1974 Oakland 5, 1970 Baltimore 4
Hunter vs Palmer
Baltimore opened the scoring in the 1st with a Powell single scoring Buford. Adding to their lead in the 4th as Palmer,Buford and Johnson singled in runs. In the top of the 6th Oakland got on the board a lead off single by North followed by Bando and Jackson back to back homeruns. In the 8th Oakland finally took the lead as Fosse doubled scoring Jackson and Rudi. Winning pitcher Lindblad save for Fingers and losing pitcher Richert. Game MVP Ray Fosse 3 for 4 with 2 doubles 2 RBIs
Oakland 4 Baltimore 9
Blue vs McNally
Oakland opened the game with 3 runs as the first 5 batters reached base. McNally the settled down and closed out the inning. Oakland coasted along until the 5th when Blue allowed 4 singles and 2 doubles and the Orioles scored 5. In the 8th Baltimore added 4 more runs as all 9 players went to the plate. Winning pitcher McNally losing pitcher Blue. Game MVP Frank Robinson 2 for 4 with a double and 4 RBIs
Baltimore 8 Oakland 7-12 innings
Cuellar vs Holtzman
Oakland scored two in the 1st when North lead off with solo homerun. Jackson not to be outdone also homered. Baltimore got those back with 4 singles in the top of the 2nd.In the 3rd Jackson got hi 2nd homerun of the game. Baltimore tied it back up in the 4th as Belanger tripled in Johnson. In the 6th Baltimore got its first lead of the game as Rettenmund tripled and scoring Brooks Robinson and then scored himself on a fielders choice. Bando hit a solo homerun for the as in the bottom of the 6th. In the bottom of the 7th Oakland scored 2 to take back the lead on 4 walks and two singles.In the top of the 8th Baltimore took back the lead Belanger was walked scoring Brooks Robinson and Johnson scored on a fielders choice. In the bottom of th 9th a lead off triple by Claudell Washington was subsequently brought him in on a fielders choice. In the top of the 12th Johnson doubled scoring Rettenmund. Winning Pitcher Lopez, Losing pitcher Fingers, both Watt and Fingers had blown saves. Game MVP Mark Belanger 2 for 3 with 3 RBIs and a triple.
Baltimore 3 Oakland 8
Phoebus vs Hunter
Baltimore opened the game with a run in the top of the 1st. Oakland tied it when Jackson ground out scoring Green. In the 6th Oakland got 2 more as Tenace homered with Jackson on board. In the 7th Powell put one out of the park bringing Baltimore within one. In the bottom of the 7th Campenaris walked then Bando and Jackson had back to back homeruns. They added 2 more in the 8th.Baltmore’s comeback was short as Brooks singled in Frank Robinson but that was all they mustered. Winning pitcher Hunter, Losing pitcher Phoebus. Game MVP Catfish Hunter 6 hit complete game.
Oakland 4 Baltimore 7
Blue vs Palmer
Both teams traded runs in the st. In the bottom of the 3rd Blair was walked, Buford singled, Frank Robinson struckout then Powell, Brooks Robinson and Johnson singled scoring 3. Oakland was hurt when Campaneris left the game with an injury. In the 4th Rudi doubled and Tenace brought him in with a homerun. In the 6th Oakland tied it up as Tenace got his 2nd homerun of the game. In the bottom of the 8th a double by Frank Robinson scored 3. Wining pitcher Hall Save Lopez Losing pitcher Blue Moon Odom game MVP Frank Robinson 2 for 3 with a double and 3 RBIs.
Baltimore catchers did a great job stopping Oakland from stealing bases in this series throwing out 7 of 10 attempts. There were 4 in game injuries during the series, 3 for Oakland Blue, Knowles and Campaneris and Baltimore Pitcher Phoebus. Baltimore managed by Ron Burnette, Oakland Robert Chisholm.
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