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The Orioles won the American League East rather comfortably while the Phillies needed a 22 – 7 record in September to break open a close eastern divisional race over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Powered by Eddie Murray ’ s two home runs, the Baltimore Orioles beat the Philadelphia Phillies in five games with manager Joe Altobelli winning the championship in his inaugural season with the Orioles, matching Earl Weaver, who had only one World Series win in his sixteen years piloting the team.