Baseball Replay--From 1901 to 2024

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Here are the player and team hitting and pitching leaders for the 1970 season:

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• SP Rick Wise of the California Angels wins the AL Gold Glove Award at P.
• C Tom Satriano of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Gold Glove Award at C.
• 3B Danny Cater of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 1B.
• 2B Denis Menke of the Cleveland Guardians wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 2B.
• 3B Brooks Robinson of the Minnesota Twins wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 3B.
• SSP Dal Maxvill of the California Angels wins the AL Gold Glove Award at SSP.
• 1B Chris Chambliss of the Kansas City Royals wins the AL Gold Glove Award at LF.
• CF Del Unser of the New York Yankees wins the AL Gold Glove Award at CF.
• LF Leron Lee of the Kansas City Royals wins the AL Gold Glove Award at RF.
• SP Wally Bunker of the New York Mets wins the NL Gold Glove Award at P.
• C Johnny Bench of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Gold Glove Award at C.
• 1B Wes Parker of the Houston Astros wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 1B.
• 2B Bobby Knoop of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 2B.
• 3B Clete Boyer of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 3B.
• SSP Gene Alley of the San Francisco Giants wins the NL Gold Glove Award at SSP.
• 1B Cleon Jones of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Gold Glove Award at LF.
• CF Cesar Tovar of the San Francisco Giants wins the NL Gold Glove Award at CF.
• RF Billy Conigliaro of the Atlanta Braves wins the NL Gold Glove Award at RF.
• SP Bob Gibson of the Detroit Tigers wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at P.
• C Gene Tenace of the Boston Red Sox wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at C.
• 1B Willie McCovey of the Cleveland Guardians wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 1B.
• 2B Joe Morgan of the New York Yankees wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 2B.
• 3B Richie Hebner of the Cleveland Guardians wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 3B.
• SSP Bert Campaneris of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at SSP.
• LF Ken Henderson of the Washington Senators wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at LF.
• CF Bobby Bonds of the California Angels wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at CF.
• CF Bobby Tolan of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at RF.
• SP Vida Blue of the Los Angeles Dodgers wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at P.
• C Johnny Bench of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at C.
• 1B Boog Powell of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 1B.
• 2B Ron Hunt of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 2B.
• 1B Harmon Killebrew of the San Francisco Giants wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 3B.
• SSP Jim Fregosi of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at SSP.
• LF Frank Howard of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at LF.
• CF Bobby Murcer of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at CF.
• 1B Frank Robinson of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at RF.
• CL Joe Hoerner of the Cleveland Guardians wins the AL Reliever of the Year Award—7-4 record, 28 saves, and a 1.97 ERA.
• SP Wilbur Wood of the New York Mets wins the NL Reliever of the Year Award—9-12 record, 27 saves, and a 2.33 ERA.
• C Earl Williams of the Kansas City Royals wins the AL Rookie of the Year Award—42 home runs, 112 RBIs, and 88 runs scored.
• SP Vida Blue of the Los Angeles Dodgers wins the NL Rookie of the Year Award—20-10 record, 2.64 ERA, and 280 strikeouts.
• SP Joe Coleman of the New York Yankees wins the AL Cy Young Award—21-9 record, 2.45 ERA, and 199 strikeouts.
• SP Vida Blue of the Los Angeles Dodgers wins the NL Cy Young Award—20-10 record, 2.64 ERA, and 280 strikeouts.
• C Gene Tenace of the Boston Red Sox wins the AL Babe Ruth Award—37 home runs, 111 RBIs, and 98 runs scored.
• C Johnny Bench of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Babe Ruth Award—37 home runs, 130 RBIs, and 104 runs scored.
• Wally Millies of the New York Yankees wins the AL Manager of the Year Award.
• Dutch Fehring of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Manager of the Year Award.

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• Washington Senators SP Bob Turley retired from professional baseball.
• Montreal Expos 2B Ted Kazanski retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Royals 3B Gene Freese retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Royals SP Hank Aguirre retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers 1B Norm Siebern retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox general manager Ron Lehmann retires.
• San Diego Padres manager Bill Phebus retires.
• Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Judah Johnson leaves the team, his contract was not renewed.
• The Atlanta Braves fired general manager Benny Zientara.
• The San Francisco Giants fired general manager Mark Christman.
• The San Diego Padres signed manager Jackie Robinson to a 4-year, $22,500 per year contract.
• The Boston Red Sox signed general manager Marino Pieretti to a 3-year, $28,000 per year contract.
• The San Francisco Giants signed general manager Alberto Bendana to a 4-year, $53,500 per year contract.
• The Atlanta Braves signed general manager Vern Freiburger to a 3-year, $26,000 per year contract.
• The Pittsburgh Pirates signed general manager Pedro Rojas to a 3-year, $53,000 per year contract.

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Here are the 1970 Rookie Draft results:
Round 1
Pick 1 - Kansas City Royals: LF Jeff Burroughs, age 19 out of college (University of Utah; Salt Lake City, Utah)
Pick 2 - Milwaukee Brewers: SP Burt Hooton, age 20
Pick 3 - Montreal Expos: SP Butch Metzger, age 18 out of college (TCU; Fort Worth, Texas)
Pick 4 - San Diego Padres: SP Tom Johnson, age 19 out of college (College of William & Mary; Williamsburg, Virginia)
Pick 5 - New York Mets: SP John D'Acquisto, age 18 out of college (University of California; Berkeley, California)
Pick 6 - Washington Senators: 1B Dan Driessen, age 19 out of college (East Carolina University; Greenville, North Carolina)
Pick 7 - Atlanta Braves: 2B Jerry Hairston, age 18 out of college (University of Missouri; Columbia, Missouri)
Pick 8 - St. Louis Cardinals: SP Don Gullett, age 19 out of college (University of Dayton; Dayton, Ohio)
Pick 9 - Cincinnati Reds: SP Pat Zachry, age 18 out of college (Vanderbilt University; Nashville, Tennessee)
Pick 10 - Baltimore Orioles: CL Terry Forster, age 18 out of college (Rutgers University; New Brunswick, New Jersey)
Pick 11 - Boston Red Sox: SP Pete Broberg, age 20
Pick 12 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Mike Caldwell, age 21
Pick 13 - Minnesota Twins: SS Bruce Christensen, age 22
Pick 14 - Chicago Cubs: CF Pepe Mangual, age 18 out of college (Gettysburg College; Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)
Pick 15 - Los Angeles Dodgers: SP Bill Travers, age 18 out of college (James Madison University; Harrisonburg, Virginia)
Pick 16 - Oakland Athletics: 3B Rob Ellis, age 20
Pick 17 - Cleveland Guardians: SS Jimmy Sexton, age 18 out of college (University of Texas; Austin, Texas)
Pick 18 - Detroit Tigers: C Dave Criscione, age 19 out of college (Bryant University; Smithfield, Rhode Island)
Pick 19 - San Francisco Giants: CF John Doherty, age 19 out of college (University of Southern California; Los Angeles, California)
Pick 20 - New York Yankees: CF Don Hopkins, age 18 out of college (University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
Pick 21 - California Angels: RF Kenneth Bennett, age 19 out of college (Mercer University; Macon, Georgia)
Pick 22 - Houston Astros: RP Jay Franklin, age 17
Pick 23 - Chicago White Sox: RP Emmett Law, age 19 out of college (Texas A&M University; College Station, Texas)
Pick 24 - Philadelphia Phillies: C Frank Estrada, age 22
Round 2
Pick 1 - Kansas City Royals: SP Dennis Yard, age 20 out of college (Kent State University; Kent, Ohio)
Pick 2 - Milwaukee Brewers: LF Richard Avalos, age 19 out of college (Virginia Tech; Blacksburg, Virginia)
Pick 3 - Montreal Expos: C Bob Wisniewski, age 17 out of college (Arizona State University; Tempe, Arizona)
Pick 4 - San Diego Padres: CF Dennis Smith, age 18 out of college (University of California Los Angeles; Los Angeles, California)
Pick 5 - New York Mets: C Manuel Mercedes, age 19 out of college (University of Missouri; Columbia, Missouri)
Pick 6 - Washington Senators: SP William Kehoe, age 19 out of college (San Diego State University; San Diego, California)
Pick 7 - Atlanta Braves: RP Miguel Sosa, age 19 out of college (University of Tennessee; Knoxville, Tennessee)
Pick 8 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Luis Santiago, age 19 out of college (Chico State University; Chico, Cslifornia)
Pick 9 - Cincinnati Reds: RP John Maine, age 20 out of college (University of Florida; Gainesville, Florida)
Pick 10 - Baltimore Orioles: 3B Christopher Crews, age 18 out of college (TCU; Fort Worth, Texas)
Pick 11 - Boston Red Sox: RP Dale Walker, age 18 out of college (Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
Pick 12 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Giovanni Bucciarelli, age 18 out of college (Vanderbilt University; Nashville, Tennessee)
Pick 13 - Minnesota Twins: RP Edward Sarna, age 20 out of college (Clemson University; Clemson, South Carolina)
Pick 14 - Chicago Cubs: RP Wayne Rettig, age 18 out of college (North Carolina State University; Raleigh, North Carolina)
Pick 15 - Los Angeles Dodgers: RP Kenneth Faria, age 18 out of college (UAlbany; Albany, New York)
Pick 16 - Oakland Athletics: 3B Gerald Clark, age 18 out of college (Texas A&M University; College Station, Texas)
Pick 17 - Cleveland Guardians: C Roman Schmitt, age 18 out of college (Lee College; Cleveland, Tennessee)
Pick 18 - Detroit Tigers: RP Kenneth Fowler, age 18 out of college (St. Bonaventure University; St. Bonaventure, New York)
Pick 19 - San Francisco Giants: C Paul O'Brien, age 19 out of college (Virginia Tech; Blacksburg, Virginia)
Pick 20 - New York Yankees: 2B George Leckrone, age 19 out of college (Southern Arkansas University; Magnolia, Arkansas)
Pick 21 - California Angels: C James McGuire, age 19 out of college (University of Evansville; Evansville, Indiana)
Pick 22 - Houston Astros: 3B Wayne Dye, age 17 out of college (Florida State University; Tallahassee, Florida)
Pick 23 - Chicago White Sox: RP Clifford Ballou, age 20 out of college (Baylor University; Waco, Texas)
Pick 24 - Philadelphia Phillies: 3B Stephen Yetsko, age 18 out of college (Vanderbilt University; Nashville, Tennessee)
Round 3
Pick 1 - Kansas City Royals: C Elvin Villalobos, age 19 out of college (Auburn University; Auburn, Alabama)
Pick 2 - Milwaukee Brewers: C Robert Platt, age 18 out of college (Duke University; Durham, North Carolina)
Pick 3 - Montreal Expos: C James Valenty, age 20 out of college (University of Arizona; Tucson, Arizona)
Pick 4 - San Diego Padres: C Randy Peterson, age 18 out of college (Michigan State University; East Lansing, Michigan)
Pick 5 - New York Mets: CF Steven Tomasetti, age 17 out of college (Shippensburg University; Shippensburg, Pennsylvania)
Pick 6 - Washington Senators: RP Anthony Buckley, age 18 out of college (Northwestern University; Evanston, Illinois)
Pick 7 - Atlanta Braves: SP Wayne Milam, age 20 out of college (University of Colorado; Boulder, Colorado)
Pick 8 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Michael Cummins, age 18 out of college (Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania)
Pick 9 - Cincinnati Reds: SP Steven Tener, age 18 out of college (Western Oregon University; Monmouth, Oregon)
Pick 10 - Baltimore Orioles: SP Douglas Balne, age 20 out of college (Sacramento State University; Sacramento, California)
Pick 11 - Boston Red Sox: SP Mike Weiss, age 18 out of college (Virginia Tech; Blacksburg, Virginia)
Pick 12 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP William Wall, age 20 out of college (Florida State University; Tallahassee, Florida)
Pick 13 - Minnesota Twins: SP James Streleski, age 18 out of college (Ohio State University; Columbus, Ohio)
Pick 14 - Chicago Cubs: SP Lafayette Currence, age 18 out of college (Mississippi State University; Starkville, Mississippi)
Pick 15 - Los Angeles Dodgers: RP Larry Eldridge, age 19 out of college (University of Central Florida; Orlando, Florida)
Pick 16 - Oakland Athletics: RP Thomas Kimak, age 18 out of college (Oakland University; Rochester, Michigan)
Pick 17 - Cleveland Guardians: SP Don Stratton, age 18 out of college (University of Miami; Miami, Florida)
Pick 18 - Detroit Tigers: RP James Beyersdorf, age 18 out of college (University of South Florida; Tampa, Florida)
Pick 19 - San Francisco Giants: RP Wayne Bruce, age 19 out of college (Iowa State University; Ames, Iowa)
Pick 20 - New York Yankees: SP Staff Branch, age 19 out of college (University of South Alabama; Mobile, Alabama)
Pick 21 - California Angels: RP Jim Huff, age 20 out of college (Texas A&M U-Kingsville; Kingsville, Texas)
Pick 22 - Houston Astros: RP Michael Payette, age 18 out of college (Wake Forest University; Wake Forest, North Carolina)
Pick 23 - Chicago White Sox: RP Hector Steffani, age 19 out of college (Black Hawk College; Moline, Illinois)
Pick 24 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Lawrence Utz, age 18 out of college (New Mexico State University; Las Cruces, New Mexico)
Round 4
Pick 1 - Kansas City Royals: RP Frank Tokash, age 20 out of college (University of North Carolina; Chapel Hill, North Carolina)
Pick 2 - Milwaukee Brewers: LF Thomas Watson, age 19 out of college (Central Michigan University; Mt. Pleasant, Michigan)

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-The Cincinnati Reds traded 30-year-old RP Bucky Brandon to the Boston Red Sox, getting 21-year-old minor league SP Mark Ballinger in return.
-The New York Yankees traded 23-year-old minor league CF Angel Mangual to the Washington Senators, getting 31-year-old RP Bob Miller and 22-year-old RP Ken Brett in return.
-The St. Louis Cardinals traded 25-year-old 2B Ted Sizemore and 24-year-old 3B Dan Monzon to the Pittsburgh Pirates, getting 21-year-old minor league C John Wockenfuss and 23-year-old minor league DH Terry Ley in return.
-The Chicago Cubs traded 20-year-old minor league 2B Mike Phillips and $143,000 in cash to the Cincinnati Reds, getting 33-year-old RP Bo Belinsky and 21-year-old minor league SP Mark Ballinger in return.
-The Cincinnati Reds traded 31-year-old LHP Claude Osteen to the Boston Red Sox, getting 21-year-old minor league LHP Bob O'Brien in return.
-The Houston Astros traded 23-year-old RF Terry Crowley to the Atlanta Braves, getting 30-year-old 2B Glenn Beckert in return.
-The San Diego Padres traded 30-year-old RP Frank Linzy and 23-year-old minor league SP Bill Butler to the Chicago White Sox, getting 20-year-old minor league 2B Larvell Blanks and 22-year-old minor league RF Art Kinnaugh in return.
-The Pittsburgh Pirates traded 31-year-old CF Ed Stroud, 24-year-old 3B Bill Sudakis, and $98,000 in cash to the Cleveland Guardians, getting 25-year-old 1B Tony Horton in return.
-The Minnesota Twins traded 28-year-old RP Roberto Rodriguez (retaining 10%) to the Pittsburgh Pirates, getting 24-year-old minor league RF Leroy Stanton in return.
-The Baltimore Orioles traded 23-year-old CF Jim Nettles to the Kansas City Royals, getting 33-year-old RP Diego Segui and 23-year-old RP Pedro Borbon in return.
-The Atlanta Braves traded 30-year-old RP Harry Fanok and 22-year-old 1B Ed Goodson to the Boston Red Sox, getting 22-year-old minor league SSP Darrel Chaney in return.
-The Cleveland Guardians traded 18-year-old minor league SSP Bucky Dent to the Kansas City Royals, getting 32-year-old RP Art Quirk and $12,000 in cash in return.
-The Chicago White Sox traded 19-year-old minor league 2B Rick Burleson and 23-year-old RP Ron Cook to the Montreal Expos, getting 30-year-old 1B Roger Repoz in return.
-The Pittsburgh Pirates traded 24-year-old LF Joe Lis and 23-year-old minor league 2B Doug Griffin to the Baltimore Orioles, getting 30-year-old SP Luis Tiant in return.
-The San Francisco Giants traded 22-year-old RP Ed Figueroa and 18-year-old minor league 1B Michael Satterlee to the Pittsburgh Pirates, getting 33-year-old RP Dick Radatz in return.
-The Philadelphia Phillies traded 23-year-old minor league C Tim Hosley and 22-year-old minor league 1B Hiroshi Suzuki to the Atlanta Braves, getting 35-year-old RP Ed Rakow in return.
-The Cincinnati Reds traded 34-year-old C Jerry McNertney to the Detroit Tigers, getting 27-year-old 2B Ron Theobald and 22-year-old RF Wayne Nordhagen in return.
-The Baltimore Orioles traded 27-year-old RF Merv Rettenmund and 18-year-old minor league LF Omar Moreno to the New York Mets, getting 28-year-old 3B Tony Perez, 28-year-old RP Jose Pena, and 19-year-old 2B Derrel Thomas in return.
-The Montreal Expos traded 32-year-old RP Dale Willis to the Chicago White Sox, getting 18-year-old minor league SP Rick Waits and 23-year-old minor league SP George Dixon in return.
-The Los Angeles Dodgers traded 23-year-old 1B Pat Bourque to the Montreal Expos, getting 37-year-old 3B Jim Davenport and $666,200 in cash in return.
-The San Diego Padres traded 27-year-old SP Jim McGlothlin, 24-year-old RP Jim Colborn, and $476,600 in cash to the Cleveland Guardians, getting 24-year-old LF Oscar Brown, 23-year-old minor league CL Charlie Hough, and 23-year-old CF Jose Ortiz in return.
-The San Francisco Giants traded 25-year-old C George Mitterwald to the Chicago Cubs, getting 28-year-old RP Jack Whillock and 23-year-old 2B John Lowenstein in return.
-The Detroit Tigers traded 18-year-old minor league SP Don Demola and 20-year-old minor league 2B Lonnie Keeter to the Kansas City Royals, getting 32-year-old 3B Ron Hansen in return.
-The Cleveland Guardians traded 29-year-old 2B John Kennedy to the Cincinnati Reds, getting 27-year-old SP Jerry Robertson in return.
-The Montreal Expos traded 31-year-old RP Stover McIlwain and 19-year-old minor league SP Dan Spillner to the New York Yankees, getting 19-year-old minor league C Ed Ott in return.
-The Minnesota Twins traded 29-year-old SP Clyde Wright (retaining 100%) to the Philadelphia Phillies, getting 20-year-old minor league SP Wayne Garland in return.
-SP Warren Spahn is inducted into the 1971 class of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Spring training results
AL East: Detroit Tigers, 12-6
AL West: Oakland Athletics, 12-6
NL East: Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies, 13-5
NL West: San Francisco Giants, 12-6

1971 preseason predictions

American League East
Detroit Tigers, 100-62
Boston Red Sox, 87-75
Cleveland Guardians, 82-80
New York Yankees, 81-81
Baltimore Orioles, 79-83
Washington Senators, 68-94

American League West
Chicago White Sox, 101-61
Minnesota Twins, 85-77
Oakland Athletics, 83-79
California Angels, 79-83
Kansas City Royals, 72-90
Milwaukee Brewers, 58-104

National League East
Philadelphia Phillies, 109-53
Pittsburgh Pirates, 94-68
New York Mets, 76-86
St. Louis Cardinals, 76-86
Chicago Cubs, 73-89
Montreal Expos, 62-100

National League West
Houston Astros, 99-63
Los Angeles Dodgers, 95-67
San Francisco Giants, 87-75
Atlanta Braves, 79-83
Cincinnati Reds, 73-89
San Diego Padres, 53-109

OK, let's play ball (tomorrow)!!!

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Awards
C Gene Tenace of the Boston Red Sox wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
3B Dick Allen of the Atlanta Braves wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Al Downing of the Detroit Tigers wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Mike Cuellar of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Rick Reuschel of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
SP Bill Slayback of the San Francisco Giants wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

First-place teams
AL East: Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees (tied for first at 10-9 and 11-10, respectively—both are a half-game ahead of the Detroit Tigers)
AL West: California Angels (16-7—2 and a half games ahead of the Chicago White Sox)
NL East: Philadelphia Phillies (15-5—2 games ahead of the Montreal Expos)
NL West: San Francisco Giants (18-6—6 games ahead of the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers, who are tied for second)

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Awards
RF Hank Aaron of the New York Yankees wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
LF Carl Yastrzemski of the Atlanta Braves wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Bob Gibson of the Detroit Tigers wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Mike Cuellar of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Buzz Capra of the New York Yankees wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
SP Don Gullett of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

First-place teams
AL East: Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox (tied for first at 29-19 and 30-20, respectively—both are 2 and half games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians)
AL West: Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins (tied for first at 25-21 and 27-23, respectively—both are 2 games ahead of the California Angels)
NL East: Philadelphia Phillies (36-14—11 and a half games ahead of the New York Mets)
NL West: Houston Astros and San Francisco Giants (tied for first at 35-17—both are 3 and a half games ahead of the Atlanta Braves)

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Awards
RF Roberto Clemente of the Detroit Tigers wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
LF Merv Rettenmund of the New York Mets wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Rick Reuschel of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Jerry Koosman of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Rick Reuschel of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
SP Andy Hassler of the New York Mets wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

First-place teams
AL East: Detroit Tigers (57-32—6 and a half games ahead of the Boston Red Sox)
AL West: Chicago White Sox (48-39—1 and a half games ahead of the California Angels)
NL East: Philadelphia Phillies (60-39—15 and a half games ahead of the Montreal Expos)
NL West: Houston Astros (56-34—1 game ahead of the San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves, who are tied for second)

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Here are the team lineups for the 1971 All-Star Game:

AL
SP Jack Billingham (CWS) - 9-6, 2.88 ERA, 128.1 IP, 1.18 WHIP, 5.4 K/9, 2.6 WAR
SP Steve Blass (WS2) - 9-6, 2.05 ERA, 145.0 IP, 1.02 WHIP, 4.8 K/9, 2.9 WAR
SP Bob Gibson (DET) - 10-7, 3.24 ERA, 147.0 IP, 1.24 WHIP, 5.6 K/9, 1.4 WAR
SP Burt Hooton (ML4) - 8-10, 2.39 ERA, 154.1 IP, 1.08 WHIP, 5.8 K/9, 3.7 WAR
SP Phil Niekro (OAK) - 9-1, 2.57 ERA, 108.2 IP, 1.14 WHIP, 5.0 K/9, 1.2 WAR
SP Rick Reuschel (CWS) - 14-2, 2.30 ERA, 152.1 IP, 1.13 WHIP, 5.4 K/9, 4.1 WAR
SP Luke Walker (CAL) - 9-5, 2.85 ERA, 136.0 IP, 1.33 WHIP, 4.8 K/9, 1.9 WAR
CL Joe Hoerner (CLE) - 10-6, 10 SV, 2.66 ERA, 64.1 IP, 1.21 WHIP, 6.9 K/9, 1.7 WAR
CL Dave LaRoche (DET) - 4-1, 11 SV, 1.07 ERA, 50.1 IP, 0.91 WHIP, 10.5 K/9, 3.1 WAR
CL Eddie Watt (CWS) - 4-3, 14 SV, 1.97 ERA, 59.1 IP, 1.15 WHIP, 7.1 K/9, 1.7 WAR
C Gene Tenace (BOS) - .306/.469/.571, 245 AB, 20 HR, 2 SB, 199 wRC+, 5.9 WAR
C Earl Williams (KC) - .314/.364/.609, 299 AB, 22 HR, 176 wRC+, 4.1 WAR
1B Mike Epstein (MIN) - .269/.382/.510, 308 AB, 17 HR, 157 wRC+, 2.7 WAR
1B Willie McCovey (CLE) - .281/.393/.480, 306 AB, 12 HR, 1 SB, 152 wRC+, 2.7 WAR
2B Joe Morgan (NYY) - .277/.371/.425, 339 AB, 9 HR, 22 SB, 133 wRC+, 4.5 WAR
3B Tony Perez (BAL) - .306/.364/.527, 330 AB, 17 HR, 6 SB, 154 wRC+, 3.5 WAR
3B Rico Petrocelli (BOS) - .279/.403/.417, 312 AB, 10 HR, 141 wRC+, 3.4 WAR
SS Bert Campaneris (CWS) - .246/.305/.293, 317 AB, 3 HR, 15 SB, 76 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
SS Chris Speier (CLE) - .274/.370/.376, 351 AB, 7 HR, 10 SB, 121 wRC+, 3.8 WAR
LF Ken Henderson (WS2) - .317/.391/.514, 319 AB, 13 HR, 15 SB, 161 wRC+, 4.3 WAR
LF Roy White (DET) - .312/.421/.462, 327 AB, 9 HR, 12 SB, 155 wRC+, 4.7 WAR
CF Al Oliver (OAK) - .334/.368/.449, 365 AB, 5 HR, 2 SB, 136 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
RF Hank Aaron (NYY) - .299/.362/.537, 294 AB, 16 HR, 8 SB, 155 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
RF Bobby Bonds (CAL) - .242/.309/.409, 335 AB, 10 HR, 10 SB, 109 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
RF Roberto Clemente (DET) - .360/.408/.523, 342 AB, 8 HR, 161 wRC+, 4.2 WAR

NL
SP Vida Blue (LAD) - 11-6, 1.85 ERA, 160.2 IP, 1.05 WHIP, 8.2 K/9, 4.4 WAR
SP Bert Blyleven (HOU) - 10-5, 2.65 ERA, 149.2 IP, 1.14 WHIP, 7.9 K/9, 4.2 WAR
SP Mike Cuellar (PHI) - 12-2, 2.33 ERA, 143.0 IP, 0.94 WHIP, 5.4 K/9, 3.4 WAR
SP Sandy Koufax (PHI) - 6-8, 4.23 ERA, 146.2 IP, 1.20 WHIP, 6.8 K/9, 2.7 WAR
SP Jon Matlack (MON) - 9-7, 2.80 ERA, 151.1 IP, 1.11 WHIP, 8.0 K/9, 3.5 WAR
SP Tug McGraw (STL) - 1-3, 2.68 ERA, 53.2 IP, 1.10 WHIP, 8.2 K/9, 1.5 WAR
SP Fritz Peterson (SF) - 10-6, 2.27 ERA, 142.2 IP, 1.09 WHIP, 4.5 K/9, 3.3 WAR
SP Bill Stoneman (CHC) - 6-8, 3.02 ERA, 131.1 IP, 1.39 WHIP, 7.1 K/9, 1.7 WAR
CL Tom Burgmeier (ATL) - 10-4, 11 SV, 1.49 ERA, 66.1 IP, 0.96 WHIP, 4.6 K/9, 1.2 WAR
CL Danny Frisella (HOU) - 8-6, 10 SV, 2.56 ERA, 56.1 IP, 0.83 WHIP, 7.0 K/9, 1.6 WAR
C Johnny Bench (PHI) - .272/.348/.498, 287 AB, 16 HR, 5 SB, 143 wRC+, 3.5 WAR
C Joe Torre (PIT) - .264/.328/.386, 295 AB, 9 HR, 1 SB, 108 wRC+, 2.4 WAR
1B Orlando Cepeda (CIN) - .297/.350/.539, 330 AB, 21 HR, 154 wRC+, 3.6 WAR
1B Wes Parker (HOU) - .365/.447/.472, 252 AB, 4 HR, 5 SB, 168 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
1B Boog Powell (PHI) - .280/.374/.495, 311 AB, 18 HR, 1 SB, 148 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
2B Wayne Garrett (PHI) - .273/.370/.356, 278 AB, 2 HR, 7 SB, 109 wRC+, 3.6 WAR
3B Dick Allen (ATL) - .318/.425/.598, 333 AB, 25 HR, 9 SB, 192 wRC+, 5.4 WAR
3B Aurelio Rodriguez (CIN) - .283/.312/.429, 322 AB, 6 HR, 3 SB, 112 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
SS Leo Cardenas (LAD) - .277/.315/.414, 307 AB, 6 HR, 1 SB, 109 wRC+, 2.7 WAR
LF Bernie Carbo (HOU) - .297/.423/.410, 300 AB, 6 HR, 3 SB, 148 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
LF Merv Rettenmund (NYM) - .338/.431/.470, 296 AB, 4 HR, 10 SB, 164 wRC+, 3.1 WAR
LF Billy Williams (PHI) - .320/.379/.503, 356 AB, 12 HR, 1 SB, 153 wRC+, 3.9 WAR
CF Bobby Murcer (PHI) - .284/.384/.504, 282 AB, 17 HR, 7 SB, 152 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
RF Cesar Cedeno (PHI) - .288/.333/.468, 361 AB, 12 HR, 10 SB, 129 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
RF Pete Rose (HOU) - .319/.389/.445, 339 AB, 5 HR, 11 SB, 137 wRC+, 2.8 WAR

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July 13th, 1971, Municipal Stadium, Kansas City

Young Star Helps Propel NL to Win in Midseason Classic
Bobby Murcer shined brightly tonight against the best talent that the MLB has to offer.
The all-star was named MVP for the annual mid-season showcase held at Municipal Stadium, as his NL All-Stars downed the AL All-Stars by a count of 9-4.
"It's humbling to even play in a game like this with legends of the sport all around you," he said.
Murcer went 2 for 3 to capture the honor.

All-Star Game MVP: CF Bobby Murder (Philadelphia Phillies)

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Trades before the trading deadline:
-The San Francisco Giants traded 20-year-old minor league SP Mike Wallace and 20-year-old minor league 1B Lenny Baxley to the Milwaukee Brewers, getting 30-year-old RP Marcel Lachemann and $53,400 in cash in return.
-The Cleveland Guardians traded 23-year-old RP Les Cain to the Oakland Athletics, getting 32-year-old SP Phil Niekro in return.
-The Washington Senators traded 30-year-old CL Clay Carroll (retaining 100%) to the Minnesota Twins, getting 21-year-old minor league 1B Al Dodson and 22-year-old minor league SP Dan Vossler in return.
-The Detroit Tigers traded 21-year-old minor league 2B Rick Auerbach to the Minnesota Twins, getting 34-year-old minor league C Jim Campbell in return.
-The Boston Red Sox traded 23-year-old minor league 1B Ed Goodson to the Kansas City Royals, getting 38-year-old minor league RHP Ken Johnson in return.
-The Houston Astros traded 22-year-old minor league SP Steve Dunning to the Baltimore Orioles, getting 30-year-old RP Ramon Hernandez in return.
-The Detroit Tigers traded 26-year-old CF Reggie Smith to the Houston Astros, getting 25-year-old SSP Larry Bowa and 20-year-old minor league SP Greg Minton in return.
-The Montreal Expos traded 36-year-old RP Don Kaiser and 19-year-old minor league SP Rick Waits to the Detroit Tigers, getting 24-year-old minor league DH Daniel Bielski in return.
-The Chicago Cubs traded 28-year-old minor league RP George Culver and 24-year-old minor league RP Warren Bogle to the Houston Astros, getting 24-year-old minor league SP Rich Hinton in return.
-The Pittsburgh Pirates traded 28-year-old SP Jerry Koosman and 21-year-old RP Ross Grimsley to the Philadelphia Phillies, getting 24-year-old minor league LF Tom Paciorek and 18-year-old minor league LF Jerry White in return.
-The San Francisco Giants traded 18-year-old minor league CF Hector Cruz and 24-year-old minor league 3B Pete Koegel to the Montreal Expos, getting 30-year-old RF Tommy McCraw in return.
-The San Diego Padres traded 22-year-old minor league SP Dick Lange, 23-year-old minor league CL Charlie Hough, and 23-year-old RF Rick Miller to the Milwaukee Brewers, getting 22-year-old minor league RF Jeff Newman in return.
-The San Francisco Giants traded 20-year-old minor league CF Otto Velez and 21-year-old minor league 1B Jim Breazeale to the St. Louis Cardinals, getting 31-year-old LF Willie Stargell and $6,400 in cash in return.
-The Atlanta Braves traded 20-year-old minor league SSP Mario Mendoza and 21-year-old minor league SSP Mike Tyson to the Baltimore Orioles, getting 29-year-old minor league C Jim French and 20-year-old minor league 2B Derrel Thomas in return.

Awards
3B Tony Perez of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
3B Dick Allen of the Atlanta Braves wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Burt Hooton of the Milwaukee Brewers wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Earl Wilson of the Atlanta Braves wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Burt Hooton of the Milwaukee Brewers wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
SP Don Gullett of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

First-place teams
AL East: Detroit Tigers (69-38—8 games ahead of the Boston Red Sox)
AL West: California Angels (60-48—1 and a half games ahead of the Chicago White Sox)
NL East: Philadelphia Phillies (71-37—17 and a half games ahead of the New York Mets)
NL West: Houston Astros (68-39—1 game ahead of the Atlanta Braves)

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Awards
SSP Chris Speier of the Cleveland Guardians wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
3B Sal Bando of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Fergie Jenkins of the California Angels wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Gary Ryerson of the New York Mets wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SS Chris Speier of the Cleveland Guardians wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
RF Cesar Cedeno of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.\

First-place teams
AL East: Detroit Tigers (89-46—11 games ahead of the Boston Red Sox)
AL West: California Angels (76-59—3 games ahead of the Chicago White Sox)
NL East: Philadelphia Phillies (91-45—22 games ahead of the New York Mets)
NL West: Houston Astros (85-50—a half-game ahead of the Atlanta Braves)

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AL West tiebreaker game: Chicago White Sox vs. California Angels

October 1st, 1971

Wilson Hurls White Sox to Shutout Victory
Before the game, Don Wilson said he liked his chances. His instincts proved to be right. In a superb outing at Anaheim Stadium, the White Sox pitcher blanked the California Angels, 1-0.
"I just had a feeling it was going to be my day," Wilson said in the clubhouse afterward. "My control was awesome. I could throw my slider even when I was behind in the count."
The Chicago starter held California scoreless, giving up 4 hits while registering 6 strikeouts and issuing 1 walk.
"We didn't have very many good at-bats," Angels manager Kent Peterson said in a postgame interview. "When that happens, you usually lose."
This year, Wilson has a 12-14 record with a 3.26 ERA.
Chicago White Sox win the AL West

NL West tiebreaker game: Houston Astros vs. Atlanta Braves

Seaver Spins 1-0 Shutout
Tom Seaver allowed 4 hits while giving up 1 walk and collecting 8 strikeouts as the Houston Astros blanked the Atlanta Braves, 1-0.
In the postgame interview, the 26-year-old right-hander said he was focused on "trying to keep the ball down and letting guys put it in play."
"It worked for me today," Seaver said.
Thus far this season, Seaver has worked 293.2 innings with 274 strikeouts en route to a 21-8 record and a 2.36 ERA.
Houston Astros win the NL West

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Awards
2B Bobby Grich of the Boston Red Sox wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
C Johnny Bench of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Rick Reuschel of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Vida Blue of the Los Angeles Dodgers wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
2B Bobby Grich of the Boston Red Sox wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
SP Bill Gogolewski of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

The League Championship Series has been determined, and it’s the Detroit Tigers (106-56) vs. the Chicago White Sox in the AL while, in the NL, it’s the Philadelphia Phillies (113-49) vs. the Houston Astros (102-61)!!!

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American League Championship Series: Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox

Results

Game 1, October 4th, 1971, Tiger Stadium
League Championship Series Game 1 Goes to Detroit Thanks to Anderson
The Detroit Tigers started the League Championship Series in style, downing the visiting Chicago White Sox at Tiger Stadium by a score of 5-4 to grab an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-5 series. Tigers third baseman Mike Anderson went 2-3 with a home run and a walk. He drove in 4 runs and scored once.
Anderson had a consequential at-bat in the bottom of the third for the Tigers. Coming up with runners on 1st and 2nd and Detroit trailing 3-2, he hit a 3-run home run.
White Sox manager Fred Koster did not take questions after the game, telling assembled reporters that he would hold a press conference "if and when we win the World Series."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Tiger Stadium in Detroit.
Tigers lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 5th, 1971, Tiger Stadium
White Sox Clip Tigers, 3-2, in CS Contest
The Chicago White Sox went the distance and then some at Tiger Stadium to drag themselves back into a tie with the Detroit Tigers.
It took 13 innings to settle Game 2 of the League Championship Series, but Chicago eventually took the 3-2 win behind the efforts of pitcher Rick Reuschel. Reuschel threw 6.0 innings of 4-hit ball to aid the Chicago cause. The clubs are now tied 1-1 in their best-of-5 series.
Carlton Fisk made it 3-2 in favor of Chicago when he delivered a run-scoring single. It came with one out in the top of the 13th. The White Sox went on to win.
"By the skin of our teeth, man," Reuschel told the Chicago Citizen. "But hey, it still counts. A few more by the skin of our teeth is fine with me."
The next game is set to be played on October 7th, 1971 at Comiskey Park in Chicago.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 7th, 1971, Comiskey Park
White Sox Hammered by Clemente, Drop Game 3 to Tigers
The Detroit Tigers moved to within one game of the World Series, downing the Chicago White Sox on the road at Comiskey Park by a score of 4-1. Tigers right fielder Roberto Clemente belted 2 home runs, while adding 3 RBIs and scoring twice. The win gives the Tigers a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-5 League Championship Series.
Carolina, Puerto Rico native Roberto Clemente had a clutch at-bat in the top of the sixth for the Tigers. With Detroit trailing 1-0, he hit a 2-run home run.
"We don't have much margin for error now," White Sox manager Fred Koster said. "We need to figure out the problem and fix it, immediately."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Comiskey Park in Chicago.
Tigers lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 8th, 1971, Comiskey Park
Tigers Win League Championship Series
The Detroit Tigers said they felt the League Championship Series with the Chicago White Sox would go the distance.
But it didn't end up being that difficult, as Detroit advanced to the World Series with a 5-1 score, to clinch the series 3-1 at Comiskey Park.
"Whether it goes to the final game or not, we faced a good team and got the job done. It's a big momentum boost for us," said Roberto Clemente, who was named series MVP. "We're all feeling good about our chances to win the World Series."
For the series, Clemente hit .389 with a .450 on-base percentage. He had 2 home runs, drove in 4 RBIs, and scored 3 runs.
The Detroit Tigers don't know who they will face in the World Series. They will play the winner of the Houston Astros-Philadelphia Phillies series. That series is tied at 2 games apiece. The World Series schedule will be announced after the League Championship Series finishes.
Tigers win series 3-1 and win AL pennant

ALCS MVP: RF Roberto Clemente (Detroit Tigers)

National League Championship Series: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Houston Astros

Results

Game 1, October 3rd, 1971, Veterans Stadium
Carbo, Astros Wallop Phillies in Game 1 of CS
The Houston Astros started the League Championship Series in style, winning on the road against the Philadelphia Phillies at Veterans Stadium by a score of 7-2 to take an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-5 series. Astros left fielder Bernie Carbo excelled. He was 3-4 with a home run, a triple, and a walk, while scoring 3 runs and driving in 2.
With one out in the bottom of the fifth, Johnny Bench had a chance to do some damage. Philadelphia was trailing 6-0, but had the bases loaded. Bench came to the plate against Bert Blyleven, and hit a sacrifice fly. But it was not enough to complete a Philadelphia comeback.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia.
Astros lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 4th, 1971, Veterans Stadium
Raucous Veterans Stadium Crowd Propels Phillies to 5-0 Victory; Series Tied at 1
Trailing by a game in the League Championship Series, Mike Cuellar was ready for his start.
The left-hander turned in a performance for the ages at Veterans Stadium, pitching a 9-inning, complete-game shutout to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to victory in Game 2 of the League Championship Series. Cuellar held the Houston Astros to 3 hits and 6 walks, while striking out 4. The win brought Philadelphia into a 1-1 tie in the best-of-5 series.
Cuellar was superb for Philadelphia, as he muffled the Houston offense. The left-hander went the distance, shutting out the Astros on 3 hits.
"It's true for every sport, I think, but the playoffs are so short that you've just got to get in and get hot," Philadelphia manager Dutch Fehring told BNN after the win. "We took care of the first part and now we're just working on the second."
Game 3 is scheduled for Wednesday at the Astrodome in Houston.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 6th, 1971, the Astrodome
Road Win Lifts Philadelphia to 2-1 Lead in CS
The Philadelphia Phillies moved to within one game of the World Series, downing the Houston Astros on the road at Astrodome by a score of 9-2. Phillies left-hander Sandy Koufax had a strong outing. He threw 9.0 innings of 6-hit ball. The win gives the Phillies a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-5 League Championship Series.
Philadelphia used a clutch at-bat from Boog Powell to capture the win. The first baseman hammered a 3-run home run in the top of the first inning to put the Phillies ahead, 3-0. It was his lone hit in 5 at-bats, but it was a humdinger.
"We're happy," Powell told reporters after the win. "When you're in the playoffs, you've got to treat every game like it could be your last."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at the Astrodome in Houston.
Phillies lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 7th, 1971, the Astrodome
Astros Even With Phillies After Home Win
The Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies will take the League Championship Series to a decisive 5th game. Facing a must-win situation, the Astros shut out the Phillies, 2-0, at Astrodome to force the series into what will essentially be a one-game playoff. Houston left-hander Woodie Fryman did his part. He threw 6.0 innings of shutout ball.
Tied up with the Phillies in the bottom of the fifth inning, the Astros got a boost from third baseman Don Money. With a runner on 1st, Money saw a 2-2 slider from Steve Arlin and hit a 2-run home run to break the stalemate and put Houston on top, 2-0.
"We lost," Philadelphia manager Dutch Fehring said later. "We'll deal with it. The series isn't over."
The next game is set to be played on October 9th, 1971 at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia.
Series tied 2-2

Game 5, October 9th, 1971, Veterans Stadium
Phillies Prevail, as League Championship Series Goes to the Wire
With a 0.00 ERA over 9 innings, Mike Cuellar was a natural choice for MVP of the League Championship Series.
The Philadelphia Phillies pitcher was instrumental in helping his team to defeat and eliminate the Houston Astros and advance to the World Series.
"I'm happy to be honored and we're only going to get stronger as we go from here," he said, offering up a bold prediction for his team's future. "I truly believe in my heart that we're going to win the World Series."
Philadelphia won the final game by a 4-3 count and the series 3-2.
For the series, Cuellar had a 0.00 ERA over 9 innings pitched, with a 1-0 record.
The Philadelphia Phillies will play against the Detroit Tigers in the World Series. Detroit won their series against the Chicago White Sox 3 games to 1. The World Series schedule will be announced after the League Championship Series finishes.
Phillies win series 3-2 and win the NL pennant

NLCS MVP: P Mike Cuellar (Philadelphia Phillies)

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1971 World Series: Detroit Tigers vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Results

Game 1, October 11th, 1971, Veterans Stadium
World Series Game 1 Victory for Koufax and Philadelphia
Leave it to the veteran.
The Philadelphia Phillies got a great start from 35-year-old left-hander Sandy Koufax, as Philadelphia won the contest, 6-3, at Veterans Stadium. Koufax threw 9.0 innings of 5-hit ball in the win, which allowed the Philadelphia to grab a 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series.
Koufax delivered a quality start for Philadelphia. The 6-foot-2 left-hander allowed 3 earned runs on 5 hits over 9 innings of work.
"Things broke our way today and that's great," Phillies manager Dutch Fehring said. "It's important, though, to stay focused and not pat yourself on the back too much. We aren't done yet."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia.
Phillies lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 12th, 1971, Veterans Stadium
Clemente Blasts Phillies, Tigers Take Game 2, 13-4
Detroit right fielder Roberto Clemente was the difference-maker for the Tigers in what turned into a shootout with the Philadelphia Phillies. Clemente earned accolades after going 2-for-3 in the 13-4 Tigers win. With the victory, the Tigers moved into a 1-1 tie in the best-of-7 series.
Detroit used the timely hitting of John Bateman to seize the win. The catcher stroked a 2-run single in the top of the eighth inning to put the Tigers on top, 7-4. It was his only hit in 5 at-bats, but it was a game-changer.
"Every team in baseball loses," Phillies manager Dutch Fehring said. "We're in the playoffs and we still have the same guys that got us here. We'll bounce back."
The next game is set to be played on October 14th, 1971 at Tiger Stadium in Detroit.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 14th, 1971, Tiger Stadium
Phillies Hammered by Montanez, Drop Game 3 to Tigers
Riding the 3-hit performance of first baseman Willie Montanez, the Detroit Tigers stopped the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, 14-4, in Game 3 of the World Series. Montanez went 3-4 with a home run, 2 singles, and a walk. He scored 3 times and drove in 2 for the Tigers, who now lead the best-of-7 series, 2 games to 1.
A key moment came with two out in the bottom of the first. That's when Montanez hit a fastball from Jerry Koosman for a 2-run home run, putting Detroit up, 3-0.
"I like easy wins," Montanez told the Detroit Chronicle. "And easy wins in the playoffs are even better."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Tiger Stadium in Detroit.
Tigers lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 15th, 1971, Tiger Stadium
Almost There: Detroit On Cusp of World Series Triumph After 7-6 Win
When the games really matter, the Detroit Tigers put on their best show, beating the Philadelphia Phillies by a final score of 7-6. Horace Clarke was 2-2 with 2 singles. He scored 2 times. Detroit now leads Philadelphia 3-1 in the best-of-7 affair.
A defensive lapse proved costly in the contest. With the game tied in the bottom of the 11th, an error by the Phillies allowed the Tigers to score the winning run.
"We're one game closer to our goal," Detroit manager Nelson Burbrink said later. "It isn't any more complicated than that."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Tiger Stadium in Detroit.
Tigers lead series 3-1

Game 5, October 15th, 1971, Tiger Stadium
Phillies Clip Tigers, 5-4, in WS Contest
Leave it to the veteran.
The Philadelphia Phillies got a great start from 35-year-old left-hander Sandy Koufax, as Philadelphia took the 5-4 win at Tiger Stadium over the series-leading Detroit Tigers. Koufax threw 8.0 innings of 2-hit ball and helped Philadelphia close their deficit to 3 games to 2 in the best-of-7 series.
Koufax, the Philadelphia left-hander, went 8 innings, allowing 1 run on 2 hits. He collected 5 strikeouts.
"It has been an incredible experience today," Koufax said in the clubhouse following the game. "It's a short list of people who have started in the World Series at all, and an even shorter list who have done a good job of it."
Game 6 is scheduled for Monday at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia.
Tigers lead World Series 3-2

Game 6, October 18th, 1971, Veterans Stadium
Detroit Tigers Are Champs
The 1971 Major League Baseball season came to a close today at Veterans Stadium, where the Detroit Tigers whipped the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 and won their 5th World Series in history.
Detroit got there by compiling a 106-56 mark during regular season play and claiming the first spot in the AL East Division standings.
The Tigers won the series 4-2 in games.
Tigers win series 4-2

World Series MVP: CF Willie Mays (Detroit Tigers)