A's take the opener in the final head-to-head series with the Twins, which increses their lead to 1 1/2 gms. Twins really need to take one of this series.
OVER BEFORE IT BEGAN, WHITE SOX ROLL TO 15-5 WIN OVER ROYALS
First 5 White Sox batter scored before the 2nd out & never looked back. May scored 4X, after each of his 4 Hs, incl his 19th HR. Melton matched him wiht 4 Rs.
W: Stone (9-10)
L: Splittorff (19-13)
HR: May (19), Rojas (6)
OVER BEFORE IT BEGAN, WHITE SOX ROLL TO 15-5 WIN OVER ROYALS
First 5 White Sox batter scored before the 2nd out & never looked back. May scored 4X, after each of his 4 Hs, incl his 19th HR. Melton matched him wiht 4 Rs.
W: Stone (9-10)
L: Splittorff (19-13)
HR: May (19), Rojas (6)
Started a fresh OOTP game. Pitched a no-hitter on Opening Day. Then lost a second no-hitter with two outs in the ninth in Game 2. Unreal.
Started a fresh OOTP game. Pitched a no-hitter on Opening Day. Then lost a second no-hitter with two outs in the ninth in Game 2. Unreal.
POOR PITCHING, DEFENSE LEADS TO ANGELS TAKING A 12-6 WIN OVER RANGERS
Rangers made 6 Es, while the pitchers walked 7 in a sloppy outing all around. Stanton led the offense with 4 RBI, incl a 3R 2B, while Oliver & Robinson scored 3X each.
W: Singer (18-17)
L: Paul (2-5)
HR: none
POOR PITCHING, DEFENSE LEADS TO ANGELS TAKING A 12-6 WIN OVER RANGERS
Rangers made 6 Es, while the pitchers walked 7 in a sloppy outing all around. Stanton led the offense with 4 RBI, incl a 3R 2B, while Oliver & Robinson scored 3X each.
W: Singer (18-17)
L: Paul (2-5)
HR: none
A'S PUT TWINS SEASON ON EDGE WITH A 4-2 WIN
Kubiak makes the most of a rare start, driving in the first 3 A's runs, incl a 7th inn tie-breaker. Blue gets his 20th win, going 8 innings. Thompson gets 3 Hs out of 9 spot, but never scores.
W: Blue (20-7)
L: Goltz (4-4)
S; Fingers (21)
HR: none
A'S PUT TWINS SEASON ON EDGE WITH A 4-2 WIN
Kubiak makes the most of a rare start, driving in the first 3 A's runs, incl a 7th inn tie-breaker. Blue gets his 20th win, going 8 innings. Thompson gets 3 Hs out of 9 spot, but never scores.
W: Blue (20-7)
L: Goltz (4-4)
S; Fingers (21)
HR: none
9/25/73
MIN (95-61) @ OAK (97-60)
A's won gm 1, giving them a 1 1/2 gm lead in the West. Twins at risk of going 2 1/2 down, which will be the biggest gap in the West since July 9! Today, Twins start Dave Goltz (4-3, 5.23 in 8 starts, 20 rlf). A's go with Vida Blue (19-7, 3.20 in 35 starts).
9/25/73
MIN (95-61) @ OAK (97-60)
A's won gm 1, giving them a 1 1/2 gm lead in the West. Twins at risk of going 2 1/2 down, which will be the biggest gap in the West since July 9! Today, Twins start Dave Goltz (4-3, 5.23 in 8 starts, 20 rlf). A's go with Vida Blue (19-7, 3.20 in 35 starts).
BAYLOR BAT LEADS ORIOLES TO 4-2 WIN OVER TIGERS
Baylor knocked a 2B & 3B, incl the GWRBI in 5th to overcome his E7 in 3rd. Jefferson went 7+ with no earned runs for the W. Davis matched Baylor with 2 RBI and 2 hits.
W: Jefferson (7-2)
L: Fryman (10-7)
S; Jackson (5)
HR: none
BAYLOR BAT LEADS ORIOLES TO 4-2 WIN OVER TIGERS
Baylor knocked a 2B & 3B, incl the GWRBI in 5th to overcome his E7 in 3rd. Jefferson went 7+ with no earned runs for the W. Davis matched Baylor with 2 RBI and 2 hits.
W: Jefferson (7-2)
L: Fryman (10-7)
S; Jackson (5)
HR: none
INDIANS TAKE A DRAMA PACKED 13TH INNING 7-6 WALK-OFF FROM THE RED SOX
Tribe score 2 in 9th to cause extra. Sox plate 2 in 11th, only to be matched by Indians. Aparicio out at plate in 13th. Duncan walk-off single ends it
W: Lamb (3-5)
L: Garman (2-3)
HR: Duffy (10), Duncan (11), Cepeda (24)
INDIANS TAKE A DRAMA PACKED 13TH INNING 7-6 WALK-OFF FROM THE RED SOX
Tribe score 2 in 9th to cause extra. Sox plate 2 in 11th, only to be matched by Indians. Aparicio out at plate in 13th. Duncan walk-off single ends it
W: Lamb (3-5)
L: Garman (2-3)
HR: Duffy (10), Duncan (11), Cepeda (24)
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YANKEES PREVAIL AFTER A SEE-SAW BATTLE TO TAKE A 7-6 WIN OVER BREWERS
Yanks scored the last & deciding R in T8. Matty Alou w/ a big day; 4 Hs incl 2B & HR. Mays & Rodríguez w/ 4 Hs each for MIL, but stranded 7X total.
W: McDaniel (9-7)
L: Bell (6-9)
HR: M Alou (2), Blomberg (22)
YANKEES PREVAIL AFTER A SEE-SAW BATTLE TO TAKE A 7-6 WIN OVER BREWERS
Yanks scored the last & deciding R in T8. Matty Alou w/ a big day; 4 Hs incl 2B & HR. Mays & Rodríguez w/ 4 Hs each for MIL, but stranded 7X total.
W: McDaniel (9-7)
L: Bell (6-9)
HR: M Alou (2), Blomberg (22)
We are in the final week of the season, and obviously, some of these games are meaningless. However, I began this replay with the belief that every game is sacred and every player's role and contribution needs to be respected. On the other hand...Playoffs!!!
We are in the final week of the season, and obviously, some of these games are meaningless. However, I began this replay with the belief that every game is sacred and every player's role and contribution needs to be respected. On the other hand...Playoffs!!!
9/25/73
NYY (90-60) @ MIL (70-86)
Yankees head out to Milwaukee for a 3-game series as the season winds down. Both teams have hit their win threshold for the year (90+/70+). Today, Yankees start Mel Stottlemyre (14-14, 3.91 in 36 starts). Brewers go with Jerry Bell (6-8, 3.82 in 23 starts).
9/25/73
NYY (90-60) @ MIL (70-86)
Yankees head out to Milwaukee for a 3-game series as the season winds down. Both teams have hit their win threshold for the year (90+/70+). Today, Yankees start Mel Stottlemyre (14-14, 3.91 in 36 starts). Brewers go with Jerry Bell (6-8, 3.82 in 23 starts).
A's take the opener in the final head-to-head series with the Twins, which increses their lead to 1 1/2 gms. Twins really need to take one of this series.
A's take the opener in the final head-to-head series with the Twins, which increses their lead to 1 1/2 gms. Twins really need to take one of this series.
GIANTS RALLY FOR 3 IN THE 5TH WHICH WAS GOOD ENOUGH FOR A 3-2 WIN OVER ASTROS
Astros had early 2-0 lead, but Richard was wild (6 BB in 6 IP). He walked the 8 & 9 hitter in 5th, followed by two doubles for the runs. Helms w/ 3Hs in L.
W: McDowell (5-0)
L: Richard (5-3)
S; Sosa (14)
HR: none
GIANTS RALLY FOR 3 IN THE 5TH WHICH WAS GOOD ENOUGH FOR A 3-2 WIN OVER ASTROS
Astros had early 2-0 lead, but Richard was wild (6 BB in 6 IP). He walked the 8 & 9 hitter in 5th, followed by two doubles for the runs. Helms w/ 3Hs in L.
W: McDowell (5-0)
L: Richard (5-3)
S; Sosa (14)
HR: none
9/24/73
SFG (99-57) @ HOU (73-84)
Giants clinch the division at home and then head out to the Astrodome for a 3-gm series. Today, Giants start Jim Barr (15-8, 3.40 in 32 starts, 3 rlf). Astros go with J. R. Richard (5-2, 1.98 in 8 starts, 11 rlf w/ 10.5 K/9).
9/24/73
SFG (99-57) @ HOU (73-84)
Giants clinch the division at home and then head out to the Astrodome for a 3-gm series. Today, Giants start Jim Barr (15-8, 3.40 in 32 starts, 3 rlf). Astros go with J. R. Richard (5-2, 1.98 in 8 starts, 11 rlf w/ 10.5 K/9).
REDS EXPLODE FOR 11R 6TH ON THE WAY TO AN 18-8 WIN OVER PADRES
Tied 1-1 afte 4 & 3-3 after 5, no one saw the breakout coming. Concepción had 5 Hs & 6 RBI w/ 2 shots at a cycle. Rose had 4 Hs & 5 RBI & 3 parts of his own cycle.
W: Nelson (2-3)
L: Miller (2-4)
HR: Concepción (11), Grubb (7)
REDS EXPLODE FOR 11R 6TH ON THE WAY TO AN 18-8 WIN OVER PADRES
Tied 1-1 afte 4 & 3-3 after 5, no one saw the breakout coming. Concepción had 5 Hs & 6 RBI w/ 2 shots at a cycle. Rose had 4 Hs & 5 RBI & 3 parts of his own cycle.
W: Nelson (2-3)
L: Miller (2-4)
HR: Concepción (11), Grubb (7)
9/24/73
SDP (48-109) @ CIN (92-64)
Reds host the Padres for 3. Althought they have been eliminated, the Reds now sit in 2nd place; just .001 ahead of LA. Today, Padres start Mike Corkins (4-11, 5.30 in 10 starts, 42 rlf). Reds go with Tom Hall (9-4, 3.01 in 6 starts, 46 rlf).
9/24/73
SDP (48-109) @ CIN (92-64)
Reds host the Padres for 3. Althought they have been eliminated, the Reds now sit in 2nd place; just .001 ahead of LA. Today, Padres start Mike Corkins (4-11, 5.30 in 10 starts, 42 rlf). Reds go with Tom Hall (9-4, 3.01 in 6 starts, 46 rlf).
SINGLETON 3-RUN BOMB IN 7TH GIVES EXPOS COME-FROM-BEHIND 5-4 WIN OVER PIRATES
SIngleton's HR was his 3rd H of the gm, and his 2nd R. Jorgensen reached base 4X. Pirates let another one slip away as they lose their 80th.
W: Gilbert (3-2)
L: Johnson (4-4)
S; Walker (5)
HR: Singleton (23)
SINGLETON 3-RUN BOMB IN 7TH GIVES EXPOS COME-FROM-BEHIND 5-4 WIN OVER PIRATES
SIngleton's HR was his 3rd H of the gm, and his 2nd R. Jorgensen reached base 4X. Pirates let another one slip away as they lose their 80th.
W: Gilbert (3-2)
L: Johnson (4-4)
S; Walker (5)
HR: Singleton (23)
9/24/73
PIT (75-79) @ MON (68-88)
Pirates go for the 3-gm sweep here, as they try to desperately to stay in the race. Also, Cards are charging and could pass them soon. Today, Pirates start Luke Walker (2-9, 6.06 in 15 starts, 17 rlf). Expos go with Balor Moord (10-10, 4.20 in 31 starts).
9/24/73
PIT (75-79) @ MON (68-88)
Pirates go for the 3-gm sweep here, as they try to desperately to stay in the race. Also, Cards are charging and could pass them soon. Today, Pirates start Luke Walker (2-9, 6.06 in 15 starts, 17 rlf). Expos go with Balor Moord (10-10, 4.20 in 31 starts).
HAND WAS WILD BUT TOSSED A 2-HIT SHUTOUT AS THE RANGERS TOPPED THE ANGELS 3-0
Both starters had similar results walking 6, but May allowed 3 Hs (to Hand's 2), and 1 was a 2R bomb by Sudakis and 4 of his walks came in the 2nd. Rangers back in 4th.
W: Hand (3-3)
L: May (6-18)
HR: Sudakis (16)
HAND WAS WILD BUT TOSSED A 2-HIT SHUTOUT AS THE RANGERS TOPPED THE ANGELS 3-0
Both starters had similar results walking 6, but May allowed 3 Hs (to Hand's 2), and 1 was a 2R bomb by Sudakis and 4 of his walks came in the 2nd. Rangers back in 4th.
W: Hand (3-3)
L: May (6-18)
HR: Sudakis (16)
9/24/73
TEX (62-94) @ CAL (62-93)
Rangers continue their race to the bottom with their 2nd-half collapse. Having just dropped past CAL into 5th, they visit Anaheim for 3. Today, Rangers start Rich Hand (2-3, 3.59 in 6 starts, 1 rlf). Angels go with Rudy May (6-17, 4.63 in 26 starts, 1 rlf).
9/24/73
TEX (62-94) @ CAL (62-93)
Rangers continue their race to the bottom with their 2nd-half collapse. Having just dropped past CAL into 5th, they visit Anaheim for 3. Today, Rangers start Rich Hand (2-3, 3.59 in 6 starts, 1 rlf). Angels go with Rudy May (6-17, 4.63 in 26 starts, 1 rlf).
TENACE'S 2ND HR IS A WALK-OFF IN THE 11TH GIVING THE A'S THE 6-4 WIN OVER TWINS
Twins posted 2 in the 8th to send the gm into extras. A's turned 4 DPs to keep the Twins in check. Hands w/ 3 perfect rf inns.
W: Fingers (7-3)
L: Corbin (6-7)
HR: Tenace 2 (25, 26), Mitterwald (15), Walton (2)
TENACE'S 2ND HR IS A WALK-OFF IN THE 11TH GIVING THE A'S THE 6-4 WIN OVER TWINS
Twins posted 2 in the 8th to send the gm into extras. A's turned 4 DPs to keep the Twins in check. Hands w/ 3 perfect rf inns.
W: Fingers (7-3)
L: Corbin (6-7)
HR: Tenace 2 (25, 26), Mitterwald (15), Walton (2)
9/24/73
MIN (95-60) @ OAK (96-60)
We are blessed to have these two teams face off, head-to-head in the final week of the season, starting the series just 1/2 gm apart. Today, Twins start rookie Danny Fife (0-7, 5.80 in 5 starts, 4 rlf). A's go with John Odom (6-11, 5.02 in 22 starts, 7 rlf).
9/24/73
MIN (95-60) @ OAK (96-60)
We are blessed to have these two teams face off, head-to-head in the final week of the season, starting the series just 1/2 gm apart. Today, Twins start rookie Danny Fife (0-7, 5.80 in 5 starts, 4 rlf). A's go with John Odom (6-11, 5.02 in 22 starts, 7 rlf).