Siebler relieved in 40 of his 48 ML games. In his first
start, on August 29, 1963,
he defeated the Senators, 10-1, on a three-hitter; the Twins' offense supported him
by walloping eight home runs to tie a ML record.
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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»August 29, 1963: Minnesota matches the American League record with eight home runs in a 14–2 opener with Washington, then win the nightcap 10–1. In game 1, reliever Dwight Siebler makes his first ML start for the Nats.