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Patterson had seven saves and a 2.12 ERA in relief for the 1968 World Champion Tigers. A 4.85 ERA in 1970 signaled his decline, but ironically he finished the season 7-1. (WOR)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » July 26, 1968: Leaving with a strained knee after five innings of pitching Earl Wilson of the Tigers earns a 4–1 win in the opener of three games with the Orioles. Rookie Daryl Patterson provides spectacular relief coming in with the bases loaded in the 6th and striking out the side. Powell's homer in the 8th is the only tally for the O's. The win increases the Tigers lead over the O's to six 1/2 games. » July 14, 1974: The Reds and Pirates split a doubleheader marked by a free-for-all which is later credited with inspiring Pittsburgh and turning its season around. The fight starts after a 4th inning beanball when Jack Billingham plunks P Bruce Kison, bringing both teams onto the field. When Sparky Anderson accidentally steps on Ed Kirkpatrick's foot, the Buc catcher shoves the Reds manager, earning him a punch from the Reds Andy Kosco. Pedro Borbon pins Daryl Patterson, pulling his hair out and a piece of flesh.