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Who was the Pittsburgh Pirates manager?

Danny Murtaugh. Murtaugh was also the manager when the Pirates won in 1960.

How many extra-base hits did Roberto Clemente collect in the series?

5. 2 of those 5 extra base hits were home runs.

How many total hits in the series did Clemente collect?

12. He collected a hit in every game of this 7-game series.

What was the final score of the second game?

11-3. The Orioles won to go up 2-0 in the series.

When Roberto Clemente threw his strike to third base from right field, who was the runner going to third?

Merv Rettenmund. Rettenmund was called safe on the play, but Clemente still made a teriffic throw.

Which Pirate pitcher earned the win in Game 4?

Bruce Kison. Giusti picked up the save, Blass won Games 3 and 7, and Briles won in Game 5.

How many home runs were hit in the Series?

10. Each team hit 5.

What reliever started Game 6 for the Pirates?

Bob Moose. Miller took the loss, although Moose started. Blass needed an extra day to rest and Dock Ellis was hurt, giving Moose the call.

How many runs did the Pirates outscore the Orioles by in the Series?

The PIrates were outscored. Baltimore scored 24 runs, Pittsburgh 23.

What inning did Roberto Clemente hit his Game 7 home run?

4th inning. Clemente, named MVP, began the scoring with a homer to left off Mike Cuellar.