Network: ABC
Announcers: Al Michaels, Howard Cosell, Don Drysdale
Format: DVD (1 disk)
Quality: 8.75
Notes: No commercials or network graphics... From A&E set.

Pirates awaken to beat the Orioles 7-1 and stay alive.

Pittsburgh breaks out late to force the series back to Baltimore. Jim Rooker doesn't allow a hit until the 5th inning, but a leadoff double by Gary Roenicke is converted into the game's 1st run. Bert Blyleven enters and shuts down the Orioles for the final 4 innings.

Meanwhile the Pirates offense awakens in the 6th finally breaking through against Mike Flanagan. Tim Foli walks to start the 6th and following a single by Dave Parker, scores the tying run on Willie Stargell's Sac Fly. Parker scores on a single by Bill Madlock. Pittsburgh strikes for 2 more runs in the 7th and 3 more in the 8th.


Starting pitchers:
Orioles - Flanagan
Pirates - Rooker

Winning pitcher: Blyleven
Losing pitcher: Flanagan