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

Cubs

17

20

.459

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