At Baltimore, the Orioles top the Red Sox, 4 – 1, behind Jim Palmer. Rookie Bob Sprowl pitches credibly in his major league debut, but takes the loss.

On September 4, 1978 — At Baltimore, the Orioles top the Red Sox, 4 – 1, behind Jim Palmer. Rookie Bob Sprowl pitches credibly in his major league debut, but takes the loss.

 


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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 4
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