Clyde Wright 2nd Angel to win 20 games

On September 16, 1970 ā€” 1970Ā ā€“Ā Clyde WrightĀ joinsĀ Dean ChanceĀ (1964) as theĀ Angelsā€™Ā second twenty-game winner as he beats theĀ Twins, 5 ā€“ 1.Ā Bert Blyleven, 19-year-old rookie, ties anĀ American LeagueĀ record by striking out the first six batters. He strikes out 10 in 6 2/3 innings.

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