Dave Kingman Career Redux - Page 10

tdneu99 · 08-25-2018, 06:33 PM

Keith Hernandez took home the Silver Slugger at 1B. Let's do a comparison:

Give me a friggin break. Kong had +10 runs, +30 homers, and +41 RBI. Kong had nearly as many BB, and 18 more SB. TB and EXBH were virtually identical.

Kong should have won this award.

tdneu99 · 08-25-2018, 06:38 PM

And finally everything is looking good here:

tdneu99 · 08-26-2018, 11:40 AM

Both teams had their chances, but the Montreal Expos eventually prevailed at Shea Stadium.

The Montreal Expos saddled the New York Mets with a loss at Shea Stadium. The final score was 6-5. Mike Jorgensen, named player of the game, was 3 for 4, including 2 singles and 1 home run. The Montreal left fielder scored 1 run and drove in 3. The win was credited to Dale Murray in relief. His record improves to 1-1. Bob Apodaca took the loss.

The Expos got a big at-bat from right fielder Jim Dwyer. For the game, Dwyer went 3-4 with 3 singles and a walk. In the top of the ninth, with runners on 1st and 3rd, he stroked a run-scoring single. His 3rd hit of the season gave Montreal a 6-5 lead.

Kingman took Expos starter RHP Clay Kirby deep for a 3-run jack.

BOTTOM OF THE 1ST
Count: 3-2
3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 363 ft

Season HR #1 - Career HR #146

tdneu99 · 08-26-2018, 11:42 AM

New York Mets starter Jon Matlack was locked-in. He led his team to a win over the Chicago Cubs, 4-1. Bob Apodaca saved it for New York. New York, now 3-2, has gotten their season off to a good start.

Dave Kingman aided the New York cause with a 2-run home run in the top of the eighth off RHP Rick Reuschel. For the game, the first baseman was 1-4 with a home run. He drove in 2 runs and scored once.

"One win at a time, one game at a time. We try not to get too far ahead of ourselves," Kingman told the New York Today.

TOP OF THE 8TH
Count: 0-1
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9LD), Distance : 363 ft

Season HR #2 - Career HR #147

tdneu99 · 08-26-2018, 11:45 AM

New York first baseman Dave Kingman had a 4-RBI performance, which helped his team grab a 8-2 win over the Chicago Cubs. New York goes to 4-2 with the win.

Kingman had a key at-bat for New York early in the game. With a runner on 1st, he hit a 2-run home run off RHP Mike Krukow. It was his 3rd home run of the season and gave New York an early 2-0 lead.

TOP OF THE 1ST
Count: 2-2
2-RUN HOME RUN (Line Drive, 7LD), Distance : 374 ft

Season HR #3 - Career HR #148

tdneu99 · 08-26-2018, 11:48 AM

The Pittsburgh Pirates stopped the New York Mets, 9-1, behind an impressive performance from Dave Parker. The top prospect made life miserable for New York pitching. He was 3 for 4 with 2 home runs and a walk. He scored 3 times and drove in 3. Bruce Kison earned the win to go to 1-1. He allowed 1 earned run on 4 hits, with 5 walks and 4 strikeouts. At 5-2, the Pirates have played well so far.

Al Oliver chipped in for Pittsburgh with a 2-run single in the bottom of the first. For the game, the center fielder had 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 1 run scored, and 4 RBI.

Kingman touched up RHP Bruce Kison for a solo shot.

TOP OF THE 6TH
Count: 0-1
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 394 ft

Season HR #4 - Career HR #149

tdneu99 · 08-26-2018, 11:51 AM

New York first baseman Dave Kingman was instrumental in his team's 8-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Kingman went 2-4 including a homer off RHP Eric Rasmussen, with 2 runs scored to lead the offensive attack for the Mets. With the win, New York goes to 5-6.

Had Del Unser not delivered a key base hit in the top of the seventh, the outcome might have been different. Instead, with two down and the bases loaded, Unser hit a 2-run single. That made the score 4-2, in favor of the Mets.

TOP OF THE 8TH
Count: 2-1
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 381 ft

Season HR #5 - Career HR #150

tdneu99 · 08-26-2018, 11:54 AM

New York turned a good effort from starter Jon Matlack into a win over the Houston Astros at Astrodome. The final score was 4-2. Bob Myrick got credit for the win, improving to 1-0. He allowed no runs on 2 hits in 2 innings. Tom Hall closed the game out for New York, earning his 1st save.

John Milner hit a 2-run double off Mike Cosgrove in the top of the 14th, which put the Mets in front, 4-2. In addition to the double, Milner had 2 singles and 2 walks, while going 3 for 6. First baseman Dave Kingman homered off RHP Tom Griffin.

"Our team showed some resilience," said Milner.

The Astros drop to 5-11 and continue their inconsistent start to the 1976 season.

TOP OF THE 6TH
Count: 2-1
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 392 ft

Season HR #6 - Career HR #151

tdneu99 · 08-26-2018, 11:59 AM

The New York Mets topped the Cincinnati Reds, 4-1, in NL action at Shea Stadium. The player of the game was New York pitcher and Fresno, California native Tom Seaver. The save was Bob Apodaca's, his 3rd. Losses have been few and far between for the Reds so far this season. Their record drops to 14-7.

In his 112-pitch effort, Seaver allowed 1 earned run on 3 hits over 8 innings. He walked 1 and struck out 7. He also helped is own cause with a homer off his oppoing number.

"I made some pitches when I had to," said Seaver.

Kingman homered off LHP Don Gullett.

BOTTOM OF THE 3RD
Counbt: 0-2
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9LD), Distance : 354 ft

Season HR #7 - Career HR #152

tdneu99 · 08-26-2018, 12:04 PM

New York right-hander Tom Seaver made an effective start against the Cincinnati Reds at Riverfront Stadium, leading his team to a 6-2 win. New York is now riding a 3-game win streak.

Dave Kingman, who is tied for 9th in the NL in stolen bases with 7, chipped in for New York with a grand slam home run in the top of the fifth off LHP Fred Norman. For the game, the first baseman had 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 1 run scored, and 4 runs batted in.

"I really like what we did out there today," Kingman said after the game.

TOP OF THE 5TH
Count: 3-2
GRAND SLAM HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 358 ft

Season HR #8 - Career HR #153

tdneu99 · 08-26-2018, 12:07 PM

Today Kingman hit his first Grand Slam in the simulation (technically he had one in his first season (1971) that I did not replay.) IRL he had 16 Grand Slams in his career, so that metric is not developing as I would have expected.

He has also not had a 3-homer game so far in the replay. He had 5 of those IRL.

tdneu99 · 08-26-2018, 12:13 PM

Despite a great performance by New York first baseman Dave Kingman, the Montreal Expos defeated the Mets by the score of 5-3 at Jarry Park. Kingman went 3 for 3 with a home run off starter RHP Don Stanhouse, 2 singles, and a walk. Don Stanhouse got the win, improving to 4-2. He pitched 7.1 innings, giving up 7 hits and 3 runs, while striking out 1 and walking 3. Wayne Granger picked up the save for Montreal, his 4th of the year.

A defensive lapse proved costly in the contest. In the bottom of the fifth, with the game tied, Gary Carter was at the plate when Montreal scored 1 on an error. The miscue enabled the Expos to go in front, 3-2.

"We take it day by day here," said Carter, "and today was a good one for us."

Montreal has a 3-game win streak, while New York has lost 3 in a row.

TOP OF THE 2ND
Count: 2-2
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 352 ft

Season HR #9 - Career HR #154

tdneu99 · 08-26-2018, 12:16 PM

Jon Matlack was impressive at Veterans Stadium today in the New York Mets' 3-0 shutout victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. The New York pitcher mystified the Phillies in a strong performance, giving up 3 hits and totaling no walks and 2 strikeouts.

"Jon had them chasing a lot of pitches and talking to themselves," New York manager . "It was something special to watch."

So far this year Matlack has compiled a 3-2 record with a 2.28 ERA

Mets slugger Dave Kingman also had a big day, going 3 for 4 with another homer off favorite target RHP Ron Reed.

TOP OF THE 1ST
Count: 3-2
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 430 ft

Season HR #10 - Career HR #155

tdneu99 · 08-26-2018, 12:20 PM

New York beat St. Louis on the strength of starter Jon Matlack's fine effort. The left-hander led his team to a 4-1 win. New York is 21-25 and St. Louis, with the loss, 22-21.

The Cardinals had trouble solving Matlack, who surrendered 1 earned run on 3 hits over 8 innings.

Matlack told a New York Today reporter that he was "more than satisfied" with the win.

Slugging first baseman Dave Kingman gave him all the offense he needed with a 3-run blast off LHP John Curtis.

BOTTOM OF THE 1ST
Count: 1-0
3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 411 ft

Season HR #11 - Career HR #156

tdneu99 · 08-26-2018, 12:25 PM

The New York Mets coasted to a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, 12-3. Dave Kingman had a monster day at the plate for New York. He went 3-4 with 2 home runs, 7 RBI and a walk. His first homer was a Grand Slam off RHP Bob Moose, and later in the game he hit a 2-run homer off LHP Ramon Hernandez.

The winner was Mickey Lolich, who threw 125 pitches over 9 innings. The left-hander was charged with 3 runs on 9 hits. The 4th-place Pirates have dropped 4 straight games.

Del Unser, who is a three-time Great Glove Award winner, aided the New York cause with a run-scoring single in the bottom of the third. For the game, the center fielder went 2-3 with a double and 2 walks. He drove in 2 runs and scored once.

BOTTOM OF THE 4TH
Count: 1-1
GRAND SLAM HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 373 ft

BOTTOM OF THE 8TH
Count: 2-2
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 376 ft

Season HR # 12 and #13 - Career HR #157 and #158

tdneu99 · 08-26-2018, 12:32 PM

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

tdneu99 · 08-26-2018, 12:59 PM

San Diego left-hander Randy Jones made an effective start against the New York Mets at Jack Murphy Stadium, leading his team to a 8-3 win. Their 27-30 record puts the Padres last in the NL West Division.

Doug Rader, who is a three-time Great Glove Award winner, chipped in for San Diego with a 2-run home run in the bottom of the second. For the game, the third baseman had 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 2 runs scored, and 3 RBI.

Kingman hit a solo homer off LHP Randy Jones in the loss.

TOP OF THE 9TH
Count: 0-1
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 376 ft

Season HR #15 - Career HR #160

tdneu99 · 08-26-2018, 01:03 PM

Spirited fans at Candlestick Park greeted the San Francisco Giants for their clash with the New York Mets.

The New York Mets defeated the San Francisco Giants, 11-5, at Candlestick Park. New York left fielder John Milner was named player of the game for his superb performance. He went 3-4 with a home run, 2 singles, and 2 walks, while scoring 2 runs and driving in 3. The Mets sit in third place in the NL East Division with a record of 29-31.

Del Unser, who is a three-time Great Glove Award winner, aided the New York cause with a run-scoring walk in the top of the first. For the game, the center fielder was 1-3 with 2 walks. Slugger Dave Kingman added a 3-run homer off RHP John D'Acquisto and had 4 total RBI on the day.

"Nice to see our side come away with the win," Milner said after the game.

TOP OF THE 4TH
Count: 2-2
3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 89XD), Distance : 379 ft

Season HR #16 - Career HR #161

tdneu99 · 08-26-2018, 01:06 PM

San Francisco Giants starter Rob Dressler pitched a strong game against the New York Mets at Candlestick Park, leading the Giants to a 5-4 win. Gary Lavelle notched his 3rd save in 3 chances. San Francisco occupies third place in the NL West Division at 31-30.

The Giants got a big at-bat from left fielder Gary Thomasson. For the game, Thomasson went 1-4 with a home run. He drove in 3 runs and scored once. In the bottom of the sixth, with runners on 1st and 3rd, he stroked a 3-run home run. His 4th home run of the season gave San Francisco a 5-2 lead.

Kingman homered off RHP Randy Moffitt in a late inning comeback attempt that fell short.

TOP OF THE 8TH
Count: 1-1
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 386 ft

Season HR #17 - Career HR #162

tdneu99 · 08-26-2018, 01:10 PM

The New York Mets defeated the San Francisco Giants, 5-4. Earning player of the game honors was third baseman Darrell Evans, who was 4-5 with a home run, a double, 2 singles, and a walk. He scored 2 runs. New York reliever Ken Sanders picked up the win, upping his record to 3-1. Dave Heaverlo shouldered the loss. New York is second in the NL East Division with a record of 33-35.

The Mets got a big at-bat from pinch hitter Ron Hodges. For the game, Hodges was 1-1. In the bottom of the 13th, with a runner on 2nd, he stroked a run-scoring single. His 9th hit of the season gave New York a 5-4 lead.

Kingman homered off RHP Rob Dressler.

BOTTOM OF THE 6TH
Count: 3-2
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 380 ft

Season HR #18 - Career HR #163

08-25-2018, 06:33 PM	#181
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	1975 Final - Cont'd - Kingman Spurned For Silver Slugger Keith Hernandez took home the Silver Slugger at 1B. Let's do a comparison: Give me a friggin break. Kong had +10 runs, +30 homers, and +41 RBI. Kong had nearly as many BB, and 18 more SB. TB and EXBH were virtually identical. Kong should have won this award.

08-25-2018, 06:38 PM	#182
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	1975 Final - Cont'd And finally everything is looking good here:

08-26-2018, 11:40 AM	#183
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	04/10/1976 - Expos Edge Mets, 6-5 Both teams had their chances, but the Montreal Expos eventually prevailed at Shea Stadium. The Montreal Expos saddled the New York Mets with a loss at Shea Stadium. The final score was 6-5. Mike Jorgensen, named player of the game, was 3 for 4, including 2 singles and 1 home run. The Montreal left fielder scored 1 run and drove in 3. The win was credited to Dale Murray in relief. His record improves to 1-1. Bob Apodaca took the loss. The Expos got a big at-bat from right fielder Jim Dwyer. For the game, Dwyer went 3-4 with 3 singles and a walk. In the top of the ninth, with runners on 1st and 3rd, he stroked a run-scoring single. His 3rd hit of the season gave Montreal a 6-5 lead. Kingman took Expos starter RHP Clay Kirby deep for a 3-run jack. BOTTOM OF THE 1ST Count: 3-2 3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 363 ft Season HR #1 - Career HR #146

08-26-2018, 11:42 AM	#184
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	04/14/1976 - Mets Win at Chicago, 4-1 New York Mets starter Jon Matlack was locked-in. He led his team to a win over the Chicago Cubs, 4-1. Bob Apodaca saved it for New York. New York, now 3-2, has gotten their season off to a good start. Dave Kingman aided the New York cause with a 2-run home run in the top of the eighth off RHP Rick Reuschel. For the game, the first baseman was 1-4 with a home run. He drove in 2 runs and scored once. "One win at a time, one game at a time. We try not to get too far ahead of ourselves," Kingman told the New York Today. TOP OF THE 8TH Count: 0-1 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9LD), Distance : 363 ft Season HR #2 - Career HR #147

08-26-2018, 11:45 AM	#185
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	04/15/1976 - Kingman has 4 hit day, Mets Move to 4-2 New York first baseman Dave Kingman had a 4-RBI performance, which helped his team grab a 8-2 win over the Chicago Cubs. New York goes to 4-2 with the win. Kingman had a key at-bat for New York early in the game. With a runner on 1st, he hit a 2-run home run off RHP Mike Krukow. It was his 3rd home run of the season and gave New York an early 2-0 lead. TOP OF THE 1ST Count: 2-2 2-RUN HOME RUN (Line Drive, 7LD), Distance : 374 ft Season HR #3 - Career HR #148

08-26-2018, 11:48 AM	#186
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	04/18/1976 - Parker Hits 2 home runs in Pirates Win The Pittsburgh Pirates stopped the New York Mets, 9-1, behind an impressive performance from Dave Parker. The top prospect made life miserable for New York pitching. He was 3 for 4 with 2 home runs and a walk. He scored 3 times and drove in 3. Bruce Kison earned the win to go to 1-1. He allowed 1 earned run on 4 hits, with 5 walks and 4 strikeouts. At 5-2, the Pirates have played well so far. Al Oliver chipped in for Pittsburgh with a 2-run single in the bottom of the first. For the game, the center fielder had 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 1 run scored, and 4 RBI. Kingman touched up RHP Bruce Kison for a solo shot. TOP OF THE 6TH Count: 0-1 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 394 ft Season HR #4 - Career HR #149

08-26-2018, 11:51 AM	#187
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	04/20/1976 - Mets Get Road Win, 8-4 New York first baseman Dave Kingman was instrumental in his team's 8-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Kingman went 2-4 including a homer off RHP Eric Rasmussen, with 2 runs scored to lead the offensive attack for the Mets. With the win, New York goes to 5-6. Had Del Unser not delivered a key base hit in the top of the seventh, the outcome might have been different. Instead, with two down and the bases loaded, Unser hit a 2-run single. That made the score 4-2, in favor of the Mets. TOP OF THE 8TH Count: 2-1 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 381 ft Season HR #5 - Career HR #150

08-26-2018, 11:54 AM	#188
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	04/24/1976 - Astros Can't Finish, Lose 4-2 to Mets New York turned a good effort from starter Jon Matlack into a win over the Houston Astros at Astrodome. The final score was 4-2. Bob Myrick got credit for the win, improving to 1-0. He allowed no runs on 2 hits in 2 innings. Tom Hall closed the game out for New York, earning his 1st save. John Milner hit a 2-run double off Mike Cosgrove in the top of the 14th, which put the Mets in front, 4-2. In addition to the double, Milner had 2 singles and 2 walks, while going 3 for 6. First baseman Dave Kingman homered off RHP Tom Griffin. "Our team showed some resilience," said Milner. The Astros drop to 5-11 and continue their inconsistent start to the 1976 season. TOP OF THE 6TH Count: 2-1 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 392 ft Season HR #6 - Career HR #151

08-26-2018, 11:59 AM	#189
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	05/05/1976 - Dominant Performance by Seaver in New York Win The New York Mets topped the Cincinnati Reds, 4-1, in NL action at Shea Stadium. The player of the game was New York pitcher and Fresno, California native Tom Seaver. The save was Bob Apodaca's, his 3rd. Losses have been few and far between for the Reds so far this season. Their record drops to 14-7. In his 112-pitch effort, Seaver allowed 1 earned run on 3 hits over 8 innings. He walked 1 and struck out 7. He also helped is own cause with a homer off his oppoing number. "I made some pitches when I had to," said Seaver. Kingman homered off LHP Don Gullett. BOTTOM OF THE 3RD Counbt: 0-2 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9LD), Distance : 354 ft Season HR #7 - Career HR #152

08-26-2018, 12:04 PM	#190
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	05/16/1976 - Mets Win at Cincinnati with Seaver, Kingman New York right-hander Tom Seaver made an effective start against the Cincinnati Reds at Riverfront Stadium, leading his team to a 6-2 win. New York is now riding a 3-game win streak. Dave Kingman, who is tied for 9th in the NL in stolen bases with 7, chipped in for New York with a grand slam home run in the top of the fifth off LHP Fred Norman. For the game, the first baseman had 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 1 run scored, and 4 runs batted in. "I really like what we did out there today," Kingman said after the game. TOP OF THE 5TH Count: 3-2 GRAND SLAM HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 358 ft Season HR #8 - Career HR #153

08-26-2018, 12:07 PM	#191
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	Sidebar commentary Today Kingman hit his first Grand Slam in the simulation (technically he had one in his first season (1971) that I did not replay.) IRL he had 16 Grand Slams in his career, so that metric is not developing as I would have expected. He has also not had a 3-homer game so far in the replay. He had 5 of those IRL.

08-26-2018, 12:13 PM	#192
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	05/23/1976 - Expos Subdue New York, 5-3 Despite a great performance by New York first baseman Dave Kingman, the Montreal Expos defeated the Mets by the score of 5-3 at Jarry Park. Kingman went 3 for 3 with a home run off starter RHP Don Stanhouse, 2 singles, and a walk. Don Stanhouse got the win, improving to 4-2. He pitched 7.1 innings, giving up 7 hits and 3 runs, while striking out 1 and walking 3. Wayne Granger picked up the save for Montreal, his 4th of the year. A defensive lapse proved costly in the contest. In the bottom of the fifth, with the game tied, Gary Carter was at the plate when Montreal scored 1 on an error. The miscue enabled the Expos to go in front, 3-2. "We take it day by day here," said Carter, "and today was a good one for us." Montreal has a 3-game win streak, while New York has lost 3 in a row. TOP OF THE 2ND Count: 2-2 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 352 ft Season HR #9 - Career HR #154

08-26-2018, 12:16 PM	#193
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	05/24/1976 - Matlack Shuts Out Philadelphia, Kingman Homers Again Jon Matlack was impressive at Veterans Stadium today in the New York Mets' 3-0 shutout victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. The New York pitcher mystified the Phillies in a strong performance, giving up 3 hits and totaling no walks and 2 strikeouts. "Jon had them chasing a lot of pitches and talking to themselves," New York manager . "It was something special to watch." So far this year Matlack has compiled a 3-2 record with a 2.28 ERA Mets slugger Dave Kingman also had a big day, going 3 for 4 with another homer off favorite target RHP Ron Reed. TOP OF THE 1ST Count: 3-2 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 430 ft Season HR #10 - Career HR #155

08-26-2018, 12:20 PM	#194
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	05/29/1976 - Matlack, Kingman Sensational for Mets New York beat St. Louis on the strength of starter Jon Matlack's fine effort. The left-hander led his team to a 4-1 win. New York is 21-25 and St. Louis, with the loss, 22-21. The Cardinals had trouble solving Matlack, who surrendered 1 earned run on 3 hits over 8 innings. Matlack told a New York Today reporter that he was "more than satisfied" with the win. Slugging first baseman Dave Kingman gave him all the offense he needed with a 3-run blast off LHP John Curtis. BOTTOM OF THE 1ST Count: 1-0 3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 411 ft Season HR #11 - Career HR #156 Last edited by tdneu99; 08-26-2018 at 12:26 PM.

08-26-2018, 12:25 PM	#195
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	05/31/1976 - Pittsburgh Decked by Kingman, Mets The New York Mets coasted to a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, 12-3. Dave Kingman had a monster day at the plate for New York. He went 3-4 with 2 home runs, 7 RBI and a walk. His first homer was a Grand Slam off RHP Bob Moose, and later in the game he hit a 2-run homer off LHP Ramon Hernandez. The winner was Mickey Lolich, who threw 125 pitches over 9 innings. The left-hander was charged with 3 runs on 9 hits. The 4th-place Pirates have dropped 4 straight games. Del Unser, who is a three-time Great Glove Award winner, aided the New York cause with a run-scoring single in the bottom of the third. For the game, the center fielder went 2-3 with a double and 2 walks. He drove in 2 runs and scored once. BOTTOM OF THE 4TH Count: 1-1 GRAND SLAM HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 373 ft BOTTOM OF THE 8TH Count: 2-2 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 376 ft Season HR # 12 and #13 - Career HR #157 and #158 Last edited by tdneu99; 08-26-2018 at 12:29 PM.

08-26-2018, 12:32 PM	#196
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	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

08-26-2018, 12:59 PM	#197
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	06/10/1976 - Padres Bang Out 8-3 Win Versus New York San Diego left-hander Randy Jones made an effective start against the New York Mets at Jack Murphy Stadium, leading his team to a 8-3 win. Their 27-30 record puts the Padres last in the NL West Division. Doug Rader, who is a three-time Great Glove Award winner, chipped in for San Diego with a 2-run home run in the bottom of the second. For the game, the third baseman had 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 2 runs scored, and 3 RBI. Kingman hit a solo homer off LHP Randy Jones in the loss. TOP OF THE 9TH Count: 0-1 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 376 ft Season HR #15 - Career HR #160

08-26-2018, 01:03 PM	#198
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	06/11/1976 - Milner Excels in New York Win Spirited fans at Candlestick Park greeted the San Francisco Giants for their clash with the New York Mets. The New York Mets defeated the San Francisco Giants, 11-5, at Candlestick Park. New York left fielder John Milner was named player of the game for his superb performance. He went 3-4 with a home run, 2 singles, and 2 walks, while scoring 2 runs and driving in 3. The Mets sit in third place in the NL East Division with a record of 29-31. Del Unser, who is a three-time Great Glove Award winner, aided the New York cause with a run-scoring walk in the top of the first. For the game, the center fielder was 1-3 with 2 walks. Slugger Dave Kingman added a 3-run homer off RHP John D'Acquisto and had 4 total RBI on the day. "Nice to see our side come away with the win," Milner said after the game. TOP OF THE 4TH Count: 2-2 3-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 89XD), Distance : 379 ft Season HR #16 - Career HR #161

08-26-2018, 01:06 PM	#199
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	06/13/1976 - Giants Nip Mets, 5-4 San Francisco Giants starter Rob Dressler pitched a strong game against the New York Mets at Candlestick Park, leading the Giants to a 5-4 win. Gary Lavelle notched his 3rd save in 3 chances. San Francisco occupies third place in the NL West Division at 31-30. The Giants got a big at-bat from left fielder Gary Thomasson. For the game, Thomasson went 1-4 with a home run. He drove in 3 runs and scored once. In the bottom of the sixth, with runners on 1st and 3rd, he stroked a 3-run home run. His 4th home run of the season gave San Francisco a 5-2 lead. Kingman homered off RHP Randy Moffitt in a late inning comeback attempt that fell short. TOP OF THE 8TH Count: 1-1 2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 78XD), Distance : 386 ft Season HR #17 - Career HR #162

08-26-2018, 01:10 PM	#200
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	06/19/1976 - Mets Top Giants in Extras The New York Mets defeated the San Francisco Giants, 5-4. Earning player of the game honors was third baseman Darrell Evans, who was 4-5 with a home run, a double, 2 singles, and a walk. He scored 2 runs. New York reliever Ken Sanders picked up the win, upping his record to 3-1. Dave Heaverlo shouldered the loss. New York is second in the NL East Division with a record of 33-35. The Mets got a big at-bat from pinch hitter Ron Hodges. For the game, Hodges was 1-1. In the bottom of the 13th, with a runner on 2nd, he stroked a run-scoring single. His 9th hit of the season gave New York a 5-4 lead. Kingman homered off RHP Rob Dressler. BOTTOM OF THE 6TH Count: 3-2 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 380 ft Season HR #18 - Career HR #163