Bob Veale (5-3) vs Dave Stieb (4-5)
Pirates 13, Blue Jays 3
The Bucs jumped all over Dave Stieb in the top of the first and when the dust settled 6 runs were able to cross home plate. The first 6 batters were able to reach base successfully before Toronto even recorded an out. The Jays chipped away and got two runs back with 1 in the bottom of the first and another in the bottom of the third. The Bucs broke the game open with another 6 run inning in the top of the 6th to send the hometown fans toward the exits. Pirate starter Bob Veale went 7 and gave up 3. His goal, on a day where runs were plentiful, was to throw strikes and not worry about being too fine. Willie Stargell was the hitting star with a grand slam in the 6th and 5 RBI's on the day. Roberto Clemente and Matty Alou both had 3 hit days. Bill Mazeroski hit a solo shot off reliever John Cerutti in the 7th. George Bell hit 2 solo shots, which accounted for 2 of Toronto's 4 hits and 2 of their 3 runs.
Pirates lead series 1-0
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