American League - August 8

Player of the Day: John Mayberry went 3 for 4 with a home run and had 4 RBI in Kansas City’s 9-1 win over the Chicago White Sox.

Pitcher of the Day: Jim Hunter allowed one run in nine innings and earned a complete-game win against the Baltimore Orioles

New York 3, Baltimore 1

California 4, Oakland 3 (game 1)

California 4, Oakland 3 (game 2)

Cleveland 4, Detroit 2 (game 1)

Detroit 12, Cleveland 4 (game 2)

Kansas City 4, Chicago 3 (game 1)

Kansas City 9, Chicago 1 (game 2)

Texas 4, Minnesota 3

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