June 26, 1970: Frank Robinson’s back-to-back grand slams
Before a paid attendance of only 13,194 fans, the Baltimore Orioles…
June 28, 1970: ‘Human Locusts Have Their Day’: Pirates play final game at Forbes Field
At 11:00 A.M., the rookie pitcher relaxed in a booth on Forbes…
July 2, 1970: Frank Robinson offers batting advice to Tony Horton, who then hits for the cycle against the Orioles
“The fans had departed, and the stands were dark.”1
This…
July 5, 1970: John Kennedy hits inside-the-park home run in his first plate appearance for Red Sox
Utility infielder John Kennedy joined the Boston Red Sox on June…
July 6, 1970: The game when Sam McDowell played second base for the Indians
Judging by the announced attendance of 11,950, those who pushed…
July 6, 1970: Ron Santo knocks in eight in Cubs’ lopsided win over Expos
After committing three errors and losing a pop foul in the sun…
July 6, 1970: Tommie Agee hits for the cycle; Mets pound Cardinals for 10 runs, 17 hits
Mention the name Tommie Agee to a Mets fan and you’re likely…
July 8, 1970: Giants’ Jim Ray Hart drives in 6 runs in one inning, hits for cycle against Braves
Jim Ray Hart broke into the majors with the San Francisco Giants…
July 11, 1970: Astros prevail in 14 in ‘overly tame ending to a very hairy game’
Two teams with a history of extra-inning games1 faced each other…
July 14, 1970: Rose knocks down Fosse to complete NL’s comeback
It was July 14, 1970, in Cincinnati, where the 41st Major League…
July 18, 1970: Willie Mays joins the 3,000-hit club
Willie Mays is arguably the greatest baseball player of all time.1…
July 19, 1970: Rookie Jim Hutto’s pinch-hit grand slam lifts Phillies
Jim Hutto may be best remembered among baseball trivia buffs…
July 19, 1970: Joe Foy’s 5 hits lead Mets past Giants
The New York Mets were struggling to defend their World Series…
July 21, 1970: Padres’ Clay Kirby lifted in eighth inning during no-hit bid
Until 2021 — the franchise’s 53rd season — no San Diego…
July 23, 1970: Charlie Arrendale’s no-hitter for Niagara Falls wins Maglie’s praise
Sal Maglie was the opposing pitcher when Don Larsen hurled his…
July 24, 1970: Tommie Agee steals home in 10th to win it for Mets
Tommie Agee had the prescience of a soothsayer.
During 1970…
July 24, 1970: Roberto Clemente’s defense stands out on his night in Pittsburgh
Roberto Clemente Day 1970, with the proud father holding…
July 29, 1970: Four ninth-inning errors give a game away for Ken Griffey, Sioux Falls
In the 1970s the Cincinnati Reds were one of baseball’s dominant…
August 2, 1970: Orioles extend their winning streak against Royals to 23 games
August 2, 1970, was a nice hot, sunny Sunday afternoon in Baltimore.…
August 16, 1970: Bat Day crowd brings the original Bernie Brewer down in Milwaukee
One of baseball’s most beloved and enduring mascots is Milwaukee’s…
August 22, 1970: White Sox’s Bart Johnson wins one for teammate’s ill child
One of the many legends surrounding Babe Ruth involves Johnny…
August 23, 1970: Roberto Clemente racks up second 5-hit game of weekend
Days after celebrating his 36th birthday on August 18, 1970…
August 25, 1970: Bomb threat provides extra excitement in Twins-Red Sox game
The 1970 Boston Red Sox had a trio of avid anglers—Reggie Smith,…
August 30, 1970: Jimmy Wynn’s two homers lead Astros to win over Mets
Sunday, August 30, 1970, dawned as a typical late-summer day…