The Baltimore Orioles won against the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5 to 3, in Game 1 of the 1971 World Series on October 9, 1971.

The Baltimore Orioles won against the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5 to 3, in Game 1 of the 1971 World Series on October 9, 1971.
Top 2nd
PIT
BAL
Manny Sanguillen hit into fielder's choice; Error by Mark Belanger; Bob Robertson scored.
1
0
Sacrifice hit by Jackie Hernandez; Error by Elrod Hendricks; Manny Sanguillen scored.
2
0
Single by Dave Cash; Jackie Hernandez scored.
3
0
Bottom 2nd
PIT
BAL
Home run by Frank Robinson.
3
1
Bottom 3rd
PIT
BAL
Home run by Merv Rettenmund; Mark Belanger and Don Buford scored.
3
4
Bottom 5th
PIT
BAL
Home run by Don Buford.
3
5