Merv Rettenmund drives in three runs to lead the Orioles to a 6 – 3 win over the Angels. The O’s score their last run on a single by Brooks Robinson in the 7th and three consecutive passed balls by Joe Azcue which ties the American League record. He is the first backstop on the 20th Century list not to be catching Hoyt Wilhelm, though Wilhelm comes in to relief Vern Geishert in the 8th.

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Merv Rettenmund drives in three runs to lead the Orioles to a 6 – 3 win over the Angels. The O’s score their last run on a single by Brooks Robinson in the 7th and three consecutive passed balls by Joe Azcue which ties the American League record. He is the first backstop on the 20th Century list not to be catching Hoyt Wilhelm, though Wilhelm comes in to relief Vern Geishert in the 8th.

Washington 2B Tim Cullen ties a major-league record with three consecutive errors in the 8th inning, but the Senators beat Oakland, 11 – 3. Frank Howard leads the offense with four hits, including his 41st home run, and his first stolen base in three years.

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Washington 2B Tim Cullen ties a major-league record with three consecutive errors in the 8th inning, but the Senators beat Oakland, 11 – 3. Frank Howard leads the offense with four hits, including his 41st home run, and his first stolen base in three years.