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

Cardinals

15

27

0.357

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