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

Willie Stargell signed by Pirates

Willie Stargell signed by Pirates

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On August 7, 1958, the Pittsburgh Pirates sign Willie Stargell as an amateur free agent for a reported $1,500 signing bonus. Stargell, 18 years old at the time had just graduated Encinal HS in Alameda, California, where his baseball teammates included future MLB playersĀ Tommy HarperĀ andĀ Curt Motton. Stargell played forĀ farm teams in New Mexico, North Dakota,ā€¦