News and Notes as of July 30, 1980
Wisconsin fans have been shouting “Milwickee!” recently, when their beloved team has acquired the services of future Hall of Famer, Bernie Wickersham. Although, he’s 35 years old, “Wick” has helped the Brewers overtake Baltimore in a very tight American League East race.
In their six meetings this month, the Brew Crew pounded the Orioles with 45 runs on the scoreboard, while limiting Baltimore offense (2nd most runs scored in the league) to just 27, allowing them to take but one of the games (5-1).
Detroit & Cleveland is still within the range of the division as they’re only 2.5 & 4 games out respectively. The Tigers would have to work doubly harder after learning that their outfielder, Jerry Everton is out for the season. Cleveland, on the other hand, has been balanced until now, still waiting for them to break out.
Chicago White Sox went 8-2 in their last 10 and have erected a 5-game lead over Texas Rangers, who went down hard this half after going 1-9 in their last 10 outings.
Oakland, then again, has the worst 1-run games this season. They’re 9-20. Not to mention their Pythagorean record is at -9.
Over in the National League, the mighty Cardinals only have a six-game lead over the Chicago Cubs. Same as Oakland, St. Louis is -9 based on their Pythagorean record. Arthur Adams’ (.351) Triple Crown hope has been shattered for now by New York Mets’ young catcher Michael Butler (.363)
Los Angeles Dodgers has dominated the National League. Enough said.
Bullets around the league
Monday 7/30/1980: Los Angeles' Whitham wins Player of the Week award
Thursday 7/26/1980: Mike Heath out for 6 weeks
Thursday 7/26/1980: Detroit's Everton out for the season
Wednesday 7/25/1980: Lawrence Matzke fires 2-hitter against Cincinnati
Monday 7/23/1980: Cincinnati's Cuffy wins Player of the Week award
Saturday 7/21/1980: Harry Hinze ropes 2000th career hit
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