May 2, 1969...GAME 20 (OAK 3, SEA 2)

We know it rains in Seattle, but who would have guessed that it would rain in Oakland. There was a 16 minute rain delay in the 4th, but it did not have an affect in the outcome of the game. Steve "my arm is not sore" Barber went 5 and gave up only 1 run, which looked like it might hold up until the Pilots tied it in the top of the 9th. Rollie Fingers got Rich Rollins to fly to Reggie in right to lead off the inning. Ranew singled and Kennedy came on to run for him. McNertney, the bachelor, doubled to make it 2nd and 3rd with only 1 out, but Oyler was up. Now we all love Oyler, but his batting average isn't even on the interstate, so Steve Whitaker pinch hits and hits a sac fly to right to tie it. In the 10th Seattle scores again to take the lead as Wayne Comer hit a bullet to left. Unfortunately Segui couldn't get anyone out and Danny Cater doubled home two to give Oakland the loss.Even in a heartbreaking loss some good can be found. Bouton threw 3 scoresless innings in relief of Barber and the knuckleball was twisting.