
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…

September 2, 1970: Hal King hits grand slam as Hoyt Wilhelm earns final victory of his career
“It was about time we beat ’em here.”1
That’s what 48-year-old2…

September 2, 1970: Expos topple Pirates on John Boccabella walk-off home run
The contrast between the two teams could not have been starker.…

September 5, 1970: Pirates rookie Fred Cambria beats Phillies for only major-league win
Rookie right-hander Fred Cambria was the starting pitcher for…

September 18, 1970: Billy Williams, Ferguson Jenkins reach milestones in win over Expos
On a pheasant-hunting trip during the offseason, Fergie Jenkins…

September 21, 1970: A’s rookie Vida Blue no-hits Twins, drinks their champagne
The Minnesota Twins (92-60) were ready to party. All that stood…

September 22, 1970: Orioles leave Tigers in the dark, win 100th game amid blackouts
As areas of urban and suburban Baltimore simmered without electricity…

September 23, 1970: Dodgers lose to Giants, 14-10, after leading by 8 runs
The San Francisco Giants journeyed to Los Angeles for a late-season…

September 25, 1970: Mauch’s 70 in ’70 prediction comes true
70 in ’70! Most managers get fired for such modest predictions,…

September 29, 1970: Royals’ 6-run ninth ruins Jim Perry’s chance for 25-win season
Minnesota Twins manager Bill Rigney had a plan for the game on…

September 29, 1970: Phils stumble in Connie Mack Stadium’s waning days
“Connie Mack Stadium is an old woman dancing nude at the Medicare…

October 1, 1970: Alex Johnson snatches AL batting crown from Carl Yastrzemski as Angels hand White Sox their 106th loss
On the final day of the 1970 season, October 1, Alex Johnson…