1970 World Series Game 1
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In the first World Series game to be played on artificial turf, Boog Powell, Ellie Hendricks, and Brooks Robinson homer to power the Orioles past the Reds, 4-3. Baltimore’s offensive output in Game 1 of the Fall Classic overcomes Cincinnati’s 3-0 early lead at Riverfront Stadium.

In the first World Series game to be played on artificial turf, Boog Powell, Ellie Hendricks, and Brooks Robinson homer to power the Orioles past the Reds, 4-3. Baltimore’s offensive output in Game 1 of the Fall Classic overcomes Cincinnati’s 3-0 early lead at Riverfront Stadium.

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.

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.

Cleveland edges the Orioles, 10 – 9, helped by Tony Horton, who hits for the cycle. Dennis Higgins is the winning pitcher.

On July 2, 1970 Cleveland edges the Baltimore Orioles, 10 – 9, helped by Tony Horton, who hits for the cycle. Dennis Higgins is the winning pitcher.   [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories about the game, players, ballparks and the people that shaped the game!”  subscribe_button=”Join us!” show_subscribers_total=”1″] Subscribe to our Podcast The Daily Rewind on…

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Frank Robinson belts two successive grand slams during a 12 – 2 Oriole romp over the Senators

1970 – Frank Robinson belts two successive grand slams during a 12 – 2 Oriole romp over the Senators, just the 7th major leaguer to ever accomplish the feat. Dave McNally, the winning pitcher, Don Buford and Paul Blair trot home ahead of him on each blow. They will be Robby’s only grand slams for the O’s.

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Brooks Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles collects the 2,000th hit of his career

On June 20, 1970, future Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles collects the 2,000th hit of his career- a 3-run homer off Washington’s Joe Coleman in the 5th inning. The drive snaps a 2 – 2 tie, and the Orioles hang on for a 5 – 4 victory. Robinson’s prowess at third…

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Baltimore Orioles outfielder Don Buford slams home runs from both sides of the plate in a 13-1 rout

On April 9, 1970, diminutive Baltimore Orioles outfielder Don Buford slams home runs from both sides of the plate in a 13-1 rout of the Cleveland Indians. Not known as a power hitter, Buford will go on to hit a career-high 17 home runs in 1970. His first came off Rich Hand is his MLB…

Tiger Denny McLain and Oriole Mike Cuellar end in a tie for the 1969 Cy Young Award

Tiger Denny McLain and Oriole Mike Cuellar end in a tie for the 1969 Cy Young Award

Tiger Denny McLain (24-9, 2.80) and Oriole Mike Cuellar (23-11, 2.38) each receive ten votes from the BBWAA for being the best pitcher in the American League. It is the first time the results for the Cy Young Award have ended in a tie.