Week 11 Results (06/19/1967 - 06/25/1967)

Monday, June 19, 1967 

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Minnesota first baseman Rich Reese was injured (?) on 06/18/1967

 

Chicago (AL) outfielder Walt Williams was injured (?) on 06/18/1967

 

Cincinnati pitcher Jack Baldschun made his Season Debut on 06/20/1967

 

Houston shortstop Ron Davis returned to play on 06/20/1967

 

Boston catcher Bob Tillman returned to play on 06/20/1967

 

Baltimore (H) 5 Minnesota 1 (GM 1)

 

Frank Robinson cranked a two-run homerun (14) in the first, Baltimore added two more runs in the second, and Tom Phoebus (7-3, 3.12) cruised to an easy win as he held the Twins scoreless until the top of the ninth. Dave Boswell (6-5, 3.01) had a rough start and settled down after that, but the damage was done.

 

Baltimore (H) 8 Minnesota 7 (GM 2) (11)

 

Each team brought in a left-handed reliever to specifically face a left-handed batter and both times it blew up in their face as Boog Powell knocked a three-run homerun (6) in the eighth, only to see Tony Oliva tie the score back up with a homerun (11) in the ninth. Baltimore finally got the win when Luis Aparicio hit a sharp grounder between first and second and while Harmon Killebrew was able to knock it down, he was unable to get the runner at home or at first, giving the extra-inning win and the doubleheader sweep to the Orioles.

 

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

 

Lee Maye accounted for both Cleveland runs as he led off the first with a double and soon scored the first run of the game on a Leon Wagner single, and then in the seventh Maye's solo homerun (4) put the Indians ahead to stay. Steve Hargan (4-5, 2.27) went all the way for the Game One win over Chuck Dobson (3-6, 4.71).

 

Cleveland (H) 5 Kansas City 1 (GM 2)

 

Another strong pitching performance for the Indians, this time with  Sonny Siebert (9-1, 1.37) getting the win, and Bob Allen jumping in for the three-inning save (2). The big hit in this game was a three-run homerun (4) from Leon Wagner in the third and the Cleveland pitchers took over and did the rest.

 

Detroit (H) 3 California 1 (GM 1)

 

Mickey Lolich (9-3, 3.01) followed up his no-hitter with a decisive win over the visiting Angels as he allowed only five hits, one a solo homerun by Buck Rodgers (3) in the fifth. The Tigers came right back and scored two, and then Dick McAuliffe added a solo homerun (6) in the eighth for insurance.

 

California 5 Detroit (H) 0 (GM 2)

 

Recently acquired Ken Turner (1-0, 0.52) got a spot start in Game Two (his only start of the season)  and responded with a complete-game shutout to get the Angels the doubleheader split. Turner induced three double plays to kill several Detroit run-scoring opportunities. Buck Rodgers' homerun (4) helped spark California's early lead, Rodgers's second homerun of the day.

 

Houston (H) 5 St. Louis 2

The Astros jumped on Bob Gibson (5-8, 3.53) early, the big hit being a two-run homerun (16) off the bat of Jim Wynn in the fifth inning. Mike Cuellar (8-5, 2.39) went all the way for the win.

 

Atlanta 1 Los Angeles (H) 0

 

Ken Johnson (10-1, 1.31) flirted with a no-hitter, not allowing a hit until Willie Davis singled to lead off the seventh. Unfazed, Johnson shut down the Dodgers the rest of the way and finished with a one-hit shutout. Don Sutton (3-7, 3.29) took the loss as he gave up a run-scoring single to Denis Menke in the ninth.

 

Chicago 4 Pittsburgh (H) 0

 

Ferguson Jenkins (9-5, 1.83) nursed a 1-0 lead for most of the game but then the Cubs took advantage of the Pirates bullpen to score three runs in the eighth. Bob Veale (5-8, 5.34) threw a strong game but was otherwise let down by his offense and his bullpen.

 

San Francisco (H) 1 Cincinnati 0 (11)

 

Mike McCormick (4-5, 2.73) and Gary Nolan squared off in a real pitcher's duel and it was McCormick who came away with the victory when Hal Lanier doubled to lead off the bottom of the eleventh, McCormick stayed in the game to bunt Lanier over to third, and then Jesus Alou blooped a single into right to bring home the game-winner.

 

Tuesday, June 20, 1967

 

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Chicago (NL) outfielder George Altman was sent out to Tacoma (PCL) after 06/19/1967

 

Kansas City pitcher Bill Edgerton made his Season Finale on 06/19/1967. Edgerton was later sent out to Vancouver (PCL)

 

Minnesota pitcher Jim Ollom was injured (?) on 06/19/1967

 

Baltimore catcher Larry Haney returned to play on 06/21/1967

 

New York (AL) catcher Charlie Sands made his Major League Debut on 06/21/1967

 

Chicago (AL) (H) 5 Washington 0

Chicago has been promoting Bruce Howard as their next great pitcher and today he showed his mettle by holding the Senators to four hits and throwing a complete-game shutout. Tommy McCraw smacked a two-run double in the White Sox' three-run third and it was smooth sailing from there for Howard.

 

Cleveland (H) 7 Kansas City 6

 

A heartbreaker for the A's as Jim Nash had the Indians pinned down all day, at least until the bottom of the eighth when the home team finally plated a few runs, so Nash was removed and the Kansas City bullpen completed the teams' implosion when Larry Brown connected on a three-run homerun (5) that put Cleveland ahead for good as Brown capped a six-run eighth.

 

Detroit (H) 8 California 4

 

The Tigers jumped out early with a five-run first and knocked Jack Hamilton (2-3, 7.76) out of the box, and Detroit kept it up, taking an 8-1 lead after the fourth. The Angels scored a few runs late to make it interesting, but the outcome was never in doubt. Jim Northrup and Norm Cash both contributed three RBI's on the day and veteran hurler Johnny Podres (2-0 1.57) made a spot start and got the win.

 

New York (AL) (H) 3 Boston 2

 

Two well-pitched games as both teams had to work to scratch out their runs. The Red Sox led 2-1 after they scored a run in the sixth, but they couldn't hold that lead as the Yankees tied the score at 2-2 in the bottom of the eighth. Bill Monbouquette (2-0, 0.51) held his old team scoreless in the top of the ninth and then in the bottom half of the inning Jake Gibbs led off with a homerun (2) and New York has their come-from-behind victory.

 

St Louis 4 Houston (H) 0

 

Lou Brock led off the game with a ringing double, and then Julian Javier followed that up with a two-run homerun (4) and the Cardinals had a two-run lead after only two batters. Bo Belinsky (0-5, 7.76) settled down after that, but Larry Jaster (4-2, 2.44) had the good stuff today as he held the Astros to six huts and went all the way for the shout victory.

 

Los Angeles (H) 9 Atlanta 1

 

The Dodgers collected fifteen hits off four different Braves pitchers and won easily for Bill Singer (4-3, 2.45). Dick Schofield had a big day at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two walks, scoring three runs, driving in three runs, and hitting his first homerun (1) of the season.

 

Philadelphia (H) 8 New York (NL) 2

 

The wind must have been blowing out at Connie Mack Stadium today as the Phillies hit five homeruns, four of them being solo shots, including two by Tony Gonzalez (2, 3). Johnny Callison hit a three-run homerun (7) in the seventh to lock this game up, and the Mets finally got a homerun of their own when Jerry Buchek went deep (9) in the ninth.

 

Pittsburgh (H) 10 Chicago (NL) 2

 

Steve Blass (1-2, 4.12) scattered seven hits and went all the way for his first win and first complete game of the season. The story of the day was that the Pirates offense, who hits well as a team but has often struggled to score, came through today with a ten-run explosion on only eleven hits.

 

San Francisco (H) 12 Cincinnati 2

 

The Giants got off to a quick start with four runs in the first, the big hit being a two-run homerun by Jim Ray Hart (19). Hart finished the day by going 3-for-4 with a walk, scored three runs, drove in three runs, and had a double to go along with his homerun. Juan Marichal (6-6, 2.81) welcomed the run support and went all the way for the win.

 

Wednesday, June 21, 1967

 

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Washington pitcher Frank Bertaina was injured (?) on 06/20/1967

 

Houston pitcher Jim Owens made his Major League Finale on 06/20/1967. Owen received his release on 07/14/1967

 

Baltimore pitcher Jim Hardin made his Major League Debut on 06/22/1967. Hardin had been previously recalled from Rochester (IL)

 

Pittsburgh outfielder Al Luplow (Team Debut 06/23/1967) was acquired from New York on 06/21/1967 (NL) for cash

 

Baltimore (H) 5 Kansas City 2

 

The A's were nursing a 2-1 lead when Paul Lindblad (0-4, 3.46) tired with two outs and two on in the bottom of the eighth, so Diego Segui was brought on to face Frank Robinson. Robinson promptly belted a two-run triple to give the Orioles their first lead of the day, and then Brooks Robinson lined a homerun (12) to the delight of the home fans. Eddie Watt through the final inning to pick up the save (4) and preserve the win for Pete Richert (6-5, 3.47).

 

Washington 4 Chicago (AL) (H) 3 (GM 1)

 

The Senators got the early lead and added on from there, while the White Sox managed to stay close, they could never quite catch up. Joe Coleman (5-5, 4.76) and the Washington bullpen were the story for the Senators today.

 

Chicago (AL) (H) 3 Washington 2 (GM 2)

 

Another close one as Pete Ward hit a two-out homerun (13) in the bottom of the eighth to give the White Sox their first lead of the game. Wilbur Wood (1-0, 0.35) picked up the win in relief and Bob Locker threw the ninth for the save (8).

 

Minnesota 5 Detroit (H) 5 (9) (Tie Game)

 

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Boston 4 New York (AL) (H) 2 (12)

 

The Red Sox managed to push across a run in the top of the ninth to tie the score at 2-2 and to let the game move into extra innings. In the twelfth, Tony Conigliaro unleashed a two-out two-run bomb (12) to give Boston its first lead of the day. John Wyatt (8-3, 4.09) happily added another win to his season's total.

 

Houston (H) 11 Cincinnati 2

The Astros pounded the beleaguered Reds for fourteen hits and picked up six walks as they cruised to an easy victory. Larry Dierker (8-5, 2.81), Houston's 20-year-old phenom, threw five innings of shutout ball and picked up the win, as well as also going 2-for-2 from the plate, scored a run, and hit two doubles.

 

St. Louis 1 Los Angeles (H) 0

 

Orlando Cepeda doubled home Roger Maris in the top of the first for the game's only run as Ray Washburn (8-3. 1.74) outdueled Don Drysdale (7-6, 2.73) for the tough road win.

 

New York (NL) 2 Philadelphia (H) 1 (11)

 

Both teams scored a run in the first and then Jim Bunning (11-5, 1.51) and Jack Fisher both settled and got to business, holding each team scoreless until the game moved into the eleventh inning. Jerry Buchek singled home Tommie Reynolds in the top of the eleventh and Ron Taylor came in to close out the game and pick up the save (3).

 

Pittsburgh (H) 6 Chicago (NL) 0

 

The Pirates scored three runs in the first and that was all Billy O'Dell required today as he went all the way with a four-hit shutout victory over the visiting Cubs.

 

San Francisco (H) 7 Atlanta 5

 

Willie Mays is still scuffling along with a .183 batting average, but his three-run homerun (11) in the bottom of the fourth put the Giants ahead early, but the Braves rallied back to tie the score at 3-3 after the sixth. Mays came through with a second homerun (12) that put San Francisco ahead again, but the Giants had to hold off another Braves rally, with Frank Linzy getting the save (10) when Hank Aaron hit into a bases-loaded double play in the top of the ninth to end the game.

 

Thursday, June 22, 1967

 

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Washington infielder Bob Saverine was injured (?) on 06/21/1967

 

St. Louis pitcher Ray Washburn was injured (thumb fracture) on 06/21/1967

 

San Francisco infielder Dick Groat (Team Debut 06/22/1967) was acquired from Philadelphia on 06/22/1967 for cash. San Francisco outfielder Bill Sorrell made his Season Finale on 06/21/1967. Sorrell was returned to Philadelphia (earlier draft pick) on 06/22/1967

New York (NL) outfielder Larry Stahl was recalled from Jacksonville (IL) before 06/23/1967

 

California 1 Cleveland (H) 0 (13)

 

Jim McGlothlin (3-7, 3.80) got the win by going all thirteen innings, holding Cleveland to only three hits and no walks in the game. Sam McDowell (2-8, 3.18) struck out fourteen in his thirteen innings of work, but he walked six, and in the final inning surrendered a run-scoring single to Buck Rodgers who plated Woodie Held for the game's only run.

 

Minnesota 4 Detroit (H) 0

 

Jim Kaat (6-3, 2.64) only allowed six hits and the Tigers were never really able to get anything going. Joe Sparma (5-7, 3.34) took the loss.

 

St. Louis 1 Los Angeles (H) 0

 

The Dodgers committed five errors in the game and provided the Cardinals with multiple scoring opportunities. Claude Osteen (7-6, 3.34) was able to pitch all of them but one, and that was enough for Steve Carlton (5-1, 1.46) to get the three-hit shutout win and the Cardinals' second consecutive 1-0 win over the Dodgers.

 

Atlanta 5 San Francisco (H) 4 (GM 1)

 

In yesterday's game, Hank Aaron grounded into a bases-loaded double play in the ninth to end the game. In the same situation today, Aaron lined a two-run double off the wall to put the Braves ahead in Game One. Jim Ray Hart hit a two-run homerun (21) to put the Giants ahead early, but Gaylord Perry (7-8, 2.44) couldn't finish in the ninth.

 

Atlanta 5 San Francisco (H) 3 (GM 2)

 

The Braves got off to a quick start and led 5-0 after the fifth, and then Tony Cloninger (3-4, 3.48) held off the Giants late-inning rally attempt for the Game Two win and the doubleheader sweep.

 

Friday, June 23, 1967

 

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Philadelphia outfielder Billy Cowan made his Season Debut on 06/23/1967. Cowan had been previously recalled from San Diego (PCL)

 

Cincinnati infielder Jake Wood (Team Debut 06/25/1967) was acquired from Detroit on 06/23/1967 for cash

 

Boston (H) 4 Cleveland 0

 

A Tony Conigliaro homerun (13) in the fourth got the Red Sox on the board, but it was Conigliaro's long fly ball to left that was dropped by Leon Wagner that brought in two more runs that locked this game up. Lee Stange (4-2, 2.73) got the better of Sonny Siebert (9-2, 156), even though both pitchers only allowed five hits.

 

Kansas City (H) 4 California 3

Catcher Phil Roof doubled home two runs in the second to give the Angels an early lead and then Roof came through again with an RBI triple in the seventh. Catfish Hunter (7-5, 2.60) picked up the tough win over Rickey Clark (6-3, 3.14).

 

Minnesota (H) 2 Chicago (AL) 1

 

Rookie second baseman Rod Carew put the Twins ahead with an RBI single in the third, and it looked like that would be all the scoring in this one, but then the White Sox pushed across the tying run in the top of the eighth. Carew came through again as he led off the bottom of the eighth with a solo homerun (5) and Dean Chance (9-4, 2.64) was able to finish what he started for the win.

 

New York (AL) (H) 2 Detroit 0

 

The Yankees scored two runs in the bottom of the second when left fielder Willie Horton muffed a fly ball to allow two runners to come home, and Al Downing (5-6, 2.34) struck out thirteen on his way to the shutout win. Denny McLain (6-6, 3.38) only allowed those two unearned runs and took the hard-luck loss.

 

Washington (H) 9 Baltimore 6

 

The Orioles woke up this morning to have found themselves in second place, a half-game ahead of the Tigers, as they have pulled several weeks' worth of solid play. Today was the Senators' day though as Ken McMullen provided the big hit with a two-out three-run triple in Washington's five-run third. It should have been easier, but Baltimore ended up committing two crucial errors to allow Washington to extend their lead, while the Senators committed five errors to do their best to keep the Orioles in the game. Phil Ortega (2-12, 3.49) has had a rough start to his season but got the win today.

 

Atlanta (H) 9 New York (NL) 1

 

In a game that was much closer than its final score reflected, the Braves scored four runs in the bottom of the eighth when an unfortunate E6 scored a run and extended the inning and Hank Aaron added an exclamation point with a three-run homerun (16). Ken Johnson (11-1, 1.31) continued his wonderful start to the season with another win.

 

Chicago (NL) (H) 6 Houston 3

 

Astros pitchers gave up nine hits and eight walks, but the Cubs blew multiple scoring opportunities by grounding into three double plays along the way to keep the game close. Chicago did string hits together in a five-run fourth, the big hit being a two-run double by Billy Williams. Rich Nye (5-3, 3.58) struggled to the home win.

 

Pittsburgh (H) 2 Cincinnati 0

 

This game was scoreless until backup outfielder George Spriggs dumped a two-out single to right in the top of the ninth and two runs scored. Dennis Ribant (3-6, 5.51) went all the way for the win, with Sammy Ellis (3-7, 5.03) taking the hard-luck loss.

 

Los Angeles (H) 2 San Francisco 1 (15)

 

Neither team scored a run until Tom Haller homered (6) for the Giants in the top of the fourteenth, but then a sacrifice fly by Willie Davis tied the score at 1-1 and the game continued. In the bottom of the fifteenth Wes Parker brought home Jim Hickman with another sacrifice fly, this run being the game-winner. Both Mike McCormick and Don Sutton went fourteen innings, but neither figured in the decision.

 

Philadelphia 3 St. Louis (H) 1

 

Both teams waited until the sixth to score when they both plated a single run, leaving the score tied at 1-1. In the eighth Bill White stroked a two-run single to give the Phillies the lead. Turk Farrell threw a 1-2-3 ninth and picked up the save (6) for Rick Wise (4-1, 2.71).

 

Saturday, June 24, 1967

 

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Boston infielder Rico Petrocelli was injured (?) on 06/23/1967

 

Pittsburgh outfielder George Spriggs made his Season Finale on 06/23/1967. Spriggs was later sent out to Columbus (IL). Pittsburgh outfielder Manny Jimenez returned to play on 06/25/1967

 

New York (NL) pitcher Nick Willhite made his Major League Finale on 06/23/1967. Willhite was later sent out to Tulsa (PCL). New York (NL) pitcher Dennis Bennett (Team Debut  06/27/1967) was acquired from Boston on 06/24/1967 for outfielder Al Yates (DNP) and cash

 

Chicago (NL) outfielder Al Spangler made his Season Debut on 06/25/1967. Spangler had previously been recalled from Tacoma (PCL)

 

St. Louis pitcher Hal Woodeshick returned to the mound on 06/25/1967

 

Baltimore (H) 6 Washington 2

 

The Orioles scored two runs in both the first and second innings and Bill Dillman (4-1, 3.00) was cruising towards an easy win, but then Cap Peterson stroked a two-run double in the top of the seventh to cut that lead in half.  Frank Robinson hit a two-run homerun (15) in the bottom half of the seventh and Baltimore collected the win.

 

Boston (H) 6 Cleveland 5 (10)

 

Cleveland scored four runs in the top of the third, a two-run homerun (16) off the bat of Max Alvis being the big hit in the inning. Steve Hargan overpowered the Red Sox for most of the game, but then in the bottom of the ninth he lost his control, eventually walked home a run, and the Cleveland bullpen game up a two-run single to Joe Foy to blow the save and left the score tied at 5-5. The Red Sox wasted no time in the bottom of the tenth as they put a pair of runners on base, and then with two outs decided to let Jose Santiago (5-2, 2.90) bat, relying on his reputation as a pitcher that could hit, and he did, driving a single up the middle to bring home the winning run.

 

California 8 Kansas City (H) 4

 

Clyde Wright (1-3, 4.38) not only got his first win of the season, but his two-out RBI double in the top of the seventh sparked a four-run Angels rally. Wright then topped that by hitting a two-run homerun (1) in the top of the ninth to lock this game up.

 

Minnesota (H) 2 Chicago (AL) 1

 

Bob Allison led off the bottom of the ninth with a solo homerun (3) to give the Twins the win. Dave Boswell started for the Twins and pitched seven sparkling innings, and Jim Roland (1-2, 2.20) got the win in relief over Gary Peters (10-4, 1.67).

 

New York (AL) (H) 11 Detroit 1

 

The Yankees jumped on veteran hurler Johnny Podres (2-1, 2.42) for three homeruns and six runs (three earned) in the first four innings of the game, and then they turned their hitting barrage onto the Tigers' bullpen to run away with the easy win. Fritz Peterson (7-3, 2.77) welcomed the run support as he held the Tigers to only three hits in his seven innings of work.

 

New York (NL) 7 Atlanta (H) 1 (GM 1)

 

Bob Bruce (0-5, 6.63) was still recovering from his early season back injury, and while he went through the first two innings quite easily, by the third inning it was clear he was laboring, and the Mets jumped on him for four runs. Tom Seaver (7-5, 2.68) went all the way for the Game One win.

 

Atlanta (H) 3 New York (NL) 2 (GM 2)

 

Rico Carty had missed most of the past week but his two-run homerun (12) in the bottom of the first helped spur the Braves to an early lead, with Denny Lemaster (9-5, 2.26) getting the Game Two win. The Mets made it interesting when they loaded the bases with no outs in the top of the ninth, but they could only plate two runs and Atlanta escaped with the doubleheader split.

 

Houston 14 Chicago (NL) (H) 2 (Grand Slam!)

Ferguson Jenkins (9-6, 2.26) got the first two Astros batters out, but then a hit and two walks loaded the bases. Jenkins got a little too fine with a fastball and Bob Aspromonte deposited the ball over the left field bleachers and got a grand slam homerun (7). Before this game was over Jim Wynn added a three-run homerun (18) and Ron Davis also hit a three-run homerun (4). Houston collected seventeen hits on the day, including three hits by Mike Cuellar (9-5, 2.40).

 

Pittsburgh 5 Cincinnati (H) 3 (14)

 

Donn Clendenon slapped a two-out two-run single in the top of the fourteenth to give Pittsburgh the lead and Al McBean came in to nail down the save (2) with a 1-2-3 inning.

 

Los Angeles (H) 4 San Francisco 2

 

A three-run seventh was the big inning for the Dodgers as Bill Singer (5-3, 2.47) and the Los Angeles bullpen gave up ten hits in the game, but otherwise kept the Giants off the scoreboard. The Dodgers had fourteen hits in the game, but Juan Marichal (6-7, 2.90) kept the home team quiet until the fateful seventh.

 

St. Louis (H) 3 Philadelphia 0

 

Bob Gibson (6-8, 3.25) threw a five-hit shutout plus it was Gibson's two-out two-run single in the bottom of the fourth that extended the Cardinals' early lead and gave Gibson a little breathing room.

 

Sunday, June 25, 1967

 

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Atlanta pitcher Bob Bruce made his Major League Finale on  06/24/1967. Bruce was later sent out to Richmond (IL). Atlanta outfielder Gary Geiger was injured (?) on 06/24/1967

 

California infielder Woodie Held was injured (?) on 06/24/1967

 

Pittsburgh infielder Andre Rodgers was injured (?) on 06/24/1967

 

Minnesota pitcher Jim Roland was injured (?) on 06/24/1967

 

Washington infielder Bernie Allen returned to play on 06/26/1967

 

St. Louis pitcher Jim Cosman was recalled from Jacksonville (IL) before 06/26/1967

 

Boston (H) 2 Cleveland 1

 

The Indians scored first with a run in the top of the third, but in the bottom half of the inning, Carl Yastrzemski popped a two-run homerun (24) to put the Red Sox ahead 2-1. Gary Bell (11-1, 1.09) got the win, John Wyatt got the save (4), and Luis Tiant (4-6, 2.16) took the hard-luck loss.

 

Kansas City (H) 3 California 1

 

Rick Reichert's solo homerun (8) in the top of the third put the Angels up 1-0, but in the bottom half of the inning Reggie Jackson hit his first career home run, a three-run shot, and that was all Blue Moon Odom (5-5, 5.37) needed for offensive support as he and the A's bullpen kept California off the board the rest of the way and picked up the win.

 

Minnesota (H) 5 Chicago (AL) 3 (Grand Slam!)

Tommy John got the start for the White Sox and after seven strong innings was replaced on the mound by Wilbur Wood. Wood proceeded to give up a hit, hit a batter, and then walked a batter to load the bases, so Don McMahon was brought in to replace Wood. Bob Allison liked the first pitch he saw from McMahon and knocked it into the stands (4) for a grand slam and the Twins had their first lead of the day. Jim Perry (3-2, 2.15) got the unexpected win for his two innings of work.

 

Detroit 11 New York (AL) (H) 5

 

A quiet start and an explosive ending as the visiting Tigers scored two runs in the sixth and then added on a five-run seventh to take a 9-1 lead, only to see the Yankees make things interesting when they scored four runs of their own in the bottom of the seventh. Mickey Lolich (10-3, 3.26) got the win over Mel Stottlemyre (4-8, 2.70), but it was the bullpen of both teams that gave up the runs.

 

Baltimore 7 Washington (H) 4 (10)

 

The Orioles had a slender 3-1 lead in the seventh and with their bullpen they were sure their lead was safe, but that plan got upset when Ken McMullen knocked a two-out three-run homerun (5) in the bottom of the seventh. Baltimore came back to tie the score at 4-4 in the top of the eighth, and to send the game into extra innings, Baltimore wasted no time as Curt Blefary and Davey Johnson hit back-to-back run-scoring doubles, and the Orioles held on for the extra innings victory.

 

New York (NL) 4 Atlanta (H) 3 (14)

 

Felipe Alou gave the Braves the early lead with a two-run homerun (11) in the bottom of the third, and there the score stayed until Ron Swoboda smacked a two-out three=run pinch-hit homerun in the top of the ninth. Atlanta tied the score at 3-3 in the bottom of the ninth, and then it was off to extra innings. In the top of the fourteenth, backup catcher John Sullivan bounced a double off the wall to score Ed Kranepool, and Ron Taylor stayed in the game to get a 1-2-3 bottom of the inning and claim the win.

 

Chicago (NL) (H) 4 Houston 2 (GM 1) (10)

 

Jim Wynn blasted a solo homerun (19) in the top of the eighth to tie the score at 2-2, and the game soon moved into extra innings. In the bottom of the tenth, Glenn Beckert led the inning off with a single, then advanced on an infield out, and then Ron Santo hit a two-run homerun (16) for the Game One win.

 

Chicago (NL) (H) 3 Houston 2 (GM 2) (10)

 

Another tight one that required extra innings. This time Billy Williams led off the bottom of the tenth with a single, eventually ended up on third with two outs, and Al Spangler sliced a single to right to score Williams and get the Game Two win as well as the doubleheader sweep.

 

Pittsburgh 6 Cincinnati (H) 0

 

The Pirates scored single runs in each of their final six at-bats to run away with the win over the Reds, while Bob Veale (6-8, 4.85) scattered six hits and went all the way for the shutout victory.

 

San Francisco 7 Los Angeles (H) 1

Ray Sadecki (5-0, 1.16) came out of the bullpen to make his first start of the season and he didn't allow a run until the ninth inning and picked up the complete-game victory. Willie McCovey hit a two-run homerun (11) and Jim Ray Hart had a two-run single to give the Giants the early lead and then Sadecki did the rest.

 

Philadelphia 2 St. Louis (H) 0 (GM 1)

 

In his first start of the season, left fielder Billy Cowan cracked a two-run homerun in the top of the fifth, and that was all Jim Bunning (12-5. 1.42) required as he threw a two-hit shutout to get the Game One win.

 

Philadelphia 8 St. Louis (H) 6 (GM 2)

 

Billy Cowan smacked his second homerun (2) of the day, but the Phillies couldn't hold the lead and the Cardinals soon went ahead, but Philadelphia scored five times in the top of the seventh to take a commanding 7-3 lead. St. Louis tried to work their way back into the game, but it was too late. Dick Ellsworth (4-4, 4.26) got the win with Dick Hall throwing the final two innings for the save (3).