SERIES # 13. THREE GAMES, SWEPT SERIES. CHICAGO AT OAKLAND
The red hot Chicago White Sox swept another series, taking 3 in a row from a powerful Oakland A’s team. The pale hose have won five straight. All the games were close, with the Sox winning by scores of 4-2; 6-5 and 5-4.
Dick Allen clubbed his (16th) homer in game one, with Eddie Fisher(4-1) earning the win. In game two, Chicago jumped out to a 4-0 lead, then held off a hard charging A’s squad, eventually pulling out a 6-5 win. Terry Forster(1-2) collected his first win of the season. Vincente Romo got a save. Pat Kelly had four hits, including a double and a triple. Ed Herrmann(7) homered.
The finale saw Wilbur Wood improve to (3-1). Carlos May(5) had two hits, including a homerun. Ed Spezio gave Bill Melton a break at the hot corner and chipped in with two hits, including a two run double in the second inning.
Chicago now heads to Anaheim to play the California Angels in a four game set. They have a double header, then two single games.
American League West Standings(May 28, 1972)
Chicago/34/25/9/.735
Minnesota/33/21/12/.636
Oakland/33/20/13/.606
Texas/37/19/18/.514
California/37/14/23/.378
Kansas City/35/13/22/.371
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