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06/05/1976 - Mets Lose, 7-4, at Dodger Stadium
The Los Angeles Dodgers dealt the New York Mets a 7-4 loss at Dodger Stadium. Bill Russell was the star on offense. He was 2 for 3 with 2 doubles, while adding 4 RBI and scoring once. At 29-25, Los Angeles is in second place in the NL West Division.
John Hale aided the Los Angeles cause with a 2-run home run in the bottom of the second. For the game, the right fielder went 1 for 4 with a home run, while adding 2 RBI and scoring once.
"We took advantage of our opportunities," Hale told the Los Angeles Observer. "It's as simple as that."
Kingman homered off LHP Tommy John in the loss.
TOP OF THE 6TH
Count: 2-1
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 8LXD), Distance : 419 ft
Season HR #14 - Career HR #159
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