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In his first ML game (9/12/64), Bertaina matched one-hitters with A's pitcher Bob Meyer. Known for his daffy behavior, he was dubbed "Toys in the Attic" by Moe Drabowsky. (RTM)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » September 12, 1964: The Orioles' Frank Bertaina and the A's Bob Meyer duel in the ML's 5th double one-hitter. Bertaina prevails 1–0, his 1st ML win and only decision of the year. Johnny Orsino's 8th inning double and Doc Edwards 5th inning two-bagger account for the hits. Baltimore sets a major-league record for fewest at-bats in a nine inning game (8 times at bat) with 19, and both clubs go to the plate just 46 times. The last battle of matching one-hitters was June 21, 1956. » May 29, 1967: Orioles 1B Mike Epstein and P Frank Bertaina are traded to the Senators for P Pete Richert. » June 12, 1967: Mickey Mantle breaks a scoreless tie with a long drive off Washington's Frank Bertaina in the 6th, and visiting New York wins, 2–0.