The Cubs top the Mets, 2 – 0, as Fergie Jenkins posts his 19th win. The Cubs then drop the second game, 7 – 2, to Gary Gentry, who strikes out 8.

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The Cubs top the Mets, 2 – 0, as Fergie Jenkins posts his 19th win. The Cubs then drop the second game, 7 – 2, to Gary Gentry, who strikes out 8.

The Yankees split with the Orioles, losing, 4 – 3, before winning, 5 – 2. The split leaves the Yankees (69-61) in 4th place, just one-half game out of first place. The Orioles (69-60) are tied with Detroit for the lead. Andy Etchebarren’s three-run homer in the first game, off Fritz Peterson, is the big blow while the Yankees take the nitecap behind the three hits, including a homer, by Bobby Murcer.

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The Yankees split with the Orioles, losing, 4 – 3, before winning, 5 – 2. The split leaves the Yankees (69-61) in 4th place, just one-half game out of first place. The Orioles (69-60) are tied with Detroit for the lead. Andy Etchebarren’s three-run homer in the first game, off Fritz Peterson, is the big blow while the Yankees take the nitecap behind the three hits, including a homer, by Bobby Murcer.

Luis Tiant (10-4) pitches his 4th straight shutout, beating the Brewers, 2 – 0, in the opener. Carl Yastrzemski’s two-run home run accounts for the scoring. The Red Sox lose the nitecap, 6 – 2, as four former Hubmen do the damage. Syd O’Brien and Joe Lahoud homer, Boomer Scott has three hits and Ken Brett is the winner.

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Luis Tiant (10-4) pitches his 4th straight shutout, beating the Brewers, 2 – 0, in the opener. Carl Yastrzemski’s two-run home run accounts for the scoring. The Red Sox lose the nitecap, 6 – 2, as four former Hubmen do the damage. Syd O’Brien and Joe Lahoud homer, Boomer Scott has three hits and Ken Brett is the winner.