August 2, 1973, At Cleveland Stadium, Cleveland Indian’s Ace Gaylord Perry pitches a 5 hit shutout vs the Baltimore Orioles and becomes the 24th pitcher to record his 2,000 strikeout when he fans Boog Powell. Perry improves to 10-15 on the season. Chris Chambliss collects 3 hits and George Hendrick
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