GAME 1 - Pilots 16, Orioles 2
The big showdown series between two teams separated by 1 game in the standings go off to a giant groan. The Pilots scored a bushell full of runs from the 4th to the 8th innings and powered their way past the O's. Baltimore starter Kretlow was hammered for 7 runs (4 earned). If his arm wasn't betraying him his defense was (4 errors). The top of Seattle's lineup fueled the machine as Tommy Harper went 4 for 6 and scored 3 runs. John Donaldson was 3 for 4 and scored 3 as well.9/21
GAME 2 - Orioles 2, Pilots 0
Bob Turley (2-3, 2.82) turned in a virtuoso performance with this 4 hit 13k shutout performance. Snakebit Seattle starter, John Gelnar (2-2, 1.32) again pitched well enough to get a "W", but his offense just couldn't get on track. Let's not blame the boys with the lumber. Credit falls neatly on Turley's shoulders, as he was masterful. The O's scored a solo run in the 1st when clint Courtney singled home Cal Abrams. Gelnar was able to fan Kennedy to get out of that bases loaded jam and limit the damage. The O's added an insurance run in the 7th when Billy Hunter singled home Courtney.
9/22 - Memorial Stadium - Baltimore, MD
GAME 3 - Pilots 12, Orioles 2
Big Gene Brabender did not have his best stuff, but he was able to gut out 6 innings in this crafty performance. Brabender exited the game leading 5-2. Joe Coleman and the O's pen helped the Pilots build on their lead and turn the game into a blowout. Banjo hitting Gus Gil went 4 for 5 for the Pilots. September call up, Larry Haney hit a 2 run shot in the 4th to give his team a 3-0 lead. Crusty veteran, Vern Stephens' 2 run shot in the 5th accounted for all of Baltimore's runs and at the time kept them in the game by making it 3-2. By virtue of losing 2 of 3 Baltimore dropped 2 games behind Seattle with 6 left to play.
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