5/3/75 PITT @ PHIL

I should have known that this game was going to be a struggle for me when Steve Carlton started out by striking out the side (Manny Sanguillen, Rennie Stennett, and Dave Parker).  Willie Stargell hit his 7th home run, but the Pirates fell to the Phillies 4-3.

Philly was led by Ollie Brown, who went 3-4 with a home run, and had all 4 of the RBI.  Carlton found himself in a little bit of trouble in the top of the 9th.  Coming into the inning leading 4-2, Richie Zisk pinch hit for Al Oliver and drew a walk.  Willie Randolph then came in to pinch run for Zisk.  Bill Robinson singled (completing a 4-4 evening), moving Randolph to 3rd.  Richie Hebner then doubled to score Randolph, with Robinson stopping at 3rd.  Mario Mendoza popped out.  For some reason, I then let the pitcher, Dave Giusti, hit for himself.  He walked to load the bases.

At this point, Danny Ozark had seen enough.  Gene Garber came in to face Sanguillen.  He hit one right back to Garber, who forced Robinson at home.  Stennett hit a grounder to 2nd to end the game, giving Garber his 5th save of the year.

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