Week 13 Results (07/03/1967 - 07/09/1967)

Monday, July 3, 1967 

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Cincinnati infielder Len Boehmer was sent out to Buffalo (IL) after 07/02/1967

 

Kansas City catcher Dave Duncan was injured (?) on 07/02/1967. Kansas City outfielder Reggie Jackson was sent out to Birmingham (AA) after 07/02/1967

 

San Francisco pitcher Lindy McDaniel was injured (sore shoulder) on 07/02/1967

 

Houston catcher John Bateman returned to play on 07/04/1967

 

Boston pitcher Sparky Lyle made his Major League Debut on 07/04/1967. Lyle had been previously recalled from Toronto (IL)

 

Minnesota first baseman Rich Reese returned to play on 07/04/1967

 

Baltimore infielder Mickey McGuire made his Season Debut on 07/04/1967. McGuire had previously been recalled from Rochester (IL)

 

Boston 2 California (H) 0

 

Boston started off their west coast swing with Lee Stange (6-2, 2.26) throwing a four-hit complete-game shutout, getting the win over Jack Hamilton (2-4, 5.96). Joe Foy hit a solo homerun (11) in the fourth, then Carl Yastrzemski doubled home a run in the fifth, and then Stange did the rest.

 

Baltimore 3 Chicago (AL) (H) 1

 

Both teams scored a single run in the sixth to get the scoring started, but then the Orioles scored a run in the seventh and eighth innings to take the lead for good. Tom Phoebus (9-3, 3.09) got the win, Eddie Watt the save (5), with Bob Locker (0-2, 1.91) getting the loss in relief.

 

Cleveland (H) 3 Detroit 1

 

The Indians broke a 1-1 tie with two runs in the bottom of the eighth, giving Luis Tiant (6-6. 2.08) the narrow win over Denny McLain (6-8, 3.57). Tiant struck eleven Tigers batters in his eight innings of work, with Bob Allen coming in to get the one-inning save (6)

 

New York (AL) 7 Minnesota (H) 1

 

Mickey Mantle got the scoring started with a first-inning homerun (14), but it was a four-run eighth that locked the game up for the Yankees. Fritz Peterson (9-3, 2.62) got the win over Dave Boswell (6-7, 3.19).

 

Atlanta (H) 14 Chicago (NL) 5

 

Atlanta led 8-5 after the third as both starting pitchers got knocked out early, but then Dick Kelley (5-3, 3.96) came and pitched four innings of scoreless ball for the Braves. The Atlanta bats woke up again late in the game and a four-run eighth put the game out of reach.

 

New York (NL) (H) 8 San Francisco 7

 

Willie McCovey (13) and Willie Mays (14) both blasted homeruns, but the Mets scored four times in the fifth and then added a three-spot in the seventh to take an 8-5 lead into the ninth. Tom Seaver (9-5, 2.73) wanted the complete game but the Giants wouldn’t quit, so Seaver gave way to Dick Selma to come in and get the save (1).

 

Pittsburgh (H) 7 Los Angeles 6 (11)

The Dodgers tied the score at 3-3 with a three-run sixth, and then both teams scored a single run in the eighth, so the game went into extra's tied at 4-4. Los Angeles broke through in the top of the eleventh with two runs, but in the bottom of the eleventh Pittsburgh scored a run and then Manny Mota stroked a pinch-hit two-run double into the right-field corner to bring home the Pirates victory.

 

Cincinnati 8 St. Louis (H) 2

 

The Cardinals led 2-0 after the third, but then the Reds scored three times in the fourth and then they added three more in the fifth. The big hit was Tony Perez's three-run homerun (17) in the fifth, which effectively put this game out of reach. Milt Pappas (7-7, 4.59) got the in with plenty of help from the Cincinnati bullpen.

 

Tuesday, July 4, 1967 (Independence Day!)

 

Cincinnati pitcher Milt Pappas was injured (injured back) on 07/03/1967

 

New York (AL) pitcher Steve Barber (Team Debut 07/08/1967) was acquired on 07/04/1967 from Baltimore in return for first baseman Ray Barker (DNP), cash, and PTBNL's. New York (AL) sent Chester Trail and Daniel Brady after the season to Baltimore to complete the trade. New York (AL) pitcher Cecil Perkins made his Major League Debut on 07/05/1967. Perkins had previously been recalled from Syracuse (IL)

 

Kansas City infielder Ted Kubiak returned to play on 07/05/1967. Kansas City catcher Ken Suarez was recalled from Birmingham (IL) before 07/05/1967

 

Baltimore outfielder Curt Motton made his Major League Debut on 07/05/1967. Motton had previously been recalled from Rochester (IL)

 

Boston infielder Rico Petrocelli returned to play on 07/05/1967. Boston pitcher Bill Landis returned to the mound on 07/05/1967

 

Boston 3 California 1

 

Gary Bell (13-1, 0.95) and the Red Sox both continued their hot start to the season with a tight win. Bell allowed no earned runs, and twice Joe Foy doubled and immediately scored on a Carl Yastrzemski single. Rickey Clark (7-4, 3.15) had a strong outing for the Halos but took the loss.

 

Baltimore 2 Chicago (AL) (H) 1

 

The Orioles pushed across two runs in the top of the fourth to take a 2-1 lead and Pete Richert (8-6, 3.13) held the White Sox to only two hits and picked up the win over Tommy John (7-7, 3.01).

 

Cleveland (H) 5 Detroit 1

Steve Hargan (6-5, 2.06) overpowered the struggling Tigers and went all the way for the win over Earl Wilson (8-7, 3.08). The Indians jumped on Wilson for four runs in the bottom of the sixth, the big hit being a two-out two-run homerun from Chico Salmon (3).

 

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

 

The Senators tied the score at 2-2 when they scored twice in the top of the fifth, but then Phil Roof popped a three-run homerun (4) in the bottom of the fifth, and Lew Krausse (5-6, 3.58) and the A's had what they needed to grab the Game One win.

 

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

 

Cap Peterson singled home Ed Stroud with a two-out single in the top of the fifth for the game's only run and Bob Priddy (2-4, 1.70) made that lead stand up for the Game Two win. Jim Nash (6-8, 3.34) was the hard-luck loser.

 

Minnesota (H) 5 New York (AL) 3 (GM 1)

 

Mudcat Grant (4-7, 4.61) got a spot start in Game One of the doubleheader and he made the most of it, getting the 5-3 win over the Yankees. Rod Carew had missed most of the past week but his two-run homerun (7) was the big hit in the Twins' three-run fifth that locked this game up for Grant.

 

Minnesota (H) 4 New York (AL) 3 (GM 2)

 

The Twins scored three times in the bottom of the sixth, the big hit being a Jim Perry (4-2, 2.21) homerun (1) that gave Minnesota a slim lead. Perry was up to the challenge and held off the Yankees to get the Game Two win and the doubleheader sweep.

 

Atlanta (H) 5 Chicago (NL) 1 (GM 1)

 

Phil Niekro (5-3, 1.90) faced off against brother Joe Niekro (2-4, 3.09) and not only walked away with the Game One win but drove in the first run of the game with an RBI single in the bottom of the second. Phil tired in the ninth and the Cubs scored a run and loaded the bases, but Claude Raymond induced a game-ending double play for the save (10).

 

Chicago (NL) 6 Atlanta (H) 2 (GM 2)

The Cubs scored four times in the top of the first, the big hit being a two-out three-run homerun (1) from little-used backup John Boccabella. Boccabella was subbing at first base in Game Two for Ernie Banks, and he made the most of his opportunity. Bill Hands (3-3, 3.42) got the start and picked up the Game Two win over Denny Lemaster (9-6, 2.49).

 

San Francisco 5 New York (NL) (H) 4

 

A single and a three-base error by center fielder Larry Stahl gave the Giants a 2-1 lead in the top of the sixth, and then the San Francisco followed up with three more runs for a four-run outburst. The Mets scored single runs in the seventh, eighth, and ninth innings to make it close, but the Giants bullpen finally held on to secure the win for Juan Marichal (7-8, 3.00).

 

Philadelphia (H) 7 Houston 2 (GM 1)

 

Johnny Callison smacked a two-out three-run homerun (10) in the bottom of the first and the Phillies ran away with it from there. Chris Short (7-3, 1.85) kept the Astros scoreless until the eighth and handed Houston its eighth consecutive loss.

 

Philadelphia (H) 2 Houston 1 (GM 2)

 

Johnny Callison led off the bottom of the second with his second homerun (11) of the day and light-hitting Bobby Wine came through with a two-out RBI single in the fifth to give Jim Bunning (14-5, 1.38) all the runs he would need for the Game Two win and the doubleheader sweep.

 

Los Angeles 2 Pittsburgh (H) 0

 

Claude Osteen (10-6, 3.01) limited the Pittsburgh attack to two lowly singles by Roberto Clemente as Osteen went all the way for the complete-game shutout. Dennis Ribant (3-8, 5.99) only allowed one run in his seven innings of work but came up on the short end of today's decision.

 

St. Louis (H) 5 Cincinnati 1

 

Lou Brock led off the bottom of the first with a homerun (5) and then Orlando Cepeda added a two-run homerun (11) in the fourth and Larry Jaster (5-3, 2.20) and the Cardinals were off and running.

 

Wednesday, July 5, 1967

 

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Washington shortstop Ed Brinkman was injured (?) on 07/04/1967

 

California outfielder Jay Johnstone was injured (ankle injury) on 07/04/1967

 

New York (AL) first baseman Frank Tepedino made his Season Finale on 07/04/1967. Tepedino was later sent out to Greensboro (CARL)

 

California (H) 5 Boston 3

 

Early homeruns from Don Mincher (10) and Paul Schaal (6) sparked the Angels to an early lead and George Brunet (9-6, 2.69) and the California bullpen held on for the win. Jim Lonborg (8-4, 2.99) got off to a rough start and took the loss.

 

Baltimore 3 Chicago (AL) (H) 2 (15)

Brooks Robinson singled home Curt Blefary in the top of the fifteenth to put the Orioles ahead and Moe Drabowsky (4-0, 0.36) finished out the White Sox portion of the inning to pick up the win in relief.

 

Detroit 6 Cleveland (H) 4

 

The Indians scored two runs in the first and then added two more in the third, but spurred on by two homeruns (6, 7) from Bill Freehan the Tigers came back and won in a close one. Dave Wickersham (5-1, 1.67) picked up the win in relief but a trio of relievers followed him to help nail down the win.

 

Washington 6 Kansas City (H) 0

 

The Senators broke the scoreless tie when Mike Epstein lined a pitch off the right field foul pole for a two-out three-run homerun (3) in the top of the fifth. Washington then tacked on three more runs in the seventh when the Kansas City defense collapsed with three errors, paving the way for Barry Moore (4-8, 4.21) to go all the way for a four-hit shutout victory.

 

Minnesota (H) 9 New York (AL) 4

 

Cecil Perkins (0-1, 10.80) was called up to make a spot start for the Yankees and it didn't go well as Minnesota scored twice in the first and then added four more (all unearned) in the second. The Twins added three more in the third and Jim Kaat (8-4, 2.60) had what he needed to cruise to an easy win.

 

Atlanta (H) 6 Chicago (NL) 4

 

The Braves swatted three homeruns, built a solid lead, and then held off a late Cubs surge to pick up the win. Ken Johnson (12-1, 1.67) got the win over Rich Nye (5-5, 3.73), with Ramon Hernandez eventually getting through the ninth to pick up the save (4).

 

New York (NL) (H) 9 San Francisco 7

 

The Mets scored single runs in each of the first three innings to take a 3-1 lead, but when Jim Ray Hart hit a two-run homerun (24) in the top of the fifth it was the Giants on top 4-3. Undaunted, the Mets roared back to take a 9-4 lead after the seventh, enough runs to be able to withstand a three-run ninth by San Francisco. Bob Shaw (2-6, 5.93) went enough innings to get the win, although both teams had fielding problems that accounted for several unearned runs apiece.

 

Houston 2 Philadelphia (H) 1

 

A pitcher's duel that was spoiled when Cookie Rojas, getting a spot start in left field, misplayed a fly ball and allowed in Houston's second run of the game. Mike Cuellar (10-6, 2.30) got the win with plenty of help from the Astros pen to close out the game.

 

Los Angeles 5 Pittsburgh (H) 2

 

A three-run sixth put the Dodgers ahead for good, the big hit being a two-run homerun (4) by right fielder Len Gabrielson. Don Sutton (5-8, 3.10) went all the way for the win over Steve Blass (1-3, 4.26).

 

St. Louis (H) 9 Cincinnati 4

 

The Cardinals battered Jim Maloney (3-9, 4.13) for six runs in the third and went on to win convincingly at home over the Reds. Jim Cosman (2-1, 3.38) struggled at times, but armed with a big lead and a strong bullpen was able to snatch the win.

 

Thursday, July 6, 1967

 

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Cincinnati catcher Johnny Edwards was injured (?) on 07/05/1967

 

Washington outfielder Cap Peterson was injured (?) on 07/05/1967

Chicago (AL) outfielder Buddy Bradford made his Season Debut on 07/07/1967. Bradford had previously been recalled from Indianapolis (PCL)

 

Boston pitcher Galen Cisco returned to the mound on 07/07/1967

 

Baltimore 2 Chicago (AL) (H) 1

 

Curt Blefary hit a two-run homerun (11) in the top of the sixth to score the first runs of the game, and while the White Sox were able to answer with one run in the bottom of the sixth, Dave McNally (4-10, 5.61) had the good stuff today and went all the way for the tough road win.

 

Chicago (NL) 10 Houston (H) 3

 

The Cubs started off the game with a four-run first and then they proceeded to run away with it from there as Billy Williams hit two homeruns (10, 11) to spark the runaway victory. Ferguson Jenkins (12-6, 2.41) breezed to the easy win in the Astrodome.

 

Cincinnati 3 St. Louis (H) 1 (10)

 

Cincinnati scored twice in the top of the tenth and held on for the extra-inning win in St. Louis. Mel Queen (5-5, 3.01) got the win with Bob Lee coming in for the one-inning save (3)

 

Friday, July 7, 1967

 

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St. Louis outfielder Curt Flood was injured (?) on 07/06/1967

 

Baltimore (H) 7 New York (AL) 6 (11)

 

The Yankees scored four times in the top of the first and then added one more in the second and were off and running. Al Downing held the Orioles scoreless through seven innings but then suddenly the Baltimore bats came alive with five runs in the eighth to draw within to 6-5, the big hit being a a two-out three-run homerun by Curt Motton (1).  Sam Bowens cracked a solo shot (3) in the bottom of the ninth to tie the score and the game soon moved into extra innings. Moe Drabowsky (5-0, 0.35) picked up the win in relief when Drabowsky singled home the game-winner in the bottom of the eleventh.

 

California (H) 4 Kansas City 1 (GM 1)

Paul Schaal was hitting a stellar .136 as a rookie third baseman for the Angels but he hit a two-run homerun (7) in the third and then added a sacrifice fly in the fifth and Jim McGlothlin (4-8, 3.08) went all the way for the Game One win.

 

Kansas City 5 Calif0ornia (H) 3 (GM 2)

 

Jack Hamilton (2-5, 5.71) gave the Angels a 2-0 lead with a two-out two-run single in the second, but Catfish Hunter (9-6, 2.59) led the A's comeback with a double and a run score in the sixth and then a second run scored in the seventh to take the lead. The A's bullpen crumbled, but Hunter was able to hold on for the Game Two win.

 

Note: As mentioned after the initial KC to California series, Bert Campaneris was still avoiding games in the state of California pending potential legal issues.

 

Chicago (AL) (H) 5 Minnesota 4 (11)

 

Minnesota relief ace Al Worthington (ERA: 5.45) blew his fourth save opportunity of the season when Chicago tied the game at 4-4 with a run in the ninth. The game didn't last long though as Tommy McCraw led off the bottom of the eleventh with a solo homerun (6) to win the game in come-from-behind fashion for the White Sox.

 

Washington 2 Cleveland (H) 1

 

The Indians finally managed to score a run in the bottom of the seventh to tie the score at 1-1, but Fred Valentine quickly answered in the top of the eighth with a solo homerun (4) to give Washington its lead back. The Senators pen held the lead to get the win for Camilo Pascual (5-7, 2.42), with Dave Baldwin getting the save (2).

 

Boston 7 Detroit (H) 3

 

The Tigers led 3-0 after the third, but the Red Sox made it close a 3-2 after the sixth, then the visitors exploded for five runs in the eighth to put this one away. Multiple Detroit relievers got lit up, making a winner of Bill Landis (1-0, 6.43) who pitched only one perfect inning in relief.

 

Houston (H) 15 Chicago (NL) 3

 

The Astros scored five runs in the bottom of the first and then proceeded to score multiple runs against every pitcher the Cubs ran out to the mound. Jimmy Wynn had the big day with two homeruns (21, 22) and six RBI's to support Wade Blasingame (3-3, 4.11).

 

New York (NL) (H) 6 Atlanta 2

 

The Mets have settled on a lineup and a rotation over the past several weeks, so while they are still a bad team, they have still played much better recently than they did earlier in the season. New York put up a three-spot in the bottom of the fifth to take the lead for good and Bob Hendley (2-3, 4.22) went all the way for the complete-game victory.

 

St. Louis 6 Philadelphia (H) 1

 

In a battle between second and third place in the NL, the Cardinals led 4-1 after the fourth, but it wasn't until the visitors added two more runs in the eighth that St. Louis felt confident. Steve Carlton (6-3, 1.60) struck out nine and kept the Phillies off balance for the whole game.

 

Pittsburgh (H) 7 Cincinnati 3

 

The Pirates led 5-1 after the fifth and 7-2 after the seventh, and even though the Reds made it interesting late, the Pittsburgh bullpen finally put this game to bed. Roberto Clemente (17) and Willie Stargell (10) both homered and Bob Veale (8-8, 4.29) finally evened his record up after a poor start to the season.

 

San Francisco (H) 2 Los Angeles 1

 

The Giants scored an unearned run in the first and then Tom Haller popped a solo shot (8) in the fifth, and that was all Ray Sadecki (7-1, 1.29) needed today as he didn’t allow a hit until two outs in the eighth.

 

Saturday, July 8, 1967

 

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Chicago (NL) pitcher Don Larsen made his Season Finale on 07/07/1967. Larsen was later sent out to Dallas Fort-Worth (TL). Chicago (NL) pitcher Dick Radatz made his Season Finale on 07/07/1967

 

Baltimore (H) 9 New York (AL) 2 (GM 1)

 

It was a close game for a while, but then the Orioles scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth, the big hit being a two-run homerun (1) from Tom Phoebus (10-3, 3.00). Boog Powell added a three-run homerun (8) in the eighth to complete the blow-out.

 

New York (AL) 9 Baltimore (H) 2 (GM )

 

The Yankees returned the favor and thumped the Orioles in Game Two as walks, especially untimely walks, sealed Baltimore's fate. Bill Monbouquette (3-1, 1.37) held the Orioles to three hits and two unearned runs, plus he chipped in with three hits, including two runs scored, an RBI, and a double.

 

Kansas City 5 California (H) 0

 

Jim Nash (7-8, 3.11) overpowered the Angels with a two-hit shutout and took home a complete-game victory. Ramon Webster broke up a scoreless game when he led off the seventh inning with a homerun (10), and before the inning was over Rick Monday added a three-run homerun (9), and Nash did the rest.

 

Chicago (AL) (H) 2 Minnesota 1 (15)

 

Harmon Killebrew broke up the scoreless tie with a lead-off homerun (17) in the top of the twelfth, but the White Sox fought back to tie the score at 1-1 in the bottom of the inning. Finally, Dick Kenworthy singled home Tommie Agee in the bottom of the fifteenth for the win.

 

Cleveland (H) 2 Washington 1 (12)

 

Frank Howard homered (24) in the top of the first, but Leon Wagner answered in the bottom half of the inning with a homerun (5) of his own, and that was all the scoring for a long time. Luis Tiant (7-6, 1.95) eventually bested Joe Coleman (5-7, 4.17) by holding the Senators to three hits while he struck out eighteen, but only getting the win when Wagner hit his second homerun (6) of the game in the bottom of the twelfth.

 

Detroit (H) 2 Boston 0

Bill Freehan stroked a two-out two-run double in the bottom of the first and Denny McLain (7-8, 3.33) made those two runs stand up as he went all the way for the shutout victory. Lee Stange (6-3, 2.29) pitched a great game as well, but took the loss.

 

Houston (H) 4 Chicago (NL) 2

 

The Astros led 3-0 after the third, but a fourth-inning two-run homerun from Billy Williams (14) made it close. Houston tacked on a late insurance run and Mike Cuellar pitched a three-inning save (1) to preserve the win for Dave Giusti (5-8, 4.89)

 

New York (NL) (H) 6 Atlanta 5 (11)

 

The Mets led 5-2 after the fourth and felt comfortable with Tom Seaver (10-5, 2.830) on the mound, but the Braves came back with a three-run sixth to tie the game at 5-5. Seaver remained in the game and picked up the win when Ed Kranepool singled home the game-winner in the bottom of the eleventh.

 

St. Louis 6 Philadelphia (H) 3

 

Both teams started makeshift lineups and both starters, Bob Gibson (8-9, 3.43) and Chris Short (7-4, 2.19) labored with uncharacteristic control problems. Ed Spiezio, getting a spot start at third base, homered (4) in the fifth to help put the Cardinals up 4-0, and then Spiezio came through with a two-out two-run single in the ninth to help ice the win for Gibson.

 

Cincinnati 6 Pittsburgh (H) 3

 

Gerry Arrigo (2-3, 4.54) got a spot start for Cincinnati, his second of the season, and he acquitted himself quite well by allowing one run in his six innings of work. The Reds bullpen jumped in and preserved the win, with Ted Abernathy picking up the save (11).

 

Los Angeles 16 San Francisco (H) 3

 

The Dodgers scored five times in the first and knocked Juan Marichal (7-9, 3.40) out of the box, but that wasn't enough so Los Angeles came right back and scored nine times in the top of the second. Third baseman Jim Lefebvre had five R Is, second base, second baseman Nate Oliver had four RB I's, and Don Drysdale (9-7, 2.95) was able to cruise home for the win.

 

Sunday, July 9, 1967

 

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Atlanta pitcher Clay Carroll was injured (?) on 07/08/1967

 

New York (AL) pitcher Cecil Perkins made his Major League Finale on 07/08/1967. Perkins was later sent down to Syracuse (IL)

 

Baltimore (H) 6 New York (AL) 2

 

Paul Blair hit a two-run homerun (8) in the first and the Orioles just nickeled and dimed the Yankees thereafter, building a lead that the visitors couldn't touch. Pete Richert (9-6, 3.01) didn't allow a run until the eighth inning and got the win, and in the ninth inning Eddie Watt gave up a homerun (15) to Mickey Mantle, much to the delight of the home fans.

 

California (H) 3 Kansas City 2

Jimmie Hall smacked a two-out two-run single in the bottom of the first and George Brunet (10-6, 2.61) and the Angels bullpen made that slender lead stand up for the win. The A's scored a run in the ninth to make it close, but Bill Kelso got the final out and picked up the save (3).

 

Chicago (AL) (H) 3 Minnesota 0 (GM 1)

 

The White Sox took the early lead with a run in the bottom of the first, and then Tommy McCraw smacked a two-run homerun (7) in the fifth and Joe Horlen (6-7, 1.48) had what he needed to go all the way for the Game One shutout victory over Jim Kaat (8-5, 2.670.

 

Minnesota 3 Chicago (AL) (H) 1 (GM 2)

 

Once again Chicago got on the scoreboard first with a run in the first, but this time Minnesota finally scored with a run in the fifth, and then they followed that up with a two-run seventh, the big hit being a two-out pinch-hit single from Frank Kostro. The Twins relieving crew was strong and shut down the White Sox attack to preserve the win for Dave Boswell (7-7, 3.02), with Al Worthington getting the save (5).

 

Washington 4 Cleveland (H) 2 (GM 1)

 

Cleveland led most of the game but Washington tied the score at 2-2 with a run in the eighth, and then the Senators added on two more runs in the ninth to pull out the Game One win. Casey Cox (1-2, 1.52) got the win in relief and Dave Baldwin got the save (3) with a 1-2-3 ninth.

 

Washington 5 Cleveland (H) 4 (GM 2)

 

Chico Salmon smacked a pair of two-run homeruns (4, 5) for the Indians, but a three-run homerun (25) by Frank Howard powered the Senators to the win and the doubleheader sweep on the road in Cleveland.

 

Detroit (H) 3 Boston 1 (GM 1)

 

Detroit broke open a scoreless tie when they scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth, the big hit being a two-out two-run single off the bat of Bill Freehan. Earl Wilson (9-7, 2.87) went all the way for the win over Gary Bell (13-2, 1.11).

 

Boston 6 Detroit (H) 2 (GM 2)

 

Carl Yastrzemski hit a two-run homerun (25) in the fourth that put the Red Sox ahead to stay, but it was Jim Lonborg (9-4, 2.93) that went all the way for the Game Two win, plus Lonborg drove in three runs afterward to ice his own win.

 

Houston (H) 3 Chicago (NL) 2

 

The Astros moved ahead 3-0 when Bob Aspromonte singled home two runs in the bottom of the third, and then Don Wilson (7-5, 3.10) mowed down the Cubs batters, although he did require some relief assistance to get through the ninth. Ernie Banks finally grounded into a game-ending double play to clinch the win for Wilson.

 

Atlanta 5 New York (NL) (H) 0 (No-Hitter!)

Felipe Alou started off the game with a homerun (15), and even though the Braves scored more runs late, including a two-run homerun (19) from Hank Aaron, the story of this game was a no-hitter thrown by Ken Johnson (13-1, 1.55). Johnson did walk two along the way, but the Mets mostly just went quietly.

 

St. Louis 5 Philadelphia (H) 3 (10)

 

Mike Shannon lined a two-run homerun (5) in the second to put the Cardinals ahead, but the Phillies came back and took the lead when Dick Allen knocked a two-run homerun (14) in the fifth. Shannon came through in the ninth with an RBI single that tied the score at 3-3, and then in the tenth Orlando Cepeda lined a double into the corner that brought home two runs. Joe Hoerner (5-0, 1.47) got the win in relief with Nelson Briles throwing a one-inning save (3).

 

Cincinnati 5 Pittsburgh (H) 2

 

The Reds took an early 4-0 lead thanks to two homeruns (15, 16) from Vada Pinson and Gary Nolan (9-2, 2.54) got the win, but when Nolan tired the Cincinnati bullpen was able to finish the job.

 

San Francisco (H) 3 Los Angeles 1

 

The Dodgers took a 1-0 lead in the third, but the Giants finally got on the scoreboard when Tom Haller stroked a two-run double. Jim Ray Hart added a solo homerun (25) in the eighth for insurance, Mike McCormick (7-6, 2.45) got the win and Frank Linzy picked up the save (12).