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A curveballing control specialist with an outstanding pickoff move, McGregor was a prize obtained by Baltimore in a 10-player deal with the Yankees on June 15, 1976. One of the winningest pitchers of the 1980s, he joined Mike Flanagan as the lefthanders in Baltimore's starting rotation in 1978. The next year McGregor won the deciding game of the LCS, but lost Game Seven of the World Series on Willie Stargell's dramatic home run. In 1980 McGregor reached 20 wins on the final day of the season. He rebounded from injuries in 1982 to lead Baltimore starters in wins (18), percentage (.720), starts (36), complete games (12), and innings pitched (260) in 1983. He won the fifth, and final, game of the World Series with a five-hit, 5-0 shutout of the Phillies. From 1978 to 1985, McGregor was the only major league pitcher to finish with a winning record each season. He was New York's first pick in the June 1972 draft and a teammate of George Brett at El Segundo High School. (ME)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » June 15, 1976: In what stands as one of the O's best trades ever, Baltimore obtains pitchers Rudy May, Tippy Martinez, Dave Pagan, Scott McGregor and C Rick Dempsey from the Yankees for veteran pitchers Doyle Alexander, Ken Holtzman, Grant Jackson and C Elrod Hendricks. The veterans will help the Yankees win in 1976 and then fade. » August 13, 1978: The Yankees erupt for five runs in the 7th inning to take a 5–3 lead over the Orioles before heavy rains force a delay of the game. Thanks to stalling tactics of Earl Weaver and some slow-moving Baltimore groundskeepers, the game is called, and the score reverts to the last complete inning. The Orioles win 3–0, with Scott McGregor the winner. » August 29, 1979: Eddie Murray drives in all the Baltimore runs during a 7–4 win in the 2nd game of a doubleheader with the Twins. Murray belts three consecutive home runs—2 righthanded, one lefthanded. Scott McGregor gives the Birds a win in game 1, allowing eight hits in winning, 4–0. » October 6, 1979: Scott McGregor's 8–0 shutout gives the Orioles the American League pennant. Pat Kelly notches three RBI with a home run and a single. » May 31, 1980: Ken Landreaux goes 0-for-4 in Minnesota's 11–1 loss to the Orioles Scott McGregor, ending his hitting streak at 31 consecutive games. It is the longest streak in the American League since Dom DiMaggio's 34-game streak in 1949. » October 16, 1983: Eddie Murray slams a pair of home runs and Scott McGregor pitches a 5-hitter as the Orioles beat the Phillies 5–0 and win the World Series 4–1. Baltimore catcher Rick Dempsey, who hit .385 with four doubles and a home run, is the Series MVP. » June 1, 1984: At home against the Orioles, the Tigers slap Scott McGregor for six runs in the 2nd and coast to a 14–2 win. Dan Petry tosses six shutout innings and Alan Trammell, Chet Lemon and Lance Parrish go deep to thrill the 47,252 fans. » July 18, 1986: Against Baltimore's Scott McGregor, the Twins first two batters -- Kirby Puckett and Gary Gaetti -- hit homers Puckett adds another to help the Twins to a 7–3 win. Bert Blyleven is the winner.