TWINS TAKE A NO-DOUBTER AS THEY TOP ANGELS 9-0
Hisle hit a 2R HR in the 1st, but the real fireworks were in the 7R 4th inn, which also featured a 2R 2B by Hisle. Kaat tossed a 5-hit SHO for the W. Twins stay 1 in back of A's.
W: Kaat (13-8)
L: Singer (18-18)
HR: Hisle (21), Darwin (16)
TWINS TAKE A NO-DOUBTER AS THEY TOP ANGELS 9-0
Hisle hit a 2R HR in the 1st, but the real fireworks were in the 7R 4th inn, which also featured a 2R 2B by Hisle. Kaat tossed a 5-hit SHO for the W. Twins stay 1 in back of A's.
W: Kaat (13-8)
L: Singer (18-18)
HR: Hisle (21), Darwin (16)
9/29/73
CAL (64-96) @ MIN (98-62)
Twins need to keep winning, but even that might not be enough. Such is the woe of being 1 gm back, and the A's already winning their game. Today, Angels start Bill Singer (18-17, 3.22 in 39 starts). Twins go with Jim Kaat (12-8, 3.04 in 26 starts).
9/29/73
CAL (64-96) @ MIN (98-62)
Twins need to keep winning, but even that might not be enough. Such is the woe of being 1 gm back, and the A's already winning their game. Today, Angels start Bill Singer (18-17, 3.22 in 39 starts). Twins go with Jim Kaat (12-8, 3.04 in 26 starts).
Sox had tying R at the plate in the 9th!
A’s won’t have to worry about the Twins if they win out. Only one more to go!
Sox had tying R at the plate in the 9th!
A’s won’t have to worry about the Twins if they win out. Only one more to go!
A'S ALMOST BLOW 9-RUN LEAD, BUT HANG ON TO BEAT WHITE SOX 12-9
A's were up 10-1 after 6, with Bando driving in 4 & Tenace scoring 4, when Odom/Fingers struggled to close it out.
W: Odom (7-11)
L: Gossage (2-3)
S; Knowles (5)
HR: Bando (31), Jackson (36), Rudi (9), Melton (18), Herrmann (11)
A'S ALMOST BLOW 9-RUN LEAD, BUT HANG ON TO BEAT WHITE SOX 12-9
A's were up 10-1 after 6, with Bando driving in 4 & Tenace scoring 4, when Odom/Fingers struggled to close it out.
W: Odom (7-11)
L: Gossage (2-3)
S; Knowles (5)
HR: Bando (31), Jackson (36), Rudi (9), Melton (18), Herrmann (11)
9/29/73
CHW (63-97) @ OAK (99-61)
A's go for their 100th Win as they attempt to keep those pesky Twins at bay. They remain 1 gm up in the AL West w/ 2 to play. Today, White Sox start Rich Gossage (2-2, 3.08 in 3 starts, 18 rlf). A's go w/ John 'Blue Moon' Odom (6-11, 4.84 in 23 starts, 7 rlf)
9/29/73
CHW (63-97) @ OAK (99-61)
A's go for their 100th Win as they attempt to keep those pesky Twins at bay. They remain 1 gm up in the AL West w/ 2 to play. Today, White Sox start Rich Gossage (2-2, 3.08 in 3 starts, 18 rlf). A's go w/ John 'Blue Moon' Odom (6-11, 4.84 in 23 starts, 7 rlf)
GRIFFIN POWERS RED SOX TO 4-1 WIN OVER BREWERS
Griffin scored twice, reaching base 3X, incl a 2B & HR. Smith broke 1-1 tie w/ 2R 1B in 3rd. McGlothen allowed 0 ER in 7 for his 1st W of '73. Briggs reached 3X in the loss.
W: McGlothen (1-2)
L: Short (4-8)
S; Bolin (13)
HR: Griffin (2)
GRIFFIN POWERS RED SOX TO 4-1 WIN OVER BREWERS
Griffin scored twice, reaching base 3X, incl a 2B & HR. Smith broke 1-1 tie w/ 2R 1B in 3rd. McGlothen allowed 0 ER in 7 for his 1st W of '73. Briggs reached 3X in the loss.
W: McGlothen (1-2)
L: Short (4-8)
S; Bolin (13)
HR: Griffin (2)
MUNSON TRIPLES TWICE TO LEAD YANKEES TO 10-5 WIN OVER TIGERS
Both were RBI 3Bs, as Munson was 1 of 4 Yankees with 2 RBI. All 9 Yankees scored at least 1 R. Cash reached base 4X, scoring 3X in L.
W: Stottlemyre (15-14)
L: Coleman (17-18)
S; Lyle (22)
HR: Hart (13), N Cash (20), Stanley (17)
MUNSON TRIPLES TWICE TO LEAD YANKEES TO 10-5 WIN OVER TIGERS
Both were RBI 3Bs, as Munson was 1 of 4 Yankees with 2 RBI. All 9 Yankees scored at least 1 R. Cash reached base 4X, scoring 3X in L.
W: Stottlemyre (15-14)
L: Coleman (17-18)
S; Lyle (22)
HR: Hart (13), N Cash (20), Stanley (17)
Sorted by Innings Pitched
Sorted by Innings Pitched
INDIANS TOP ORIOLES 2-0 IN UNLIKELY PITCHER'S DUEL TO FINISH THE REGULAR SEASON FOR THESE 2
Timmerman gets the 4H, 8K SHO, while rookie Garland rests the O's bllpn with a 3H, 6K outing of his own. Unfortunately, 2 of 3 Hs were 2B-HR in 6th
W: Timmerman (4-11)
L: Garland (2-1)
HR: Ellis (13)
INDIANS TOP ORIOLES 2-0 IN UNLIKELY PITCHER'S DUEL TO FINISH THE REGULAR SEASON FOR THESE 2
Timmerman gets the 4H, 8K SHO, while rookie Garland rests the O's bllpn with a 3H, 6K outing of his own. Unfortunately, 2 of 3 Hs were 2B-HR in 6th
W: Timmerman (4-11)
L: Garland (2-1)
HR: Ellis (13)
No changes to the playoff picture, as all 4 teams still competing won their game. Time could be running out on the challengers (Twins and Mets).
No changes to the playoff picture, as all 4 teams still competing won their game. Time could be running out on the challengers (Twins and Mets).
DODGERS HOLD PADRES TO 4 HITS AS THEY ROLL TO 7-1 WIN
Messersmith allowed 3 Hs in 8 inn for his 17th W, dropping ERA to 2.31 (2nd in NL). Russell led the offense w/ a 2B & HR, while Davis collected 3 hits. Both drove in 2.t
W: Messersmith (17-9)
L: Jones (6-10)
HR: Russell (4)
DODGERS HOLD PADRES TO 4 HITS AS THEY ROLL TO 7-1 WIN
Messersmith allowed 3 Hs in 8 inn for his 17th W, dropping ERA to 2.31 (2nd in NL). Russell led the offense w/ a 2B & HR, while Davis collected 3 hits. Both drove in 2.t
W: Messersmith (17-9)
L: Jones (6-10)
HR: Russell (4)
DRIESSEN 7TH INN HR BREAKS 4-4 TIE, GIVES REDS 5-4 WIN OVER GIANTS
Giants posted single Rs in 4 inn to give them a 4-3 lead into B6, when Tolan RBI 2B (2nd RBI of gm) tied it up. That set stage for Driessen's HR to take the final lead.
W: Tomlin (4-1)
L: Moffitt (9-4)
HR: Driessen (8)
DRIESSEN 7TH INN HR BREAKS 4-4 TIE, GIVES REDS 5-4 WIN OVER GIANTS
Giants posted single Rs in 4 inn to give them a 4-3 lead into B6, when Tolan RBI 2B (2nd RBI of gm) tied it up. That set stage for Driessen's HR to take the final lead.
W: Tomlin (4-1)
L: Moffitt (9-4)
HR: Driessen (8)