April 12, 1980
Following the euphoria of the opening day victory, the Phils struck again against Montreal. In perhaps a preview of his greatest season, Dick Ruthven pitched seven strong innings to guide the Phils to another win. It was only April 12, but the Phils were in first place!
NL East Standings after games of April 12, 1980
|
Team |
Wins |
Losses |
Pct. |
GB |
|
Phillies |
2 |
0 |
1.000 |
- |
|
Cubs |
2 |
1 |
.667 |
½ |
|
Pirates |
2 |
1 |
.667 |
½ |
|
Cardinals |
1 |
2 |
.333 |
1½ |
|
Mets |
1 |
2 |
.333 |
1½ |
|
Expos |
0 |
2 |
.000 |
2 |
Scoreboard
|
National League
Montreal 2 Phillies 6
Atlanta 4 Cincinnati 5
Los Angeles 6 Houston 5
Chicago 6 New York 3
San Francisco 2 San Diego 4
Pittsburgh 7 St. Louis 2 |
American League
Cleveland 2 California 1
Baltimore 2 Chicago 8
Detroit 6 Kansas City 8
Boston 1 Milwaukee 18
Minnesota 6 Oakland 0
Toronto 2 Seattle 3
|
Transactions
Phillies
None
National League
New York Mets - Signed Dyar Miller as a free agent.
American League
None