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…
October 1, 1970: Cubs’ Fergie Jenkins prevails in showdown for second place at Shea
It was a money game. The 1970 baseball season had boiled down…