May 29, 1980
Again, the Phils failed to keep their advantage. The Pirates jumped on Dick Ruthven for five runs in five innings to beat the Phils and escape Philadelphia with their lead intact. Bob Boone doubled home two runs in the first inning, but the offense got precious little done after that, allowing Eddie Solomon to earn his second victory of the season.
NL East Standings after games of May 29, 1980
|
Team |
Wins |
Losses |
Pct. |
GB |
|
Pirates |
24 |
17 |
0.585 |
- |
|
Phillies |
22 |
17 |
0.564 |
1 |
|
Expos |
20 |
19 |
0.512 |
3 |
|
Cubs |
19 |
20 |
0.487 |
4 |
|
Mets |
18 |
22 |
0.449 |
5½ |
|
Cardinals |
15 |
27 |
0.357 |
9½ |
Scoreboard
|
National League
Pittsburgh 5 Phillies 4
Atlanta 0 Los Angeles 3
Cincinnati 5 San Diego 3 |
American League
Milwaukee 0 Cleveland 5
Chicago 2 Minnesota 5 |
Transactions
Phillies
Sold Stan Papi, shortstop, to the Detroit Tigers.
National League
None
American League
None