In their last meeting of the year, Baltimore defeats Kansas City, 10 – 8. It is the Orioles’ 23rd straight win over the Royals over a 2-year span, a major league mark.

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In their last meeting of the year, Baltimore defeats Kansas City, 10 – 8. It is the Orioles’ 23rd straight win over the Royals over a 2-year span, a major league mark.

Orioles score five times in the first inning and hold on to beat the Royals, 10-8. The win marks Baltimore’s 23rd consecutive victory against Kansas City over two years, setting a major league mark.

Orioles score five times in the first inning and hold on to beat the Royals, 10-8. The win marks Baltimore’s 23rd consecutive victory against Kansas City over two years, setting a major league mark.

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At Memorial Stadium, the Orioles score five times in the first inning and hold on to beat the Royals, 10-8. The win marks Baltimore’s 23rd consecutive victory against Kansas City over two years, setting a major league mark.

After attending a tryout camp, Frank White is signed by the Royals as an amateur free agent. The 19 year-old infielder, one of the few successful graduates from the Baseball Academy the team operated in the early 1970s, will play his entire 18-year career in Kansas City, having his number retired by the franchise in 1995.

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After attending a tryout camp, Frank White is signed by the Royals as an amateur free agent. The 19 year-old infielder, one of the few successful graduates from the Baseball Academy the team operated in the early 1970s, will play his entire 18-year career in Kansas City, having his number retired by the franchise in 1995.

Bobby Tolan of the Reds celebrates his new son, born just before today’s game, by driving in the winning run in the 11th inning to beat the visiting Cubs, 4 – 3.

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Bobby Tolan of the Reds celebrates his new son, born just before today’s game, by driving in the winning run in the 11th inning to beat the visiting Cubs, 4 – 3.

Willie Stargell ties a major league record by piling five extra-base hits against the Atlanta Braves

Willie Stargell ties a major league record by piling five extra-base hits against the Atlanta Braves

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On August 1, 1970, At Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, future Hall of Famer Willie Stargell ties a major league record by piling five extra-base hits against the Atlanta Braves. Stargell’s five-hit outburst, which includes three doubles and two home runs, highlights a 20-10 win for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Stargell finishes the game with five runs and…

After trailing 4 – 2, the Reds score four in the 8th to defeat the Cubs, 6 – 4. Johnny Bench and Ty Cline each drive in two runs in the 8th.

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After trailing 4 – 2, the Reds score four in the 8th to defeat the Cubs, 6 – 4. Johnny Bench and Ty Cline each drive in two runs in the 8th.

The Reds lose a doubleheader to the visiting Cubs, 7 – 1 and 11 – 7, and lose rookie star Wayne Simpson, who tears the rotary cuff in his pitching arm. Simpson will come back, but will never be the same, going 22-28 in the rest of his career.

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The Reds lose a doubleheader to the visiting Cubs, 7 – 1 and 11 – 7, and lose rookie star Wayne Simpson, who tears the rotary cuff in his pitching arm. Simpson will come back, but will never be the same, going 22-28 in the rest of his career.

Bruce Kison of Waterbury hits seven Pittsfield batters with pitchers before being removed in the sixth inning

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On July 30, 1970, Bruce Kison of Waterbury hits seven Pittsfield batters with pitchers before being removed in the sixth inning. Kison, a Pittsburgh Pirates farmhand, will make his major league debut the following season.