2023 This Month in Baseball

Brooks Robinson hits walk-off home run- 5/24/70 (284/285)

With the game tied 1-1 in the 10th inning, Brooks Robinson stepped in to face Red Sox reliever, Sparky Lyle. He launched a homer to give the Orioles a 2-1 win over. In the 1970 post-season, Robinson hit for a .583 batting average in the 1970 American League Championship Series against the Minnesota Twins. In the 1970 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds, Robinson had a .429 batting average with 2 home runs; however, it was his defensive prowess at third base that stood out, making several impressive plays during the series.