1973 AL Standings and League Leaders

 May 16, 1973

 The Baltimore Orioles lead the AL East by a large margin over my 2nd place Detroit Tigers. They have the best record in the AL (24-7). The AL West is a different story with 5 teams bunched up near the top of the Division. The Chicago White Sox and Oakland A's are tied for 1st. Kansas City is only 1 game back. 

  Minnesota's Rod Carew is hitting a MLB best .413. Chicago's Wilbur Wood has the most Wins (8), but California's Nolan Ryan has been the best overall starter (7-2, 1.79 ERA, 97 K's). 

LEAGUE STANDINGS FOR 1973 American League     
 
                                                      ACTUAL-TODATE  ACTUAL-TOTAL
East                        WON LOST  PCT   GB  MAGIC# WON LOS  PCT  WON LOS  PCT
1973 Baltimore BAA           24   7  .774 ----   123    14  17 .452   97  65 .599
1973 Detroit DEA             16  16  .500  8.5          15  17 .469   85  77 .525
1973 Boston BOA              13  16  .448 10.0          14  15 .483   89  73 .549
1973 Cleveland CLA           14  20  .412 11.5          15  19 .441   71  91 .438
1973 New York NYA            12  19  .387 12.0          14  17 .452   80  82 .494
1973 Milwaukee MLA           11  19  .367 12.5          15  15 .500   74  88 .457
 
                                                      ACTUAL-TODATE  ACTUAL-TOTAL
West                        WON LOST  PCT   GB  MAGIC# WON LOS  PCT  WON LOS  PCT
1973 Chicago CHA             18  10  .643 ----   132    19   9 .679   77  85 .475
1973 Oakland OAA             21  13  .618 ----          18  16 .529   94  68 .580
1973 Kansas City KCA         20  14  .588  1.0          20  14 .588   88  74 .543
1973 Minnesota MNA           15  14  .517  3.5          14  15 .483   81  81 .500
1973 California CAA          14  16  .467  5.0          17  13 .567   79  83 .488
1973 Texas TEA                8  22  .267 11.0          11  19 .367   57 105 .352
 
 
 
       OVERALL RECORD
Team   WON LOST   PCT  HOME  ROAD  LEFT RIGHT EXTRA 1-RUN   LAST 10   STREAK
BAA     24    7  .774 10- 3 14- 4  9- 2 15- 5  5- 1  6- 5     8-2     Won 4
BOA     13   16  .448  9- 9  4- 7  3- 4 10-12  1- 1  3- 6     4-6     Lost 1
CAA     14   16  .467  7- 7  7- 9  4- 6 10-10  0- 1  5- 8     4-6     Lost 1
CHA     18   10  .643 11- 3  7- 7  8- 3 10- 7  3- 1 10- 3     6-4     Lost 3
CLA     14   20  .412  6- 9  8-11  5- 7  9-13  2- 2  7- 5     5-5     Lost 1
DEA     16   16  .500  8- 8  8- 8  4- 6 12-10  2- 2  4- 6     6-4     Lost 1
KCA     20   14  .588 12- 8  8- 6  5- 3 15-11  4- 1  7- 6     7-3     Won 1
MLA     11   19  .367  6-10  5- 9  3- 6  8-13  1- 4  3- 4     6-4     Won 1
MNA     15   14  .517  5- 8 10- 6  3- 5 12- 9  1- 4  4- 5     4-6     Won 3
NYA     12   19  .387  6-11  6- 8  4- 9  8-10  3- 5  6- 8     4-6     Won 1
OAA     21   13  .618  8- 7 13- 6  7- 6 14- 7  3- 2  8- 6     6-4     Won 3
TEA      8   22  .267  5-10  3-12  3- 9  5-13  2- 3  5- 6     2-8     Lost 4
TOTAL  186  186  .500
HOME    93   93  .500
ROAD    93   93  .500
LEFT    58   66  .468
RIGHT  128  120  .516
 
TEAM   -APRIL   MAY  JUNE  JULY   AUG SEPT+   InDiv OutDiv  RUNS AGNST DIFF
BAA     16- 3  8- 4  0- 0  0- 0  0- 0  0- 0   15- 4   9- 3   174   101  +73
BOA      7-10  6- 6  0- 0  0- 0  0- 0  0- 0    8-10   5- 6   137   132   +5
CAA      8- 9  6- 7  0- 0  0- 0  0- 0  0- 0    9- 9   5- 7   112   121   -9
CHA      9- 6  9- 4  0- 0  0- 0  0- 0  0- 0    8- 9  10- 1   121   119   +2
CLA      8-13  6- 7  0- 0  0- 0  0- 0  0- 0   10-11   4- 9   125   166  -41
DEA     10-10  6- 6  0- 0  0- 0  0- 0  0- 0    8-10   8- 6   160   139  +21
KCA     11-10  9- 4  0- 0  0- 0  0- 0  0- 0   10-10  10- 4   183   163  +20
MLA      5-13  6- 6  0- 0  0- 0  0- 0  0- 0    6-11   5- 8   142   152  -10
MNA     11- 6  4- 8  0- 0  0- 0  0- 0  0- 0   10- 8   5- 6   112   116   -4
NYA      8-11  4- 8  0- 0  0- 0  0- 0  0- 0    9-10   3- 9   125   151  -26
OAA     11- 9 10- 4  0- 0  0- 0  0- 0  0- 0   12- 8   9- 5   196   158  +38
TEA      6-10  2-12  0- 0  0- 0  0- 0  0- 0    6-11   2-11   120   189  -69

NEWSPAPER STYLE RECAP FOR 1973 American League                 Date: 5/16/1973
 
TEAM     WON LOST   BATTING AVERAGE     HOME RUNS           RUNS BATTED IN
1973 BAA  24   7    R.Carew   MNA .413  D.Duncan  CLA    7  B.Murcer  NYA   33
1973 DEA  16  16    D.Nelson  TEA .378  B.Murcer  NYA    7  A.Otis    KCA   26
1973 BOA  13  16    B.Murcer  NYA .373  B.Oliver  CAA    7  R.Jackson OAA   26
1973 CLA  14  20    V.Pinson  CAA .345  D.Allen   CHA    7  E.William BAA   25
1973 NYA  12  19    T.Harper  BOA .333  J.Mayberr KCA    7  D.Allen   CHA   24
1973 MLA  11  19
                    WINS                SAVES               ERA
1973 CHA  18  10    W.Wood    CHA    8  J.Hiller  DEA    4  N.Ryan    CAA 1.79
1973 OAA  21  13    D.McNally BAA    7  R.Corbin  MNA    4  J.Slaton  MLA 1.91
1973 KCA  20  14    N.Ryan    CAA    7  OTHERS TIED W    3  K.Holtzma OAA 1.99
1973 MNA  15  14    L.Tiant   BOA    6                      G.Garber  KCA 2.04
1973 CAA  14  16    J.Coleman DEA    6                      W.Wood    CHA 2.08
1973 TEA   8  22
                    CUR HIT STREAK      STOLEN BASES        STRIKEOUTS
                    V.Pinson  CAA   11  B.North   OAA   16  N.Ryan    CAA   97
                    T.Taylor  DEA    9  T.Harper  BOA   14  B.Blyleve MNA   74
                    T.Davis   BAA    8  B.Campane OAA   11  B.Singer  CAA   58
                    G.Tenace  OAA    8  F.Patek   KCA   10  W.Wood    CHA   51
                    V.Harris  TEA    8  R.Carew   MNA   10  M.Lolich  DEA   49
 

1973 NL Standings and League Leaders

 May 16, 1973

  Halfway through the month of May finds the New York Mets leading the NL East and the Los Angeles Dodgers leading the West. The Mets lost 6 in a row recently which has allowed the rest of the teams in the division to gain some ground. The Montreal Expos are now only 2 games back and St. Louis is 3 back.

  The Dodgers continue their winning ways in the West, going 9-1 in their last 10. At 26-9, LA has the best record in the NL. The Dodgers' Don Sutton (6-1, 1.19 ERA, 52 K) has been the top starter in the league. SF's Bobby Bonds has hit 15 bombs, most in the NL this season and he's chipped in with 34 RBI, 2nd most in the league.

LEAGUE STANDINGS FOR 1973 National League     
 
                                                      ACTUAL-TODATE  ACTUAL-TOTAL
East                        WON LOST  PCT   GB  MAGIC# WON LOS  PCT  WON LOS  PCT
1973 New York NYN            18  14  .563 ----   130    17  15 .531   82  79 .509
1973 Montreal MON            15  15  .500  2.0          14  16 .467   79  83 .488
1973 St. Louis SLN           15  17  .469  3.0           9  23 .281   81  81 .500
1973 Chicago CHN             15  20  .429  4.5          22  13 .629   77  84 .478
1973 Philadelphia PHN        12  20  .375  6.0          12  20 .375   71  91 .438
1973 Pittsburgh PIN          10  19  .345  6.5          13  16 .448   80  82 .494
 
                                                      ACTUAL-TODATE  ACTUAL-TOTAL
West                        WON LOST  PCT   GB  MAGIC# WON LOS  PCT  WON LOS  PCT
1973 Los Angeles LAN         26   9  .743 ----   123    19  16 .543   95  66 .590
1973 Atlanta ATN             19  14  .576  6.0          14  19 .424   76  85 .472
1973 San Francisco SFN       21  18  .538  7.0          26  13 .667   88  74 .543
1973 San Diego SDN           18  18  .500  8.5          13  23 .361   60 102 .370
1973 Cincinnati CIN          16  17  .485  9.0          20  13 .606   99  63 .611
1973 Houston HON             16  20  .444 10.5          22  14 .611   82  80 .506
 
 
 
       OVERALL RECORD
Team   WON LOST   PCT  HOME  ROAD  LEFT RIGHT EXTRA 1-RUN   LAST 10   STREAK
ATN     19   14  .576 10- 4  9-10 11- 6  8- 8  0- 0  2- 6     5-5     Lost 3
CHN     15   20  .429  7-10  8-10  2- 8 13-12  1- 5  6- 8     4-6     Won 1
CIN     16   17  .485  5- 7 11-10  3- 6 13-11  2- 2  2- 6     6-4     Lost 3
HON     16   20  .444  9- 8  7-12  6- 4 10-16  3- 3  6- 8     7-3     Won 4
LAN     26    9  .743 17- 4  9- 5  6- 2 20- 7  0- 1  4- 2     9-1     Won 3
MON     15   15  .500  5- 5 10-10  3- 3 12-12  6- 0  9- 4     5-5     Won 2
NYN     18   14  .563 11- 6  7- 8  5- 2 13-12  5- 2  9- 6     2-8     Lost 6
PHN     12   20  .375  6-10  6-10  4- 6  8-14  3- 5  7- 7     3-7     Lost 1
PIN     10   19  .345  5- 8  5-11  1- 5  9-14  1- 1  2- 3     4-6     Lost 2
SDN     18   18  .500 10-13  8- 5  4- 4 14-14  2- 1  7- 5     5-5     Lost 2
SFN     21   18  .538 13-11  8- 7  6- 4 15-14  1- 2  7- 3     7-3     Won 2
SLN     15   17  .469  9- 8  6- 9  3- 8 12- 9  0- 2  2- 5     4-6     Won 1

NEWSPAPER STYLE RECAP FOR 1973 National League                 Date: 5/16/1973
 
TEAM     WON LOST   BATTING AVERAGE     HOME RUNS           RUNS BATTED IN
1973 NYN  18  14    J.Grubb   SDN .388  B.Bonds   SFN   15  J.Bench   CIN   39
1973 MON  15  15    W.Crawfor LAN .368  D.Evans   ATN   12  B.Bonds   SFN   34
1973 SLN  15  17    P.Rose    CIN .368  H.Aaron   ATN   11  D.Evans   ATN   33
1973 CHN  15  20    B.Buckner LAN .361  D.Johnson ATN   11  W.Davis   LAN   30
1973 PHN  12  20    W.Stargel PIN .357  J.Bench   CIN   11  OTHERS TIED W   29
1973 PIN  10  19
                    WINS                SAVES               ERA
1973 LAN  26   9    D.Sutton  LAN    6  R.Harriso ATN    4  R.Reusche CHN 1.11
1973 ATN  19  14    OTHERS TIED W    5  OTHERS TIED W    3  D.Sutton  LAN 1.19
1973 SFN  21  18                                            R.Bryant  SFN 1.85
1973 SDN  18  18                                            T.Seaver  NYN 2.01
1973 CIN  16  17                                            B.Greif   SDN 2.06
1973 HON  16  20
                    CUR HIT STREAK      STOLEN BASES        STRIKEOUTS
                    J.Grubb   SDN   16  W.Davis   LAN   12  F.Jenkins CHN   65
                    P.Popovic CHN    7  C.Cedeno  HON   10  S.Carlton PHN   59
                    W.Davis   LAN    7  R.Garr    ATN    9  T.Seaver  NYN   56
                    OTHERS TIED W    6  D.Lopes   LAN    8  D.Sutton  LAN   52
                                        OTHERS TIED W    7  F.Norman  SDN   50

1973 NL Game: Phil. @ Chi

 May 12, 1973

In a superbly pitched game by both starters, Rick Reuschel and the Chicago Cubs defeated Wayne Twitchell and the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0. Both pitchers allowed only 2 hits. One of those hits was by Cub 3rd baseman Ron Santo who hit his 2nd homerun of the year in the 2nd inning, accounting for the only run of the ballgame.  Reuschel walked none and struck out 12 in getting his 5th Win of the season.

Event Codes:  B K
BOXSCORE: 1973 Philadelphia Phillies At 1973 Chicago Cubs           5/12/1973
 
  Phillies           AB  R  H RBI AVG     Cubs               AB  R  H RBI AVG
  C.Tovar 2B          4  0  0  0 .315     R.Monday CF         2  0  0  0 .316  
  D.Unser CF          4  0  1  0 .231     G.Beckert 2B        3  0  0  0 .301  
  W.Montanez RF       3  0  0  0 .279     B.Williams LF       3  0  0  0 .327  
  G.Luzinski LF       3  0  0  0 .333     J.Pepitone 1B       3  0  0  0 .198  
  T.Hutton 1B         3  0  1  0 .217     R.Santo 3B          2  1  1  1 .259  
  M.Schmidt 3B        3  0  0  0 .125     J.Cardenal RF       3  0  1  0 .265  
  B.Boone C           2  0  0  0 .222     K.Rudolph C         2  0  0  0 .222  
B-M.Anderson PH       1  0  0  0 .255   A-R.Hundley C         1  0  0  0 .265  
D-M.Ryan C            0  0  0  0 .292     D.Kessinger SS      3  0  0  0 .237  
  L.Bowa SS           2  0  0  0 .235     R.Reuschel P        3  0  0  0 .111  
C-D.Doyle PH          1  0  0  0 .266                                          
E-T.Harmon SS         0  0  0  0 .167                                          
  W.Twitchell P       2  0  0  0 .000                                          
F-B.Robinson PH       1  0  0  0 .267                                          
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      29  0  2  0                 Totals      25  1  2  1
 
A-Subbed Defensively (C ) For Rudolph In 8th Inning
B-Pinch Hit For Boone In 8th Inning
C-Pinch Hit For Bowa In 8th Inning
D-Subbed Defensively (C ) For Anderson In 8th Inning
E-Subbed Defensively (SS) For Doyle In 8th Inning
F-Pinch Hit For Twitchell In 9th Inning
 
Phillies........ 0 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  -  0  2  0
Cubs............ 0 1 0  0 0 0  0 0    -  1  2  0
 
Phillies (9-19)          IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR    ERA
W.Twitchell LOSS(0-1)     8       2   1   1   2   7   1   2.55
Totals                    8       2   1   1   2   7   1
 
Cubs (14-18)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR    ERA
R.Reuschel WIN(5-2)       9       2   0   0   0  12   0   1.11
Totals                    9       2   0   0   0  12   0
 
ATTENDANCE- 30,383 DATE- Saturday, May 12th 1973 TIME- Day WEATHER- Good
T- 2:05
LEFT ON BASE- Phillies: 3  Cubs: 2
DOUBLE PLAYS- Phillies: 1  Cubs: 0
HOME RUNS- R.Santo(2nd)
RBIs- R.Santo(14th)
WALKS- R.Monday, R.Santo
HIT BY PITCH- W.Montanez
STRIKE OUTS- C.Tovar, D.Unser, W.Montanez, G.Luzinski-2, T.Hutton, M.Schmidt,
             B.Boone, L.Bowa, W.Twitchell-2, B.Robinson, R.Monday, B.Williams,
             J.Pepitone, K.Rudolph, D.Kessinger, R.Reuschel-2
GIDP- K.Rudolph
TEAM RISP- Phillies: 0 for 0  Cubs: 0 for 0
WEB GEMS- Top 2nd: Rick Monday robbed Mike Schmidt of an extra base hit.
 
Rick Reuschel pitched a 2 hit shutout as the Chicago Cubs beat the reeling
Philadelphia Phillies by a score of 1 to 0.
 
Reuschel(5-2) was simply too much for the Philadelphia batters.  He was stingy
on the mound, allowing just 2 hits and no walks in 9 innings.  Reuschel
chalked up 12 strikeouts dropping his ERA from 1.32 to 1.11.  Philadelphia
made it exciting in the 9th, but they were unable to push the needed runs
across.  
 
Wayne Twitchell(0-1) was charged with the loss.  He pitched 8 innings allowing
only 2 hits and 2 walks. Reuschel was obviously very pleased with his
performance in the aftermath of the game, 'It was just one of those games
where everything worked.  My arm felt great, heck, I could have pitched
another two or three innings.  I only hope that I can do it again next time
out!'

1973 NL Game: Phil. @ Chi.

 May 11, 1973

    Chicago 2nd baseman Glen Beckert had a fine day at the plate today as the Cubs defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 12-6. Beckert went 5 for 6 and had 6 RBI on the day. Both numbers tied him with NL highs so far this season.

Event Codes:  F G
BOXSCORE: 1973 Philadelphia Phillies At 1973 Chicago Cubs           5/11/1973
 
  Phillies           AB  R  H RBI AVG     Cubs               AB  R  H RBI AVG
  C.Tovar 3B          4  1  2  0 .333     R.Monday CF         5  2  3  0 .323  
  L.Bowa SS           5  2  1  1 .239     G.Beckert 2B        6  1  5  6 .309  
  W.Montanez 1B       5  1  2  1 .287     B.Williams LF       5  0  2  2 .336  
  G.Luzinski LF       4  1  2  3 .344     J.Pepitone 1B       5  1  0  0 .204  
  D.Unser CF          4  0  2  1 .229     R.Santo 3B          4  0  0  0 .255  
  M.Anderson RF       5  0  0  0 .259     J.Cardenal RF       5  3  3  0 .263  
  B.Boone C           4  0  2  0 .229     R.Hundley C         3  2  0  1 .268  
  D.Doyle 2B          4  0  1  0 .270     D.Kessinger SS      5  1  2  1 .243  
  L.Christenson P     2  1  0  0 .111     M.Pappas P          1  1  0  0 .273  
  B.Lersch P          0  0  0  0 .500     R.Burris P          1  1  1  1 .333  
A-T.Hutton PH         1  0  0  0 .200   B-C.Fanzone PH        1  0  1  1 .259  
  B.Brandon P         0  0  0  0 ----     B.Locker P          0  0  0  0 .000  
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      38  6 12  6                 Totals      41 12 17 12
 
A-Pinch Hit For Lersch In 8th Inning
B-Pinch Hit For Burris In 8th Inning
 
Phillies........ 1 0 0  5 0 0  0 0 0  -  6 12  1
Cubs............ 2 1 1  0 2 0  4 2    - 12 17  1
 
Phillies (9-18)          IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR    ERA
L.Christenso              4 2/3  10   6   6   4   3   0  10.16
B.Lersch LOSS(1-4)        2 1/3   4   4   3   1   1   0   5.12
B.Brandon                 1       3   2   2   1   2   0   9.00
Totals                    8      17  12  11   6   6   0
 
Cubs (13-18)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR    ERA
M.Pappas                  3 2/3   8   6   5   1   1   1   7.65
R.Burris WIN(1-0)         4 1/3   4   0   0   0   3   0   1.88
B.Locker                  1       0   0   0   1   1   0   2.30
Totals                    9      12   6   5   2   5   1
 
ATTENDANCE- 10,929 DATE- Friday, May 11th 1973 TIME- Day WEATHER- Average
T- 2:51
LEFT ON BASE- Phillies: 9  Cubs:12
DOUBLE PLAYS- Phillies: 0  Cubs: 1
ERRORS- C.Tovar, J.Pepitone
DOUBLES- R.Monday(6th), G.Beckert-2(7th), B.Williams-2(7th), J.Cardenal-2(10th)
HOME RUNS- G.Luzinski(9th)
RBIs- L.Bowa(10th), W.Montanez(15th), G.Luzinski-3(24th), D.Unser(6th),
      G.Beckert-6(14th), B.Williams-2(21st), R.Hundley(11th), D.Kessinger(11th),
      R.Burris, C.Fanzone(4th)
SACRIFICE HITS- L.Christenson, R.Burris
WALKS- G.Luzinski, D.Unser, R.Monday, B.Williams, R.Santo, R.Hundley-2,
       M.Pappas
HIT BY PITCH- C.Tovar
STRIKE OUTS- D.Unser, M.Anderson-2, L.Christenson, T.Hutton, R.Monday-2,
             B.Williams, R.Santo, J.Cardenal, M.Pappas
GIDP- L.Bowa
2-out RBI- D.Unser, R.Hundley, L.Bowa, W.Montanez, G.Luzinski-3, R.Burris,
           G.Beckert-2
RLISP 2-out- M.Anderson, D.Kessinger-2, W.Montanez-2, R.Santo-4, B.Williams-2,
             D.Unser
TEAM RISP- Phillies: 4 for 9  Cubs: 8 for 26
 
Second baseman Glenn Beckert had 5 hits and 6 RBI as the Chicago Cubs
outscored the struggling Philadelphia Phillies 12 to 6.
 
The home town fans were very appreciative of the fine hitting performance
provided by Beckert.  He lined a one-base hit which scored a run in the 1st
inning, doubled in the 4th inning, lined a single scoring a run in the 5th
inning, doubled plating two runs in the 7th inning and ripped a base-hit
knocking in a run in the 8th inning.  Offensively, Chicago was a juggernaut.
They scored in 6 separate innings.  
 
The winning pitcher was Ray Burris(1-0) who allowed no runs in 4 and 1/3
innings. Barry Lersch(1-4) ended up with the loss in relief.  Chicago scored
big getting 4 runs off him in 2 and 1/3 innings.  
 
'I just got in the box, looked for a pitch and swung,' Beckert said.  'That's
it'

AL Game: Det. @ KC

 May 10, 1973

  Norm Cash and the Detroit Tigers really laid it on the Kansas City Royals tonight 14-3. Detroit had been having trouble scoring runs the past week. That all changed in today's ballgame that saw the Tigers pound out 20 hits. Cash led the attack going 3 for 5 with 2 homeruns and 7 RBI. The 7 RBI are the most by any player in one game in the AL this season. Joe Coleman pitched decently for Detroit and improved his record to 6-1.

 BOXSCORE: 1973 Detroit Tigers At 1973 Kansas City Royals 5/10/1973

 
  Tigers             AB  R  H RBI AVG     Royals             AB  R  H RBI AVG
  D.McAuliffe 2B      5  3  3  1 .271     F.Patek SS          4  1  0  0 .244  
  J.Northrup CF       5  2  4  2 .257     S.Hovley RF         3  0  1  0 .480  
  A.Kaline RF         6  2  1  2 .202     A.Otis CF           4  1  1  1 .258  
  W.Horton LF         6  1  2  1 .379     J.Mayberry 1B       3  0  0  0 .290  
  N.Cash 1B           5  2  3  7 .278     E.Kirkpatrick LF    4  1  2  0 .244  
  G.Brown DH          5  1  2  0 .154     C.Rojas 2B          3  0  0  1 .281  
  B.Freehan C         5  1  3  1 .235     G.Hopkins DH        4  0  0  1 .100  
  A.Rodriguez 3B      4  1  2  0 .189     P.Schaal 3B         4  0  1  0 .310  
  E.Brinkman SS       5  1  0  0 .305     C.Taylor C          3  0  1  0 .372  
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      46 14 20 14                 Totals      32  3  6  3
 
 
Tigers.......... 0 6 0  0 0 5  3 0 0  - 14 20  0
Royals.......... 1 0 0  0 0 0  1 1 0  -  3  6  2
 
Tigers (14-14)           IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR    ERA
J.Coleman WIN(6-1)        7 1/3   6   3   3   3   3   0   3.58
F.Scherman                1 2/3   0   0   0   0   0   0   2.45
Totals                    9       6   3   3   3   3   0
 
Royals (16-13)           IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR    ERA
D.Drago LOSS(1-4)         1 2/3   6   6   3   2   0   0   8.02
G.Garber                  3 1/3   4   1   1   1   2   0   1.93
D.Bird                    4      10   7   7   0   2   2   9.45
Totals                    9      20  14  11   3   4   2
 
ATTENDANCE- 34,385 DATE- Thursday, May 10th 1973 TIME- Night WEATHER- Good
T- 3:09
LEFT ON BASE- Tigers: 8  Royals: 7
DOUBLE PLAYS- Tigers: 0  Royals: 2
ERRORS- E.Kirkpatrick, P.Schaal
DOUBLES- B.Freehan(4th), E.Kirkpatrick(6th)
HOME RUNS- N.Cash-2(6th)
RBIs- D.McAuliffe(15th), J.Northrup-2(6th), A.Kaline-2(10th), W.Horton(15th),
      N.Cash-7(17th), B.Freehan(14th), A.Otis(26th), C.Rojas(19th),
      G.Hopkins(2nd)
STOLEN BASES- F.Patek(9th)
SACRIFICE FLIES- C.Rojas
WALKS- D.McAuliffe, J.Northrup, A.Rodriguez, S.Hovley, J.Mayberry, C.Taylor
HIT BY PITCH- F.Patek
STRIKE OUTS- N.Cash, B.Freehan, A.Rodriguez-2, S.Hovley-2, J.Mayberry
GIDP- A.Kaline, E.Brinkman
2-out RBI- N.Cash-4
RLISP 2-out- N.Cash, E.Kirkpatrick, B.Freehan, E.Brinkman, F.Patek, G.Hopkins
TEAM RISP- Tigers: 7 for 16  Royals: 2 for 9
 
First baseman Norm Cash smashed 2 homeruns and had 7 RBI as the Detroit Tigers
really laid it on the Kansas City Royals 14 to 3.
 
Cash had a big evening at the plate.  He laced a one-base hit knocking in a
run in the 2nd inning, lofted a three-run bomb in the 6th inning and clubbed
a three-run home run in the 7th inning.  Detroit kept the scorekeepers busy
in the 2nd inning which saw them score 6 runs on 6 hits and the 6th inning
which saw them plate 5 runs on 7 hits.  Detroit finished with 20 hits while
Kansas City ended up with 6.  
 
The winning pitcher was Joe Coleman(6-1) who allowed 3 runs in 7 and 1/3
innings. Dick Drago(1-4) was hit with the loss.  He allowed 6 runs and 6 hits
in 1 and 2/3 innings.  
 

1973 AL Game: Chi. @ Cal

May 10, 1973

  The red-hot Chicago White Sox won their 9th game in a row tonight. Wilbur Wood won his MLB leading 8th game as the Sox defeated the Angels 2-1. Bill Singer battled it out with Wood and he went the distance too, giving up only 2 runs in the loss.

  Chicago now has a record of 17-6 and leads the AL West by 2 games over the 2nd place Oakland A's.

CHICAGO AT CALIFORNIA

White Sox....... 1 0 0  1 0 0  0 0 0  -  2  7  1
Angels.......... 0 1 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  -  1  7  2
Win:Wood(8-0) Loss:Singer(4-3)
 
Wilbur Wood had a complete game as the seemingly unstoppable Chicago White Sox
outscored the California Angels 2 to 1.
 
Chicago brought 1 run across the plate in the top of the 4th inning.  Neither
team managed to score after the 4th inning.  
 
The victory was credited to Wood(8-0) who went the distance, allowing 1 run.
Bill Singer(4-3) was the loser.  He allowed 7 hits and 4 walks in 9 innings.
 
CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Kelly-G, May-E-3B, Allen-Do, Melton-Si, Henderson-G-DP
BOT 1- Grabarkewitz-K, Valentine-Si, CS(Valentine), Berry-F
TOP 2- Andrews-Si, Herrmann-E-1B, Orta-W, Leon-K, Kelly-Force, May-P
BOT 2- Robinson-Si, Oliver-Do, Gallagher-SF, Stanton-G, Alomar-G
TOP 3- Allen-L, Melton-W, Henderson-F, Andrews-K
BOT 3- Torborg-G, Grabarkewitz-G, Valentine-Si, Berry-K
TOP 4- Herrmann-W, Orta-L, SB(Herrmann), Leon-G, Kelly-Do, May-Si, CS(May)
BOT 4- Robinson-Si, Oliver-K, Gallagher-G-DP
TOP 5- Allen-K, Melton-K, Henderson-K
BOT 5- Stanton-Si, Alomar-Sac, Torborg-G, Grabarkewitz-G
TOP 6- Andrews-G, Herrmann-Si, Orta-F, Leon-G
BOT 6- Valentine-G, Berry-F, Robinson-W, Oliver-G
TOP 7- Kelly-G, May-F, Allen-K
BOT 7- Gallagher-F, Stanton-K, Alomar-W, CS(Alomar)
TOP 8- Melton-F, Henderson-L, Andrews-Si, Herrmann-L
BOT 8- Torborg-F, Grabarkewitz-G, Valentine-E-C , Berry-Do, Robinson-F
TOP 9- Orta-W, CS(Orta), Leon-L, Kelly-K
BOT 9- Oliver-K, Gallagher-F, Stanton-K
 

1973 AL Game Stories

 May 7, 1973

  There were some very fine pitching performances in today's slate of games in the AL. All the winning starting pitchers allowed 1 run or less while leading their team to victory.

  Boston's Luis Tiant, Milwaukee's Jerry Bell, California's Nolan Ryan, Chicago's Wilbur Wood, Oakland's Ken Holtzmann and Vida Blue (doubleheader), and Detroit's Mickey Lolich were all outstanding. Some of the day's losing pitchers weren't too bad themselves. They just came up on the short end of the stick. It's worth noting that Wilbur Wood's Win was his MLB leading 7th (7-0) of the season.

NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 1973 American League                Date: 5/7/1973
 
BOSTON AT MINNESOTA
Red Sox......... 0 0 0  2 0 1  0 0 0  -  3  9  1
Twins........... 0 0 0  0 0 0  0 1 0  -  1  3  1
Win:Tiant(5-2) Loss:Hands(2-2)
Homeruns- O.Cepeda(2nd)
 
Luis Tiant tossed a fine 3 hitter as the Boston Red Sox topped the Minnesota
Twins by a score of 3 to 1 at Metropolitan Stadium.
 
Boston tallied 2 runs in the top of the 4th inning.  The big moment was
provided by Orlando Cepeda who helped quiet the crowd when he cleared the
fences for a two-run home run.  Boston managed 9 hits in their victory.
 
Tiant(5-2) got the victory, allowing 1 run for the game. Bill Hands(2-2) took
the loss.  He surrendered 3 runs and 8 hits in 8 innings.  
 
 
CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Harper-FO, Aparicio-F, Yastrzemski-K
BOT 1- Hisle-F, Carew-F, Killebrew-W, Oliva-W, Darwin-G
TOP 2- Smith-F, Cepeda-Si+E-3B, Fisk-K, Oglivie-F
BOT 2- Braun-G, Thompson-G, Roof-Si, Holt-Do, Hisle-K
TOP 3- Griffin-HBP, Kennedy-G-DP, Harper-G
BOT 3- Carew-G, Killebrew-G, Oliva-FO
TOP 4- Aparicio-W, Yastrzemski-G, Smith-P, Cepeda-HR, Fisk-F
BOT 4- Darwin-K, Braun-L, Thompson-G
TOP 5- Oglivie-F, Griffin-Si, Kennedy-K, Harper-Si, Aparicio-G
BOT 5- Roof-K, Holt-G, Hisle-K
TOP 6- Yastrzemski-Do, Smith-G, Cepeda-SF, Fisk-G
BOT 6- Carew-L, Killebrew-G, Oliva-L
TOP 7- Oglivie-F, Griffin-Si, Kennedy-K, Harper-Si, Aparicio-Force
BOT 7- Darwin-W, Braun-K, Adams-K, Roof-F
TOP 8- Yastrzemski-K, Smith-Do, Cepeda-K, Fisk-L
BOT 8- Holt-W, Hisle-Si+E-1B, Carew-G, Killebrew-K, Oliva-F
TOP 9- Oglivie-G, Griffin-Si, Kennedy-G-DP
BOT 9- Darwin-K, Braun-G, Terrell-L
 
KANSAS CITY AT MILWAUKEE
Royals.......... 0 0 0  1 0 0  0 0 0  -  1  5  2
Brewers......... 0 0 0  0 0 4  3 0    -  7  9  0
Win:Bell(2-3) Loss:Drago(1-3)
Homeruns- D.May(3rd), D.Porter(4th)
 
Dave May connected with a 'big fly' and had 3 RBI and Jerry Bell tossed a
complete game as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Kansas City Royals by the
score of 7 to 1 at County Stadium.
 
Milwaukee had 4 runs cross the plate in the 6th inning with the help of 4
hits.  The highlight belonged to Darrell Porter who brought the crowd to
their feet when he lofted a three-run 'big-fly'.  Milwaukee had a total of 9
hits for the game.  
 
The win was credited to Bell(2-3) who went the whole way allowing 1 run. Dick
Drago(1-3) was hit with the loss.  He surrendered 7 hits and no walks in 6
innings.
 
CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Patek-F, Rojas-G, Otis-G
BOT 1- Johnson-G, Money-G, May-HBP, Scott-F
TOP 2- Mayberry-W, Kirkpatrick-Sac, Piniella-F, McRae-G
BOT 2- Briggs-G, Thomas-K, Porter-F
TOP 3- Schaal-Si, Taylor-W, Patek-Force, Rojas-W, Otis-P, Mayberry-F
BOT 3- Coluccio-F, Garcia-F, Johnson-Si, Money-G
TOP 4- Kirkpatrick-K, Piniella-G, McRae-W, Schaal-W, Taylor-Si, Patek-Force
BOT 4- May-G, Scott-F, Briggs-F
TOP 5- Rojas-FO, Otis-G, Mayberry-G
BOT 5- Thomas-L, Porter-F, Coluccio-Si, Garcia-Si, SB(Garcia), Johnson-G
TOP 6- Kirkpatrick-G, Piniella-G, McRae-G
BOT 6- Money-G, May-Do, Scott-Do, Briggs-Si, Thomas-K, Porter-HR, Coluccio-K
TOP 7- Schaal-Si, Taylor-F, Patek-Force, Rojas-F
BOT 7- Garcia-W, Johnson-E(foul)-C , Johnson-Si, Money-Sac, May-HR
       Scott-F, Briggs-E-3B, SB(Briggs), Thomas-F
TOP 8- Otis-Si, Mayberry-P, Kirkpatrick-G-DP
BOT 8- Porter-F, Coluccio-K, Garcia-K
TOP 9- Piniella-F, Bevacqua-Si, Schaal-F, Taylor-G
 
CALIFORNIA AT BALTIMORE
Angels.......... 1 0 0  1 0 0  0 0 0  -  2 10  0
Orioles......... 0 0 0  0 0 0  0 1 0  -  1  6  1
Win:Ryan(6-1) Loss:Palmer(4-2)
Homeruns- T.Davis(1st)
 
Nolan Ryan mowed down 12 Baltimore batters at Memorial Stadium as the
California Angels beat the Baltimore Orioles by the count of 2 to
1.
 
Ryan(6-1) was very good in the win.  He allowed only 6 hits and 5 walks in 9
innings.  Baltimore had a chance to come back in the 9th but they came up
short.  
 
The loss was charged to Jim Palmer(4-2).  He pitched 9 innings allowing 10
hits and 2 walks. Ryan was pleased with his performance.  He noted, 'I had
good command of all my pitches.  Just as important, my location was right
on.'
 
CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- McCraw-G, Valentine-Tr, Pinson-G, Robinson-P
BOT 1- Bumbry-K, Coggins-F, Grich-FO
TOP 2- Oliver-K, Gallagher-Si, Stanton-K, Alomar-Si, Kusnyer-G
BOT 2- Williams-K, Powell-G, Baylor-W, CS(Baylor)
TOP 3- McCraw-F, Valentine-Si, SB(Valentine), Pinson-F, Robinson-G
BOT 3- Robinson-P, Crowley-Do, Belanger-F, Bumbry-Si, Coggins-L
TOP 4- Oliver-W, Gallagher-P, Stanton-Si, Alomar-FC, Kusnyer-L, McCraw-K
BOT 4- Grich-W, SB(Grich), Williams-K, Powell-K, Baylor-K
TOP 5- Valentine-G, Pinson-Si, CS(Pinson), Robinson-G
BOT 5- Robinson-F, Crowley-K, Belanger-G
TOP 6- Oliver-K, Gallagher-G, Stanton-Si, Alomar-K
BOT 6- Bumbry-G, Coggins-K, Grich-P
TOP 7- Kusnyer-G, McCraw-E-RF, Valentine-G, Pinson-W, Robinson-G
BOT 7- Williams-W, Powell-K, Baylor-F, Robinson-K
TOP 8- Oliver-Si, Gallagher-Si, Stanton-K, Alomar-FC, Kusnyer-P
BOT 8- Crowley-K, Davis-HR, Bumbry-Si, SB(Bumbry), CS(Bumbry), Coggins-Si
SB(Coggins), Grich-FO
TOP 9- McCraw-G, Valentine-G, Pinson-Si, Robinson-G
BOT 9- Williams-K, Powell-K, Baylor-W, SB(Baylor), Robinson-W, Blair-Si
 
NEW YORK AT CHICAGO
Yankees......... 0 0 0  0 0 0  0 1 0  -  1  3  1
White Sox....... 0 0 0  0 0 0  2 0    -  2  5  0
Win:Wood(7-0) Loss:Kline(2-3) Save:Acosta(3rd)
 
Wilbur Wood(7-0) and Steve Kline(2-3) treated the Chicago fans to a fine
pitching duel at Comiskey Park.  The Chicago White Sox eventually emerged as
victors over the New York Yankees by the score of 2 to 1.
 
Chicago scored 2 runs in the decisive bottom of the 7th inning.  The game was
a scoreless duel until the 7th inning.  
 
Cy Acosta was credited with his 3rd save.
 
CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Clarke-G, White-G, Alou-W, Murcer-G
BOT 1- Kelly-W, May-Force, Allen-F, Melton-Si, Henderson-W, Reichardt-F
TOP 2- Hart-G, Alou-F, Nettles-W, Munson-Force
BOT 2- Herrmann-F, Orta-Si, Leon-F, Kelly-K
TOP 3- Lanier-K, Clarke-F, White-K
BOT 3- May-G, Allen-Si, Melton-Force, Henderson-G
TOP 4- Alou-G, Murcer-F, Hart-G
BOT 4- Reichardt-Do, Herrmann-G, Orta-K, Leon-K
TOP 5- Alou-F, Nettles-Do, Munson-FO, Lanier-G
BOT 5- Kelly-G, May-L, Allen-G
TOP 6- Clarke-G, White-F, Alou-G
BOT 6- Melton-W, Henderson-G-DP, Reichardt-Si, Herrmann-E-SS, Orta-G
TOP 7- Murcer-G, Hart-K, Alou-F
BOT 7- Leon-K, Kelly-F, May-W, Allen-W, Melton-W, PB, Henderson-IW
PB, Reichardt-FO
TOP 8- Nettles-W, Munson-Si, Lanier-F, Clarke-Si, White-K, Alou-P
BOT 8- Herrmann-G, Orta-F, Leon-K
TOP 9- Murcer-G, Hart-F, Blomberg-K
 
OAKLAND AT CLEVELAND
A's............. 1 0 2  1 0 0  1 0 0  -  5 11  1
Indians......... 0 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  -  0  1  0
Win:Holtzman(4-1) Loss:Tidrow(1-4)
Homeruns- J.Rudi(1st), S.Bando(6th)
 
Ken Holtzman carried a no-hitter into the 8th inning as the Oakland A's
defeated the Cleveland Indians 5 to 0 at Cleveland Stadium.
 
Holtzman(4-1) came through with a virtuoso performance against the Cleveland
hitters.  He surrendered only 1 hit and 3 walks in 9 innings dropping his ERA
from 1.99 to 1.69.  The left-handed Holtzman had his no-hit bid broken up by
Frank Duffy who doubled with two outs in the 8th inning.  Oakland banged out
11 hits on the afternoon.  
 
Dick Tidrow(1-4) ended up with the loss.  He gave up 5 runs and 11 hits in 9
innings.
 
CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Campaneris-F, Green-L, Rudi-Si, Jackson-Do, Johnson-F
BOT 1- Torres-G, Brohamer-P, Hendrick-K
TOP 2- Bando-Si, Tenace-Sac, Fosse-G, North-Si
BOT 2- Spikes-G, Ellis-F, Duncan-K
TOP 3- Campaneris-Si, SB(Campaneris), SB(Campaneris), Green-FC, Rudi-HR
       Jackson-W, Johnson-Force, Bando-HBP, Tenace-G
BOT 3- Chambliss-G, Bell-W, Cardenas-L, Torres-Force
TOP 4- Fosse-Tr, North-G, Campaneris-SF, Green-Si, Rudi-K
BOT 4- Brohamer-G, Hendrick-G, Spikes-W, Ellis-F
TOP 5- Jackson-K, Johnson-W, Bando-Si, Tenace-L, Fosse-G
BOT 5- Duncan-K, Chambliss-W, Bell-G-DP
TOP 6- North-F, Campaneris-F, Green-Si, Rudi-K
BOT 6- Lowenstein-F, Torres-E-3B, Brohamer-L, Hendrick-G
TOP 7- Jackson-G, Johnson-F, Bando-HR, Tenace-K
BOT 7- Spikes-F, Ellis-FO, Duncan-G
TOP 8- Fosse-G, North-L, Campaneris-G
BOT 8- Chambliss-G, Bell-F, Duffy-Do, Torres-L
TOP 9- Green-K, Rudi-K, Jackson-F
BOT 9- Brohamer-G, Hendrick-K, Spikes-K
 
OAKLAND AT CLEVELAND
A's............. 1 2 2  0 1 0  0 0 2  -  8 11  0
Indians......... 0 0 0  0 0 1  0 0 0  -  1  6  3
Win:Blue(2-0) Loss:Strom(2-3)
Homeruns- D.Johnson-2(2nd), F.Duffy(1st)
 
Designated hitter Deron Johnson slammed 2 homeruns and had 3 RBI and Vida Blue
went the distance as the Oakland A's bested the Cleveland Indians 8 to 1 at
Cleveland Stadium.
 
Johnson had a big day with his bat.  He lifted one out of the park for a two
run home run in the 3rd inning, lofted a solo-blast 'downtown' in the 5th
inning and stroked a one-base hit in the 8th inning.  Oakland rapped out 11
hits for the afternoon.  
 
Blue(2-0) finished the game allowing 1 run in the victory. Brent Strom(2-3)
absorbed the loss.  He allowed 9 hits and no walks in 8 innings.  
 
No one has been able to stop Oakland lately as they lengthened their winning
streak to 6 games. Dick Williams was in a talkative mood after the ballgame.
'Fellows, I don't know what to tell you. our guys are just playing lights out
lately.  Everything and everybody is just really hitting on all cylinders.  I
know it can't last forever - but that isn't going to stop us from trying!'
 
CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Campaneris-Si, Green-Sac, Rudi-F, Jackson-Si, Johnson-F
BOT 1- Williams-G, Brohamer-G, Hendrick-P
TOP 2- Bando-E-2B, Tenace-L, Fosse-Si, WP, Mangual-Si, Campaneris-Si
       Green-Force, Rudi-G
BOT 2- Spikes-W, Ellis-L, Lolich-G-DP
TOP 3- Jackson-Si, Johnson-HR, Bando-F, Tenace-K, Fosse-G
BOT 3- Chambliss-K, Bell-Si, Duffy-Si, Williams-G-DP
TOP 4- Mangual-G, Campaneris-G, Green-K
BOT 4- Brohamer-G, Hendrick-FO, Spikes-G
TOP 5- Rudi-K, Jackson-K, Johnson-HR, Bando-G
BOT 5- Ellis-K, Lolich-G, Chambliss-K
TOP 6- Tenace-K, Fosse-F, Mangual-K
BOT 6- Bell-G, Duffy-HR, Williams-F, Brohamer-F
TOP 7- Campaneris-G, Green-K, Rudi-G
BOT 7- Hendrick-K, Spikes-Si, Ellis-K, Lolich-W, Chambliss-Force
TOP 8- Jackson-F, Johnson-Si, Bando-F, Tenace-L
BOT 8- Bell-G, Duffy-F, Williams-Si, Brohamer-G
TOP 9- Fosse-G, Mangual-W, SB+E-C (Mangual), Campaneris-Si+E-1B, Green-Si
       Rudi-K, Jackson-F
BOT 9- Hendrick-L, Spikes-F, Ellis-Si, Lolich-Force
 
TEXAS AT DETROIT
Rangers......... 0 0 0  1 0 0  0 0 0  -  1  4  0
Tigers.......... 0 2 0  0 1 0  1 0    -  4  7  0
Win:Lolich(4-2) Loss:Hand(1-3)
 
Mickey Lolich had an impressive outing and Duke Sims had 2 base hits and 2 RBI
as the Detroit Tigers outscored the ice-cold Texas Rangers 4 to
1.
 
Lolich(4-2) was tremendous on the mound for Detroit.  He didn't allow much,
just 4 hits and 1 walk in 9 innings seeing his ERA drop from 4.66 to 4.15.
Detroit finished with 7 hits in the victory.  
 
The loss was charged to Rich Hand(1-3).  Billy Martin was very impressed with
his pitcher, Lolich, 'He had unusually good pitch placement this afternoon.
It was almost unfair - but a beautiful game to watch from where I sat'
 
CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Nelson-G, Harrah-G, Johnson-F
BOT 1- McAuliffe-Si, Kaline-G-DP, Northrup-FO
TOP 2- Carty-W, Burroughs-L, Epstein-L, Maddox-F
BOT 2- Horton-F, Cash-W, Brown-W, Sims-Do, Rodriguez-F
TOP 3- Harris-G, Suarez-G, Nelson-F
BOT 3- Brinkman-K, McAuliffe-F, Kaline-Si, Northrup-G
TOP 4- Harrah-Tr, Johnson-G, Carty-SF, Burroughs-G
BOT 4- Horton-F, Cash-F, Brown-G
TOP 5- Epstein-F, Maddox-L, Harris-P
BOT 5- Sims-K, Rodriguez-W, Brinkman-Si, McAuliffe-Force, Kaline-L
TOP 6- Suarez-K, Nelson-Do, Harrah-F, Johnson-K
BOT 6- Northrup-L, Horton-L, Cash-F
TOP 7- Carty-Si, Burroughs-K, Epstein-F, Maddox-G
BOT 7- Brown-G, Sims-Si, SB(Sims), Rodriguez-G, Brinkman-Si, McAuliffe-K
TOP 8- Harris-G, Suarez-G, Nelson-Si, WP, Harrah-G
BOT 8- Kaline-L, Northrup-Si, Horton-G-DP
TOP 9- Johnson-L, Carty-F, Burroughs-G