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04.23.1969
SP – SEA: G. Brabender (0-2 9.00) KC: R. Nelson (0-1 1.59
GAME #015 vs Seattle W 10-0
WP – R. Nelson (1-1) LP – G. Brabender (0-3)
HR – KC: J. Foy (1), P. Kelly (2), H. Taylor (3), T. Tresh (2)

Kansas City won this one in a laugher as they plated five runs in both the fourth and sixth innings, highlighted by a grand slam from Hawk Taylor, a three run shot by Pat Kelly and a two run blast from Tom Tresh.

The Royals pitching staff held the Pilots to six hits, highlighted by Roger Nelson limiting Seattle to two hits in his five innings.

POG – Kansas City’s Hawk Taylor – 2 for 4, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R

“Yeah, I had a pretty good game,” said Taylor. “But I’m still not even hitting my weight. I need a few more good games. At least we’ve been winning lately.”

It appears that the rumours about the imminent firing of manager Carlos Ramirez were just that, rumours. “I’m here until I’m told otherwise,” said the brusque manager. “Right now, we’re getting some wins and that is what’s important.”

OTHER AMERICAN LEAGUE RESULTS
Senators 5 @ Red Sox 4
WP – J. Hannah (1-1)
LP – R. Culp (1-2)
SV – D. Baldwin (1)
HR – WAS: F. Howard (4) BOS: J. Lahoud (1), D. Schoefield (1), R. Smith (7)

Boston’s Reggie Smith went 1 for 3 with a solo homer to put his hit streak to 14 games

Twins 6 vs Athletics 1
WP – J. Perry (2-0)
LP – C. Dobson (2-2)

White Sox 5 vs Angels 4
WP – D. Murphy (1-0)
LP – H. Wilhelm (0-3)
HR – CAL: J. Johnstone (2), B. Knoop (1), R. Reichardt (2)

A single in the bottom of the tenth by Ed Hermann gave the Sox the win.

Yankees 2 @ Indians 0
WP – B. Burbach (1-0)
LP – S. McDowell (1-3)
SV – S. Hamilton (1)

Tigers 4 @ Orioles 3
WP – D. McLain (2-1)
LP – E. Watt (0-2)
HR – BAL: B. Powell 2(6)

NATIONAL LEAGUE RESULTS
Phillies 1 @ Expos 0
WP – G. Jackson (4-0)
LP – P. Dobson (1-3)
SV – A. Raffo (2)
HR – PHI: J. Callison (2)

Cubs 2 vs Cardinals 1
WP – F. Jenkins (3-1)
LP – B. Gibson (2-2)
HR – STL: J. Hague (1)

Pirates 7 @ Mets 1
WP – B. Moose (1-3)
LP – J. Dilauro (0-1)
HR – PIT: R. Clemente (2), A. Oliver (3)

Dave Cash’s second inning single kept his hit streak alive at 11 games.

Padres 2 @ Astros 0
WP – D. Selma (1-2)
LP – L. Dierker (1-2)
HR – SD: D. Selma (1)

A pair of complete games as this well pitched game only had a combined 7 total hits, 3 for the Astros and 4 for the Padres.

Giants 4 vs Braves 0
WP – J. Marichal (2-0)
LP – P. Niekro (2-1)

Marichal shackled the Braves bats with a 4 hit complete game shutout.

Dodgers 4 vs Reds 3
WP – B. Singer (1-0)
LP – J. Merritt (1-3)
SV – J. Brewer (1)
HR – CIN: L. May (2)

INJURY NEWS
Chicago Cubs – 1B Willie Smith – strained back muscle – 5 weeks