Post by CSCommish on Nov 15, 2017 21:45:08 GMT -5
File and pages are up. Next sim is SATURDAY morning, a 7-day sim to get us to 7/12/1978; get your exports in by 8:00 AM Eastern.
Need owners for A's and Dodgers. 100 points to anyone who finds an owner.
All-Star Game was run ... Dave, can you post All-Star Game news/results/points? THANKS
TRADE FRENZY OPEN! Trade Deadline already coming up fast.
Breaking News
Friday 7/1/1978: Reynolds (BOS) and Sutton (SDG) win monthly pitcher award
Bob Reynolds pitched like a legend in June, and the American League named him Pitcher of the Month for his extraordinary performance. His ERA of just 1.50 helped him to a 6-0 record in June. He worked 48 innings, striking out 28 hitters while walking 6. Bob also fired a shutout. His ERA of 2.13 helped him to a 16-3 record this year. He struck out 89 and walked 41 in 160.1 innings. He has 11 complete games and 2 shutouts. He's 2nd in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! The best month of June in the National League certainly had San Diego's right-hander Don Sutton, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. He had an ERA of just 1.44 in 50 innings of work in which he struck out 30 hitters. His record in June is 6-0. This season Sutton compiled an ERA of 1.76, going 11-2 in 17 starts. He fanned 109 while giving up 103 hits in 143 innings. Don has pitched 3 shutouts and 6 complete games. He's 2nd in the National League in ERA and 2nd in wins!
Friday 7/1/1978: New York (A)'s Gilbreath earns Batter of the Month award
Rod Gilbreath of New York (A) wins his 1st Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the American League. Rod was on fire, hitting .382 with 8 homeruns and 24 RBI. While compiling an on base percentage of .325, Rod hit .270 and slugged .400. He has collected 38 runs batted in this year. The National League Batter of the Month award goes to Gorman Thomas, San Diego's starting centerfielder. In 89 at bats he hit .371 with 5 HR and 20 RBI. Gorman is hitting .346 this year, with 100 hits in 289 at bats. He has driven in 66 runs, slugging .564. He's 1st in the National League in batting and 1st in RBI!
Thursday 6/30/1978: Atlanta's U.L. Washington mashes five hits
ST. LOUIS - U.L. Washington is among the best pure hitters in the game, but his 5 hit performance seemed to surprise even himself. His 1st hit was a two-run triple off Bill Gogolewski in the 3rd inning. His 4th hit, a three-run homerun off Dick Calmus in the 8th inning, cleared the fence in right-center. His 5th hit, off Tom Buskey in the 9th inning, was a GRAND SLAM and cleared the fence in left field. He had singles in the 5th and in the 7th (one RBI). U.L. did drive in 10 while scoring 4 runs on his own. He's having a very good season so far, batting .301. The final score of the game was 25-0.
Monday 6/27/1978: Bobby Murcer (SDG) will miss 7-8 weeks
SAN DIEGO - San Diego's players were scared when they had to watch Bobby Murcer suffer a serious injury when he dove for a ball in the game against San Francisco. He collapsed in pain and was helped off the field. Murcer will probaby miss 7-8 weeks. After being taken to a local hospital, Murcer was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Herniated Disc Back. Bobby has gone 81 for 267 (.303) this season, hitting 15 taters and driving in 55 runs. He has scored 54 runs on his own. He's 4th in the National League in RBIs and 6th in homeruns!
Monday 6/27/1978: Johnson and Carew win Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Cliff Johnson, Boston's starting first baseman. Johnson helped his team with an average of .455 and 8 RBI in 22 at bats. It's the 3rd time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to San Diego's second baseman Rod Carew. Rod pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .593 with 0 HR and 7 RBI while slugging .704. He has hit 4 longballs while batting .299 this season. His 88 hits and 30 walks add up to a .370 on-base percentage.
Sunday 6/26/1978: Chris Zachary quiets San Francisco bats with shutout
SAN DIEGO - San Diego's right-hander Chris Zachary is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. San Francisco found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Zachary 1st shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 19th shutouts in his career. Zachary (9-6) struck out 5 and walked 2, throwing 76 of 113 pitches for strikes. 'Today I just felt fine. I had a good feeling while warming up.' San Diego's first baseman George C. Scott stroked 2 hits in 3 AB, homering once, stroking a double, with 5 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Zachary. San Diego scored 5 runs on 6 hits.
Thursday 6/23/1978: Duke Sims stars with 2000th career hit
HOUSTON - Philadelphia's catcher Duke Sims joined some elite company today, collecting his 2000th career hit! He hit a single in the 2nd off Don Gullett for number 2000. In 14 years of big league action so far, Duke has compiled a batting average of .264, along with 260 homeruns and 1092 RBI. 'Wow. That is all I can say now. I'm thrilled.'
Thursday 6/23/1978: Jim Bibby (PHI) will miss 4-5 weeks
PHILADELPHIA - When it rains, it pours. Philadelphia's ace Jim Bibby will not pitch for at least 4-5 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Houston where he left the field in the 1st inning. After being taken to a local hospital, Bibby was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Strained Tricep Muscle. His ERA of 2.81 helped him to a 5-6 record this year. He struck out 85 and walked 21 in 115.1 innings. Jim has pitched 2 shutouts and 6 complete games.
Tuesday 6/21/1978: Chicago (N)'s Hooton out for full season
CHICAGO (N) - Chicago (N)'s right-hander Burt Hooton will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against Los Angeles (N) on Tuesday. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Bone Chips Shoulder. Surgery will be performed next week. His ERA of 2.35 helped him to a 2-3 record this year. He struck out 98 and walked 45 in 99.2 innings. He has one complete game and one shutout.
Tuesday 6/21/1978: Jack Morris dominates St. Louis, gives up just 2 hits
ST. LOUIS - It was a great day for Philadelphia's right-hander Jack Morris. The 23-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against St. Louis on Tuesday. Cap Peterson spoiled the bid for a no-hitter when he singled with no outs in the 9th inning. 'I had a good grip on the ball today and I was able to put it where I wanted. That kept them out of balance.' Morris (5-2) fanned 5 and walked none, throwing 85 pitches. The hitting star for Philadelphia was catcher Duke Sims, he got 1 hit in 3 AB, hitting a homerun, and collecting 2 RBI. The final score of the game was 6-0.
Monday 6/20/1978: Vern Fuller on fire, crushes three
TORONTO - Hitting homeruns is one of the most difficult things in sports. To hit three of them in one game is almost sensational. Toronto's leftfielder Vern Fuller accomplished that feat in a 15-7 win over New York (A). His 1st shot, a solo homerun off Dennis Lamp in the 5th inning, cleared the fence in right-center. A pitch from Gary Ignasiak in the 8th inning left his bat for a solo homerun, landing 425 feet from home plate in left-center. In the 8th inning he unloaded a three-run homerun off Tom A. Murphy. Vern got 3 hits in 5 AB, scoring three times and collecting 5 RBI. Toronto scored 15 runs on 18 hits.
Monday 6/20/1978: Gilbreath (NYA) and Colbert (PHI) win P.O.W. award
New York (A)'s second baseman Rod Gilbreath had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Gilbreath helped his team with an average of .524 and 8 RBI in 21 at bats. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Philadelphia's Nate Colbert this time, as the rightfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Nate pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .458 with 2 HR and 4 RBI while slugging 1.000. This year Colbert drove in 49 and scored 49 runs while batting .314 with 15 homeruns. He's 7th in the National League in batting, 5th in homeruns and 6th in RBI!
Thursday 6/16/1978: Cesar Cedeno (CIN) will miss full season
CINCINNATI - Cincinnati's centerfielder Cesar Cedeno suffered a season ending injury when he hurt himself diving for a ball. He collapsed in pain and was helped off the field. Torn Rib Cage Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. Cedeno has hit 17 bombs this year while batting .331. He adds 35 doubles, along with 59 runs scored. He's 2nd in the National League in batting, 3rd in homeruns and 9th in RBI!
Thursday 6/16/1978: Ron Klimkowski (CHN) will miss 6 weeks
CHICAGO (N) - Chicago (N) is without its right-hander Ron Klimkowski for at least 6 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Otto Velez in a game against Los Angeles (N). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Pulled Tricep Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. His ERA of 3.80 helped him to a 3-4 record this year. He struck out 13 and walked 9 in 23.2 innings.
Thursday 6/16/1978: Chicago (A)'s Grubb out for 5 weeks
CHICAGO (A) - Chicago (A)'s season has taken a hit after one of their best players, rightfielder Johnny Grubb, injured himself while rounding a base. He is likely to miss 5 weeks. Chicago (A) wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Grubb had suffered a Inflamed Anterior Cruciate Ligament. Grubb has hit for a .293 average this season. He has 22 extra base hits along with 104 total bases, resulting in a .448 slugging percentage.
General News
Sunday 6/19/1978 :
NYA: Floyd Bannister pitches a 3-hit shutout against Toronto!!
Monday 6/20/1978 :
American League-Player of the Week:
2B Rod Gilbreath (NYA)!
He batted .524 in 21 AB, with 3 HR and 8 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
RF Nate Colbert (PHI)!
He batted .458 in 24 AB, with 2 HR and 4 RBI.
TOR: Vern Fuller slams 3 homers against New York (A).
Tuesday 6/21/1978 :
PHI: Jack Morris pitches a 2-hit shutout against St. Louis!!
Thursday 6/23/1978 :
PHI: Duke Sims gets his 2000th career hit!!
Sunday 6/26/1978 :
SDG: Chris Zachary pitches a 2-hit shutout against San Francisco!!
Monday 6/27/1978 :
American League-Player of the Week:
1B Cliff Johnson (BOS)!
He batted .455 in 22 AB, with 3 HR and 8 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
2B Rod Carew (SDG)!
He batted .593 in 27 AB, with 7 RBI.
Joe Foy hits a 499-foot homerun!!
Thursday 6/30/1978 :
Nate Colbert hits a 508-foot homerun!!
ATL: U.L. Washington sets a new single game NL-Record for RBI with 9!
ATL: U.L. Washington has 10 RBI against St. Louis.
Thursday 7/1/1978 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Bob Reynolds (BOS)!
He had a record of 6-0 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.50 and 1 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Rod Gilbreath (NYA)!
He batted .382 in 89 AB, with 8 homers and 24 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Don Sutton (SDG)!
He had a record of 6-0 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.44.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Gorman Thomas (SDG)!
He batted .371 in 89 AB, with 5 homers and 20 RBI.
Transactions
Thursday 6/16/1978 :
Chicago (N) : Burt Hooton has been signed to a contract extension, $12,250,000 per year, for 5 years.
Trade between Milwaukee and Atlanta :
Atlanta gets :
SS Jerry Kenney
P Jim Gott
P Rick Mahler
Milwaukee gets :
1B Joe Rudi
Trade between New York (N) and San Francisco :
San Francisco gets :
P Moose Haas
New York (N) gets :
P Don Collins
P Rick Matula
Trade between St. Louis and San Francisco :
San Francisco gets :
P Larry McWilliams
St. Louis gets :
P Dennis Lewallyn
3B Ken Oberkfell
Injuries
Thursday 6/16/1978 :
CHA: Johnny Grubb was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
CHN: Ron Klimkowski was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 weeks.
CIN: Cesar Cedeno was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Torn Rib Cage Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
Friday 6/17/1978 :
LAN: Bernie Carbo was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Posterior Cruciate Ligament.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
Monday 6/20/1978 :
CAL: Ken Holtzman was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 6/21/1978 :
CHN: Burt Hooton was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Shoulder.
He is definitely out for the season!
Thursday 6/23/1978 :
TOR: Ron Campbell was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Knee.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
PHI: Jim Bibby was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 4-5 weeks.
Friday 6/24/1978 :
SEA: Dave Morehead was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
CIN: Nelson Briles was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He will be OK in about one week.
MON: Leroy Stanton was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Broken Ankle.
He is definitely out for the season!
Sunday 6/26/1978 :
DET: Larry Bearnarth was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
Monday 6/27/1978 :
SDG: Bobby Murcer was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Herniated Disc Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 7-8 weeks.
Tuesday 6/28/1978 :
CHN: John Wockenfuss was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
LAN: Roy White was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He will be OK in about one week.
Thursday 6/30/1978 :
ATL: Larry Bowa was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Need owners for A's and Dodgers. 100 points to anyone who finds an owner.
All-Star Game was run ... Dave, can you post All-Star Game news/results/points? THANKS
TRADE FRENZY OPEN! Trade Deadline already coming up fast.
Breaking News
Friday 7/1/1978: Reynolds (BOS) and Sutton (SDG) win monthly pitcher award
Bob Reynolds pitched like a legend in June, and the American League named him Pitcher of the Month for his extraordinary performance. His ERA of just 1.50 helped him to a 6-0 record in June. He worked 48 innings, striking out 28 hitters while walking 6. Bob also fired a shutout. His ERA of 2.13 helped him to a 16-3 record this year. He struck out 89 and walked 41 in 160.1 innings. He has 11 complete games and 2 shutouts. He's 2nd in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! The best month of June in the National League certainly had San Diego's right-hander Don Sutton, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. He had an ERA of just 1.44 in 50 innings of work in which he struck out 30 hitters. His record in June is 6-0. This season Sutton compiled an ERA of 1.76, going 11-2 in 17 starts. He fanned 109 while giving up 103 hits in 143 innings. Don has pitched 3 shutouts and 6 complete games. He's 2nd in the National League in ERA and 2nd in wins!
Friday 7/1/1978: New York (A)'s Gilbreath earns Batter of the Month award
Rod Gilbreath of New York (A) wins his 1st Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the American League. Rod was on fire, hitting .382 with 8 homeruns and 24 RBI. While compiling an on base percentage of .325, Rod hit .270 and slugged .400. He has collected 38 runs batted in this year. The National League Batter of the Month award goes to Gorman Thomas, San Diego's starting centerfielder. In 89 at bats he hit .371 with 5 HR and 20 RBI. Gorman is hitting .346 this year, with 100 hits in 289 at bats. He has driven in 66 runs, slugging .564. He's 1st in the National League in batting and 1st in RBI!
Thursday 6/30/1978: Atlanta's U.L. Washington mashes five hits
ST. LOUIS - U.L. Washington is among the best pure hitters in the game, but his 5 hit performance seemed to surprise even himself. His 1st hit was a two-run triple off Bill Gogolewski in the 3rd inning. His 4th hit, a three-run homerun off Dick Calmus in the 8th inning, cleared the fence in right-center. His 5th hit, off Tom Buskey in the 9th inning, was a GRAND SLAM and cleared the fence in left field. He had singles in the 5th and in the 7th (one RBI). U.L. did drive in 10 while scoring 4 runs on his own. He's having a very good season so far, batting .301. The final score of the game was 25-0.
Monday 6/27/1978: Bobby Murcer (SDG) will miss 7-8 weeks
SAN DIEGO - San Diego's players were scared when they had to watch Bobby Murcer suffer a serious injury when he dove for a ball in the game against San Francisco. He collapsed in pain and was helped off the field. Murcer will probaby miss 7-8 weeks. After being taken to a local hospital, Murcer was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Herniated Disc Back. Bobby has gone 81 for 267 (.303) this season, hitting 15 taters and driving in 55 runs. He has scored 54 runs on his own. He's 4th in the National League in RBIs and 6th in homeruns!
Monday 6/27/1978: Johnson and Carew win Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Cliff Johnson, Boston's starting first baseman. Johnson helped his team with an average of .455 and 8 RBI in 22 at bats. It's the 3rd time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to San Diego's second baseman Rod Carew. Rod pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .593 with 0 HR and 7 RBI while slugging .704. He has hit 4 longballs while batting .299 this season. His 88 hits and 30 walks add up to a .370 on-base percentage.
Sunday 6/26/1978: Chris Zachary quiets San Francisco bats with shutout
SAN DIEGO - San Diego's right-hander Chris Zachary is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. San Francisco found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Zachary 1st shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 19th shutouts in his career. Zachary (9-6) struck out 5 and walked 2, throwing 76 of 113 pitches for strikes. 'Today I just felt fine. I had a good feeling while warming up.' San Diego's first baseman George C. Scott stroked 2 hits in 3 AB, homering once, stroking a double, with 5 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Zachary. San Diego scored 5 runs on 6 hits.
Thursday 6/23/1978: Duke Sims stars with 2000th career hit
HOUSTON - Philadelphia's catcher Duke Sims joined some elite company today, collecting his 2000th career hit! He hit a single in the 2nd off Don Gullett for number 2000. In 14 years of big league action so far, Duke has compiled a batting average of .264, along with 260 homeruns and 1092 RBI. 'Wow. That is all I can say now. I'm thrilled.'
Thursday 6/23/1978: Jim Bibby (PHI) will miss 4-5 weeks
PHILADELPHIA - When it rains, it pours. Philadelphia's ace Jim Bibby will not pitch for at least 4-5 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Houston where he left the field in the 1st inning. After being taken to a local hospital, Bibby was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Strained Tricep Muscle. His ERA of 2.81 helped him to a 5-6 record this year. He struck out 85 and walked 21 in 115.1 innings. Jim has pitched 2 shutouts and 6 complete games.
Tuesday 6/21/1978: Chicago (N)'s Hooton out for full season
CHICAGO (N) - Chicago (N)'s right-hander Burt Hooton will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against Los Angeles (N) on Tuesday. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Bone Chips Shoulder. Surgery will be performed next week. His ERA of 2.35 helped him to a 2-3 record this year. He struck out 98 and walked 45 in 99.2 innings. He has one complete game and one shutout.
Tuesday 6/21/1978: Jack Morris dominates St. Louis, gives up just 2 hits
ST. LOUIS - It was a great day for Philadelphia's right-hander Jack Morris. The 23-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against St. Louis on Tuesday. Cap Peterson spoiled the bid for a no-hitter when he singled with no outs in the 9th inning. 'I had a good grip on the ball today and I was able to put it where I wanted. That kept them out of balance.' Morris (5-2) fanned 5 and walked none, throwing 85 pitches. The hitting star for Philadelphia was catcher Duke Sims, he got 1 hit in 3 AB, hitting a homerun, and collecting 2 RBI. The final score of the game was 6-0.
Monday 6/20/1978: Vern Fuller on fire, crushes three
TORONTO - Hitting homeruns is one of the most difficult things in sports. To hit three of them in one game is almost sensational. Toronto's leftfielder Vern Fuller accomplished that feat in a 15-7 win over New York (A). His 1st shot, a solo homerun off Dennis Lamp in the 5th inning, cleared the fence in right-center. A pitch from Gary Ignasiak in the 8th inning left his bat for a solo homerun, landing 425 feet from home plate in left-center. In the 8th inning he unloaded a three-run homerun off Tom A. Murphy. Vern got 3 hits in 5 AB, scoring three times and collecting 5 RBI. Toronto scored 15 runs on 18 hits.
Monday 6/20/1978: Gilbreath (NYA) and Colbert (PHI) win P.O.W. award
New York (A)'s second baseman Rod Gilbreath had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Gilbreath helped his team with an average of .524 and 8 RBI in 21 at bats. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Philadelphia's Nate Colbert this time, as the rightfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Nate pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .458 with 2 HR and 4 RBI while slugging 1.000. This year Colbert drove in 49 and scored 49 runs while batting .314 with 15 homeruns. He's 7th in the National League in batting, 5th in homeruns and 6th in RBI!
Thursday 6/16/1978: Cesar Cedeno (CIN) will miss full season
CINCINNATI - Cincinnati's centerfielder Cesar Cedeno suffered a season ending injury when he hurt himself diving for a ball. He collapsed in pain and was helped off the field. Torn Rib Cage Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. Cedeno has hit 17 bombs this year while batting .331. He adds 35 doubles, along with 59 runs scored. He's 2nd in the National League in batting, 3rd in homeruns and 9th in RBI!
Thursday 6/16/1978: Ron Klimkowski (CHN) will miss 6 weeks
CHICAGO (N) - Chicago (N) is without its right-hander Ron Klimkowski for at least 6 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Otto Velez in a game against Los Angeles (N). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Pulled Tricep Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. His ERA of 3.80 helped him to a 3-4 record this year. He struck out 13 and walked 9 in 23.2 innings.
Thursday 6/16/1978: Chicago (A)'s Grubb out for 5 weeks
CHICAGO (A) - Chicago (A)'s season has taken a hit after one of their best players, rightfielder Johnny Grubb, injured himself while rounding a base. He is likely to miss 5 weeks. Chicago (A) wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Grubb had suffered a Inflamed Anterior Cruciate Ligament. Grubb has hit for a .293 average this season. He has 22 extra base hits along with 104 total bases, resulting in a .448 slugging percentage.
General News
Sunday 6/19/1978 :
NYA: Floyd Bannister pitches a 3-hit shutout against Toronto!!
Monday 6/20/1978 :
American League-Player of the Week:
2B Rod Gilbreath (NYA)!
He batted .524 in 21 AB, with 3 HR and 8 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
RF Nate Colbert (PHI)!
He batted .458 in 24 AB, with 2 HR and 4 RBI.
TOR: Vern Fuller slams 3 homers against New York (A).
Tuesday 6/21/1978 :
PHI: Jack Morris pitches a 2-hit shutout against St. Louis!!
Thursday 6/23/1978 :
PHI: Duke Sims gets his 2000th career hit!!
Sunday 6/26/1978 :
SDG: Chris Zachary pitches a 2-hit shutout against San Francisco!!
Monday 6/27/1978 :
American League-Player of the Week:
1B Cliff Johnson (BOS)!
He batted .455 in 22 AB, with 3 HR and 8 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
2B Rod Carew (SDG)!
He batted .593 in 27 AB, with 7 RBI.
Joe Foy hits a 499-foot homerun!!
Thursday 6/30/1978 :
Nate Colbert hits a 508-foot homerun!!
ATL: U.L. Washington sets a new single game NL-Record for RBI with 9!
ATL: U.L. Washington has 10 RBI against St. Louis.
Thursday 7/1/1978 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Bob Reynolds (BOS)!
He had a record of 6-0 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.50 and 1 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Rod Gilbreath (NYA)!
He batted .382 in 89 AB, with 8 homers and 24 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Don Sutton (SDG)!
He had a record of 6-0 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.44.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Gorman Thomas (SDG)!
He batted .371 in 89 AB, with 5 homers and 20 RBI.
Transactions
Thursday 6/16/1978 :
Chicago (N) : Burt Hooton has been signed to a contract extension, $12,250,000 per year, for 5 years.
Trade between Milwaukee and Atlanta :
Atlanta gets :
SS Jerry Kenney
P Jim Gott
P Rick Mahler
Milwaukee gets :
1B Joe Rudi
Trade between New York (N) and San Francisco :
San Francisco gets :
P Moose Haas
New York (N) gets :
P Don Collins
P Rick Matula
Trade between St. Louis and San Francisco :
San Francisco gets :
P Larry McWilliams
St. Louis gets :
P Dennis Lewallyn
3B Ken Oberkfell
Injuries
Thursday 6/16/1978 :
CHA: Johnny Grubb was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
CHN: Ron Klimkowski was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 weeks.
CIN: Cesar Cedeno was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Torn Rib Cage Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
Friday 6/17/1978 :
LAN: Bernie Carbo was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Posterior Cruciate Ligament.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
Monday 6/20/1978 :
CAL: Ken Holtzman was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 6/21/1978 :
CHN: Burt Hooton was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Shoulder.
He is definitely out for the season!
Thursday 6/23/1978 :
TOR: Ron Campbell was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Knee.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
PHI: Jim Bibby was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 4-5 weeks.
Friday 6/24/1978 :
SEA: Dave Morehead was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
CIN: Nelson Briles was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He will be OK in about one week.
MON: Leroy Stanton was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Broken Ankle.
He is definitely out for the season!
Sunday 6/26/1978 :
DET: Larry Bearnarth was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
Monday 6/27/1978 :
SDG: Bobby Murcer was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Herniated Disc Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 7-8 weeks.
Tuesday 6/28/1978 :
CHN: John Wockenfuss was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
LAN: Roy White was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He will be OK in about one week.
Thursday 6/30/1978 :
ATL: Larry Bowa was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
