In front of a meager crowd of 5,473 patrons, the Pilots play their final game in Seattle, dropping a 3-1 decision to the A’s for their 98th loss of the year. The American League’s newest AL franchise attracts only 677,944 fans to Sick’s Stadium for the season, prompting the last-place team to move to Milwaukee next season to play as the Brewers under new ownership.

ByTom

In front of a meager crowd of 5,473 patrons, the Pilots play their final game in Seattle, dropping a 3-1 decision to the A’s for their 98th loss of the year. The American League’s newest AL franchise attracts only 677,944 fans to Sick’s Stadium for the season, prompting the last-place team to move to Milwaukee next season to play as the Brewers under new ownership.

Pete Rose, in the eighth inning of the Reds’ 8-3 win at Atlanta Stadium, clinches the National League batting title when he beats out a bunt to third base for a hit in his last at-bat of the season. The day starts with the Cincinnati right fielder tied with Pirates outfielder Roberto Clemente, who goes 3-for-4 against Montreal but finishes .005 of a point behind (.3447 to .3452) the eventual all-time hits leader.

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Pete Rose, in the eighth inning of the Reds’ 8-3 win at Atlanta Stadium, clinches the National League batting title when he beats out a bunt to third base for a hit in his last at-bat of the season. The day starts with the Cincinnati right fielder tied with Pirates outfielder Roberto Clemente, who goes 3-for-4 against Montreal but finishes .005 of a point behind (.3447 to .3452) the eventual all-time hits leader.