Brooks Robinson

The Orioles complete a five-game sweep of the Yankees when right-hander Robin Roberts beats Whitey Ford at Memorial Stadium, 2-1

On August 26, 1962 — The Baltimore Orioles complete a five-game sweep of the sagging Yankees when right-hander Robin Roberts, released by New York during the first week of the season, beats Whitey Ford at Memorial Stadium, 2-1. Homers by Brooks Robinson and Jim Gentile account for Baltimore’s only runs. The Twins and Angelsare now three games behind New York.