Chuck Hiller of all people holds Seattle to 2 runs over 7 innings. Patting had a shutout going for 5 innings then was removed a pinch hitter (Rich Rollins), who promptly got out. Seattle brass told the press that Pattin's arm seized up. Pattin had no comment. New arrival (from the Yankees) Fred Talbot surrendered all 5 runs in two innings worth of work as Detroit won 5-2. Dick Simpson went 3-4 with a key RBI for the Pilots. Simpson was acquired from New York for Jose Vidal.Bouton Bits: Never assume that since it's Friday that you are playing a night game. That kind of logic almost got Bouton in trouble. At 1:30pm Gary Bell called his house to find out where in the hell he was. The clever Bouton replied, "where the hell are you?". Thankfully the Bouton clan pitched together to get Jim out the door. A standing ovation awaited him as he entered the clubhouse. Back in his Yankee days he came late for a World Series game that he wasn't starting. The team had a meeting, which he missed, and boy did he hear it. Of course if he showed up early, but hungover that would be ok (I wonder what former superstar he was referring to ?)
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