1977 Topps Baseball #385 - Dave LaRoche

• Dave LaRoche split the 1977 season between Cleveland and California. On May 11 Dave was traded with Dave Schuler to the Angels for Bruce Bochte, Sid Monge, and $250,000. LaRoche struggled with the Indians, but he was a much better fit in the Angels' bullpen and he had a good year. 
• 1977 Stats:
• Cleveland Indians: 2-2, 4 saves, 5.30 ERA in 13 games
• California Angels: 6-5, 13 saves, 3.10 ERA in 46 games
• Total - 8-7, 17 saves, 3.51 ERA in 59 games
• 1977 Highlights:
• July 19 - Pitched the 6th inning of the All Star Game. Dave allowed one hit and walked one batter, but he was able to get out of the inning without allowing the NL to score.
• Aug 26 - Pitched the last 2 1/3 innings of a 6-5 11-inning Californa victory over the Detroit Tigers. Dave upped his record to 8-5 with the win.
• Sept 8 - Combined with Nolan Ryan on a 4-hit shutout as the Angels beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0. Ryan pitched the first 6 1/3 innings and LaRoche finished the game.
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