May 1, 1969
The Detroit Tigers ended the Baltimore Orioles winning streak at 12 games by getting their 1st win over them this season 5-4. The 2nd place Tigers are now 1-3 against the Orioles and trail the AL East leaders by 5.5 games.
BALTIMORE AT DETROIT
Orioles (19-5)......... 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 - 4 10 1
Tigers (12-9).......... 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 - 5 10 1
Win:McLain(3-2) Loss:Palmer(4-1)
Save:McMahon(3rd)
Homeruns- B.Powell(5th), A.Kaline(4th), W.Horton(7th)
Willie Horton connected with a 'big fly' and had 2 RBI as the Detroit Tigers bested the Baltimore Orioles 5 to 4 at Tiger Stadium. Detroit jumped on top of Baltimore in the bottom of the 6th inning scoring one runner. Baltimore threatened in the 9th but Detroit was able to put down the rally. Denny McLain(3-2) got credit for the victory, pitching 8 innings and allowing 3 runs. McLain got help from Don McMahon who earned his 3rd save. The losing pitcher was Jim Palmer(4-1). 'This was a tough loss,' said Earl Weaver, 'the kind that sticks with you for awhile.'
