Week 9 Results (06/05/1967 - 06/11/1967)

Monday, June 5, 1967 

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New York (NL) outfielder Don Bosch was sent out to Jacksonville (IL) after 06/04/1967

 

Boston catcher Bob Tillman was injured (?) on 06/04/1967

 

Philadelphia pitcher John Boozer made his Season Debut on 06/06/1967. Boozer was recalled from San Diego (PCL)

 

Kansas City pitcher Bill Edgerton made his Season Debut on 06/06/1967. Edgerton had been previously recalled from Vancouver (PCL)

 

Chicago pitcher Chuck Hartenstein made his Season Debut on 06/06/1967. Hartenstein had previously been recalled from Tacoma (PCL)

 

Los Angeles outfielder Lou Johnson returned to play on 06/06/1967

 

California pitcher Marcelino Lopez returned to the mound on 06/06/1967

 

California (H) 4 Baltimore 2

 

Brooks Robinson hit a two-run homerun (6) in the top of the fourth to give the Orioles a 2-1 lead, but that was the only highlight today for Baltimore. The Angels came back to regain the lead and the California bullpen held off Baltimore to secure the win for Nick Willhite (2-4, 4.67). Dave McNally (2-9, 6.51) pitched another strong game after a rough start to the season but took the loss today.

 

Kansas City (H) 9 Detroit 4

 

Willie Horton smacked a two-run homerun (7) in the top of the first, but today was Kansas City's day and they won going away. Diego Segui (1-1, 4.61) got the win over Denny McLain (4-3, 3.01) as the A's accumulated fourteen hits in the game.

 

Minnesota (H) 13 Cleveland 2

 

The Twins scored early and often as they pounded Cleveland for the easy win, with Dean Chance (7-4, 2.42) holding the Indians to only six hits in his complete-game victory. Sam McDowell (2-4, 2.79) had to leave the game after having only faced three batters, but that was enough to get saddled with the loss.

 

Washington 10 New York (AL) 0

 

Recent acquisitions Frank Bertaina and Mike Epstein both had big days for their new team as Epstein tripled in runs in both of his first two at-bats and went 4-for-5 for the day, while Bertaina threw a seven-hit complete-game shutout in Yankee Stadium. The Senators had a comfortable four-run lead heading into the ninth but a six-run outburst put the game out of reach, a Bob Saverine three-run triple being the big hit of the fateful ninth.

 

Atlanta (H) 3 Los Angeles 1

 

Hark Aaron (15) and Rico Carty (11) both hit homeruns in the bottom of the first to give Atlanta a 3-0 lead, and that was enough for Tony Cloninger (1-1, 3.80). Claude Osteen (6-5, 3.62) shut out the Braves for the remainder of the game, but the damage was done, and he took the loss.

 

Chicago (NL) 3 Philadelphia (H) 2

 

Both teams scored a run in the first and that was all the scoring until the Cubs scored twice in the top of the eighth. The Phillies kept it close with one in the bottom of the eighth, but that was all the scoring in this one. Ray Culp (4-3, 4.45) got the win with help from Bill Hands picking up the save (4). Larry Jackson (3-7, 3.39) took the hard-luck loss.

 

Houston 4 St. Louis (H) 3

 

Bob Aspromonte knocked a three-run homerun (5) in the top of the first to give Houston a 3-0 lead, only to see St. Louis come back and tie the score at 3-3 when they scored three times in the bottom of the fourth. The Astros came right back with a run in the fifth, and there the score stayed as Dave Giusti (3-3, 4.42) went all the way for the tough road win.

 

Tuesday, June 6, 19676

 

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Houston pitcher Bo Belinsky returned to the mound on 06/07/1967

 

Baltimore 9 California (H) 4 (GM 1)

 

Brooks Robinson started the game off with a three-run homerun (7) in the first and after the Angels refused to roll over and lose it was Davey Johnson who finished the Baltimore attack with a three-run homerun (6) in the ninth. Bill Dillman (2-0, 3.88) was shaky but got the win with help from Moe Drabowsky who pitched a three-inning save.

 

California (H) 3 Baltimore 2 (GM 2)

 

California got on the board with a run in the fourth, but that was all the scoring until the top of the eighth when Frank Robinson put Baltimore up 2-1 when he smacked a two-run homerun (9). The Angels came right back with two of their own in the bottom half of the inning to reclaim the slender lead, and Minnie Rojas finished with a 1-2 3 ninth to pick up the save (11).

 

Boston 3 Chicago (AL) (H) 2

 

A taut game in Chicago as Boston as a George Scott single in the top of the eighth scored Reggie Smith with the eventual game-winner. Jose Santiago (302, 2.61) picked up the win in relief and John Wyatt got the save (1). Jim O'Toole (3-02, 2.42) pitched well for the White Sox but took the loss.

 

Kansas City (H) 5 Detroit 4 (GM 1)

Mike Hershberger (1) and Rick Monday (4) both homered in Kansas City's three-run third and the A's eventually took a 5-2 lead into the ninth. The Tigers made it interesting when they scored two runs and had the bases loaded, but Paul Lindblad got Willie Horton to pop up to end the game.

 

Kansas City (H) 4 Detroit 3 (GM 2)

 

Similar to Game One, the A's took the lead, and the Tigers came back to make it close, but Kansas City held on to grab the win and the doubleheader sweep. Joe Sparma (4-4, 3.51) was pinned with the loss even though all four of the runs he allowed were unearned, and Blue Mood Odom (3-5, 6.45) picked up the win despite another shaky outing.

 

Minnesota (H) 4 Cleveland 3 (GM 1)

 

With one out in the bottom of the ninth, Ted Uhlaender got a pinch-hit single, we was advanced to second when Cesar Tovar laid down a successful sacrifice bunt, and then Rod Carew lined a double off the center field wall to score Uhlaender with the game-winning run. Jim Perry (2-2, 2.30) got the win in relief.

 

Minnesota (H) 7 Cleveland 3 (GM 2)

 

Three Indians errors helped spot the Twins an early 4-0 lead and Dave Boswell (4-4, 3.56) held off a mid-game Cleveland rally attempt to pick up the Game Two win and the doubleheader sweep.

 

New York (AL) (H) 3 Washington 2 (18)

 

Both offenses were pretty quiet today, as Washington took a 2-0 lead into the bottom of the ninth, but then the Yankees suddenly came alive, scored twice to tie the game at 2-2, and then both offenses went back to sleep. Finally, in the bottom of the eighteenth, Steve Whitaker got a hold of one and slammed a game-winning homerun (7) to send the home fans home happy.

 

Los Angeles 4 Atlanta (H) 1 (12)

 

Both teams plated a single run in the first and then there was no more scoring until the top of the twelfth when Ron Hunt hit a two-out three-run homerun (5). Bill Singer (2-2, 2.35) scattered six hits and got the win, with Phil Regan getting the save (5). Denny Lemaster (6-4, 2.33) pitched a great game but took the loss.

 

Cincinnati (H) 1 San Francisco 0

 

Tony Perez singled home Vada Pinson in the bottom of the first for the game's only run as Milt Pappas (5-3, 3.72) outdueled Gaylord Perry (5-6, 2.18) to get the shutout victory. This win extended Cincinnati's current win streak to twelve, while it ended San Francisco's win streak at five games.

 

Philadelphia (H) 5 Chicago (NL) 3 (GM 1)

 

Don Lock's two-run homerun (2) in the Phillies three-run third was the big hit and it was enough to power Philadelphia to the Game One win. John Boozer (1-0, 2.00) made the most of his first appearance of the season by going all the way for the complete-game victory.

 

Philadelphia (H) 6 Chicago (NL) 4 (GM 2)

 

Dick Allen (8) and Johnny Callison (4) hit back-to-back homeruns in the Phillies three-run seventh to help power their way to the Game Two win and the doubleheader sweep over visiting Chicago. John Boozer (2-0, 1.93), who got the win in Game One, was asked to come in and retire one batter and he did just that, and then he was credited with the win when the Phillies went ahead to stay in their next at-bat.

 

Pittsburgh (H) 5 New York (NL) 4 (GM 1) (10)

 

The lead moved back and forth and then the Mets finally tied the score at 4-4 with a run in the top of the ninth and sent the game into extra innings. Roberto Clemente ended the game when he hit a leadoff homerun (11) in the bottom of the tenth.

 

Pittsburgh (H) 4 New York (NL) 2 (GM 2)

The Pirates scored four runs in the bottom of the second, thanks in part to three Mets errors, leading to all runs being unearned. Dick Selma (0-2, 2.61) held Pittsburgh scoreless the rest of the way, but the damage was done. Juan Pizarro (2-5, 4.60) went all the way for the Game Two win and the doubleheader sweep.

 

Houston 4 St. Louis (H) 1

 

Both teams scored a run in the second, and then Houston went up 2-1 after the sixth. In the seventh Jimmy Wynn knocked a two-run homerun (11) in the seventh and Mike Cuellar (7-3, 2.06) took his lead and went all the way for the win.

 

Wednesday, June 7, 1967

 

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Philadelphia catcher Gene Oliver (Team Debut 06/09/1967) was acquired from Atlanta on 06/06/1967 for Bob Uecker

 

California pitcher Jim Coates was injured (?) on 06/06/1967

 

Cleveland infielder Vern Fuller was sent out to Portland (PCL) after 06/06/1967. Cleveland pitcher Ed Connolly made his Season Debut on 06/08/1967. Connolly had been previously recalled from Portland (PCL)

 

Kansas City infielder Ted Kubiak was injured (?) on 06/06/1967. Kansas City catcher Ken Suarez was sent out to Birmingham (IL) after 06/06/1967

 

Baltimore pitcher Jim Palmer returned to the mound on 06/08/1967

 

Atlanta catcher Bob Uecker (Team Debut 06/09/1967) was acquired from Philadelphia on 06/06/1967 for Gene Oliver

 

Baltimore 18 California (H) 1

 

The Orioles exploded for twenty hits, including eight doubles and two homeruns, as they pounded four Angels' pitchers for the blowout win. Pete Richert (5-4, 3.06) cruised gladly took the offensive support he had been provided, and took home the win.

 

Detroit 9 Kansas City (H) 3 (11)

 

The Tigers scored six runs in the top of the eleventh to blow open a previously tight game, the big hit being an Al Kaline three-run homerun (12) that really clinched the victory for the visitors. Mike Marshall (1-0, 0.00) threw three scoreless innings and got the win in relief.

 

New York (AL) (H) 54 Washington 4 (GM 1)

 

The lead swapped back and forth several times, but then third baseman Charlie Smith led off the bottom of the eighth with a triple and Steve Whitaker immediately singled him home with the eventual game-winner. Steve Hamilton (2-0, 3.00) got the win in relief and Dooley Womack had a rocky ninth but got the save (5)

 

New York (AL) (H) 2 Washington 0 (GM 2)

 

Ruben Amaro and Jake Gibbs had back-to-back run-scoring singles in the bottom of the third and that was all the offense Bill Monbouquette (1-0, 0.68), making his first start in a Yankees uniform, needed to get the win, while Phil Ortega (1-9, 3.41) pitched well but took the loss.

 

Atlanta (H) 4 Los Angeles 3

A two-run first for the Braves, followed by a two-run second for the Dodgers, but then Mack Jones hit a two-run homerun (4) in the fifth to give Pat Jarvis (6-0, 2.33) a lead that he and Atlanta would not give up. The Dodgers instigated some mischief in the ninth, but Phil Niekro came in and got the final out and the save (7)

 

Cincinnati (H) 5 San Francisco 3

 

The Reds extended their winning streak to thirteen games and they did it in the most exciting fashion when Johnny Edwards connected on a two-out two-run homerun (1) in the bottom of the ninth. Tony Perez hit a three-run homerun (13) in the bottom of the third to tie the score at 3-3, and Gary Nolan (7-0, 2.44) and Juan Marichal (5-5, 2.99) battled it out from there, with Nolan coming away with the win.

 

Note: With this win, Cincinnati has now reached .500 (27-27), and despite currently residing in eighth place, they are only 5.0 games out of first.

 

Philadelphia (H) 2 Chicago (NL) 1

 

A true pitcher's duel as Jim Bunning (9-4, 1.49) not only came away with the win over Ferguson Jenkins (6-5, 2.28), but Bunning also provided the offense when clobbered a two-run homerun (2) in the bottom of the fifth.

 

New York (NL) 2 Pittsburgh (H) 0

 

Solo homeruns by Jerry Buchek (7) and Cleon Jones (2) gave the Mets a 2-0 lead after the second and Jack Hamilton (4-6, 3.29) shut out the offensively-minded Pirates for the win. Tommie Sisk (3-3, 3.38) took the hard-luck loss.

 

St. Louis (H) 7 Houston 0

 

Unheralded rookie Jose Herrera stroked a pinch-hit single to lead off the top of the fifth, the only hit that Steve Carlton (4-1, 1.69) allowed in this game. Orlando Cepeda knocked a three-run homerun (7) in the seventh that put this game out of reach for Carlton and the Cardinals.

 

Thursday, June 8, 1967

 

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Minnesota infielder Ron Clark was injured (?) on 06/09/1967

 

St. Louis pitcher Hal Woodeshick was injured (?) on 06/07/1967

 

Kansas City infielder Sal Bando was sent to Vancouver (PCL) after 06/07/1967. Kansas City outfielder Reggie Jackson made his Major League Debut on 06/09/1967. Jackson has been previously recalled from the Arizona Instructional League (AZIL). Kansas City infielder John Donaldson made his Season Debut on 06/09/1967. Donaldson had previously been recalled from Vancouver (PCL). Kansas City catcher Dave Duncan made his Season Debut on 06/09/1967. Duncan had been previously recalled from Birmingham (SOUL)

 

Philadelphia infielder Dick Groat returned to play on 06/09/1967

 

Baltimore 6 California (H) 5

 

Jim Palmer got the start, his first appearance in several weeks, but it soon became apparent his arm would require additional time, and he was lifted after the fifth inning with a slender lead. Don Mincher's two-run double in the fifth gave the Angels the 5-4 lead. That lead lasted until the ninth when Frank Robinson hit a two-run triple to put the Orioles back on top. Stu Miller (1-1, 2.49) got the win and finished the game with a 1-2-3 ninth.

 

Chicago (AL) (H) 6 Boston 3 (GM 1)

 

The White Sox built an early lead and then got some unexpected offensive support when backup catcher Jerry McNertney hit a pair of solo homeruns (1, 2) to secure the winning advantage. Joe Horlen (4-5, 1.44) got the Game One win over Dennis Bennett (3-3, 4.60).

 

Boston 5 Chicago (AL) (H) 1 (GM 2)

 

Gary Bell (8-1, 1.13) threw 8.2 innings of shutout ball and went all the way for the win and the doubleheader split. Carl Yastrzemski hit homerun #16 and drove in two runs on the day to lead the offense.

 

Cleveland 9 Minnesota (H) 2

 

The Twins went into the season with high hopes, but so far they have floundered around the bottom of the AL, and every time they open a winning streak they turn around and end up falling even farther behind. Harmon Killebrew hit a two-run homerun (13) in the first, but that was the only Twins highlight today as the Indians rallied back with a four-run third and then added on a four-run fourth. Ed Connolly (1-0, 2.57) made his first appearance of the season and acquitted himself well, getting the win over Jim Merritt (2-2, 2.52).

 

Washington 4 New York (AL) (H) 3

Frank Howard smacked a two-run homerun (16) in the top of the first to give the Senators a quick lead, but it was a two-run error in the fifth that plated two more Washington runs to give the visitors a lead they would not lose. Joe Coleman (3-4, 4.71) for the win over Joe Verbanic (1-1, 1.13).

 

Atlanta (H) 3 Los Angeles 2

 

The Dodgers scored a run in the top of the sixth to take a 2-1 lead, but they couldn't add on from there, even when they had the bases loaded in the eighth with no outs. Phil Regan (1-2, 1.59) entered the game in the bottom of the eighth for Don Drysdale and promptly gave up two runs and took the loss.

 

Cincinnati (H) 5 San Francisco 2

 

#15 for the Reds as they scored three unearned runs in the second, the big hit being a Sammy Ellis (2-5, 5.59) two-out bouncer to third that turned into a two-run error and Cincinnati had the lead they wouldn’t give up. Bobby Bolin (4-3, 3.07) only gave up the three unearned runs but got stuck with the loss in this one.

 

Houston 3 St. Louis (H) 2

 

Eddie Mathews provided the pop when he slugged a two-out three-run homerun (5) in the third and Larry Dierker (5-5, 3.03), and the Astros bullpen held on from there for the tight win. Bob Gibson (4-7, 3.25) gave up the three-run homerun to Mathews (all unearned) and took the loss.

 

Friday, June 9, 1967

 

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Baltimore pitcher Jim Palmer was injured (sore shoulder) on 06/08/1967

 

Houston outfielder Jackie Brandt (Team Debut 06/10/1967) was acquired from Philadelphia on 06/09/1967 for cash

 

Kansas City outfielder Ken Harrelson (Team Debut 06/10/1967) was acquired from Washington on 06/09/1967 for cash

 

California pitcher Clyde Wright made his Season Debut on 06/10/1967. Wright had previously been recalled from Seattle (PCL)

 

Minnesota manager Cal Ermer replaced Sam Mele on 06/09/1967

 

Boston (H) 6 Washington 5

 

The Red Sox scored five times in the bottom of the second, but in the top of the next inning, third baseman Jerry Adair kicked an easy grounder to allow in two unearned runs and make the score 5-3. Adair did it again in the seventh and two more unearned runs tied the score at 5-5. In the bottom of the eighth pinch-hitter Dalton Jones drew a bases-loaded walk to put Boston ahead 6-5 and this time they held on, with John Wyatt (7-1, 4.15) picking up another win in relief.

 

Detroit 4 California (H) 3

 

The Tigers had the early lead but couldn't put the Angels away as California scored single runs in the seventh and eighth innings to tie the score at 3-3. Gates Brown led off the top of the ninth with a pinch-hit homerun (3) to put Detroit up 4-3, and Fred Gladding pitched a 1-2-3 ninth to get the save (4) and preserve the win for Denny McLain (5-3, 2.94).

 

Kansas City (H) 2 Cleveland 1 (GM 1)

 

Reggie Jackson, in his major league debut, smacked an RBI single in the bottom of the seventh to put the A's ahead for good. Chuck Dobson (3-5, 5.37) and Steve Hargan (3-4, 2.42) both pitched strong games, with Dobson coming away with the Game One win.

 

Kansas City (H) 6 Cleveland 2 (GM 2)

 

The A's pulled off the doubleheader sweep even after the Indians built an early 4-0 lead as Catfish Hunter and the bullpen buckled down to hold off Cleveland while the Kansas City offense kicked it into gear. Dave Duncan started the comeback with his first homerun of the season in his first game of the season and then the home team exploded for four runs in the bottom of the seventh to take the lead for good.

 

Baltimore 6 Minnesota (H) 5

In Cal Ermer's first game at the helm of the Twins, Harmon Killebrew got the home team off to a quick start with two solo homeruns (14, 15), the second homerun coming in the Twins' four-run fourth. The Orioles weren't dead though and came back with two runs in the seventh, another in the eighth, and finally three runs in the ninth to take the lead for good. Moe Drabowsky (2-0, 0.00) threw 4.2 innings of scoreless relief to pick up the win.

 

New York (AL) (H) 3 Chicago (AL) 0

 

Tom Tresh jumped on a Tommy John (5-5, 3.52) fastball in the second for a two-run homerun (6) and Al Downing (3-5, 2.87) did the rest as he held the White Sox to two hits and went all the way for the shutout victory. Mickey Mantle added a solo homerun (8) late for insurance.

 

Atlanta (H) 5 San Francisco 1

 

Atlanta stayed hot as their hottest pitcher, Ken Johnson (8-1, 1.49), led the way to the home field win. Johnson lost his chance at a shutout when Jim Ray Hart homered (15) with two outs in the ninth.

 

Chicago (NL) (H) 5 New York (NL) 4

 

The Cubs led 3-1 through the sixth, thanks in part to a two-run homerun (2) off the bat of right fielder Lee Thomas. The Mets came back though, with single runs in the seventh, eighth, and ninth innings, to take a 5-4 lead. Don Kessinger led off the bottom of the ninth with a triple, and two outs and two walks later, pinch-hitter Paul Popovich lined a two-run single to right for the game-winner.

 

Houston 4 Cincinnati (H) 0

 

The Astros finally ended the Reds winning streak at fourteen games as Don Wilson (6-2, 2.98) threw a one-hit shutout. Jim Maloney (2-7, 3.93) took the loss although both his offense and his defense let him down today.

 

Pittsburgh (H) 7 Philadelphia 6 (11)

 

In a game of back-and-forth, the Pirates finally got the win when Roberto Clemente lashed a one-out triple in the bottom of the eleventh and then scored when Willie Stargell's fly ball to right was just deep enough to bring him home with the game-winner.

 

St. Louis (H) 4 Los Angeles 3

 

A Roger Maris two-out pinch-hit single with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth broke the tie and gave the Cardinals the tough win over the Dodgers. Dick Hughes and Claude Osteen both started and pitched great games, but in the end, it was Joe Hoerner (3-0, 1.46) who got the win over Phil Regan (1-3, 1.82).

 

Saturday, June 10, 1967

 

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Pittsburgh pitcher Woodie Fryman returned to the mound on 06/11/1967

 

Minnesota pitcher Mudcat Grant returned to the mound on 06/11/1967

 

California pitcher Jack Hamilton (Team Debut 06/12/1967) was acquired in a trade from New York (NL) on 06/10/1967 for pitcher Nick Willhite. California pitcher Ken Turner made his Major League Debut on 06/11/1967. Turner had previously been recalled from Seattle (PCL)

 

Boston pitcher Gary Waslewski made his Major League Debut on 06/11/1967. Waslewski had previously been recalled from Trenton (IL)

 

New York (NL) pitcher Nick Willhite (Team Debut 06/11/1967) was acquired from California on 06/10/1967 for Jack Hamilton

 

Washington 4 Boston (H) 2 (10)

 

The Senators slowly built on an early lead and then held off a Red Sox rally and took a slender 2-1 lead into the bottom of the ninth. Reggie Smith popped a solo homerun (6) to tie the score, and the game was soon off to extra innings. Washington wasted no time as they scored twice in the top of the tenth, and then Darold Knowles picked up the save (3) by setting down the Red Sox 1-2-3 in the bottom half of the inning.

 

Detroit 5 California (H) 3

 

The Tigers started off hot, building a quick 5-0 lead through the top of the second, but the Angels made it close when they plated three runs in the bottom of the inning. Both pitching staffs buckled down from there, with Earl Wilson (6-6, 3.19) getting the decision over Clyde Wright (0-1, 16.20).

 

Cleveland 4 Kansas City (H) 2 (12)

 

The Indians jumped ahead with two runs in the top of the first, and then that was all the scoring until Ken Harrelson, making his first appearance in an A's uniform, smacked a pinch-hit two-out two-run homerun (4) in the bottom of the ninth, sending the game into extra innings. Chuck Hinton led off the top of the twelfth with a pinch-hit triple, leading to a two-run Indians rally and the eventual win.

 

Minnesota (H) 5 Baltimore 2

 

The big hit in this game was when Jim Kaat (4-3, 2.75) was allowed to bat with a 2-1 lead and with two outs in the bottom of the sixth and Kaat delivered a ringing two-run single. The Orioles could never get their offense started and Kaat got the win, with Al Worthington pitching a one-inning save (2).

 

Chicago (AL) 2 New York (AL) (H) 1

 

J.C. Martin homered (4) in the top of the seventh to break up a 1-1 tie and Gary Peters (9-2, 1.19) went all the way for the win over Thad Tillotson (1-3, 5.25).

 

San Francisco 3 Atlanta (H) 0

 

Two Giants' homeruns made the difference as Ollie Brown (4) and Jim Ray Hart (16) provided the offense and Gaylord Perry (6-6, 2.02) shut out the Braves despite walking seven Atlanta batters.

 

Cincinnati (H) 5 Houston 0

 

After yesterday's loss ended their fourteen-game winning streak, the Reds resumed their winning ways as they led 5-0 after the third, the big hit being a two-run homerun in the third from Tommy Helms (1). Mel Queen (3-2, 2.47) got the start and the win but left the game in the sixth inning because of shoulder stiffness.

 

Philadelphia 4 Pittsburgh (H) 2

A three-run sixth made the difference for the Phillies as that gave them a 4-1 lead and Larry Jackson (4-7, 3.23) allowed nine hits but walked none and picked up the road win. Bob Veale (4-7, 6.09) is still struggling to put everything together and took the loss.

 

Los Angeles 4 St. Louis (H) 2 (11)

 

The Cardinals managed to score a run in the bottom of the ninth to tie the game at 2-2 and to send the game into extra-innings, but Ron Fairly came through with a two-run single in the top of the eleventh to give the Dodgers the lead for good. Fairly had given Los Angeles its first lead with a two-run homerun (3) in the sixth inning.

 

Sunday, June 11, 1967

 

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Atlanta pinch-hitter Glen Clark made his Major League Finale on 06/10/1967. Clark was later sent out to Austin (TL)

 

Boston pitcher Bill Landis was injured (?) on 06/10/1967

 

Boston (H) 4 Washington 3 (GM 1)

 

Fred Valentine (2) and Frank Howard (17) hit back-to-back homeruns in the third to spot the Senators to a 3-0 lead, but Joe Foy countered that when he hit a two-out three-run homerun (8) in the bottom of the sixth. The Red Sox took the lead when Washington catcher Paul Casanova fumbled a bouncer in front of the plate in the bottom of the eighth, allowing Mike Andrews to dash home for the run. Jose Santiago (4-2, 2.47) got the Game One win in relief, with John Wyatt getting the save (2).

 

Boston (H) 3 Washington 2 (GM 2) (11)

 

Similar to Game One, a Frank Howard homerun (18) got the Senators the early lead, but the Red Sox clawed their way back to tie the score, and then Joe Foy was the hero with a late RBI single. Dan Osinski (2-0, 1.13) got the extra-inning win in relief to give Boston the doubleheader sweep.

 

Detroit 1 California (H) 0

Al Kaline singled home Mickey Stanley in the top of the first for the game's only run and Joe Sparma (5-4, 3.09) limited the Angels to only two hits as he got the shutout victory. Jim McGlothlin (2-6, 4.31) despite only allowing four hits on the day.

 

Kansas City (H) 3 Cleveland 0 (GM 1)

 

Kansas City pushed across two runs in the fifth and then Rick Monday added a solo homerun (5) in the eighth for insurance as Diego Segui (2-2, 4.81) didn't give up a run until the ninth inning but got the A's day started with a Game One win.

 

Cleveland 9 Kansas City (H) 0 (GM 2)

 

The Indians' offense came alive in Game Two and they romped to an easy win, with John O'Donoghue (3-2, 2.63) going all the way for the shutout win and the doubleheader split.

 

Minnesota (H) 2 Baltimore 1 (GM 1) (11)

 

Cesar Tovar blooped a single in the bottom of the eleventh that scored Russ Nixon with the game-winner in a tight extra inning bout in Game One. Dave Boswell (5-4, 3.01) went all the way for the win as he walked one and struck out fifteen batters in the game.

 

Baltimore 11 Minnesota (H) 6 (GM 2)

 

The Orioles jumped off to a 6-0 lead after the third and knocked out Mudcat Grant (3-7, 4.74) but the Twins never gave up and after a three-run eighth pulled back to within one with a score of 7-6. Twins relief ace Al Worthington (7.59) continued his rough season when he walked four of the six batters he faced in the ninth, letting Baltimore score four runs to secure the Game Two win.

 

New York (AL) (H) 1 Chicago (AL) 0 (GM 1)

 

New York only had two hits in the game, but one was an RBI single by Mickey Mantle in the first, and Mel Stottlemyre (3-7, 2.76) made that lead stand up for the Game One win. Jim O'Toole (3-3, 2.16) only gave up the one run (unearned) and took the hard-luck loss.

 

New York (AL) (H) 4 Chicago (AL) 2 (GM 2)

 

When the Yankees made the decision to play Mickey Mantle at first base full time the decision was also made to have someone to be Mantle's legs as needed plus serve as a late-inning defensive replacement. Ray Barker played that role for the first few weeks of the season, but after he was sent out, young Mike Hegan was given the opportunity, and today, while getting a spot start in the second game of a doubleheader, Hegan provided the big hit when he smacked a two-run double in the Yankees three-run seventh. Fritz Peterson (5-3, 3.31) got the win with Steve Hamilton throwing a two-inning save (2).

 

Atlanta (H) 3 San Francisco 2

 

Willie Mays smacked a two-run homerun (9) in the third to give the G9nmats a 2-1 lead, but in the bottom of the seventh, the Braves regained the lead with two unearned runs. Denny Lemaster (7-4, 2.35) and the Braves bullpen held on for the tough win over Juan Marichal (5-6, 2.87) and held on to their lead in the NL.

 

Chicago (NL) (H) 4 New York (NL) 0 (GM 1)

 

Ferguson Jenkins (7-5, 2.10) gave up seven hits and two walks, but the Mets never truly threatened as Jenkins went all the way for the Game One win. Center fielder Adolfo Phillips stroked a two-run double in the third and Jenkins did all the rest.

 

New York (NL) 7 Chicago (NL) (H) 6 (GM 2)

 

Jerry Grote's three-run homerun (4) in the fourth put the Mets up 3-1 and they never lost that lead, although Adolfo Phillips hit a three-run homerun (10) in the bottom of the ninth to make things very uncomfortable. Despite the last-inning shenanigans, Ron Taylor was able to come in and get the final two outs for the save (2).

 

Cincinnati (H) 5 Houston 3 (GM 1)

 

The Reds got to Mike Cuellar (7-4, 2.16) early with a three-run second, with an unexpected Cuellar error opening the door. Milt Pappas (6-3, 3.69) went eight innings and got the win, with Don Nottebart entering the game in the ninth with two runners on and proceeding to end the inning in a 1-2-3 fashion.

 

Cincinnati (H) 10 Houston 2 (GM 2)

The Reds blew this game wide open with a six-run third, the big hit being a two-out three-run triple from Tommy Helms. Bo Belinsky (0-3, 7.85) took the worst of it, while Sammy Ellis (3-5, 5.21) was able to cruise home on a four-hitter.

 

Philadelphia 4 Pittsburgh (H) 2 (Grand Slam!)

 

Pittsburgh starter Juan Pizarro (2-6, 4.66) temporarily experienced control issues in the sixth when he walked consecutive hitters to load the bases with two outs. Johnny Callison made him pay when he slugged a grand slam homerun (5) and that was all the runs that Jim Bunning (10-4, 1.54) would need. Bunning tired in the ninth but after three consecutive singles Turk Farrell was able to come in and set the Pirates down for the save (4).

 

St. Louis (H) 5 Los Angeles 2 (GM 1)

 

Bobby Tolan's two-run double was the big hit in the Cardinals' three-run fourth, Roger Maris contributed a pair of run-scoring singles, and Ray Washburn (6-3, 2.08) picked up the Game One win.

 

St. Louis (H) 4 Los Angeles 3 (GM 2)

 

The Dodgers got two runs in the top of the second but the Cardinals came right back with three runs in the bottom half of the inning, the big hit coming when Al Jackson (6-3, 4.22) singled home two runs. Jackson shut Los Angeles down the rest of the way until the usually reliable Dal Maxvill fumbled a grounder in the ninth that let the Dodgers make it close, but Nelson Briles didn’t let it go any further and picked up the save (1).