STL: Don Drysdale pitches a 2-hit shutout against New York (N)!!
CIN: Bob J. Thorpe pitches a 2-hit shutout against Atlanta!!
Monday 5/2/1970 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Joe H. Coleman (DET)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 17.1 innings with an ERA of 0.52, fanning 16.
National League-Player of the Week:
P Don Sutton (SFG)!
He won 2 games, with 2 shutouts, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.00, fanning 14.
WS2: Fred Newman pitches a 3-hit shutout against Oakland!!
BAL: Jim Palmer pitches a 1-hit shutout against Chicago (A)!!
Injuries
Thursday 4/28/1970 :
HOU: Jim Merritt was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 4/29/1970 :
NYM: Tex Clevenger was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Saturday 4/30/1970 :
BOS: Jim Lonborg was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is out for about one week.
Sunday 5/1/1970 :
BAL: Amos Otis was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Rib Cage Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
MON: Lee Bales was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
NYA: Rocky Colavito is sick.
Diagnosis: Migraine.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Monday 5/2/1970 :
CHA: Bob Bailey was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
Breaking News
Monday 5/2/1970: Jim Palmer dominates Chicago (A), gives up just one hit
BALTIMORE - Jim Palmer took the mound and never left. And Chicago (A) hitters couldn't touch him at all. Baltimore's right-hander gave up just one hit in his 1st shutout of the season. He now has 12 career shutouts in 135 games started. Palmer (4-2) fanned 4 and walked 2, throwing 132 pitches. 'I was hitting my spots. Now I'll start concentrating on my next start, and hopefully it will work again.' Baltimore's second baseman Charley Smith stroked 3 hits in 4 AB, homering once, scoring three times with 3 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Palmer. Baltimore improved its record to 12-16, scoring 6 runs on 11 hits.
Monday 5/2/1970: Detroit's Coleman wins Player of the Week award
Detroit's pitcher Joe H. Coleman had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.52 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. Opposing players hit .260 against Joe H. this season. While posting an ERA of 3.21 he went 3-2 in 6 starts, fanning 35 and walking 14 hitters. Joe H. has pitched one shutout and one complete game. It's the 1st time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to San Francisco's pitcher Don Sutton. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.00 while going 2-0. He pitched two shutouts! In 6 starts this year Don struck out 36 batters in 51.2 innings of work. His ERA is 2.26, his record 3-3. He has 5 complete games and 2 shutouts.
Sunday 5/1/1970: Bob J. Thorpe pitches 2-hit shutout against Atlanta
ATLANTA - Bob J. Thorpe had some fun again. Atlanta hitters did not. Cincinnati's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 1st shutout of the season. He now has 13 career shutouts in 348 games started. Thorpe (3-2) was overpowering, fanning 11 while walking 1, throwing 95 pitches. 'I was hitting my spots. Now I'll start concentrating on my next start, and hopefully it will work again.' The hitting star for Cincinnati was first baseman Tony Perez, he finished with 2 hits in 4 AB, stroking a double. Cincinnati improved its record to 11-16, scoring 1 run on 9 hits.
Sunday 5/1/1970: Don Drysdale dominates New York (N), gives up just 2 hits
NEW YORK (N) - St. Louis' right-hander Don Drysdale is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking New York (N) on just 2 hits. It's his 3rd shutout this season, and the 64th time he has done it in his career. Floyd Robinson spoiled the bid for a no-hitter when he singled with two outs in the 6th inning. Drysdale (5-1) was overpowering, fanning 12 while walking none, throwing 114 pitches. 'I didn't feel that I had good stuff while warming up. But it got better the more I threw the ball. I guess I was lucky.' Jim French provided St. Louis with the offense Drysdale needed as he stroked 1 hit in 4 AB, stroking a double. St. Louis scored 2 runs on 5 hits.
Sunday 5/1/1970: Andy Messersmith dominates New York (A), gives up just 2 hits
MINNESOTA - Minnesota's right-hander Andy Messersmith is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking New York (A) on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 8th time he has done it in his career. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today.' Messersmith (3-2) did not have perfect control, walking 6. He struck out 9. Tom Haller provided Minnesota with the offense Messersmith needed as he stroked 1 hit in 3 AB, hitting a homerun. Minnesota improved its record to 16-11, scoring 3 runs on 7 hits.
Sunday 5/1/1970: Lolich and Koufax receive Pitcher of the Month award
California's pitcher Mickey Lolich is the American League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in April. He went 4-0 in April and finished the month with an ERA of 1.45. He struck out 29 in 43.1 innings. Mickey fired two shutouts! Los Angeles (N)'s Sandy Koufax had a terrific April, and it earned him the National League Pitcher of the month award. His ERA of just 0.90 helped him to a 5-1 record in April. He worked 50 innings, striking out 59 hitters while walking 5. Sandy pitched a shutout as well.
Sunday 5/1/1970: New York (N)'s Cepeda named Batter of the Month
It's the 3rd time that the American League Batter of the Month award goes to Minnesota's catcher Tom Haller. Haller helped his team with an average of .341 and 27 RBI in 88 at bats. Orlando Cepeda of New York (N) wins his 3rd Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the National League. He had an on base percentage of .430 and hit .389, while driving in 23 runs.
Tuesday 4/26/1970: Don Sutton shuts out Pittsburgh on one hit
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco's right-hander Don Sutton is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Pittsburgh on just one hit. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 5th time he has done it in his career. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' Sutton (2-3) struck out 9 and issued 3 BB, throwing 65 of 119 pitches for strikes. Sammy Drake helped Sutton at the plate, he finished 3 for 4, homering once, doubling once, scoring twice with 5 RBI. The final score of the game was 7-0.
Tuesday 4/26/1970: Joey Jay blanks Milwaukee with a 2-hitter
MILWAUKEE - Boston's right-hander Joey Jay is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Milwaukee on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 20th time he has done it in his career. Jay (3-1) struck out 6 and walked none, throwing 64 of 103 pitches for strikes. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today.' Boston's catcher Cliff Johnson stroked 2 hits in 5 AB, blasting a homerun, and driving in 3 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Jay. The final score of the game was 6-0.
Monday 4/25/1970: Gaylord Perry pitches 1-hit shutout against Pittsburgh
SAN FRANCISCO - Gaylord Perry had some fun again. Pittsburgh hitters did not. San Francisco's right-hander gave up just one hit in his 2nd shutout of the season. He now has 17 career shutouts in 203 games started. Perry (2-3) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 3, throwing 113 pitches. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today.' Dick Dietz helped Perry at the plate, he went 2 for 4, homering once, scoring twice and collecting 3 RBI. San Francisco improved its record to 10-11, scoring 8 runs on 13 hits.
Monday 4/25/1970: Ed Charles collects 2000th hit against Baltimore
BALTIMORE - New York (A)'s second baseman Ed Charles joined some elite company today, collecting his 2000th career hit! His hit in the 4th inning was a single off Bill Short. His best year so far was 1963 where he hit .309 with 32 homeruns and 117 RBI. 'Wow. That is all I can say now. I'm thrilled.'
General News
Monday 4/25/1970 :
CLE: Rich Beck pitches a 3-hit shutout against Minnesota!!
KCR: Gary Peters pitches a 3-hit shutout against Oakland!!
NYA: Ed Charles gets his 2000th career hit!!
SFG: Gaylord Perry pitches a 1-hit shutout against Pittsburgh!!
Tuesday 4/26/1970 :
CAL: Mickey Lolich pitches a 3-hit shutout against Chicago (A)!!
BOS: Joey Jay pitches a 2-hit shutout against Milwaukee!!
SFG: Don Sutton pitches a 1-hit shutout against Pittsburgh!!
Friday 4/29/1970 :
NYM: Don Lock sets a new single game NL-Record for Bases on Balls with 4!
Saturday 4/30/1970 :
STL: Bob Gibson pitches a 3-hit shutout against Montreal!!
Saturday 5/1/1970 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Mickey Lolich (CAL)!
He had a record of 4-0 in 5 games started, with an ERA of 1.45 and 2 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Tom Haller (MIN)!
He batted .341 in 88 AB, with 9 homers and 27 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Sandy Koufax (LAN)!
He had a record of 5-1 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 0.90 and 1 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Orlando Cepeda (NYM)!
He batted .389 in 95 AB, with 6 homers and 23 RBI.
MIN: Andy Messersmith pitches a 2-hit shutout against New York (A)!!
STL: Don Drysdale pitches a 2-hit shutout against New York (N)!!
CIN: Bob J. Thorpe pitches a 2-hit shutout against Atlanta!!
Monday 5/2/1970 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Joe H. Coleman (DET)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 17.1 innings with an ERA of 0.52, fanning 16.
National League-Player of the Week:
P Don Sutton (SFG)!
He won 2 games, with 2 shutouts, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 0.00, fanning 14.
WS2: Fred Newman pitches a 3-hit shutout against Oakland!!
BAL: Jim Palmer pitches a 1-hit shutout against Chicago (A)!!
Injuries
Thursday 4/28/1970 :
HOU: Jim Merritt was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 4/29/1970 :
NYM: Tex Clevenger was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Saturday 4/30/1970 :
BOS: Jim Lonborg was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is out for about one week.
Sunday 5/1/1970 :
BAL: Amos Otis was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Rib Cage Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
MON: Lee Bales was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
NYA: Rocky Colavito is sick.
Diagnosis: Migraine.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Monday 5/2/1970 :
CHA: Bob Bailey was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
