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BNN Stats: Starting Pitching Rookie Leaders
Monday, October 11th , 1976
So, which rookie starting pitchers are leading the Major League Baseball in strikeouts?
Mike Cooper, WAS, 128
Angel Colon, HOU, 124
Frank Governor, BAL, 98
Efrain Roca, BAL, 91
Pat Sullivan, WAS, 77
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San Francisco Blanks Houston Behind Ragsdale
Saturday, October 9th , 1976
Pete Ragsdale was in a mood to talk following the San Francisco Seagulls contest against the Houston Drillers, expounding to BNN reporters on his pitching philosophy. He had good reason to be excitable, having tossed a complete game shutout of the Drillers, 4-0.
"There are three important elements in pitching success: location, location, and location," Ragsdale said. "I was hitting my spots time and time again."
The right-hander blanked Houston on a 3-hitter, allowing 1 walk and racking up 5 strikeouts.
In 31 starts this season, Ragsdale has gathered 15 wins while suffering 6 losses. He has pitched 224.2 innings, allowed 175 hits, struck out 137 and has a 2.40 ERA.
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Drillers Heading to League Championship Series
Wednesday, October 6th , 1976
Major League Baseball fans were certainly not disappointed with this American Baseball League Divisional Round.
The two teams were evenly matched and the series went to the final game, with the Houston Drillers prevailing over the Atlanta Generals to advance to the League Championship Series.
Houston won the final game by a score of 5-3 at Sam Houston Field and that sealed the series 4-3.
"Things were tense in our clubhouse and dugout before and during this game, but we can let loose a bit now -- the hard work is over, for now," said right fielder Jackie Frost, who earned MVP honors.
For the series, Frost hit .276 with a .323 on-base percentage. He had 1 home runs, 3 RBI and scored 6 runs.
The Houston Drillers will play against the San Francisco Seagulls in the next round. San Francisco won their series against the Baltimore Lords 4 games to 3. The League Championship Series schedule will be announced after the Divisional Round finishes.
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