August 15 in Chicago White Sox History: Eddie Murray steals home in 12th to give Baltimore a 2-1 win over Chicago (1979)

test On August 15, 1979, Orioles’ slugger Eddie Murray stole home in the bottom of the 12th inning to give Baltimore a 2-1 win over Chicago. Murray’s surprise move came with two out against the Sox’ battery of Guy Hoffman and Milt May. The theft gives Mike Flanagan the win. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cn

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