In Baltimore’s 8 – 7 win over Kansas City, Brooks Robinson hits a ball that strikes the LF pole at KC and it is ruled in play by John Rice. Brooks is thrown out at third base. Later, Rice admits he made a mistake.

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On August 2, 1964 — In Baltimore’s 8 – 7 win over Kansas City, Brooks Robinson hit a ball down the left-field line that struck the fair pole high above the fence. Umpire John Rice ruled it in play and Robinson was tagged out sliding into third base. Rice admitted after the game that he probably made a mistake