Week 1 Results (04/10/1967 - 04/16/1967)

Monday, April 10, 1967 - Opening Day!

 

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Minnesota infielder Rod Carew made his Major League Debut on 04/11/1967

 

Philadelphia outfielder Tito Francona was acquired from St. Louis on 04/10/1967

 

Kansas City first baseman Joe Rudi made his Major League Debut on 04/11/1967. Kansas City first baseman Ramon "Ray" Webster made his Major League Debut on 04/11/1967. Kansas City outfielder Allan Lewis made his Major League Debut on 04/11/1967

 

New York (NL) pitcher Don Shaw made his Major League Debut on 04/11/1967

 

Cleveland infielder Gus Gil made his Major League Debut on 04/11/1967

 

Atlanta pitcher Ramon Hernandez made his Major League Debut on 04/11/1967

 

Detroit pitcher Johnny Klippstein was signed as a free agent on 04/10/1967. Detroit catcher Jim Price made his Major League Debut on 04/11/1967

 

California catcher Orlando McFarlane was acquired from Detroit on 04/10/1967. California outfielder Jim Piersall was signed as a free agent on 04/10/1967

 

New York (AL) 4 Washington (H) 2

 

The Yankees scored single runs in the second and third innings and then added a two-spot in the fifth to take the early lead, and Mel Stottlemyre (1-0, 2.00) held off the Senators for the complete game win. Washington Left fielder Frank Howard (1) and right fielder Cap Peterson (1) both added late solo homeruns, but it was too little too late. Mickey Mantle started the game at first base, committed an inconsequential error, and was replaced by Ray Barker late in the game.

Los Angeles 7 Cincinnati (H) 3

 

The defending NL champions fell behind early but roared back to a decisive victory that featured three homeruns from the normally power-deficient Dodgers. Al Ferrara got things started with a pinch-hit two-run homerun (1) in the top of the fifth that helped put Los Angeles ahead 4-3, and then second baseman Ron Hunt increased the lead with a two-run homerun (1) in the sixth. Hunt came through again with a solo homerun (2) to help salt away the win for young Bruce Brubaker (1-0, 0.00) who picked up the win in a one-inning relief appearance.

 

Tuesday, April 11, 1967

 

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California infielder Don Wallace made his Major League Debut on 04/12/1967. California catcher Jim Hibbs made his Major League Debut on 04/12/1967

 

Chicago (NL) infielder Norm Gigon made his Major League Debut on 04/12/1967

 

Minnesota 6 Baltimore (H) 4

 

Center fielder Cesar Tovar led off the game with a double and third baseman Rich Reese promptly smacked a two-run homerun (1) to spark the Twins to a quick two-run lead, but the fun wasn't over yet when, after a flyout, first baseman Harmon Killebrew clobbered his first homerun of the season. Dave McNally's (0-1, 81.00) day was over and Eddie Watt came in to quell the uprising. Jim Kaat did not have his good stuff though and the Orioles were able to stay close, with Kaat leaving the game in the middle of the fourth. Jim Perry (1-0, 6.23) got the Twins out of further trouble and picked up the win, with help from the Minnesota bullpen.

 

California (H) 6 Detroit 3

 

The Angels scored two runs in the bottom of the second, relying on sloppy Detroit fielding, but then left fielder Rick Reichardt stroked a two-run homerun (1) in the third to add to their early lead. Denny McLain (0-1, 9.64) struggled and was pulled in the fourth, but durable George Brunet (1-0, 3.00) scattered seven hits and went all the way for California's Opening Day win.

 

Kansas City (H) 4 Cleveland 3

 

"Sudden Sam" McDowell led the AL in strikeouts in 1966 and McDowell started off the season in a like fashion, striking out nine A's, but McDowell and the Indians unfortunately were tied at 1-1 in the eighth and Kansas City scored three times on the Indians bullpen to take a 4-2 lead. Tony Pierce and Jack Aker were able to nail down the win from there for Jim Nash (1-0, 2.25)

 

Philadelphia 4 Chicago (NL) (H) 3 (11)

 

Third baseman Dick Allen led off the top of the eleventh with a walk, stole second, and then scored the eventual game-winner when right fielder Tony Gonzalez singled to right. Jim Bunning (1-0, 1.64) outlasted Fergie Jenkins (0-1, 1.64) for the win in a battle of future Hall-of-Famers.

 

Houston (H) 3 Atlanta 1

 

Third baseman Bob Aspromonte got things started with a bang when his two-out three-run homerun (1) in the bottom of the first put the hometown Astros ahead. Mike Cuellar (1-0, 1.00) took over from there and did not allow a run until Braves first baseman Felipe Alou spoiled the shutout with a leadoff homerun (1) in the ninth.

 

Pittsburgh 9 New York (AL) (H) 1

 

Back-to-back homeruns by second baseman Bill Mazeroski and shortstop Gene Alley in the top of the sixth gave the Pirates a 4-1 lead but then Pittsburgh exploded on the Mets bullpen for a five-run ninth to lock this one away. Bob Veale (1-0, 0.00) only allowed one unearned run and picked up the road win.

 

San Francisco 9 St. Louis (H) 7 (10)

 

Bob Gibson gave up a single and a walk to start the game, but then induced center fielder Willie Mays to hit into a double play, only to see first baseman Willie McCovey line the next pitch off the foul pole for a two-run homerun (1). The Cardinals tied it at 2-2 in the fourth, but then right fielder Ken Henderson hit a two-run homerun (1) to put the Giants back in the lead. Left fielder Jesus Alou knocked a two-run triple the San Francisco's three-run ninth, but their bullpen couldn't hold the lead as St. Louis stormed back with a five-run outburst to tie the score at 7-7, the big hit being a three-run homerun (1) by left fielder Lou Brock. In the top of the tenth Henderson came through again with his second two-run homerun of the game and this time Frank Linzy was able to easily get three outs for the win.

 

Wednesday, April 12, 1967

 

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New York (NL) pitcher Tom Seaver made his Major League Debut on 04/13/1967

 

Houston outfielder Alonzo "Candy" Harris made his Major League Debut on 04/13/1967

 

Boston (H) 2 Chicago (AL) 1

 

After delays due to weather, the Red Sox commenced their season with a tight 2-1 win over the White Sox. First baseman George Scott got the scoring started with a solo homerun (1) in the fourth and then in the fifth shortstop Rico Petrocelli doubled and scored on a single from center fielder Jose Tartabull. Jim Lonborg (1-0, 1.00) didn't allow a run until two outs in the ninth and stayed in to get the win over John Buzhardt (0-1, 2.57).

 California (H) 9 Detroit 7

 

An exciting game in Anaheim as Detroit scored first with four runs in the third, only to see starter Mickey Lolich give up a pair of two-run homeruns, courtesy of third baseman Paul Schaal (1) and left fielder Rick Reichardt (3). With both teams now in their bullpens, the lead swapped back and forth several times until the Angels pushed across three runs in the bottom of the sixth to take a 9-7 lead. Both bullpens tightened up at this point, allowing no more runs, and with Minnie Rojas walking away the save.

 

Washington (H) 8 New York (AL) 7

 

The Senators scored four times in the bottom of the first thanks to a poor Yankees defense, and then they added another run in the second, only to see New York come alive and recapture the lead with three in the third and then three more in the fifth. Washington soon re-tied the score and then took the lead, but then they had to hold on as the Yankees pulled close in the ninth, but Dick Lines was able to close out the game and get the save.

 

Chicago (NL) (H) 1 Philadelphia 0

 

In the bottom of the sixth, second baseman Glenn Beckert lined a single that sent pinch-runner Norm Gigon to third, but then Gigon caught the Phillies defense asleep and made a mad dash for home to score the game's only run. After Cubs starter Ken Holtzman was ejected the Chicago bullpen was able to come in and throw six innings of shutout relief.

 

Atlanta 2 Houston (H) 1

 

Houston scored first when Jim Wynn homered (1) in the fourth but the Braves came back with runs in the sixth and eighth innings to grab the win for Ken Johnson (1-0, 1.13). 20-year-old Larry Dierker (0-1, 2.45) took the loss despite a well-pitched game.

 

Thursday, April 13, 1967

 

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Chicago (NL) catcher Dick Bertell made his Major League Finale on 04/12/1967. Bertell was later sent out to San Diego (PCL). Chicago (NL) outfielder Bob Raudman was sent out to Tacoma (PCL) after 04/12/1967

 

Atlanta pitcher Don Schwall made his Season Finale on 04/12/1967. Schwall was later sent out to Richmond (IL) and later received his release on 06/20/1967.

 

Cleveland pitcher Steve Bailey made his Major League Debut on 04/14/1967

 

Baltimore pitcher Bill Dillman made his Major League Debut on 04/14/1967

 

Boston catcher Russ Gibson made his Major League Debut on 04/14/1967. Boston pitcher Billy Rohr made his Major League Debut on 04/14/1967

 

New York (AL) pitcher Thad Tillotson made his Major League Debut on 04/14/1967

 

New York (NL) pitcher Jerry Koosman made his Major League Debut on 04/14/1967

 

Kansas City infielder Ted Kubiak made his Major League Debut on 04/14/1967. Kansas City pitcher Tony Pierce made his Major League Debut on 04/14/1967

 

Baltimore (H) 5 Minnesota 4 (13)

 

Second baseman Davey Johnson hit a two-out two-run homerun in the bottom of the ninth to tie the score at 4-4 and to send the game into extra innings, where first baseman Boog Powell was able to single home shortstop Luis Aparicio with two outs in the bottom of the thirteenth with the game-winner. Baltimore only had five hits for the day but got them when it counted.

 

Chicago (AL) 3 Boston (H) 2

 

The White Sox jumped on Darrell Brandon (0-1, 3.86) for three runs in the top of the fourth, with all runs scoring after there were two outs. Chicago is hopeful that young Bruce Howard (1-0, 3.60) will be able to move into their regular starting rotation this season and he acquitted himself quite well today.

 

San Francisco 1 Atlanta (H) 0

 

Willie Mays broke open the scoreless tie with a solo homerun (1) in the top of the ninth off Tony Cloninger (0-1, 1.08) to win an exciting game for Gaylord Perry (1-0, 0.00). The Giants finished the day with five hits, the Braves four, as both pitchers had a great game.

 

Houston 2 Cincinnati (H) 1 (12)

 

A sacrifice fly off the bat of left fielder Aaron Pointer scored center fielder Jim Wynn in the top of the twelfth and Claude Raymond came in to throw a 1-2-3 bottom of the twelfth to lock down the extra-inning win for the Astros.

 

New York (NL) 8 Pittsburgh (H) 3

Tom Seaver (1-0, 2.57) made his first career appearance and managed the always-tough Pittsburgh Pirates with ease as he scattered eight hits and got the win. Third baseman Ken Boyer hit a two-run homerun in the Mets' three-run third that put New York ahead 6-0 to essentially lock down the win.

 

Friday, April 14, 1967

 

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Los Angeles pitcher Bruce Brubaker made his Major League Debut on 04/15/1967

 

Cincinnati pitcher Gary Nolan made his Major League Debut on 04/15/1967

 

California (H) 3 Cleveland 2

 

The Indians squandered scoring opportunities early when they ended the first three innings with double plays, and then their late-inning rally fell short. Jack Sanford (1-0, 1.17) worked his way out of trouble early and the team finally scored runs behind him, the big hit being a two-out single from second baseman Bobby Knoop in the seventh.

 

Baltimore 9 Kansas City (H) 3

 

The Orioles got offensive support from unexpected sources when shortstop Luis Aparicio and catcher Andy Etchebarren both came through with three RBI's in support of Tom Phoebus (1-0, 4.50). The A's grounded into three double plays to squelch their own offensive opportunities.

 

Detroit 4 Minnesota (H) 2

 

Al Kaline homered (2) in the fourth to put Detroit up 2-1, but Harmon Killebrew answered with a solo homerun (2) in the sixth to tie the score back up at 2-2. The Tigers then scored two runs in the top of the ninth, the key hit being a two-out single from shortstop Dick Tracewski, that put them ahead to stay. Earl Wilson (1-0, 1.00) also singled home a run in the top of the ninth and went all the way for the tough road win.

 Boston 4 New York (AL) (H) 2 (10)

 

Mickey Mantle hit a pinch-hit homerun (1) in the bottom of the eighth for the first runs of the game, but the Yankees bullpen couldn't hold the lead when Carl Yastrzemski (1) and Tony Conigliaro (1) hit back-to-back homeruns in the top of the ninth to tie the Game at 2-2. Rico Petrocelli kept the Red Sox power surge alive with a homerun in the tenth and Boston was able to come away with the extra innings victory.

 

Note: On this day in 1967, Boston starter Billy Rohr made his first career appearance, in Yankee Stadium no less, and proceeded to throw 8.1 innings of no-hit baseball, before Elston Howard broke up the no-hitter with a single.

 

Atlanta (H) 3 San Francisco 1

 

Pat Jarvis (1-0, 1.00) threw 8.2 innings of shutout ball, faltering only when Giants shortstop Jim Ray Hart stroked a solo homerun in the top of the ninth. Bobby Bolin (0-1, 3.38) pitched well for San Francisco, but took the loss,

 

Houston 6 Cincinnati (H) 4

 

Late runs helped put the visiting Astros over the hometown Reds, with Don Wilson (1-0, 3.38) getting the win over Sammy Ellis (0-1, 4.50). Right fielder "Jungle Jim" Landis had the big stick for Houston with a 4-for-5 day that included three doubles.

 

Philadelphia (H) 11 New York (NL) 1

 

The Phillies led 3-0 after the third but it was a five-run fourth that put the game out of reach for the home team. It also helped that Chris Short (1-0, 0.00) gave up only six hits and held New York until an unearned run came across the plate in the ninth. Left fielder John Briggs went 4-for-5 from the lead-off spot and scored four runs.

 

Pittsburgh (H) 8 Chicago (NL) 4

 

The Cubs led 3-2 after the top of the seventh but then, now facing the Cubs bullpen, came alive with a pair of three-run innings in the seventh and the eighth to win going away. The Pirates finished with fifteen hits on the day, allowing Dennis Ribant (1-0, 3.86) to slip away with the win.

 

Los Angeles 5 St. Louis (H) 4

 

The Dodgers popped three homeruns as they kept up their unexpected offensive onslaught as right fielder Al Ferrara (2), first baseman Ron Fairly (1), and Left fielder Bob Bailey (1) all went deep. St. Louis fans donned their rally hats and the Cardinals pulled within one in the bottom of the ninth, but the Dodgers bullpen was able to shut the door to secure the win.

 

Saturday, April 15, 1967

 

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New York (NL) pitcher Bill Denehy made his Major League Debut on 04/16/1967

 

Chicago (NL) pitcher John Upham made his Major League Debut on 04/16/1967. Chicago (NL) pitcher Joe Niekro made his Major League Debut on 04/16/1967

 

San Francisco infielder Cesar Gutierrez made his Major League Debut on 04/16/1967

 

California (H) 4 Cleveland 3 (14)

 

California extended their league-best record to 4-0 when shortstop Jim Fregosi led off the bottom of the fourteenth with a solo homerun (1). Both teams had a runner thrown out at home during the extra frames, with veteran reliever Jim Coates (1-0, 0.00) picking up the win.

 

Chicago (AL) (H) 6 Washington 3

 

Frank Howard hit a two-run homerun (2) in the first to give the Senators the early lead, but the White Sox came back with three runs in the second, the big hit being a two-run homerun from shortstop Ron Hansen. Tommy John (1-0, 2.57) kept Washington in control from there to pick up the win.

 

Baltimore 6 Kansas City (H) 2

 

Second baseman Davey Johnson hit his third homerun of the young season in Baltimore's three-run second. Wally Bunker (1-0, 0.00) gave up two unearned runs and picked up the win over Jim "Catfish" Hunter (0-1, 5.40).

 

Detroit 5 Minnesota (H) 4

 

Detroit starter Joe Sparma faced five batters to start the game without getting an out to give the Twins a quick 3-0 lead, but the Tigers didn't roll over and quit and soon climbed back into the game. Finally, a three-run outburst in the top of the eighth put Detroit in the lead, the big hit being a two-run triple off the bat of Norm Cash. Fred Gladding pitched two perfect innings to close out the game.

 

Boston 4 New York (AL) (H) 0

 

Dennis Bennett (1-0, 0.00) held the Yankees to only two hits and went all the way for the shutout victory. Backup catcher Bob Tillman broke open a scoreless game when he hit a two-out two-run double in the eighth off Mel Stottlemyre (1-1, 1.13) and Bennett did the rest.

 San Francisco 2 Atlanta (H) 0

 

Right fielder Ollie Brown broke open a scoreless tie in the top of the seventh with a two-out bases-loaded single that played two runs and paved the way for Juan Marichal (1-0, 1.59) to get the complete game victory. Dick Kelley (0-1, 2.098) started strong for the Braves with seven strikes in six-plus innings but tired late and took the loss.

 

Cincinnati (H) 7 Houston 1

 

Left fielder Pete Rose swung the big bat today as he singled home a run in the third to give the Reds the lead and then Rose tacked on a three-run homerun (1) in the fifth to blow the game open. The Reds added three more in the eighth and Gary Nolan (1-0, 1.13) was able to cruise home with the win.

 

Philadelphia (h) 3 New York (NL) 1

 

The Mets got on the scoreboard with an unearned run in the top of the first, but the Phillies tied it back up with a run in the third and then Philadelphia scored twice in the fourth to take a 3-1 lead. Jim Bunning (2-0, 0.90) gave up only three hits in the game, two of which came in the ninth, as he simply overpowered the visiting New Yorkers.

 

Chicago (NL) 8 Pittsburgh (H) 4

 

Roberto Clemente's two-run triple put the Pirates ahead 4-3 after the fifth, but then in the top of the seventh Ron Santo responded with his own two-run triple to put the Cubs on top 5-4. Santo then added a two-run homerun (1) in the top of the ninth to secure the win for Ray Culp (1-0, 6.00).

 

St. Louis (H) 11 Los Angeles 3

 

The score was tied at 3-3 after the top of the fourth but then St. Lois plated five runs in the bottom of the fifth and ran away with this game. Nelson Briles (1-0, 0.00) entered the game in long relief and held the Dodgers scoreless while only giving up three hits in his three innings of work. Tim McCarver had a 4-for-5 day (.462), scored two runs, drove in two runs, and hit two doubles.

 

Sunday, April 16, 1967

 

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Los Angeles pitcher Bruce Brubaker was sent out to Spokane (PCL) after 04/15/1967

 

San Francisco infielder Don Mason was sent out to Waterbury (EL) after 04/15/1967

 

California (H) 7 Baltimore 1 (GM 1)

 

The Angels started the day in first place in the AL with a perfect 4-0 record, a game ahead of second-place Baltimore (and Boston) with a record of 3-1, and California was looking to expand that slender lead. They jumped on Dave McNally (0-2, 48.60) and the Birds bullpen for seven runs in the bottom of the second and George Brunet (2-0, 2.12) kept the Orioles off the scoreboard until Frank Robinson hit a homerun (1) in the seventh.

 

California (H) 8 Baltimore 7 (GM 2)

 

Frank Robinson hit his second homerun of the day and his second of the year in the top of the first to give the Orioles a quick 2-0 lead, but it didn't last as the Angels jumped on Steve Barber who was unable to get a single out at the cost of surrendering five runs. Now armed with a 5-2 lead, Jorge Rubio got down to business and kept the Orioles quiet until he tired and then it was time for a five-run outburst from Baltimore, the big hit being a three-run homerun (3) from Frank Robinson. The powerful Orioles bullpen now kicked it into gear but they were unable to stop the Angels machine and Rick Reichardt hit a three-run homerun (4) in the bottom of the seventh and California found themselves back in the lead. Minnie Rojas picked up the win after he was able to stay in and get Baltimore in the final two innings with no further damage.

 Chicago (AL) (H) 3 Washington 1 (GM 1)

 

Chicago catcher J. C. Martin broke open a scoreless tie in the bottom of the seventh with a two-run homerun and Joe Horlen (1-0, 1.00) held on for the tight Game One win over Phil Ortega (0-1, 2.57).

 

Chicago (AL) (H) 10 Washington 4 (GM 2)

 

The White Sox scored five times in the first and knocked Jim Hannan (0-1, 27.00) out of the box, and then left fielder Pete Ward hit a three-run homerun (1) in the fourth to put the game out of reach. Washington pinch-hitter Hank Allen knocked a three-run homerun in the ninth off the Chicago bullpen, but Gary Peters (1-0, 1.13) only allowed five hits and one run in his eight innings of work and got the Game Two win.

 

Detroit 2 Kansas City (H) 0 (GM 1)

 

Denny McLain (1-1, 3.29) scattered five hits and the A's never challenged, allowing McLain to pick up the Game One win. John "Blue Moon" Odom  (0-1, 2.45) pitched well and walked only three all game but walked two in the top of the sixth and Norm Cash took advantage when he stroked a two-run single for the game's only runs.

 

Detroit 12 Kansas City (H) 2 (GM 2)

 

The Athletics scored their first runs of the day in the bottom of the sixth, but they were already losing 9-0 at that point. Mickey Lolich (1-0, 7.00) took the Game Two win, with Al Kaline bringing the big bat as he went 4-for-5 (.385) with four RBI's and a homerun (3)

 

Minnesota (H) 4 Cleveland 3

 

Tony Oliva swung at the first pitch he saw in the bottom of the ninth and his homerun (1) gave the win to reliever Ron Kline (1-0, 0.00) to the delight of the hometown Twins fans.

 

Boston 6 New York (AL) (H) 1

 

Rico Petrocelli spotted Boston to a lead with a three-run homerun (2) in the top of the fourth and Jim Lonborg (2-0, 1.00) kept the Yankees off-balance the whole game to pick up the win. Tony Conigliaro hit a two-run homerun (2) in the eighth to lock this one up for the Red Sox.

 

Atlanta (H) 2 Los Angeles 0

 

The Dodgers outhit the hometown Braves 6-5 but Atlanta managed to push across two runs and Denny Lemaster (1-1, 1.93) made that slender lead stand up with a shutout win over Los Angeles. Don Drysdale (0-1, 1.50) struck out seven batters in his six innings but had to take the loss.

 San Francisco 11 Cincinnati (H) 5 (GM 1)

 

The Giants thumped starter Billy McCool (0-1, 19.29) early and then pounded whoever else the Reds threw at them for the Game One win. Ron Herbel (1-0, 9.00) didn't have the best game but was bailed out by his offense. San Francisco collected nineteen hits in all, with every player in the lineup getting at least one.

 

Cincinnati (H) 3 San Francisco 2 (GM 2)

 

Reds starter Mel Queen (1-1, 4.82) took a perfect game into the eighth inning, but a walk, a hit, and an error later, and Queen was on the bench, rooting for Ted Abernathy to get the save. Abernathy came through to get the doubleheader split versus San Francisco for Cincinnati.

 

Philadelphia (H) 3 New York (NL) 2

 

With the score tied at 2-2 left fielder Tony Gonzalez led off the bottom of the ninth with a walk, was advanced to second on a sacrifice, and then advanced to third on an infield grounder. First baseman Tony Taylor took an awkward swing but somehow got enough wood on the ball to flair it into right field, allowing Gonzalez to come home with the game-winner.

 

Chicago (NL) 4 Pittsburgh (H) 0

 

Right fielder Byron Browne stroked a two-run single in the fourth to give the Cubs the early lead, but today was all about Fergie Jenkins (1-1, 0.90) who held Pittsburgh to only four hits on his way to the shutout victory. Jenkins drove in the ninth with a triple and then he soon scored, providing Chicago with a little more cushion.

 

St. Louis (H) 6 Houston 2

 

Houston scored two runs in the top of the sixth to tie the score at 2-2, but Mike Cuellar (1-1, 3.31) couldn't hold back the Cardinals offense and he and the Astros bullpen allowed four runs in the bottom of the eighth. Bob Gibson (1-0, 3.77) went all the way for the win.