The White Sox beat the Yankees, 3 – 2‚ handing pitcher Doug Bird his first loss since August 16‚ 1978. The journeyman righthander had won 12 consecutive decisions.

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On June 11, 1981 The White Sox beat the Yankees, 3 – 2‚ handing pitcher Doug Bird his first loss since August 16‚ 1978. The journeyman righthander had won 12 consecutive decisions.