1977 Philadelphia Phillies season
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Philadelphia Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies are an American professional baseball team based in Philadelphia. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the National League (NL) National League East, East division. Since 2004, the team's home sta ...
season was the 95th season in the history of the franchise. The Phillies won their second consecutive
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division title with a record of 101–61, five games over the
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. The Phillies lost the
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to the
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, three games to one. The Phillies were managed by
Danny Ozark Daniel Leonard Ozark, born ''Orzechowski'' (November 26, 1923 – May 7, 2009), was an American coach and manager in Major League Baseball. As manager of the Philadelphia Phillies (1973–August 31, 1979), Ozark led the Phils to three consecutive ...
, as they played their home games at
Veterans Stadium Veterans Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, at the northeast corner of Broad Street (Philadelphia), Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, part of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. The seating capa ...
.


Offseason

* November 2, 1976: Tony Taylor was released by the Phillies. * December 6, 1976: Willie Hernández was drafted from the Phillies by the
Chicago Cubs The Chicago Cubs are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The Cubs compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as part of the National League (NL) Central division. The club plays its home games at Wrigley Field, which is locate ...
in the 1976 rule 5 draft. * December 20, 1976:
Johnny Oates Johnny Lane Oates (January 21, 1946 – December 24, 2004) was an American professional baseball player, coach, and manager. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a catcher for the Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, ...
and a player to be named later were traded by the Phillies to the
Los Angeles Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers are an American professional baseball team based in Los Angeles. The Dodgers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) National League West, West division. Established in 1883 i ...
for Ted Sizemore. The Phillies completed the deal by sending Quency Hill to the Dodgers on January 4, 1977. * March 26, 1977:
Sergio Ferrer Sergio Ferrer Marrero (born January 29, 1951) is a former Major League Baseball shortstop. Minnesota Twins Ferrer was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, and signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers at nineteen years old. After three seasons in their fa ...
was traded by the Phillies to the
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for
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.


Regular season


Season standings


Record vs. opponents


Notable transactions

* June 15, 1977:
Tom Underwood Thomas Gerald Underwood (December 22, 1953 – November 22, 2010) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. His younger brother, Pat was also a pitcher, and made his major league debut against Tom. It was the first time in major league his ...
,
Dane Iorg Dane Charles Iorg ( ; born May 11, 1950) is an American former professional baseball first baseman and outfielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from (–) for four teams, including eight seasons spent with the St. Louis Cardinals ...
, and
Rick Bosetti Richard Alan Bosetti (born August 5, 1953) is an American former professional baseball outfielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from to for the Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, and Oakland Athletics. ...
were traded by the Phillies to the
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for Bake McBride and Steve Waterbury.


Draft picks

* June 7, 1977: George Vukovich was drafted by the Phillies in the 4th round of the
1977 Major League Baseball draft First round selections The following are the first round picks in the 1977 Major League Baseball draft. Other notable Selections ''*'' Did not sign Background The White Sox surprised some when they passed on right-handed pitcher Bill ...
. Player signed June 21, 1977.


1977 game log

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Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
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Joe Kerrigan Joseph Thomas Kerrigan (born January 30, 1954) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) relief pitcher, manager, and longtime pitching coach. He played for the Montreal Expos and Baltimore Orioles from 1976 to 1980, and managed the Bos ...
(1) , , 14,354 , , 0–2 , - style="background:#fbb" , 3 , , April 11 , , Cubs , , 2–6 , , Bill Bonham (1–0) , , Wayne Twitchell (0–1) , , ''None'' , , 17,578 , , 0–3 , - style="background:#fbb" , 4 , , April 13 , , Cubs , , 1–3 , , Ray Burris (1–1) , , Randy Lerch (0–1) , ,
Bruce Sutter Howard Bruce Sutter (; January 8, 1953 – October 13, 2022) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1976 and 1988. He was one of the sport's dominant relievers in the late 1970 ...
(2) , , 16,434 , , 0–4 , - style="background:#bfb" , 5 , , April 15 , , @ Expos , , 7–2 , ,
Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
(1–1) , , Don Stanhouse (0–1) , , ''None'' , , 57,592 , , 1–4 , - style="background:#fbb" , 6 , , April 16 , , @ Expos , , 3–4 , ,
Gerry Hannahs Gerald Ellis Hannahs (born March 6, 1952) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who worked in 16 career games in Major League Baseball for the Montreal Expos and Los Angeles Dodgers in parts of four seasons between and . A left-han ...
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Will McEnaney William Henry McEnaney (February 14, 1952) is a former professional baseball player. He was a left-handed pitcher over parts of six seasons in Major League Baseball (1974–79) with the Cincinnati Reds, Montreal Expos, Pittsburgh Pirates and St. ...
(1–1) , , Gene Garber (0–2) , , ''None'' , , 29,115 , , 1–6 , - style="background:#bfb" , 8 , , April 18 , , @ Cubs , , 3–1 , , Randy Lerch (1–1) , , Ray Burris (1–2) , ,
Ron Reed Ronald Lee Reed (born November 2, 1942) is a former two-sport star who spent two seasons as a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before spending nearly two decades as a Major League Baseball pitcher. Early life and e ...
(1) , , 3,777 , , 2–6 , - style="background:#bfb" , 9 , , April 19 , , @ Cubs , , 7–5 , , Larry Christenson (1–1) , , Mike Krukow (0–1) , , Gene Garber (1) , , 2,413 , , 3–6 , - style="background:#bbb" , – , , April 20 , , @ Cubs , , colspan=6 , ''Postponed (rain); Makeup: August 14 as a traditional double-header'' , - style="background:#fbb" , 10 , , April 22 , , Cardinals , , 1–10 , , John Denny (4–0) , , Wayne Twitchell (0–2) , , ''None'' , , 26,430 , , 3–7 , - style="background:#bfb" , 11 , , April 23 , , Cardinals , , 11–1 , , Randy Lerch (2–1) , , Bob Forsch (3–1) , , ''None'' , , 27,642 , , 4–7 , - style="background:#bfb" , 12 , , April 24 , , Cardinals , , 6–3 , ,
Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
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John Candelaria John Robert Candelaria (born November 6, 1953) is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. Nicknamed "The Candy Man", he played in MLB during the years 1975–1993 for eight teams, the Pittsburgh Pirates, California Angels, New York Mets, New ...
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Rich Gossage Richard Michael "Goose" Gossage (born July 5, 1951) is an American former baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1972 and 1994. He pitched for nine different teams, spending his best years with the New York ...
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Bruce Kison Bruce Eugene Kison (February 18, 1950 – June 2, 2018) was an American professional baseball pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1971–79), California Angels (1980–84) and Boston Red Sox (1985). Ki ...
(2–1) , , Wayne Twitchell (0–3) , , ''None'' , , 7,054 , , 5–9 , - style="background:#bfb" , 15 , , April 29 , , @ Giants , , 6–5 , ,
Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
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Ron Reed Ronald Lee Reed (born November 2, 1942) is a former two-sport star who spent two seasons as a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before spending nearly two decades as a Major League Baseball pitcher. Early life and e ...
(2) , , 4,440 , , 6–9 , - style="background:#bfb" , 16 , , April 30 , , @ Giants , , 6–4 , , Randy Lerch (3–1) , ,
Ed Halicki Edward Louis Halicki (born October 4, 1950) is an American former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1974 to 1980. On August 24, 1975, Halicki threw a no-hitter for the San Francisco Giants against the New York ...
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Ron Reed Ronald Lee Reed (born November 2, 1942) is a former two-sport star who spent two seasons as a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before spending nearly two decades as a Major League Baseball pitcher. Early life and e ...
(3) , , 6,216 , , 7–9 , - , - style="background:#bfb" , 17 , , May 1 , , @ Giants , , 7–2 , , Larry Christenson (2–2) , ,
Lynn McGlothen Lynn Everett McGlothen (March 27, 1950 – August 14, 1984) was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a right-handed pitcher from through . He played for the Boston Red Sox (1972–1973), St. Louis Cardin ...
(0–3) , , ''None'' , , 16,272 , , 8–9 , - style="background:#fbb" , 18 , , May 2 , , @ Padres , , 3–4 , ,
Rollie Fingers Roland Glen Fingers (born August 25, 1946) is an American former right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for three teams between 1968 and 1985, when his effectiveness helped to redefine the value of relievers within baseba ...
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Ron Reed Ronald Lee Reed (born November 2, 1942) is a former two-sport star who spent two seasons as a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before spending nearly two decades as a Major League Baseball pitcher. Early life and e ...
(0–1) , , ''None'' , , 16,112 , , 8–10 , - style="background:#bfb" , 19 , , May 3 , , @ Padres , , 8–7 (10) , , Gene Garber (1–2) , , Victor Bernal (1–1) , , ''None'' , , 7,942 , , 9–10 , - style="background:#fbb" , 20 , , May 4 , , @ Padres , , 1–4 , , Randy Jones (2–4) , , Jim Kaat (0–1) , , ''None'' , , 10,021 , , 9–11 , - style="background:#bfb" , 21 , , May 5 , , @ Padres , , 8–5 , , Randy Lerch (4–1) , ,
Bob Shirley Robert Charles Shirley (born June 25, 1954) is a former professional baseball pitcher. He played all or parts of 11 seasons in Major League Baseball, from 1977 to 1987, for the San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, New York Yanke ...
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Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers are an American professional baseball team based in Los Angeles. The Dodgers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. Established in 1883 in the city of Broo ...
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Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers are an American professional baseball team based in Los Angeles. The Dodgers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. Established in 1883 in the city of Broo ...
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Tom Underwood Thomas Gerald Underwood (December 22, 1953 – November 22, 2010) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. His younger brother, Pat was also a pitcher, and made his major league debut against Tom. It was the first time in major league his ...
(1–0) , , Al Downing (0–1) , , ''None'' , , 38,910 , , 11–12 , - style="background:#bbb" , – , , May 8 , , @
Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers are an American professional baseball team based in Los Angeles. The Dodgers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. Established in 1883 in the city of Broo ...
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Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers are an American professional baseball team based in Los Angeles. The Dodgers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. Established in 1883 in the city of Broo ...
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Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
(4–1) , , Terry Cornutt (0–1) , , ''None'' , , 16,121 , , 12–12 , - style="background:#fbb" , 25 , , May 11 , , Giants , , 2–4 , ,
Lynn McGlothen Lynn Everett McGlothen (March 27, 1950 – August 14, 1984) was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a right-handed pitcher from through . He played for the Boston Red Sox (1972–1973), St. Louis Cardin ...
(2–3) , , Randy Lerch (4–2) , , ''None'' , , 18,482 , , 12–13 , - style="background:#bfb" , 26 , , May 12 , , Giants , , 3–0 , , Larry Christenson (3–3) , , John Montefusco (2–5) , , ''None'' , , 23,103 , , 13–13 , - style="background:#bfb" , 27 , , May 13 , , Padres , , 5–4 , ,
Ron Reed Ronald Lee Reed (born November 2, 1942) is a former two-sport star who spent two seasons as a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before spending nearly two decades as a Major League Baseball pitcher. Early life and e ...
(1–1) , , Dave Tomlin (0–1) , , Gene Garber (3) , , 23,655 , , 14–13 , - style="background:#bfb" , 28 , , May 14 , , Padres , , 9–5 , ,
Tom Underwood Thomas Gerald Underwood (December 22, 1953 – November 22, 2010) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. His younger brother, Pat was also a pitcher, and made his major league debut against Tom. It was the first time in major league his ...
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Brent Strom Brent Terry Strom (born October 14, 1948) is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher and current pitching coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks. His MLB playing career spanned from 1972 to 1973 and 1975 to 1977 for the New York Mets, Cleveland ...
(0–2) , , Gene Garber (4) , , 26,609 , , 15–13 , - style="background:#bfb" , 29 , , May 15 , , Padres , , 6–3 , ,
Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
(5–1) , , Randy Jones (3–5) , , ''None'' , , 46,141 , , 16–13 , - style="background:#bfb" , 30 , , May 16 , ,
Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers are an American professional baseball team based in Los Angeles. The Dodgers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. Established in 1883 in the city of Broo ...
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Tommy John Thomas Edward John Jr. (born May 22, 1943), nicknamed "The Bionic Man," is an American retired professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 26 seasons between 1963 and 1989. He played for the Cleveland Indians, ...
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Ron Reed Ronald Lee Reed (born November 2, 1942) is a former two-sport star who spent two seasons as a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before spending nearly two decades as a Major League Baseball pitcher. Early life and e ...
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Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers are an American professional baseball team based in Los Angeles. The Dodgers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. Established in 1883 in the city of Broo ...
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Charlie Hough Charles Oliver Hough (; born January 5, 1948) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) knuckleball pitcher and coach who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox, and Florida Marlins from 1970 to 1994. P ...
(10) , , 30,292 , , 17–14 , - style="background:#fbb" , 32 , , May 18 , ,
Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers are an American professional baseball team based in Los Angeles. The Dodgers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. Established in 1883 in the city of Broo ...
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Rick Rhoden Richard Alan Rhoden (born May 16, 1953) is a professional golfer and former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher. During his 16-year baseball career, he played for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1974–1978), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1979–1986), the Ne ...
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Charlie Hough Charles Oliver Hough (; born January 5, 1948) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) knuckleball pitcher and coach who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox, and Florida Marlins from 1970 to 1994. P ...
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Astros The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston, Texas. The Astros compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West division, having moved to the division in 2013 afte ...
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Joaquín Andújar Joaquín Andújar (; December 21, 1952 – September 8, 2015) was a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, St. Louis Cardinals, and Oakland Athletics from 1976 through 19 ...
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Joe Sambito Joseph Charles Sambito (born June 28, 1952) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Houston Astros (1976–1982, 1984), New York Mets (1985) and Boston Red Sox (1986–1987). He batted and threw left-handed. Early lif ...
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J. R. Richard James Rodney Richard (March 7, 1950 – August 4, 2021) was an American professional baseball player. He played his entire career in Major League Baseball as a right-handed starting pitcher for the Houston Astros from 1971 to 1980. Richard led ...
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Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
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Ron Reed Ronald Lee Reed (born November 2, 1942) is a former two-sport star who spent two seasons as a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before spending nearly two decades as a Major League Baseball pitcher. Early life and e ...
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Dan Larson Daniel James Larson is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Larson pitched in all or parts of seven seasons from and . Larson was drafted in the first round of the 1972 Major League Baseball Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals, while at Al ...
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, , 6–3 , , Larry Christenson (4–4) , , Floyd Bannister (1–4) , , Warren Brusstar (1) , , 8,624 , , 19–17 , - style="background:#fbb" , 37 , , May 24 , , @ Cardinals , , 5–8 , , Bob Forsch (7–1) , , Jim Kaat (0–2) , , Al Hrabosky (5) , , 11,415 , , 19–18 , - style="background:#bfb" , 38 , , May 25 , , @ Cardinals , , 2–1 , ,
Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
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Tom Underwood Thomas Gerald Underwood (December 22, 1953 – November 22, 2010) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. His younger brother, Pat was also a pitcher, and made his major league debut against Tom. It was the first time in major league his ...
(1) , , 12,401 , , 20–18 , - style="background:#fbb" , 39 , , May 26 , , @ Cardinals , , 3–4 (10) , ,
Butch Metzger Clarence Edward Metzger (born May 23, 1952) is an American former professional baseball player and scout. He played in Major League Baseball as a right-handed pitcher from through for the San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardin ...
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Ron Reed Ronald Lee Reed (born November 2, 1942) is a former two-sport star who spent two seasons as a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before spending nearly two decades as a Major League Baseball pitcher. Early life and e ...
(2–2) , , ''None'' , , 16,450 , , 20–19 , - style="background:#bfb" , 40 , , May 27 , , Mets , , 5–4 , , Gene Garber (2–3) , , Skip Lockwood (0–2) , , ''None'' , , 28,365 , , 21–19 , - style="background:#bfb" , 41 , , May 28 , , Mets , , 4–2 (10) , ,
Ron Reed Ronald Lee Reed (born November 2, 1942) is a former two-sport star who spent two seasons as a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before spending nearly two decades as a Major League Baseball pitcher. Early life and e ...
(3–2) , , Skip Lockwood (0–3) , , ''None'' , , 31,234 , , 22–19 , - style="background:#bfb" , 42 , , May 29 , , Mets , , 7–6 , , Jim Kaat (1–2) , ,
Jon Matlack Jonathan Trumpbour Matlack (born January 19, 1950) is an American former professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher from through for the New York Mets and the Texas Rangers. The three-t ...
(3–6) , , Gene Garber (5) , , 43,279 , , 23–19 , - style="background:#bfb" , 43 , , May 30 , ,
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
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Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
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Bruce Kison Bruce Eugene Kison (February 18, 1950 – June 2, 2018) was an American professional baseball pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1971–79), California Angels (1980–84) and Boston Red Sox (1985). Ki ...
(3–3) , , ''None'' , , 32,253 , , 24–19 , - style="background:#bfb" , 44 , , May 31 , ,
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Ron Reed Ronald Lee Reed (born November 2, 1942) is a former two-sport star who spent two seasons as a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before spending nearly two decades as a Major League Baseball pitcher. Early life and e ...
(4–2) , , Kent Tekulve (3–1) , , ''None'' , , 23,731 , , 25–19 , - , - style="background:#fbb" , 45 , , June 1 , ,
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
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John Candelaria John Robert Candelaria (born November 6, 1953) is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. Nicknamed "The Candy Man", he played in MLB during the years 1975–1993 for eight teams, the Pittsburgh Pirates, California Angels, New York Mets, New ...
(7–1) , , Larry Christenson (4–5) , , ''None'' , , 28,234 , , 25–20 , - style="background:#bfb" , 46 , , June 3 , , @ Mets , , 1–0 , , Jim Lonborg (1–0) , ,
Jon Matlack Jonathan Trumpbour Matlack (born January 19, 1950) is an American former professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher from through for the New York Mets and the Texas Rangers. The three-t ...
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Ron Reed Ronald Lee Reed (born November 2, 1942) is a former two-sport star who spent two seasons as a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before spending nearly two decades as a Major League Baseball pitcher. Early life and e ...
(5) , , 20,013 , , 26–20 , - style="background:#fbb" , 47 , , June 4 , , @ Mets , , 0–2 , , Nino Espinosa (3–4) , ,
Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
(7–3) , , Skip Lockwood (7) , , 16,460 , , 26–21 , - style="background:#fbb" , 48 , , June 5 (1) , , @ Mets , , 5–6 (10) , ,
Bob Apodaca Robert John Apodaca (; born January 31, 1950) is a former American Major League Baseball pitcher, and an assistant to Colorado Rockies General manager Jeff Bridich. Since 2013, he has worked with pitchers in the Rockies' lower-level minor league ...
(1–2) , ,
Tom Underwood Thomas Gerald Underwood (December 22, 1953 – November 22, 2010) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. His younger brother, Pat was also a pitcher, and made his major league debut against Tom. It was the first time in major league his ...
(2–1) , , ''None'' , , see 2nd game , , 26–22 , - style="background:#fbb" , 49 , , June 5 (2) , , @ Mets , , 2–3 , ,
Craig Swan Craig Steven Swan (born November 30, 1950) is a former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1984 for the New York Mets and California Angels. Swan's best season came in when he posted a 9–6 win–loss r ...
(3–4) , , Jim Kaat (1–3) , , Skip Lockwood (8) , , 30,867 , , 26–23 , - style="background:#bfb" , 50 , , June 6 , ,
Astros The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston, Texas. The Astros compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West division, having moved to the division in 2013 afte ...
, , 9–5 (6) , , Larry Christenson (5–5) , , Bo McLaughlin (1–3) , , Warren Brusstar (2) , , 17,326 , , 27–23 , - style="background:#bfb" , 51 , , June 7 , ,
Astros The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston, Texas. The Astros compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West division, having moved to the division in 2013 afte ...
, , 9–8 , ,
Tom Underwood Thomas Gerald Underwood (December 22, 1953 – November 22, 2010) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. His younger brother, Pat was also a pitcher, and made his major league debut against Tom. It was the first time in major league his ...
(3–1) , , Joe Niekro (0–1) , , Gene Garber (6) , , 25,226 , , 28–23 , - style="background:#bfb" , 52 , , June 8 , ,
Astros The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston, Texas. The Astros compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West division, having moved to the division in 2013 afte ...
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Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
(8–3) , , Mark Lemongello (1–9) , , ''None'' , , 23,388 , , 29–23 , - style="background:#fbb" , 53 , , June 9 , , @ Braves , , 0–3 , ,
Phil Niekro Philip Henry Niekro ( ; April 1, 1939 â€“ December 26, 2020), nicknamed "Knucksie", was an American baseball pitcher who played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball, 20 of them with the Milwaukee / Atlanta Braves. Niekro's 318 career vict ...
(4–8) , , Jim Kaat (1–4) , , ''None'' , , 6,791 , , 29–24 , - style="background:#bfb" , 54 , , June 10 , , @ Braves , , 7–5 , ,
Ron Reed Ronald Lee Reed (born November 2, 1942) is a former two-sport star who spent two seasons as a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before spending nearly two decades as a Major League Baseball pitcher. Early life and e ...
(5–2) , , Dave Campbell (0–2) , , Gene Garber (7) , , 9,274 , , 30–24 , - style="background:#bfb" , 55 , , June 11 , , @ Braves , , 13–10 , , Warren Brusstar (1–0) , , Buzz Capra (1–6) , , Gene Garber (8) , , 12,760 , , 31–24 , - style="background:#fbb" , 56 , , June 12 , , @ Braves , , 3–5 , , Rick Camp (4–1) , , Gene Garber (2–4) , , ''None'' , , 15,716 , , 31–25 , - style="background:#fbb" , 57 , , June 13 , , @ Reds , , 4–5 , ,
Pedro Borbón Pedro Borbón Rodriguez (December 2, 1946 – June 4, 2012) was a Dominican professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) most notably as a member of the Cincinnati Reds dynasty that won four National League pennants a ...
(2–3) , , Wayne Twitchell (0–5) , , ''None'' , , 27,147 , , 31–26 , - style="background:#fbb" , 58 , , June 14 , , @ Reds , , 2–3 , ,
Fred Norman Fredie Hubert Norman (born August 20, 1942) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher from through , most notably as a member of the Cincinnati Reds dynasty that won four divi ...
(7–2) , , Jim Kaat (1–5) , , ''None'' , , 30,036 , , 31–27 , - style="background:#fbb" , 59 , , June 15 , , @ Reds , , 7–8 (10) , ,
Pedro Borbón Pedro Borbón Rodriguez (December 2, 1946 – June 4, 2012) was a Dominican professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) most notably as a member of the Cincinnati Reds dynasty that won four National League pennants a ...
(3–3) , ,
Tom Underwood Thomas Gerald Underwood (December 22, 1953 – November 22, 2010) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. His younger brother, Pat was also a pitcher, and made his major league debut against Tom. It was the first time in major league his ...
(3–2) , , ''None'' , , 31,214 , , 31–28 , - style="background:#bfb" , 60 , , June 17 , , Braves , , 11–5 , , Larry Christenson (6–5) , , Andy Messersmith (4–3) , ,
Ron Reed Ronald Lee Reed (born November 2, 1942) is a former two-sport star who spent two seasons as a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before spending nearly two decades as a Major League Baseball pitcher. Early life and e ...
(6) , , 37,143 , , 32–28 , - style="background:#bfb" , 61 , , June 18 , , Braves , , 8–5 (12) , ,
Tug McGraw Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. (August 30, 1944 – January 5, 2004) was an American professional baseball relief pitcher and long-time Major League Baseball (MLB) player, often remembered for coining the phrase "Ya Gotta Believe", which became th ...
(1–0) , , Frank LaCorte (1–7) , , ''None'' , , 32,016 , , 33–28 , - style="background:#bfb" , 62 , , June 19 , , Braves , , 4–2 , ,
Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
(9–3) , ,
Steve Hargan Steven Lowell Hargan (born September 8, 1942), is a former professional baseball player who pitched in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1972 and 1974 to 1977. The son of Lowell and Florence Hargan, he grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana Fort ...
(2–4) , , ''None'' , , 40,126 , , 34–28 , - style="background:#bfb" , 63 , , June 20 , , Reds , , 10–4 , , Jim Kaat (2–5) , ,
Fred Norman Fredie Hubert Norman (born August 20, 1942) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher from through , most notably as a member of the Cincinnati Reds dynasty that won four divi ...
(7–3) , , ''None'' , , 38,121 , , 35–28 , - style="background:#fbb" , 64 , , June 21 , , Reds , , 5–10 , ,
Pedro Borbón Pedro Borbón Rodriguez (December 2, 1946 – June 4, 2012) was a Dominican professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) most notably as a member of the Cincinnati Reds dynasty that won four National League pennants a ...
(4–3) , , Warren Brusstar (1–1) , , ''None'' , , 45,091 , , 35–29 , - style="background:#bfb" , 65 , , June 22 , , Reds , , 15–9 , ,
Tug McGraw Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. (August 30, 1944 – January 5, 2004) was an American professional baseball relief pitcher and long-time Major League Baseball (MLB) player, often remembered for coining the phrase "Ya Gotta Believe", which became th ...
(2–0) , ,
Tom Hume Thomas Hubert Hume (born March 29, 1953) is an American former professional baseball pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies, from to . Hume was drafted by the Reds with the 16th pick ...
(0–3) , , ''None'' , , 47,148 , , 36–29 , - style="background:#fbb" , 66 , , June 24 , , @ Cardinals , , 1–7 , , Eric Rasmussen (6–8) , , Jim Lonborg (1–1) , , ''None'' , , 17,885 , , 36–30 , - style="background:#fbb" , 67 , , June 25 , , @ Cardinals , , 2–3 , , Bob Forsch (9–4) , ,
Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
(9–4) , ,
Rawly Eastwick Rawlins Jackson "Rawly" Eastwick (born October 24, 1950), is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, ...
(8) , , 33,244 , , 36–31 , - style="background:#bfb" , 68 , , June 26 , , @ Cardinals , , 2–0 , , Jim Kaat (3–5) , ,
Larry Dierker Lawrence Edward Dierker (born September 22, 1946) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher, manager, and broadcaster. During a 14-year baseball career as a pitcher, he pitched from 1964 to 1977 for the Houston Colt .45s/Astros and the St. Loui ...
(1–4) , , Gene Garber (9) , , 31,167 , , 37–31 , - style="background:#bfb" , 69 , , June 27 , , @ Mets , , 4–2 , ,
Tug McGraw Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. (August 30, 1944 – January 5, 2004) was an American professional baseball relief pitcher and long-time Major League Baseball (MLB) player, often remembered for coining the phrase "Ya Gotta Believe", which became th ...
(3–0) , , Skip Lockwood (1–4) , , ''None'' , , 17,800 , , 38–31 , - style="background:#bfb" , 70 , , June 28 , , @ Mets , , 3–1 , ,
Ron Reed Ronald Lee Reed (born November 2, 1942) is a former two-sport star who spent two seasons as a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before spending nearly two decades as a Major League Baseball pitcher. Early life and e ...
(6–2) , , Rick Baldwin (1–1) , ,
Tug McGraw Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. (August 30, 1944 – January 5, 2004) was an American professional baseball relief pitcher and long-time Major League Baseball (MLB) player, often remembered for coining the phrase "Ya Gotta Believe", which became th ...
(1) , , 13,913 , , 39–31 , - style="background:#fbb" , 71 , , June 29 , , @ Mets , , 3–5 , , Jerry Koosman (6–8) , , Jim Lonborg (1–2) , , Skip Lockwood (11) , , 12,434 , , 39–32 , - style="background:#bfb" , 72 , , June 30 , ,
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
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Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
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Odell Jones Odell Jones (born January 13, 1953 in Tulare, California) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles and Milwaukee Brewers, in parts of nine seasons spann ...
(2–3) , , ''None'' , , 36,162 , , 40–32 , - , - style="background:#bfb" , 73 , , July 1 , ,
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
, , 7–6 (14) , , Gene Garber (3–4) , , Grant Jackson (0–3) , , ''None'' , , 34,640 , , 41–32 , - style="background:#bfb" , 74 , , July 2 , ,
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
, , 4–3 , , Warren Brusstar (2–1) , , Jerry Reuss (3–9) , ,
Ron Reed Ronald Lee Reed (born November 2, 1942) is a former two-sport star who spent two seasons as a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before spending nearly two decades as a Major League Baseball pitcher. Early life and e ...
(7) , , 41,828 , , 42–32 , - style="background:#bfb" , 75 , , July 3 , ,
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
, , 11–7 , , Larry Christenson (7–5) , ,
Bruce Kison Bruce Eugene Kison (February 18, 1950 – June 2, 2018) was an American professional baseball pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1971–79), California Angels (1980–84) and Boston Red Sox (1985). Ki ...
(6–4) , , ''None'' , , 28,555 , , 43–32 , - style="background:#bfb" , 76 , , July 4 , , Mets , , 3–1 , , Jim Lonborg (2–2) , , Jerry Koosman (6–9) , ,
Ron Reed Ronald Lee Reed (born November 2, 1942) is a former two-sport star who spent two seasons as a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before spending nearly two decades as a Major League Baseball pitcher. Early life and e ...
(8) , , 63,283 , , 44–32 , - style="background:#bfb" , 77 , , July 5 , , Mets , , 12–1 , ,
Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
(11–4) , ,
Pat Zachry Patrick Paul Zachry (born April 24, 1952) is a former professional baseball pitcher. He pitched in Major League Baseball from to , and is likely best remembered as one of the players the Cincinnati Reds sent to the New York Mets in the infamous " ...
(3–9) , , ''None'' , , 23,344 , , 45–32 , - style="background:#bfb" , 78 , , July 6 , , Mets , , 5–3 , , Gene Garber (4–4) , ,
Jon Matlack Jonathan Trumpbour Matlack (born January 19, 1950) is an American former professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher from through for the New York Mets and the Texas Rangers. The three-t ...
(3–11) , ,
Tug McGraw Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. (August 30, 1944 – January 5, 2004) was an American professional baseball relief pitcher and long-time Major League Baseball (MLB) player, often remembered for coining the phrase "Ya Gotta Believe", which became th ...
(2) , , 23,185 , , 46–32 , - style="background:#bfb" , 79 , , July 7 , , Mets , , 6–4 , , Warren Brusstar (3–1) , , Nino Espinosa (4–7) , ,
Ron Reed Ronald Lee Reed (born November 2, 1942) is a former two-sport star who spent two seasons as a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before spending nearly two decades as a Major League Baseball pitcher. Early life and e ...
(9) , , 27,492 , , 47–32 , - style="background:#fbb" , 80 , , July 8 , , @
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
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Rich Gossage Richard Michael "Goose" Gossage (born July 5, 1951) is an American former baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1972 and 1994. He pitched for nine different teams, spending his best years with the New York ...
(7–5) , , Warren Brusstar (3–2) , , ''None'' , , 25,200 , , 47–33 , - style="background:#fbb" , 81 , , July 9 , , @
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
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Terry Forster Terry Jay Forster (born January 14, 1952) is a retired left-handed relief pitcher who played for 16 seasons in the Major Leagues. He played for five teams in his career and recorded 127 saves during his time in the majors. Early life Forster gre ...
(2–2) , , Gene Garber (4–5) , , ''None'' , , 19,144 , , 47–34 , - style="background:#fbb" , 82 , , July 10 (1) , , @
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
, , 1–5 , , Jerry Reuss (4–9) , , Jim Lonborg (2–3) , , ''None'' , , see 2nd game , , 47–35 , - style="background:#fbb" , 83 , , July 10 (2) , , @
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
, , 10–12 , , Grant Jackson (1–3) , ,
Ron Reed Ronald Lee Reed (born November 2, 1942) is a former two-sport star who spent two seasons as a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before spending nearly two decades as a Major League Baseball pitcher. Early life and e ...
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Rich Gossage Richard Michael "Goose" Gossage (born July 5, 1951) is an American former baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1972 and 1994. He pitched for nine different teams, spending his best years with the New York ...
(15) , , 39,042 , , 47–36 , - style="background:#bfb" , 84 , , July 12 , , Cardinals , , 5–4 , , Randy Lerch (6–2) , ,
Rawly Eastwick Rawlins Jackson "Rawly" Eastwick (born October 24, 1950), is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, ...
(3–5) , , ''None'' , , 32,618 , , 48–36 , - style="background:#bfb" , 85 , , July 13 , , Cardinals , , 5–2 , ,
Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
(12–4) , ,
Tom Underwood Thomas Gerald Underwood (December 22, 1953 – November 22, 2010) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. His younger brother, Pat was also a pitcher, and made his major league debut against Tom. It was the first time in major league his ...
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Tug McGraw Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. (August 30, 1944 – January 5, 2004) was an American professional baseball relief pitcher and long-time Major League Baseball (MLB) player, often remembered for coining the phrase "Ya Gotta Believe", which became th ...
(3) , , 36,828 , , 49–36 , - style="background:#fbb" , 86 , , July 14 , , Cardinals , , 6–7 (11) , ,
Rawly Eastwick Rawlins Jackson "Rawly" Eastwick (born October 24, 1950), is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, ...
(4–5) , ,
Tug McGraw Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. (August 30, 1944 – January 5, 2004) was an American professional baseball relief pitcher and long-time Major League Baseball (MLB) player, often remembered for coining the phrase "Ya Gotta Believe", which became th ...
(3–1) , , Al Hrabosky (7) , , 33,601 , , 49–37 , - style="background:#bfb" , 87 , , July 15 (1) , , Cubs , , 4–2 , , Larry Christenson (8–5) , , Bill Bonham (9–9) , ,
Tug McGraw Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. (August 30, 1944 – January 5, 2004) was an American professional baseball relief pitcher and long-time Major League Baseball (MLB) player, often remembered for coining the phrase "Ya Gotta Believe", which became th ...
(4) , , see 2nd game , , 50–37 , - style="background:#bfb" , 88 , , July 15 (2) , , Cubs , , 9–2 , , Jim Lonborg (3–3) , , Mike Krukow (7–7) , , ''None'' , , 61,177 , , 51–37 , - style="background:#fbb" , 89 , , July 16 , , Cubs , , 8–9 , ,
Pete Broberg Peter Sven Broberg (born March 2, 1950) is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher. Career Broberg played in the major leagues from to . He played for the Washington Senators/ Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs, and Oaklan ...
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Ron Reed Ronald Lee Reed (born November 2, 1942) is a former two-sport star who spent two seasons as a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before spending nearly two decades as a Major League Baseball pitcher. Early life and e ...
(6–4) , ,
Bruce Sutter Howard Bruce Sutter (; January 8, 1953 – October 13, 2022) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1976 and 1988. He was one of the sport's dominant relievers in the late 1970 ...
(24) , , 35,095 , , 51–38 , - style="background:#bfb" , 90 , , July 17 , , Cubs , , 4–2 , ,
Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
(13–4) , , Ray Burris (10–9) , ,
Tug McGraw Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. (August 30, 1944 – January 5, 2004) was an American professional baseball relief pitcher and long-time Major League Baseball (MLB) player, often remembered for coining the phrase "Ya Gotta Believe", which became th ...
(5) , , 36,338 , , 52–38 , - style="background:#bbcaff;" , – , , July 19 , , colspan="7" ,
1977 Major League Baseball All-Star Game The 1977 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 48th playing of the midsummer classic between the all-stars of the American League (AL) and National League (NL), the two leagues comprising Major League Baseball. The game was held on July 19 ...
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Yankee Stadium Yankee Stadium is a baseball stadium located in the Bronx, New York City. It is the home field of the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball, and New York City FC of Major League Soccer. Opened in April 2009, the stadium replaced the orig ...
in New York City , - style="background:#bfb" , 91 , , July 21 , , @ Giants , , 9–6 , , Jim Lonborg (4–3) , , Charlie Williams (4–3) , , Gene Garber (10) , , 5,771 , , 53–38 , - style="background:#fbb" , 92 , , July 22 , , @ Giants , , 2–6 , , John Montefusco (3–8) , ,
Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
(13–5) , , Gary Lavelle (14) , , 6,064 , , 53–39 , - style="background:#bfb" , 93 , , July 23 , , @ Giants , , 6–3 , , Larry Christenson (9–5) , , Bob Knepper (4–4) , ,
Tug McGraw Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. (August 30, 1944 – January 5, 2004) was an American professional baseball relief pitcher and long-time Major League Baseball (MLB) player, often remembered for coining the phrase "Ya Gotta Believe", which became th ...
(6) , , 7,958 , , 54–39 , - style="background:#bfb" , 94 , , July 24 , , @ Padres , , 7–4 , , Jim Kaat (4–5) , , Bob Owchinko (3–6) , ,
Ron Reed Ronald Lee Reed (born November 2, 1942) is a former two-sport star who spent two seasons as a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before spending nearly two decades as a Major League Baseball pitcher. Early life and e ...
(10) , , 12,695 , , 55–39 , - style="background:#bfb" , 95 , , July 25 , , @ Padres , , 6–4 (12) , ,
Tug McGraw Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. (August 30, 1944 – January 5, 2004) was an American professional baseball relief pitcher and long-time Major League Baseball (MLB) player, often remembered for coining the phrase "Ya Gotta Believe", which became th ...
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Dan Spillner Daniel Ray Spillner (born November 27, 1951) is an American former professional baseball player. He was a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1985. He played for the San Diego Padres, Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox. He led the P ...
(5–1) , , ''None'' , , 10,999 , , 56–39 , - style="background:#fbb" , 96 , , July 26 (1) , , @
Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers are an American professional baseball team based in Los Angeles. The Dodgers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. Established in 1883 in the city of Broo ...
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Rick Rhoden Richard Alan Rhoden (born May 16, 1953) is a professional golfer and former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher. During his 16-year baseball career, he played for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1974–1978), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1979–1986), the Ne ...
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Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
(13–6) , , Mike Garman (4) , , see 2nd game , , 56–40 , - style="background:#bfb" , 97 , , July 26 (2) , , @
Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers are an American professional baseball team based in Los Angeles. The Dodgers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. Established in 1883 in the city of Broo ...
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Burt Hooton Burt Carlton Hooton (born February 7, 1950), nicknamed "Happy", is an American former right-handed starting pitcher and former coach in Major League Baseball. He won 151 games over a 15-year career, mostly with the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dod ...
(8–5) , , ''None'' , , 47,966 , , 57–40 , - style="background:#fbb" , 98 , , July 27 , , @
Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers are an American professional baseball team based in Los Angeles. The Dodgers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. Established in 1883 in the city of Broo ...
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Lance Rautzhan Clarence George Rautzhan (August 20, 1952 – January 9, 2016) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1977 to 1979 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers. Career Lance was offered a full athletic football sch ...
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Tug McGraw Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. (August 30, 1944 – January 5, 2004) was an American professional baseball relief pitcher and long-time Major League Baseball (MLB) player, often remembered for coining the phrase "Ya Gotta Believe", which became th ...
(4–2) , , Mike Garman (5) , , 38,571 , , 57–41 , - style="background:#fbb" , 99 , , July 28 , , @
Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers are an American professional baseball team based in Los Angeles. The Dodgers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. Established in 1883 in the city of Broo ...
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Tommy John Thomas Edward John Jr. (born May 22, 1943), nicknamed "The Bionic Man," is an American retired professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 26 seasons between 1963 and 1989. He played for the Cleveland Indians, ...
(11–4) , , Jim Kaat (4–6) , , ''None'' , , 33,260 , , 57–42 , - style="background:#fbb" , 100 , , July 29 , , Giants , , 0–7 , , Jim Barr (10–7) , , Randy Lerch (6–3) , , ''None'' , , 32,449 , , 57–43 , - style="background:#bfb" , 101 , , July 30 , , Giants , , 9–3 , ,
Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
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Lynn McGlothen Lynn Everett McGlothen (March 27, 1950 – August 14, 1984) was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a right-handed pitcher from through . He played for the Boston Red Sox (1972–1973), St. Louis Cardin ...
(2–8) , , Gene Garber (11) , , 35,197 , , 58–43 , - style="background:#bfb" , 102 , , July 31 , , Giants , , 5–4 , ,
Tug McGraw Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. (August 30, 1944 – January 5, 2004) was an American professional baseball relief pitcher and long-time Major League Baseball (MLB) player, often remembered for coining the phrase "Ya Gotta Believe", which became th ...
(5–2) , , Gary Lavelle (6–5) , ,
Ron Reed Ronald Lee Reed (born November 2, 1942) is a former two-sport star who spent two seasons as a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before spending nearly two decades as a Major League Baseball pitcher. Early life and e ...
(11) , , 42,013 , , 59–43 , - , - style="background:#fbb" , 103 , , August 2 , , Padres , , 2–4 , , Bob Owchinko (4–7) , , Jim Kaat (4–7) , ,
Rollie Fingers Roland Glen Fingers (born August 25, 1946) is an American former right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for three teams between 1968 and 1985, when his effectiveness helped to redefine the value of relievers within baseba ...
(23) , , 30,204 , , 59–44 , - style="background:#bfb" , 104 , , August 3 , , Padres , , 8–1 , ,
Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
(15–6) , ,
Bob Shirley Robert Charles Shirley (born June 25, 1954) is a former professional baseball pitcher. He played all or parts of 11 seasons in Major League Baseball, from 1977 to 1987, for the San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, New York Yanke ...
(6–13) , , ''None'' , , 27,053 , , 60–44 , - style="background:#bfb" , 105 , , August 4 , , Padres , , 2–1 (10) , ,
Tug McGraw Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. (August 30, 1944 – January 5, 2004) was an American professional baseball relief pitcher and long-time Major League Baseball (MLB) player, often remembered for coining the phrase "Ya Gotta Believe", which became th ...
(6–2) , ,
Dan Spillner Daniel Ray Spillner (born November 27, 1951) is an American former professional baseball player. He was a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1985. He played for the San Diego Padres, Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox. He led the P ...
(5–3) , , ''None'' , , 34,868 , , 61–44 , - style="background:#bfb" , 106 , , August 5 , ,
Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers are an American professional baseball team based in Los Angeles. The Dodgers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. Established in 1883 in the city of Broo ...
, , 8–3 , , Gene Garber (5–5) , ,
Lance Rautzhan Clarence George Rautzhan (August 20, 1952 – January 9, 2016) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1977 to 1979 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers. Career Lance was offered a full athletic football sch ...
(1–1) , , ''None'' , , 47,574 , , 62–44 , - style="background:#bfb" , 107 , , August 6 , ,
Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers are an American professional baseball team based in Los Angeles. The Dodgers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. Established in 1883 in the city of Broo ...
, , 1–0 , , Gene Garber (6–5) , ,
Burt Hooton Burt Carlton Hooton (born February 7, 1950), nicknamed "Happy", is an American former right-handed starting pitcher and former coach in Major League Baseball. He won 151 games over a 15-year career, mostly with the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dod ...
(9–6) , , ''None'' , , 50,111 , , 63–44 , - style="background:#bfb" , 108 , , August 7 , ,
Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers are an American professional baseball team based in Los Angeles. The Dodgers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. Established in 1883 in the city of Broo ...
, , 3–1 , ,
Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
(16–6) , , Don Sutton (10–6) , , ''None'' , , 40,628 , , 64–44 , - style="background:#bfb" , 109 , , August 10 (1) , , Expos , , 6–1 , , Larry Christenson (10–5) , , Steve Rogers (12–11) , , ''None'' , , see 2nd game , , 65–44 , - style="background:#bfb" , 110 , , August 10 (2) , , Expos , , 6–1 , , Jim Lonborg (6–3) , , Santo Alcalá (3–7) , , ''None'' , , 46,664 , , 66–44 , - style="background:#bfb" , 111 , , August 11 , , Expos , , 10–5 , , Jim Kaat (5–7) , ,
Jackie Brown ''Jackie Brown'' is a 1997 American crime film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, based on Elmore Leonard's 1992 novel '' Rum Punch.'' It stars Pam Grier as Jackie Brown, a flight attendant who is caught smuggling money. Samuel L. Jac ...
(8–10) , , Gene Garber (12) , , 30,267 , , 67–44 , - style="background:#bfb" , 112 , , August 12 , , @ Cubs , , 10–3 , ,
Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
(17–6) , , Rick Reuschel (15–5) , , ''None'' , , 28,849 , , 68–44 , - style="background:#bfb" , 113 , , August 13 , , @ Cubs , , 10–7 (11) , ,
Ron Reed Ronald Lee Reed (born November 2, 1942) is a former two-sport star who spent two seasons as a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before spending nearly two decades as a Major League Baseball pitcher. Early life and e ...
(7–4) , ,
Dave Giusti David John Giusti, Jr. (born November 27, 1939) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a right-handed pitcher from 1962 to 1977, most notably as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates teams that won f ...
(3–4) , , Gene Garber (13) , , 27,126 , , 69–44 , - style="background:#bfb" , 114 , , August 14 (1) , , @ Cubs , , 10–2 , , Larry Christenson (11–5) , , Mike Krukow (7–5) , , ''None'' , , see 2nd game , , 70–44 , - style="background:#bfb" , 115 , , August 14 (2) , , @ Cubs , , 4–2 , , Jim Lonborg (7–3) , , Steve Renko (2–2) , ,
Ron Reed Ronald Lee Reed (born November 2, 1942) is a former two-sport star who spent two seasons as a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before spending nearly two decades as a Major League Baseball pitcher. Early life and e ...
(12) , , 33,351 , , 71–44 , - style="background:#bfb" , 116 , , August 16 , , @ Expos , , 7–5 , , Warren Brusstar (4–2) , ,
Joe Kerrigan Joseph Thomas Kerrigan (born January 30, 1954) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) relief pitcher, manager, and longtime pitching coach. He played for the Montreal Expos and Baltimore Orioles from 1976 to 1980, and managed the Bos ...
(2–4) , , Gene Garber (14) , , 15,234 , , 72–44 , - style="background:#fbb" , 117 , , August 17 , , @ Expos , , 0–13 , ,
Stan Bahnsen Stanley Raymond Bahnsen (born December 15, 1944) is an American former professional baseball pitcher, who played Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, Montreal Expos, California Angels, and Ph ...
(8–7) , ,
Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
(17–7) , , ''None'' , , 22,398 , , 72–45 , - style="background:#bfb" , 118 , , August 18 , , @ Expos , , 8–3 , , Jim Lonborg (8–3) , , Wayne Twitchell (2–9) , , ''None'' , , 18,296 , , 73–45 , - style="background:#bfb" , 119 , , August 19 , ,
Astros The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston, Texas. The Astros compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West division, having moved to the division in 2013 afte ...
, , 9–5 , , Larry Christenson (12–5) , , Joe Niekro (8–5) , , ''None'' , , 46,266 , , 74–45 , - style="background:#bfb" , 120 , , August 20 , ,
Astros The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston, Texas. The Astros compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West division, having moved to the division in 2013 afte ...
, , 5–4 , ,
Tug McGraw Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. (August 30, 1944 – January 5, 2004) was an American professional baseball relief pitcher and long-time Major League Baseball (MLB) player, often remembered for coining the phrase "Ya Gotta Believe", which became th ...
(7–2) , , Bo McLaughlin (3–6) , , ''None'' , , 47,048 , , 75–45 , - style="background:#bfb" , 121 , , August 21 , ,
Astros The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston, Texas. The Astros compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West division, having moved to the division in 2013 afte ...
, , 7–3 , ,
Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
(18–7) , , Mark Lemongello (5–14) , , ''None'' , , 46,852 , , 76–45 , - style="background:#bfb" , 122 , , August 22 , , @ Braves , , 5–4 , , Jim Lonborg (9–3) , ,
Preston Hanna Preston Lee Hanna (born September 10, 1954) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played all or parts of eight seasons in the major leagues from 1975 until 1982. He was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the first round of the 1972 Major Lea ...
(0–2) , ,
Ron Reed Ronald Lee Reed (born November 2, 1942) is a former two-sport star who spent two seasons as a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before spending nearly two decades as a Major League Baseball pitcher. Early life and e ...
(13) , , 5,711 , , 77–45 , - style="background:#bfb" , 123 , , August 23 , , @ Braves , , 3–2 , , Randy Lerch (7–3) , ,
Phil Niekro Philip Henry Niekro ( ; April 1, 1939 â€“ December 26, 2020), nicknamed "Knucksie", was an American baseball pitcher who played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball, 20 of them with the Milwaukee / Atlanta Braves. Niekro's 318 career vict ...
(12–16) , ,
Tug McGraw Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. (August 30, 1944 – January 5, 2004) was an American professional baseball relief pitcher and long-time Major League Baseball (MLB) player, often remembered for coining the phrase "Ya Gotta Believe", which became th ...
(7) , , 5,972 , , 78–45 , - style="background:#fbb" , 124 , , August 24 , , @
Astros The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston, Texas. The Astros compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West division, having moved to the division in 2013 afte ...
, , 1–3 , , Joe Niekro (9–5) , , Larry Christenson (12–6) , , ''None'' , , 13,098 , , 78–46 , - style="background:#fbb" , 125 , , August 25 , , @
Astros The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston, Texas. The Astros compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West division, having moved to the division in 2013 afte ...
, , 5–6 , , Gene Pentz (4–2) , ,
Ron Reed Ronald Lee Reed (born November 2, 1942) is a former two-sport star who spent two seasons as a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before spending nearly two decades as a Major League Baseball pitcher. Early life and e ...
(7–5) , , Bo McLaughlin (5) , , 11,802 , , 78–47 , - style="background:#fbb" , 126 , , August 26 , , @ Reds , , 2–4 , , Tom Seaver (15–5) , ,
Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
(18–8) , , ''None'' , , 46,079 , , 78–48 , - style="background:#fbb" , 127 , , August 27 , , @ Reds , , 5–6 , ,
Jack Billingham John Eugene Billingham (born February 21, 1943) is an American former professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as a right-handed pitcher from through , most notably as a member of the Cincinnati Reds dynasty th ...
(10–10) , ,
Tug McGraw Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. (August 30, 1944 – January 5, 2004) was an American professional baseball relief pitcher and long-time Major League Baseball (MLB) player, often remembered for coining the phrase "Ya Gotta Believe", which became th ...
(7–3) , , ''None'' , , 46,139 , , 78–49 , - style="background:#fbb" , 128 , , August 28 , , @ Reds , , 0–9 , , Paul Moskau (4–4) , , Randy Lerch (7–4) , , ''None'' , , 43,512 , , 78–50 , - style="background:#bfb" , 129 , , August 29 , , Braves , , 3–2 (14) , , Gene Garber (7–5) , ,
Steve Hargan Steven Lowell Hargan (born September 8, 1942), is a former professional baseball player who pitched in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1972 and 1974 to 1977. The son of Lowell and Florence Hargan, he grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana Fort ...
(2–6) , , ''None'' , , 36,263 , , 79–50 , - style="background:#bfb" , 130 , , August 30 , , Braves , , 11–2 , , Jim Kaat (6–7) , ,
Preston Hanna Preston Lee Hanna (born September 10, 1954) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played all or parts of eight seasons in the major leagues from 1975 until 1982. He was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the first round of the 1972 Major Lea ...
(1–3) , , ''None'' , , 32,278 , , 80–50 , - style="background:#bfb" , 131 , , August 31 , , Braves , , 6–1 , ,
Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
(19–8) , ,
Phil Niekro Philip Henry Niekro ( ; April 1, 1939 â€“ December 26, 2020), nicknamed "Knucksie", was an American baseball pitcher who played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball, 20 of them with the Milwaukee / Atlanta Braves. Niekro's 318 career vict ...
(13–17) , , ''None'' , , 29,102 , , 81–50 , - , - style="background:#bfb" , 132 , , September 2 , , Reds , , 3–0 , , Jim Lonborg (10–3) , , Mario Soto (2–4) , , ''None'' , , 47,732 , , 82–50 , - style="background:#bfb" , 133 , , September 3 , , Reds , , 9–3 , , Larry Christenson (13–6) , , Paul Moskau (4–5) , , ''None'' , , 55,062 , , 83–50 , - style="background:#fbb" , 134 , , September 4 , , Reds , , 2–5 , ,
Fred Norman Fredie Hubert Norman (born August 20, 1942) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher from through , most notably as a member of the Cincinnati Reds dynasty that won four divi ...
(14–10) , , Jim Kaat (6–8) , , ''None'' , , 40,051 , , 83–51 , - style="background:#fbb" , 135 , , September 5 (1) , , @
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
, , 1–3 , ,
John Candelaria John Robert Candelaria (born November 6, 1953) is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. Nicknamed "The Candy Man", he played in MLB during the years 1975–1993 for eight teams, the Pittsburgh Pirates, California Angels, New York Mets, New ...
(16–4) , , Randy Lerch (7–5) , ,
Rich Gossage Richard Michael "Goose" Gossage (born July 5, 1951) is an American former baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1972 and 1994. He pitched for nine different teams, spending his best years with the New York ...
(19) , , see 2nd game , , 83–52 , - style="background:#bfb" , 136 , , September 5 (2) , , @
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
, , 11–1 , ,
Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
(20–8) , ,
Bruce Kison Bruce Eugene Kison (February 18, 1950 – June 2, 2018) was an American professional baseball pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1971–79), California Angels (1980–84) and Boston Red Sox (1985). Ki ...
(7–8) , , ''None'' , , 40,423 , , 84–52 , - style="background:#fbb" , 137 , , September 6 , , @
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
, , 4–5 (11) , ,
Rich Gossage Richard Michael "Goose" Gossage (born July 5, 1951) is an American former baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1972 and 1994. He pitched for nine different teams, spending his best years with the New York ...
(10–9) , , Gene Garber (7–6) , , ''None'' , , 15,136 , , 84–53 , - style="background:#bfb" , 138 , , September 7 , , @ Mets , , 6–2 , , Larry Christenson (14–6) , ,
Pat Zachry Patrick Paul Zachry (born April 24, 1952) is a former professional baseball pitcher. He pitched in Major League Baseball from to , and is likely best remembered as one of the players the Cincinnati Reds sent to the New York Mets in the infamous " ...
(8–13) , , ''None'' , , 7,783 , , 85–53 , - style="background:#bfb" , 139 , , September 8 , , @ Mets , , 8–2 , , Gene Garber (8–6) , , Nino Espinosa (7–12) , ,
Tug McGraw Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. (August 30, 1944 – January 5, 2004) was an American professional baseball relief pitcher and long-time Major League Baseball (MLB) player, often remembered for coining the phrase "Ya Gotta Believe", which became th ...
(8) , , 3,186 , , 86–53 , - style="background:#bfb" , 140 , , September 9 , , Cardinals , , 11–4 , ,
Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
(21–8) , ,
John Urrea John Goody Urrea (born February 9, 1955) is a former professional baseball pitcher who played for the St. Louis Cardinals from to and the San Diego Padres The San Diego Padres are an American professional baseball team based in San Diego ...
(7–4) , , ''None'' , , 32,168 , , 87–53 , - style="background:#bfb" , 141 , , September 10 , , Cardinals , , 3–1 , , Randy Lerch (8–5) , , Eric Rasmussen (10–15) , , ''None'' , , 43,112 , , 88–53 , - style="background:#bfb" , 142 , , September 11 , , Cardinals , , 6–5 , , Warren Brusstar (5–2) , , John Sutton (0–1) , , Gene Garber (15) , , 49,108 , , 89–53 , - style="background:#bfb" , 143 , , September 12 , ,
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
, , 6–2 , , Larry Christenson (15–6) , , Jerry Reuss (10–13) , , ''None'' , , 42,145 , , 90–53 , - style="background:#fbb" , 144 , , September 13 , ,
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
, , 0–2 , , Jim Rooker (12–9) , , Jim Kaat (6–9) , ,
Rich Gossage Richard Michael "Goose" Gossage (born July 5, 1951) is an American former baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1972 and 1994. He pitched for nine different teams, spending his best years with the New York ...
(21) , , 42,638 , , 90–54 , - style="background:#fbb" , 145 , , September 14 , , Mets , , 0–1 , , Nino Espinosa (8–12) , ,
Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
(21–9) , , ''None'' , , 25,119 , , 90–55 , - style="background:#bfb" , 146 , , September 15 , , Mets , , 8–2 , , Randy Lerch (9–5) , ,
Craig Swan Craig Steven Swan (born November 30, 1950) is a former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1984 for the New York Mets and California Angels. Swan's best season came in when he posted a 9–6 win–loss r ...
(8–9) , ,
Ron Reed Ronald Lee Reed (born November 2, 1942) is a former two-sport star who spent two seasons as a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before spending nearly two decades as a Major League Baseball pitcher. Early life and e ...
(14) , , 25,314 , , 91–55 , - style="background:#bfb" , 147 , , September 16 , , @ Cardinals , , 12–6 , , Warren Brusstar (6–2) , , John Denny (7–7) , , Gene Garber (16) , , 19,702 , , 92–55 , - style="background:#bfb" , 148 , , September 17 , , @ Cardinals , , 8–4 , , Larry Christenson (16–6) , ,
Tom Underwood Thomas Gerald Underwood (December 22, 1953 – November 22, 2010) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. His younger brother, Pat was also a pitcher, and made his major league debut against Tom. It was the first time in major league his ...
(8–11) , ,
Ron Reed Ronald Lee Reed (born November 2, 1942) is a former two-sport star who spent two seasons as a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before spending nearly two decades as a Major League Baseball pitcher. Early life and e ...
(15) , , 22,574 , , 93–55 , - style="background:#fbb" , 149 , , September 18 , , @ Cardinals , , 5–12 , , Bob Forsch (18–6) , , Jim Kaat (6–10) , , ''None'' , , 23,169 , , 93–56 , - style="background:#bfb" , 150 , , September 20 , , Cubs , , 4–2 , ,
Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
(22–9) , , Bill Bonham (10–12) , , ''None'' , , 32,103 , , 94–56 , - style="background:#fbb" , 151 , , September 21 , , Cubs , , 0–2 , , Ray Burris (14–15) , , Randy Lerch (9–6) , ,
Bruce Sutter Howard Bruce Sutter (; January 8, 1953 – October 13, 2022) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1976 and 1988. He was one of the sport's dominant relievers in the late 1970 ...
(29) , , 31,512 , , 94–57 , - style="background:#fbb" , 152 , , September 22 , , Cubs , , 3–5 , ,
Paul Reuschel Paul Richard Reuschel (born January 12, 1947) is a former professional baseball pitcher. He played all or part of five seasons in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1979. Reuschel began his professional career when he was drafted by the Chicago C ...
(5–6) , , Jim Lonborg (10–4) , ,
Bruce Sutter Howard Bruce Sutter (; January 8, 1953 – October 13, 2022) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1976 and 1988. He was one of the sport's dominant relievers in the late 1970 ...
(30) , , 20,709 , , 94–58 , - style="background:#bfb" , 153 , , September 23 , , @ Expos , , 6–1 , , Larry Christenson (17–6) , , Steve Rogers (16–15) , , Gene Garber (17) , , 8,400 , , 95–58 , - style="background:#bfb" , 154 , , September 24 , , @ Expos , , 1–0 , ,
Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
(23–9) , , Fred Holdsworth (2–4) , , ''None'' , , 23,098 , , 96–58 , - style="background:#bfb" , 155 , , September 25 , , @ Expos , , 8–5 , , Warren Brusstar (7–2) , ,
Larry Landreth Larry Robert Landreth (born March 11, 1955) is a Canadian former professional baseball baseball player, player and a former pitcher in the Major League Baseball, Major Leagues who appeared in seven games pitched, games for the Montreal Expos in â ...
(0–2) , ,
Tug McGraw Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. (August 30, 1944 – January 5, 2004) was an American professional baseball relief pitcher and long-time Major League Baseball (MLB) player, often remembered for coining the phrase "Ya Gotta Believe", which became th ...
(9) , , 19,246 , , 97–58 , - style="background:#fbb" , 156 , , September 26 , , @ Cubs , , 7–10 , , Donnie Moore (4–2) , , Jim Kaat (6–11) , ,
Bruce Sutter Howard Bruce Sutter (; January 8, 1953 – October 13, 2022) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1976 and 1988. He was one of the sport's dominant relievers in the late 1970 ...
(31) , , 3,679 , , 97–59 , - style="background:#bfb" , 157 , , September 27 , , @ Cubs , , 15–9 , , Larry Christenson (18–6) , , Bill Bonham (10–13) , , ''None'' , , 4,606 , , 98–59 , - style="background:#bfb" , 158 , , September 28 , , @ Cubs , , 5–2 , , Randy Lerch (10–6) , , Mike Krukow (8–14) , , Warren Brusstar (3) , , 5,116 , , 99–59 , - style="background:#fbb" , 159 , , September 29 , , Expos , , 2–7 , , Fred Holdsworth (3–4) , ,
Steve Carlton Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher for six different teams from 1965 to 1988, most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
(23–10) , , Don Stanhouse (10) , , 25,808 , , 99–60 , - style="background:#bfb" , 160 , , September 30 , , Expos , , 9–4 , , Jim Lonborg (11–4) , ,
Stan Bahnsen Stanley Raymond Bahnsen (born December 15, 1944) is an American former professional baseball pitcher, who played Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, Montreal Expos, California Angels, and Ph ...
(9–11) , , Gene Garber (18) , , 28,436 , , 100–60 , - , - style="background:#fbb" , 161 , , October 1 , , Expos , , 5–6 (12) , ,
Joe Kerrigan Joseph Thomas Kerrigan (born January 30, 1954) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) relief pitcher, manager, and longtime pitching coach. He played for the Montreal Expos and Baltimore Orioles from 1976 to 1980, and managed the Bos ...
(3–5) , ,
Dan Warthen Daniel Dean Warthen (born December 1, 1952) is an American former professional baseball player and current coach for the Texas Rangers. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a left-handed pitcher from to for the Montreal Expos, Philadelph ...
(2–4) , ,
Bill Atkinson Bill Atkinson (born March 17, 1951) is an American computer engineer and photographer. Atkinson worked at Apple Computer from 1978 to 1990. Atkinson was the principal designer and developer of the graphical user interface (GUI) of the Apple ...
(7) , , 43,095 , , 100–61 , - style="background:#bfb" , 162 , , October 2 , , Expos , , 5–3 , , Larry Christenson (19–6) , , Steve Rogers (17–16) , , Gene Garber (19) , , 25,412 , , 101–61 , -


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Batting


Starters by position

''Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in''


Other batters

''Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in''


Pitching


Starting pitchers

''Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts''


Other pitchers

''Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts''


Relief pitchers

''Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts''


1977 National League Championship Series

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defeated the Philadelphia Phillies, 3 games to 1.


1977 postseason game log

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Farm system

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References


Further reading

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External links


1977 Philadelphia Phillies season at Baseball Reference
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