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05.02.1969
SP – KC: M. Hedlund (1-1 2.48) CAL: R. May (1-2 4.33)
GAME #023 @ California W 3-2 (11 inn) – GAME 1
WP – M. Drabowsky (2-0) LP – K. Tatum (0-2)
HR – CAL: B. Voss (1)
It took eleven innings but when Ed Kirkpatrick doubled to score Jackie Hernandez, the Royals were able to move above the .500 mark for the first time ever.
Both starting pitchers only gave up two runs on four hits, however Mike Hedlund got another no-decision, his fourth in five starts.
POG – California’s Rudy May – 8 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 94 pitches
“Whaddya want me to do,” exclaimed Hedlund when asked about the no decisions. “I pitch, the batters hit, and as long as we win, that’s all that matters. You guys are making a big deal about nothing.
SP – KC: J. Rooker (1-0 4.08) CAL: A. Messersmith (2-1 2.63)
GAME #024 @ California L 2-0 – GAME 2
WP – A. Messersmith (3-1) LP – J. Rooker (1-1) SV – V. Geishert (1)
Being over .500 lasted only a few hours as the Angels won the nightcap of the doubleheader. California’s Andy Messersmith bamboozled the Royals over 8.1 innings, allowing only 5 hits while striking out 8.
Royals spot starter Jim Rooker, who was just switched to the bullpen, had a solid game himself but was no match for the Angel’s hurler.
POG – California’s Andy Messersmith – 8.1 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 8 K, 122 pitches
“We saw a whole bunch of outstanding pitching here today,” quipped Lou Piniella. “At least we were able to get a split out of this.”
OTHER AMERICAN LEAGUE RESULTS
Orioles 11 @ Yankees 0
WP – M. Cuellar (2-3)
LP – F. Peterson (2-3)
HR – BAL: B. Floyd (1)
Mike Cuellar shut down the Yankee offense, limiting them to 5 hits in his complete game shutout.
Bobby Murcer had the night off, so his 12 game hitting streak is intact.
Indians 3 @ Senators 2 (10 inn)
WP – P. Hennigan (2-1)
LP – J. Dukes (2-3)
SV – G. Boyd (1)
HR – CLE: L. Klimchock (1) WAS: M. Epstein (8)
Red Sox 9 vs Tigers 5
WP – L. Stange (4-2)
LP – J. Sparma (0-2)
HR – DET: C. Laboy (4), J. Northrup (5), M. Stanley (5) BOS: J. Lahoud (2), R. Petrocelli (6)
A sixth inning single keeps Reggie Smith’s hit streak going at 22 games.
Athletics 2 vs Pilots 1
WP – B. Odom (2-1)
LP – S. Blass (1-3)
Blue Moon Odom gets the win throwing a complete game three-hitter while striking out ten. It wasn’t the prettiest game though as he also walked seven.
NATIONAL LEAGUE RESULTS
Cubs 2 vs Mets 1 (11 inn)
WP – H. Aguirre (1-1)
LP – T. McGraw (0-1)
Billy Williams knocked in the winning run with a clutch 2-out single in the eleventh.
Dodgers 9 @ Braves 6
WP – D. Drysdale (1-2)
LP – J. Britton (0-1)
HR – LA: B. Russell (3) ATL: C. Raymond (1)
Cardinals 8 vs Phillies 4
WP – J. Ellis (1-0)
LP – C. Short (0-4)
HR – STL: L. Cardenas (2)
Reds 5 vs Padres 3
WP – T. Cloninger (1-2)
LP – D. Roberts (2-2)
SV – C. Carroll (2)
HR – SD: V. Kelly (1) CIN: L. May (4)
Astros 4 vs Giants 0
WP – J. Billingham (2-0)
LP – J. Marichal (3-1)
SV – D. Womack (2)
Expos 2 vs Pirates 1
WP – C. Zachary (2-2)
LP – T. Dukes (1-1)
HR – PIT: W. Stargell (2)
INJURY NEWS
Philadelphia Phillies – 1B Deron Johnson – torn groin – 3 weeks
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