April 9 in Baltimore Orioles History: Baltimore Orioles outfielder Don Buford slams home runs from both sides of the plate in a 13-1 rout (1970)

On April 9, 1970, diminutive Baltimore Orioles outfielder Don Buford slams home runs from both sides of the plate in a 13-1 rout of the Cleveland Indians . Not known as a power hitter, Buford will go on to hit a career-high 17 home runs in 1970. His first came off Rich Hand is his MLB debut. [jetpac

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