American League - August 19

Player of the Day: Roy Smalley walked four times and didn’t have an official at bat in Minnesota’s 5-4 win over Baltimore.

Pitcher of the Day: Bill Laxton pitched 3 1/3 innings of shutout relief to earn the win as Detroit beat California 3-2 in 12 innings.

 Minnesota 5, Baltimore 4

 Boston 5, Chicago 4

 Detroit 3, California 2 (12 innings)

 Texas 5, Cleveland 2

 Milwaukee 4, Kansas City 3

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