Baltimore becomes the American League East champs when Tom Phoebus wins the clincher, 10 – 5, over Cleveland. Baltimore is 18 games ahead of Detroit with 17 to play.

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On September 13, 1969 — Baltimore becomes the American League East champs when Tom Phoebus wins the clincher, 10 – 5, over Cleveland. Baltimore is 18 games ahead of Detroit with 17 to play.

 

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Baseball Reference September 13
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