May 26, 1980
The Phils ran off their sixth straight victory, this time against the first-place Pittsburgh Pirates. The Phils started rookie Bob Walk, making his major league debut. Walk faltered, being removed in the third inning mainly because of wildness. The game was also notable because of two near-brawls because of beanballs.
NL East Standings after games of May 26, 1980
|
Team |
Wins |
Losses |
Pct. |
GB |
|
Phillies |
21 |
15 |
.583 |
- |
|
Pittsburgh |
22 |
16 |
.578 |
- |
|
Expos |
20 |
17 |
.540 |
1½ |
|
Cubs |
17 |
20 |
.459 |
4½ |
|
Mets |
16 |
22 |
.421 |
6 |
|
Cardinals |
15 |
25 |
.375 |
8 |
Scoreboard
|
National League
Pittsburgh 6 Phillies 7
San Francisco 1 Atlanta 2
Montreal 4 Chicago 0
Los Angeles 4 (G1) Cincinnati 0
Los Angeles 4 (G2) Cincinnati 5
San Diego 1 Houston 4
New York 5 St. Louis 8 |
American League
Cleveland 3 Baltimore 7
Toronto 3 Boston 1
Texas 6 California 5
Seattle 1 Milwaukee 11
Chicago 6 Minnesota 3
Detroit 5 New York 13
Kansas City 1 Oakland 4 |
Transactions
Phillies
Placed Larry Christenson, pitcher, on the 60-day disabled list. Recalled Bob Walk, pitcher, from Oklahoma City of the American Association (AAA).
National League
None
American League
None
Major League Debuts
Phillies
Bob Walk, P