May 3, 2021
On this date in Texas Rangers history, Pat Putnam hit a walk-off home run to lead the Rangers to a 9-8, 10-inning win over the Kansas City Royals at Arlington Stadium.
The game, played on May 3, 1981, saw just 12,974 fans go through the turnstiles. But they got to see an exciting game, punctuated by Putnam’s heroics.
Putnam hit seventh in that game, going 2-for-4 with two runs scored and 2 RBI. Putnam drove in a run on a double off Royals reliever Dan Quisenberry. His game-winning home run, which was his second home run of the season, came off Royals reliever Juan Berenguer as he led off the bottom of the 10th inning. Putnam deposited the homer over the right field fence.
Apr 30, 2021
On this date in Texas Rangers history, the Rangers won their fourth game in a row, all of which were by shutout.
The Rangers were trying to eke out a winning month when the Boston Red Sox came to Arlington Stadium for a three-game series. The Red Sox left town without scoring a single run.
Leading up to April 30, the Rangers beat the Red Sox, 10-0, on April 27; 9-0, on April 28; and 5-0, on April 29.
Doc Medich threw a complete-game eight-hitter for the Rangers on April 27, walking just one batter. Designated hitter Al Oliver had three hits, while third baseman Buddy Bell drove in three runs.
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Yes, we 2,000 plus citizens of Lincolnville have differing political views, views that run from one extreme to the other. But in the end, when we’re up against some seemingly overwhelming problem, we ignore those differences, get out the pots and pans, whip up some food and have a supper. A public supper.
When Jackie and Maurice Watts were both facing cancer diagnoses at the same time, the fire department pulled out all the stops and put on an unforgettable supper for them, raising thousands of dollars along with raising their spirits. It was a collective “thank you” card from the whole town to a couple who had themselves contributed greatly to our community over the years.