1683 9/7/73 MIL (65-76) @ NYY (79-61) Yankees took the opener 1-0 in a 12-inning pitchers' duel. Today, Brewers go with Jim Slaton (19-8, 3.58 in 33 starts), who is trying for Win #20. Yankees give the ball to Pat Dobson (5-4, 3.47 in 15 starts).

1684 9/7/73 DET (75-66) @ BOS (79-62) Tigers vist Fenway Park for a 3 gm weekend series. Teams battled for 3rd all year, but Sox have created separation. Today, Tigers start Woodie Fryman (8-5, 4.08 in 25 starts). Red Sox go with Marty Pattin (11-10, 4.21 in 25 starts).

1685 9/7/73 CHW (55-85) @ MIN (84-55) In the opener, Twins routed the Sox behind Carew's 7 RBI game. Today, White Sox will start Stan Bahnsen (18-12, 3.65 in 36 starts). Twins give the ball to Dick Woodson (5-8, 4.57 in 17 starts).

1686 9/7/73 CAL (53-84) @ KCR (58-80) Angels visit the new stadium in KC for a 4-gm, 3-day weekend series. Today, Angels start Nolan Ryan (12-18, 3.75 in 33 starts). Royals go with rookie Steve Busby (11-15, 4.99 in 31 starts).