1973 – In a 10 – 1 win over the Royals, Oriole Paul Blair hits an inside-the-park grand slam off Paul Splittorff. Amos Otis and Steve Hovley collide in midair while chasing Blair’s ball to help the O’s win their 13th straight.

This Day In Baseball

On August 26, 1973 — At  Memorial Stadium In the second inning of a 10 – 1 win over the Royals, Oriole Paul Blair hits an inside-the-park grand slam off Paul Splittorff. Amos Otis and Steve Hovley collide in midair while chasing Blair’s ball, ahead of Blair, Andy Etchebarren, Mark Belanger and Merv Rettenmund Scores to help the O’s win their 13th straight.

Jim Palmer picks up his 18th win.