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05.11.1969
SP – KC: B. Miller (1-2 3.55) BAL: J. Palmer (1-4 4.01)
GAME #031 @ Baltimore L 2-1
WP – J. Palmer (2-4) LP – B. Miller (1-3)
HR – BAL: M. Rettenmund (2)

It was a well pitched game by both sides, but Jim Palmer got the best of Bob Miller in this matchup. The Royals led into the seventh on a Hawk Taylor two out rbi single, but lost the lead when Merv Rettenmund blasted a two run homer into the left field stands. KC was unable to scratch out any more runs against Palmer and the O’s salvaged the final game of the series.

Pat Kelly’s hit streak came to an end at 11 after going hitless against Palmer. On the injury front, Tom Tresh will be out for about 3 weeks after suffering from an inguinal hernia.

POG – Baltimore’s Jim Palmer – 9 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 9 K, 130 pitches

“I only made one mistake,” grumbled Bob Miller afterwards. “And I paid for it dearly. That ball got out of Memorial Stadium like it was launched on a rocket.”

“Maybe I can get another one started,” smiled Pat Kelly when asked if he was disappointed on going hitless. “I don’t think that old Joe DiMaggio’s record is in any danger from me anyhow.”

OTHER AMERICAN LEAGUE RESULTS
White Sox 5 @ Indians 3
WP – T. John (4-2)
LP – M. Paul (2-3)

Tigers 6 vs Twins 0
WP – E. Wilson (2-4)
LP – T. Hall (1-4)
HR – DET: W. Horton (10), A. Kaline (7), C. Laboy (5), D. McAuliffe (6), M. Stanley (6)

Earl Wilson shut down the Twins on 4 hits and kept Tony Oliva hitless in the process, ending his 12 game hitting streak.

Senators 10 @ Pilots 4
WP – D. Bosman (4-1)
LP – G. Timberlake (1-4)
SV – D. Baldwin (2)
HR – WAS: B. Allen (1), M. Epstein 2 (12), F. Howard (9)

Not only did Mike Epstein hit 2 homers but he had a total of 5 hits on the day. “I just try to be quick to the ball,” answered Epstein about his approach. “I let it travel a little farther so I get a better look at it.”

Yankees 2 @ Athletics 0
WP – S. Bahnsen (4-1)
LP – J. Nash (2-1)

Stan Bahnsen scattered 7 hits while walking 2 and striking out 3 in this complete game shutout.

Red Sox 7 @ Angels 2
WP – J. Lonborg (4-2)
LP – C. Wright (0-2)

Jerry Moses keeps his hit streak active at 11 games after a fifth inning single.

NATIONAL LEAGUE RESULTS
Mets 10 vs Astros 3 – Game 1
WP – J. Koosman (2-2)
LP – D. Lemaster (3-4)
HR – NY: R. Swoboda 2 (2)

Mets 5 vs Astros 0 – Game 2
WP – G. Gentry (3-3)
LP – J. Billingham (3-1)
HR – NY: A. Shamsky (6)

Art Shamsky’s fifth inning homer in the nightcap extended his hitting streak to 11 games after sitting out the opener.

Expos 6 vs Reds 3
WP – J. Robertson (5-1)
LP – J. Merritt (1-7)
SV – S. Shea (4)
HR – MON: M. Jones 2 (3), R. Staub (3)

Tony Perez sees his hit streak stopped at 11 games in the loss to Montreal.

Phillies 2 vs Braves 1
WP – B. Champion (2-3)
LP – G. Stone (2-4)
SV – T. Farrell (3)

Felix Millan keeps his hit streak alive at 16 with a second inning single.

Dodgers 4 @ Pirates 3
WP – C. Osteen (4-2)
LP – D. Ellis (4-2)

Cardinals 9 vs Padres 2
WP – M. Torrez (4-3)
LP – D. Roberts (2-3)
HR – STL: O. Cepeda 2 (2)

Giants 15 @ Cubs 9
WP – R. Herbel (1-1)
LP – T. Abernathy (1-1)
HR – SF: W. McCovey (7) CHI: R. Santo (2)

CONTRACT NEWS
Center fielder Jimmy Wynn and the Houston Astros have finalized a deal that will extend his stay in the lone star state for 3 more years.

INJURY NEWS
Kansas City Royals – SS Tom Tresh – inguinal hernia – 3 weeks
Chicago Cubs – P Joe Niekro – tender shoulder – 2 weeks
Montreal Expos – SS Maury Wills – dislocated finger – 2 weeks