[Nick Soulis]

Series #207



1969 Pittsburgh Pirates
Record: 88-74
Finish: 2nd in NL East
Manager: Larry Shepard
Ball Park: Forbes Field
WAR Leader: Roberto Clemente (7.5)
Franchise Record: 11-10
1969 Season Record: 0-2
Hall of Famers: (3)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PIT/1969.shtml

2006 Baltimore Orioles
Record: 70-92
Finish: 4th in AL East
Manager: Sam Perlozzo
Ball Park: Camden Yards
WAR Leader: Miguel Tejada (4.5)
Franchise Record: 6-4
2006 Season Record: 2-3
Hall of Famers: (0)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BAL/2006.shtml
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Pirates Finish Strong To Tame Birds
Moose Dominates Behind Bucs Stars



Game 1
At Forbes Field
2006 Baltimore Orioles 3
1969 Pittsburgh Pirates 2
WP: E. Bedard (1-0) LP: B. Veale (0-1) S; S. Ray (1)
HR: R. Hebner (1)
POG: Jeff Conine (3-4, 2 RBI, 3B, R)
2006 Orioles Lead Series 1-0

Jeff Conine’s seventh-inning triple proved to be the difference as the 2006 Baltimore Orioles edged the 1969 Pittsburgh Pirates, 3-2, in the opening game of their Field of Dreams best-of-seven series. In a game where both teams racked up 11 hits, it was Conine’s 3-for-4 day—highlighted by a clutch 2-run triple off Bob Veale—that propelled Baltimore past the Bucs. Pitcher Erik Bedard threw 7.2 strong innings, surrendering two late runs but earning the win, while closer Chris Ray shut the door with a four-out save. The Pirates threatened with back-to-back extra-base hits in the eighth, including Richie Hebner’s solo homer, but fell just short. Conine, who added a stolen base and was thrown out trying for another, earned Player of the Game honors. Game 2 of the series continues tomorrow at historic Forbes Field.

Game 2
At Forbes Field
2006 Baltimore Orioles 1
1969 Pittsburgh Pirates 9
WP: B. Moose (1-0) LP: A. Loewen (0-1)
HR: C. Patterson
POG: Bob Moose (7.2 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 9 K, 109 P)
Series Tied 1-1

In front of a lively crowd at Forbes Field, the 1969 Pittsburgh Pirates evened the Field of Dreams best-of-seven series with a resounding 9-1 victory over the 2006 Baltimore Orioles. Bob Moose was masterful on the mound, striking out nine over 7.2 innings while allowing just five hits and one run — a solo homer by Corey Patterson in the eighth. Moose's dominance, paired with a relentless Pirates offense that racked up 14 hits, was too much for Baltimore to handle. Matty Alou sparked the Bucs with four hits, two runs, and an RBI, while Al Oliver and Freddie Patek each drove in two. The Pirates broke the game open with a three-run fifth and put it out of reach with a four-run eighth. Baltimore starter Adam Loewen struggled, surrendering five runs on nine hits over five innings. The win ties the series at 1-1 as the action shifts to Oriole Park at Camden Yards for Game 3.

Game 3
At Camden Yards
1969 Pittsburgh Pirates 2
2006 Baltimore Orioles 3 (11 inn)
WP: C. Britton (1-0) LP: L. Walker (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Rodrigo Lopez (7 IP, 7 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 94 P)
2006 Orioles Lead Series 2-1

Game 4
At Camden Yards
1969 Pittsburgh Pirates 7
2006 Baltimore Orioles 3
WP: J. Bunning (1-0) LP: D. Cabrera (0-1)
HR: R. Hebner (2), C. Taylor (1), B. Mazeroski (1), M. Alou (1), C. Patterson (2)
POG: Corey Patterson (3-3, HR, 3 RBI, BB, SB)
Series Tied 2-2

Game 5
At Camden Yards
1969 Pittsburgh Pirates 6
2006 Baltimore Orioles 0
WP: B. Veale (1-1) LP: E. Bedard (1-1)
HR: None
POG: Bob Veale (6 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, 81 P)
1969 Pirates Lead Series 3-2

Game 6
At Forbes Field
2006 Baltimore Orioles 1
1969 Pittsburgh Pirates 4
WP: B. Moose (2-0) LP: A. Loewen (0-2) S: B. Del Canton (1)
HR: None
POG: Bob Moose (7 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 107 P)

1969 Pirates Win Series 4 Games To 2

Series MVP:

(2-0, 14.2 IP, 1.23 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, 1 BB, 14 K)