Baltimore answered with their ace, Scott McGregor. John Denny won the NL Cy Young Award and was Philadelphia’s starter in Game 1. The Series opened in Baltimore on a Tuesday night. The format of this era meant that National League rules-no DH-would apply. Homefield advantage for the World Series was done by a rotation system, and this year was the American League’s turn to open. The Orioles had enjoyed a lot of success, but their last title had been in 1970, a championship almost none of the ’83 team had been around for. They had three members of the old Big Red Machine (1975-76 champions). Philadelphia had enjoyed a strong run from 1976-81 and won a World Series in 1980. READ MORE ABOUT THE 1983 PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES READ MORE ABOUT THE 1983 BALTIMORE ORIOLES This article focuses on the games of the 1983 World Series. You can read more about the regular season paths that Baltimore and Philadelphia took to the playoffs, and the years enjoyed by their key players, at the links below.
In the case of the Orioles, they were looking for a long-sought ring. In the case of the Phillies, they were looking for one more ring. The Baltimore Orioles and the Philadelphia Phillies were both nearing the end of the line when they met in the 1983 World Series.
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