May 2, 1980

The Phils' offense, so long lethargic, suddenly sprung to life against the Dodgers.  Their output was enough to support Dick Ruthven, who pitched well, and the bullpen, which struggled.  Even with a decent start by Ruthven, the Phils had to pull a comeback against the Dodgers' bullpen to win the game.

NL East Standings after games of May 2, 1980

 

Team

Wins

Losses

Pct.

GB

Pirates

12

6

.667

-

Cubs

10

6

.625

1

Cardinals

9

10

.473

Phillies

8

9

.470

Expos

7

11

.388

5

Mets

6

12

.333

6

Scoreboard

National League

 

Los Angeles 5

Phillies 9

 

Chicago 12

Cincinnati 4

 

San Francisco 3

Montreal 4

 

San Diego 1

New York 0

 

Atlanta 6

Pittsburgh 1

 

Houston 1

St. Louis 9

 

American League

 

Seattle 1

California 3

 

Milwaukee 8

Chicago 0

 

Boston 6

Kansas City 5

 

New York 9

Minnesota 6

 

Detroit 6

Oakland 10

 

Baltimore 7

Texas 5

 

Cleveland 6

Toronto 1

Transactions

Phillies

None

 

National League

None

 

American League

California - Signed Ricky Adams, infielder, as a free agent.