(Note: now that 1.71 is here, I'm gonna start over with perhaps something different.)
We finished 91-63 in 1947, two games behind the Giants. We now set our sights higher.
In the amateur draft, we selected the following players:
1. P Ned Garver
2. C Ed Fitzgerald
3. P Howie Judson
4. P Billy Pierce
5. P Mickey McDermott
Judson and Garver made it to the opening day major league roster. Before opening day, we traded OF Dixie Walker to the Phillies in exchange for a pitching prospect named Curt Simmons.
The Dodgers have strengthened their bullpen, and are ready to make another run for the pennant.
BTW, the Giants have a new manager this year. His name: Leo Durocher.
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RE: The 1948 Brooklyn Dodgers
Opening day was April 19, but the Dodgers start on Tuesday April 20, in the Polo Grounds, the home of the hated Giants.
Branca vs Jansen. The wind is blowing out to RF.
3rd Inning. Jorgensen hits a 2-run single. 2-0, Dodgers. The Giants tie it up.
Jones relieves Jansen in the 8th. Edwards hits a HR to LF. 3-2, Brooklyn.
The Giants tie it in the 8th. Judson relieves Branca. NY takes a 4-3 lead.
Jones wins, Branca loses.
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Wednesday April 21. Hatten vs Koslo. Wind blowing OUT to RF @15 mph.
1st Inning. Furillo hits a 2-run single. 2-0.
Hatten gets hammered for six runs in the 3rd. 6-2, Giants.
5th Inning. Lavagetto hits a 2-run homer. 6-4.
6th Inning. Lavagetto hits an RBI groundout. Snider hits an RBI single. Game tied.
Garver relieves Hatten in the 6th.
7th Inning. Stanky homers. 7-6, Dodgers.
Jones relieves Koslo in the 8th.
The Giants win in the bottom of the 9th on a 2-run HR by Blattner. 8-7. Jones wins, Garver loses.
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Thursday, April 22. Roe vs Hartung. The wind is blowing OUT to RF @8 mph. Stanky moves to the leadoff spot. Robinson bats second.
4th Inning. Edwards hits a sac fly. 1-0. NY ties it.
The Giants take a 2-1 lead in the 5th.
7th Inning. Reiser hits a pinch-hit HR. 2-2. Edwards RBI singles. 3-2. Fowler relieves Roe.
Thompson relieves Hartung in the 8th. Reese homers. 4-2. Robinson goes 4 for 4 with a homer! 5-2. Thompson is driven out. Hansen relieves him.
Roe gets the win, Fowler earns a save. Hartung takes the loss.
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Trade news: after the game, we made a deal with the Indians, exchanging catchers. We get 27-year-old Roy Campanella. To Cleveland goes 25-year-old Bruce Edwards. This adds another power hitter to our lineup.
We made another move which surprised some people. 32-year-old Joe Hatten, who won 24 games for us last year and was the NL Cy Young Award winner, was sent to the Red Sox. We got 22-year-old Carl Erskine, a right-hander with much potential. Erskine went to AAA, and we called up LHP Billy Pierce.
The reasoning was simple: Hatten is showing signs of age, and has declined in skill. So, better to part with him while he still has market value.
Branca vs Jansen. The wind is blowing out to RF.
3rd Inning. Jorgensen hits a 2-run single. 2-0, Dodgers. The Giants tie it up.
Jones relieves Jansen in the 8th. Edwards hits a HR to LF. 3-2, Brooklyn.
The Giants tie it in the 8th. Judson relieves Branca. NY takes a 4-3 lead.
Jones wins, Branca loses.
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Wednesday April 21. Hatten vs Koslo. Wind blowing OUT to RF @15 mph.
1st Inning. Furillo hits a 2-run single. 2-0.
Hatten gets hammered for six runs in the 3rd. 6-2, Giants.
5th Inning. Lavagetto hits a 2-run homer. 6-4.
6th Inning. Lavagetto hits an RBI groundout. Snider hits an RBI single. Game tied.
Garver relieves Hatten in the 6th.
7th Inning. Stanky homers. 7-6, Dodgers.
Jones relieves Koslo in the 8th.
The Giants win in the bottom of the 9th on a 2-run HR by Blattner. 8-7. Jones wins, Garver loses.
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Thursday, April 22. Roe vs Hartung. The wind is blowing OUT to RF @8 mph. Stanky moves to the leadoff spot. Robinson bats second.
4th Inning. Edwards hits a sac fly. 1-0. NY ties it.
The Giants take a 2-1 lead in the 5th.
7th Inning. Reiser hits a pinch-hit HR. 2-2. Edwards RBI singles. 3-2. Fowler relieves Roe.
Thompson relieves Hartung in the 8th. Reese homers. 4-2. Robinson goes 4 for 4 with a homer! 5-2. Thompson is driven out. Hansen relieves him.
Roe gets the win, Fowler earns a save. Hartung takes the loss.
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Trade news: after the game, we made a deal with the Indians, exchanging catchers. We get 27-year-old Roy Campanella. To Cleveland goes 25-year-old Bruce Edwards. This adds another power hitter to our lineup.
We made another move which surprised some people. 32-year-old Joe Hatten, who won 24 games for us last year and was the NL Cy Young Award winner, was sent to the Red Sox. We got 22-year-old Carl Erskine, a right-hander with much potential. Erskine went to AAA, and we called up LHP Billy Pierce.
The reasoning was simple: Hatten is showing signs of age, and has declined in skill. So, better to part with him while he still has market value.
RE: The 1948 Brooklyn Dodgers
Brooklyn, Friday April 23. The home opener is the start of a weekend series with the Phillies. Lombardi vs Rowe.
Philly takes a 3-0 lead in the 6th, and 4-0 in the 7th.
Bottom of the 7th. Stanky hits an RBI single. 4-1.
Judson relieves Lombardi in the 8th.
Rowe gets a CG victory, Lombardi loses.
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Saturday, April 24. Fowler vs Roberts.
The Phillies take a 1-0 lead in the 2nd.
4th Inning. Campanella hits a 2-run homer. 2-1, Dodgers.
5th Inning. Furillo smacks a 2-run single. 4-1.
Jurisich relieves Roberts in the 7th.
Garver relieves Fowler in the 9th. Once again, the bullpen blows up. The Phillies score eight runs and take a 9-4 lead.
Jurisich wins it, Garver loses.
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Sunday, April 25. Branca vs Leonard.
The Phillies take a 1-0 lead in the 3rd. A Furillo single ties it.
Philly takes a 2-1 lead in the 5th. They score four in the 7th. 6-1.
Pierce relieves Branca in the 8th.
Schmidt relieves Leonard with 2 out and bases loaded in the 9th.
Leonard wins and Schmidt earns a save. Branca loses.
Philly takes a 3-0 lead in the 6th, and 4-0 in the 7th.
Bottom of the 7th. Stanky hits an RBI single. 4-1.
Judson relieves Lombardi in the 8th.
Rowe gets a CG victory, Lombardi loses.
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Saturday, April 24. Fowler vs Roberts.
The Phillies take a 1-0 lead in the 2nd.
4th Inning. Campanella hits a 2-run homer. 2-1, Dodgers.
5th Inning. Furillo smacks a 2-run single. 4-1.
Jurisich relieves Roberts in the 7th.
Garver relieves Fowler in the 9th. Once again, the bullpen blows up. The Phillies score eight runs and take a 9-4 lead.
Jurisich wins it, Garver loses.
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Sunday, April 25. Branca vs Leonard.
The Phillies take a 1-0 lead in the 3rd. A Furillo single ties it.
Philly takes a 2-1 lead in the 5th. They score four in the 7th. 6-1.
Pierce relieves Branca in the 8th.
Schmidt relieves Leonard with 2 out and bases loaded in the 9th.
Leonard wins and Schmidt earns a save. Branca loses.
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Boston, Monday April 26. Roe vs Voiselle. The wind is blowing OUT to CF @16 mph.
1st Inning. Campanella hits a 2-run double. 2-0, Dodgers.
3rd Inning. Reese hits a HR. 3-0. Furillo hits an RBI double. 4-0.
Wright relieves Voiselle in the 6th.
The Braves score three in the 6th. 4-3.
7th Inning. Snider hits an RBI single. 5-3. Furillo follows with a 3-run homer! 8-3.
Judson relieves Roe in the 7th. The Braves score two. 8-5.
Beazley relieves Wright in the 8th. The Braves tie the game at 8.
Hogue relieves Beazley in the 9th. Campanella hits a 2-run homer. 10-8, Dodgers. Hogue exits, Cress relieves.
Judson gets the win, Hogue loses.
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Tuesday, April 27. Lombardi vs Spahn.
1st Inning. Furillo gets an RBI groundout. 1-0.
4th Inning. Furillo hits an RBI single. 2-0.
5th Inning. Reese hits a 3-run homer. 5-0.
6th Inning. Lombardi and Robinson both hit RBI singles. 7-0. Shoun relieves Spahn. The Braves score three runs. 7-3.
Lanfranconi relieves Shoun in the 7th.
9th Inning. Lombardi hits a HR! Reese hits an RBI single. 9-3.
Lombardi gets a CG win. Spahn loses.
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Trade news: we pulled off an eight-player deal with the Tigers. To Detroit goes pitchers Hal Gregg, Harry Taylor and Ned Garver, plus RF Wally Westlake. In return we get 3B George Kell, RF Vic Wertz, P Bill Kennedy and P Bob Porterfield.
That isn't all. 3B Spider Jorgensen was shipped to the Athletics in exchange for P Lou Brissie. LF Marv Rackley was dealt to the Yankees in exchange for P Bill Wight.
1st Inning. Campanella hits a 2-run double. 2-0, Dodgers.
3rd Inning. Reese hits a HR. 3-0. Furillo hits an RBI double. 4-0.
Wright relieves Voiselle in the 6th.
The Braves score three in the 6th. 4-3.
7th Inning. Snider hits an RBI single. 5-3. Furillo follows with a 3-run homer! 8-3.
Judson relieves Roe in the 7th. The Braves score two. 8-5.
Beazley relieves Wright in the 8th. The Braves tie the game at 8.
Hogue relieves Beazley in the 9th. Campanella hits a 2-run homer. 10-8, Dodgers. Hogue exits, Cress relieves.
Judson gets the win, Hogue loses.
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Tuesday, April 27. Lombardi vs Spahn.
1st Inning. Furillo gets an RBI groundout. 1-0.
4th Inning. Furillo hits an RBI single. 2-0.
5th Inning. Reese hits a 3-run homer. 5-0.
6th Inning. Lombardi and Robinson both hit RBI singles. 7-0. Shoun relieves Spahn. The Braves score three runs. 7-3.
Lanfranconi relieves Shoun in the 7th.
9th Inning. Lombardi hits a HR! Reese hits an RBI single. 9-3.
Lombardi gets a CG win. Spahn loses.
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Trade news: we pulled off an eight-player deal with the Tigers. To Detroit goes pitchers Hal Gregg, Harry Taylor and Ned Garver, plus RF Wally Westlake. In return we get 3B George Kell, RF Vic Wertz, P Bill Kennedy and P Bob Porterfield.
That isn't all. 3B Spider Jorgensen was shipped to the Athletics in exchange for P Lou Brissie. LF Marv Rackley was dealt to the Yankees in exchange for P Bill Wight.
RE: The 1948 Brooklyn Dodgers
Brooklyn, Wednesday April 28. The Giants visit Ebbets Field. Fowler vs Koslo.
2nd Inning. Wertz hits a single in his first AB as a Dodger. Hermanski hits a 2-run triple. Robinson also triples, scoring a run. 3-0.
6th Inning. Robinson hits an RBI single. 4-0. Reese hits an RBI double. 5-0. Ray Poat relieves Koslo.
NY scores a run in the 7th. 5-1. Iott relieves Poat. Lavagetto hits an RBI single. 6-1. Hermanski singles, and a run scores. 7-1.
Mize hits a 2-run homer in the 8th. 7-3. Jones relieves Iott.
Fowler gets a CG win. Koslo loses.
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Thursday, April 29. Branca vs Hartung.
1st Inning. Robinson leads off with a double. Reese then hits a 2-run homer. 2-0.
NY makes it 2-1 in the 2nd. Reese responds with an RBI double. Snider hits a 2-run single. 5-1.
Poat relieves Hartung in the 6th.
7th Inning. Branca hits a 2-run single. 7-1.
Branca gets a CG win. Hartung loses.
2nd Inning. Wertz hits a single in his first AB as a Dodger. Hermanski hits a 2-run triple. Robinson also triples, scoring a run. 3-0.
6th Inning. Robinson hits an RBI single. 4-0. Reese hits an RBI double. 5-0. Ray Poat relieves Koslo.
NY scores a run in the 7th. 5-1. Iott relieves Poat. Lavagetto hits an RBI single. 6-1. Hermanski singles, and a run scores. 7-1.
Mize hits a 2-run homer in the 8th. 7-3. Jones relieves Iott.
Fowler gets a CG win. Koslo loses.
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Thursday, April 29. Branca vs Hartung.
1st Inning. Robinson leads off with a double. Reese then hits a 2-run homer. 2-0.
NY makes it 2-1 in the 2nd. Reese responds with an RBI double. Snider hits a 2-run single. 5-1.
Poat relieves Hartung in the 6th.
7th Inning. Branca hits a 2-run single. 7-1.
Branca gets a CG win. Hartung loses.
RE: The 1948 Brooklyn Dodgers
Philadelphia, Friday April 30. Roe vs Heintzelman. The wind is blowing OUT to CF @18 mph.
2nd Inning. Roe hits an RBI single. 1-0.
3rd Inning. Wertz hits an RBI single. 2-0.
Roe suffers a minor shoulder injury in the bottom of the 3rd. Kennedy replaces him. The Phillies score a run (earned run charged to Roe). 2-1.
Philly takes a 3-2 lead in the 4th. Judson relieves Kennedy. The Phils score again. 4-2.
They make it 5-2 in the 6th.
Donnelly relieves Heintzelman in the 8th. Pierce relieves Judson.
Heintzelman wins, Donnelly earns the save. Kennedy loses.
Injury note: Roe will be out of the rotation for 10 days.
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The standings:
2nd Inning. Roe hits an RBI single. 1-0.
3rd Inning. Wertz hits an RBI single. 2-0.
Roe suffers a minor shoulder injury in the bottom of the 3rd. Kennedy replaces him. The Phillies score a run (earned run charged to Roe). 2-1.
Philly takes a 3-2 lead in the 4th. Judson relieves Kennedy. The Phils score again. 4-2.
They make it 5-2 in the 6th.
Donnelly relieves Heintzelman in the 8th. Pierce relieves Judson.
Heintzelman wins, Donnelly earns the save. Kennedy loses.
Injury note: Roe will be out of the rotation for 10 days.
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Philadelphia, Saturday May 1. Lombardi vs Rowe. Robinson, Campanella and Furillo are rested. Stevens, Hodges and Hermanski start.
The Phillies take a 2-0 lead in the 3rd.
4th inning. Stanky hits an RBI single. 2-1.
6th Inning. Hodges hits an RBI double. We're tied.
Minner relieves Rowe in the 9th. We go to extra innings.
Erskine relieves Lombardi in the 10th. The Phillies win it 3-2. Minner wins, Erskine loses.
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Sunday, May 2. Doubleheader.
Game 1: Fowler vs Roberts.
2nd Inning. Kell hits an RBI double. 1-0.
The Phillies tie it in the 4th.
Jurisich relieves Roberts in the 8th. Snider hits an RBI single. 2-1.
Fowler gets a CG victory. Jurisich loses.
Game 2: Barney vs Leonard.
2nd Inning. Campanella scores on an error by Hamner. 1-0, Dodgers. With 2 outs, Robinson hits a 2-run single. 3-0.
3rd Inning. Campanella triples. Wertz brings him in with a single. 4-0.
In the 4th, Reese errors. Barney gets rattled, loads the bases and walks in a run. 4-1.
5th Inning. Reese doubles, Furillo singles, Campanella walks. Bases loaded. Hermanski hits a sac fly. 5-1. Wertz flies out, runner advances. Kell grounds out.
The Phils score one in the 6th. 5-2.
Jurisich relieves Leonard in the 7th. Pierce relieves Barney.
Philly scores two in the 8th. 5-4. Minner relieves Jurisich in the 9th.
9th Inning. Robinson doubles. Reese bunts him to 2nd. Furillo grounds out, and Jackie scores! 6-4.
Pierce saves the game for Barney. Leonard loses.
We have Monday off as a travel day.
The Phillies take a 2-0 lead in the 3rd.
4th inning. Stanky hits an RBI single. 2-1.
6th Inning. Hodges hits an RBI double. We're tied.
Minner relieves Rowe in the 9th. We go to extra innings.
Erskine relieves Lombardi in the 10th. The Phillies win it 3-2. Minner wins, Erskine loses.
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Sunday, May 2. Doubleheader.
Game 1: Fowler vs Roberts.
2nd Inning. Kell hits an RBI double. 1-0.
The Phillies tie it in the 4th.
Jurisich relieves Roberts in the 8th. Snider hits an RBI single. 2-1.
Fowler gets a CG victory. Jurisich loses.
Game 2: Barney vs Leonard.
2nd Inning. Campanella scores on an error by Hamner. 1-0, Dodgers. With 2 outs, Robinson hits a 2-run single. 3-0.
3rd Inning. Campanella triples. Wertz brings him in with a single. 4-0.
In the 4th, Reese errors. Barney gets rattled, loads the bases and walks in a run. 4-1.
5th Inning. Reese doubles, Furillo singles, Campanella walks. Bases loaded. Hermanski hits a sac fly. 5-1. Wertz flies out, runner advances. Kell grounds out.
The Phils score one in the 6th. 5-2.
Jurisich relieves Leonard in the 7th. Pierce relieves Barney.
Philly scores two in the 8th. 5-4. Minner relieves Jurisich in the 9th.
9th Inning. Robinson doubles. Reese bunts him to 2nd. Furillo grounds out, and Jackie scores! 6-4.
Pierce saves the game for Barney. Leonard loses.
We have Monday off as a travel day.
RE: The 1948 Brooklyn Dodgers
St. Louis, Tuesday May 4. Branca vs Brecheen.
2nd Inning. Brecheen loads the bases. He walks in a run. 1-0, Dodgers.
3rd Inning. Snider hits a sac fly, and Robinson heads for home. He's safe. Cardinal catcher Joe Garagiola argues the call. Robinson wins, but the two of them exchange harsh words. The moment is captured on camera. 2-0, Dodgers.
St. Louis scores one in the 5th. 2-1.
Hearn relieves Brecheen in the 8th. Snider hits a HR. 3-1. Northey homers. 3-2.
Branca gets the CG win. Brecheen loses.
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Wednesday, May 5. Lombardi vs Brazle.
2nd Inning. Kell and Stanky hit RBI singles. 2-0.
The Cards score one in the 3rd. 2-1.
5th Inning. Snider homers. 3-1.
6th Inning. Reese hits an RBI single. 4-1.
7th Inning. Wertz scores Campanella on the hit & run. 5-1. Stanky hits a 2-run double! 7-1. Ostrowski relieves Brazle. The Cards come back and score two. 7-3.
Wilks relieves Ostrowski in the 8th.
Lombardi gets a CG win. Brazle loses.
2nd Inning. Brecheen loads the bases. He walks in a run. 1-0, Dodgers.
3rd Inning. Snider hits a sac fly, and Robinson heads for home. He's safe. Cardinal catcher Joe Garagiola argues the call. Robinson wins, but the two of them exchange harsh words. The moment is captured on camera. 2-0, Dodgers.
St. Louis scores one in the 5th. 2-1.
Hearn relieves Brecheen in the 8th. Snider hits a HR. 3-1. Northey homers. 3-2.
Branca gets the CG win. Brecheen loses.
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Wednesday, May 5. Lombardi vs Brazle.
2nd Inning. Kell and Stanky hit RBI singles. 2-0.
The Cards score one in the 3rd. 2-1.
5th Inning. Snider homers. 3-1.
6th Inning. Reese hits an RBI single. 4-1.
7th Inning. Wertz scores Campanella on the hit & run. 5-1. Stanky hits a 2-run double! 7-1. Ostrowski relieves Brazle. The Cards come back and score two. 7-3.
Wilks relieves Ostrowski in the 8th.
Lombardi gets a CG win. Brazle loses.
RE: The 1948 Brooklyn Dodgers
Chicago, Thursday May 6. Fowler vs Schmitz.
The Cubs take a 3-0 lead in the 2nd.
6th Inning. Furillo singles in a run. 3-1.
Schmitz pulls off a CG win. Fowler loses.
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Friday, May 7. Barney vs Borowy.
2nd Inning. The Dodgers score on an error. 1-0.
The Cubs take a 3-1 lead in the 4th.
Judson relieves Barney in the 6th.
7th Inning. Snider hits a sac fly. 3-2. Kell hits a 2-run double. 4-3, Dodgers. Lade relieves Borowy.
Judson gets the win, Borowy takes the loss.
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Saturday, May 8. Branca vs Erickson.
1st Inning. Furillo hits a sac fly. 1-0.
6th Inning. Stanky gets an RBI on a groundout. 2-0.
Lade relieves Erickson in the 7th.
Branca pitches a 3-hitter, a CG shutout. Erickson loses.
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The Cubs take a 3-0 lead in the 2nd.
6th Inning. Furillo singles in a run. 3-1.
Schmitz pulls off a CG win. Fowler loses.
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Friday, May 7. Barney vs Borowy.
2nd Inning. The Dodgers score on an error. 1-0.
The Cubs take a 3-1 lead in the 4th.
Judson relieves Barney in the 6th.
7th Inning. Snider hits a sac fly. 3-2. Kell hits a 2-run double. 4-3, Dodgers. Lade relieves Borowy.
Judson gets the win, Borowy takes the loss.
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Saturday, May 8. Branca vs Erickson.
1st Inning. Furillo hits a sac fly. 1-0.
6th Inning. Stanky gets an RBI on a groundout. 2-0.
Lade relieves Erickson in the 7th.
Branca pitches a 3-hitter, a CG shutout. Erickson loses.
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League note: the aggressive running style of Jackie Robinson is starting to catch on -- the Reds' rookie CF Richie Ashburn has stolen 8 bases so far. Robinson has 9.
RE: The 1948 Brooklyn Dodgers
Pittsburgh, Sunday May 9. Doubleheader.
Game 1: Lombardi vs Ostermueller.
1st Inning. Kell hits an RBI single. 1-0.
2nd Inning. Lombardi executes the hit & run, and brings in Wertz from 3rd. 2-0. Ostermueller loses control, loads the bases and walks in a run. 3-0.
Kiner hits a 443 ft HR to CF in the 3rd. 3-1.
5th Inning. Campanella triples. Kell brings him in on a grounder. 4-1.
King relieves Ostermueller in the 8th. Snider singles, and then steals second. Wertz doubles, Snider scores. 5-1. Lombardi singles, and it's 6-1.
9th Inning. Snider hits an RBI single. 7-1. Wertz hits a sac fly. 8-1. Stanky hits an RBI single. 9-1. Mel Queen relieves Clyde King. (Queen replaces King? No, too strange LOL).
Pitt scores one in the bottom of the 9th, but Lombardi gets a 9-2 CG win. Ostermueller loses.
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Game 2: Pierce vs Bonham.
The Pirates take a 1-0 lead in the 1st.
2nd Inning. Nellie Fox, subbing for Stanky, hits an RBI double and ties it.
6th Inning. Kell hits an RBI single. 2-1, Dodgers.
Singleton relieves Bonham in the 7th. Kennedy relieves Pierce.
8th Inning. Campanella hits an RBI triple. 3-1.
Kennedy saves the win for Pierce. Bonham loses.
We are now a half-game behind the Reds.
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A second black star is emerging for the Dodgers:
Game 1: Lombardi vs Ostermueller.
1st Inning. Kell hits an RBI single. 1-0.
2nd Inning. Lombardi executes the hit & run, and brings in Wertz from 3rd. 2-0. Ostermueller loses control, loads the bases and walks in a run. 3-0.
Kiner hits a 443 ft HR to CF in the 3rd. 3-1.
5th Inning. Campanella triples. Kell brings him in on a grounder. 4-1.
King relieves Ostermueller in the 8th. Snider singles, and then steals second. Wertz doubles, Snider scores. 5-1. Lombardi singles, and it's 6-1.
9th Inning. Snider hits an RBI single. 7-1. Wertz hits a sac fly. 8-1. Stanky hits an RBI single. 9-1. Mel Queen relieves Clyde King. (Queen replaces King? No, too strange LOL).
Pitt scores one in the bottom of the 9th, but Lombardi gets a 9-2 CG win. Ostermueller loses.
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Game 2: Pierce vs Bonham.
The Pirates take a 1-0 lead in the 1st.
2nd Inning. Nellie Fox, subbing for Stanky, hits an RBI double and ties it.
6th Inning. Kell hits an RBI single. 2-1, Dodgers.
Singleton relieves Bonham in the 7th. Kennedy relieves Pierce.
8th Inning. Campanella hits an RBI triple. 3-1.
Kennedy saves the win for Pierce. Bonham loses.
We are now a half-game behind the Reds.
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KG Commentary: apart from the social changes wrought by the introduction of black players to the majors, there's an obvious business angle. Robinson and Campanella are great players, and they will contribute to the team's success. This point seems to be lost on the other teams' owners.
One must remember that I had a black pitcher (Dan Bankhead) on the AAA roster in '47. He didn't pan out, so I (quietly) released him. My predecessor, Branch Rickey, originally signed Robinson, and he knew what the score was. So do I. My job isn't to be a crusader. My job is to win pennants, and get the best players I can find, regardless of race, creed or color.
Hell, I fought against the Japanese in the last war, but if a good Japanese player was available, I'd sign him.
One must remember that I had a black pitcher (Dan Bankhead) on the AAA roster in '47. He didn't pan out, so I (quietly) released him. My predecessor, Branch Rickey, originally signed Robinson, and he knew what the score was. So do I. My job isn't to be a crusader. My job is to win pennants, and get the best players I can find, regardless of race, creed or color.
Hell, I fought against the Japanese in the last war, but if a good Japanese player was available, I'd sign him.
RE: The 1948 Brooklyn Dodgers
Pittsburgh, Monday May 10. Fowler (2-1, 1.95) vs Higbe (0-3, 4.36).
Pitt takes a 1-0 lead in the 5th.
6th Inning. Robinson scores on an error by Jim Russell. Snider then hits a sac fly. 2-1, Dodgers.
Behrman relieves Higbe in the 8th. Lavagetto hits a 2-run double. 4-1. Robinson hits a 2-run single. 6-1.
Barney relieves Fowler. Queen relieves Behrman in the 9th.
Kiner hits a 3-run homer in the bottom of the 9th. 6-4. Judson relieves Barney.
Judson gets the save for Fowler. Higbe loses. The Dodgers win their 5th in a row.
We have Tuesday off. In Cincinnati, the Phillies beat the Reds. We have a momentary half game lead.
Pitt takes a 1-0 lead in the 5th.
6th Inning. Robinson scores on an error by Jim Russell. Snider then hits a sac fly. 2-1, Dodgers.
Behrman relieves Higbe in the 8th. Lavagetto hits a 2-run double. 4-1. Robinson hits a 2-run single. 6-1.
Barney relieves Fowler. Queen relieves Behrman in the 9th.
Kiner hits a 3-run homer in the bottom of the 9th. 6-4. Judson relieves Barney.
Judson gets the save for Fowler. Higbe loses. The Dodgers win their 5th in a row.
We have Tuesday off. In Cincinnati, the Phillies beat the Reds. We have a momentary half game lead.
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Cincinnati, Wednesday May 12. Branca vs Walters.
6th Inning. Furillo hits an RBI single. 1-0.
Peterson relieves Walters in the 8th. Kell hits an RBI double. 2-0.
Branca pitches a CG shutout. Walters takes the loss.
We now hold a 1 game lead over the Giants.
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Thursday, May 13. Lombardi vs Blackwell. Wind blowing OUT to CF @11 mph.
Kluszewski hits a 3-run homer in the 1st. 3-0, Reds.
4th Inning. Campanella hits a 2-run HR. 3-2. Snider immediately follows with another homer. Game tied.
Peterson relieves Blackwell in the 7th. Snider hits a 2-run single, and the Dodgers take a 5-3 lead. Lively relieves Peterson. Stanky hits a 2-run single. 7-3.
Lombardi gets the CG win. Peterson takes the loss. It is Brooklyn's 7th consecutive victory.
6th Inning. Furillo hits an RBI single. 1-0.
Peterson relieves Walters in the 8th. Kell hits an RBI double. 2-0.
Branca pitches a CG shutout. Walters takes the loss.
We now hold a 1 game lead over the Giants.
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Thursday, May 13. Lombardi vs Blackwell. Wind blowing OUT to CF @11 mph.
Kluszewski hits a 3-run homer in the 1st. 3-0, Reds.
4th Inning. Campanella hits a 2-run HR. 3-2. Snider immediately follows with another homer. Game tied.
Peterson relieves Blackwell in the 7th. Snider hits a 2-run single, and the Dodgers take a 5-3 lead. Lively relieves Peterson. Stanky hits a 2-run single. 7-3.
Lombardi gets the CG win. Peterson takes the loss. It is Brooklyn's 7th consecutive victory.
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Brooklyn, Friday May 14. We begin a 13-day homestand by hosting the Braves. Roe vs Sain.
1st Inning. 1 out, 2 on. Kell singles, and both runners come home. 2-0, Brooklyn.
3rd Inning. Snider hits a 3-run homer. Robinson hits an RBI double. 6-0.
Lanfranconi relieves Sain in the 5th. Wertz hits an RBI triple. Stanky gets a sac fly. 8-0. Lanfranconi exits, Beazley takes the mound.
Elliott homers in the 6th. 8-1.
The Braves score again in the 7th. 8-2. Wright relieves Beazley. Reiser gets a pinch-hit triple. Robinson doubles, Reiser scores. 9-2. Robinson steals 3rd. Jackie scores on a Reese groundout. 10-2.
Barney relieves Roe in the 8th. No save opportunity. Torgeson hits a 2-run homer. 10-4. Barney is wild, as always, but gets out of the inning.
Hogue relieves Wright in the bottom of the 8th.
Barney somehow holds in the 9th, and Roe gets a 10-4 win. Sain loses.
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Saturday, May 15. Fowler (3-1, 1.84) vs Barrett (3-2, 4.66). The wind is blowing OUT to LF @19 mph.
Elliott hits a homer, and the Braves take a 2-0 lead in the 1st.
Bottom of the 1st. Kell hits an RBI single. Snider singles, bringing in two more runs. 3-2, Dodgers.
2nd Inning. Furillo and Kell hit RBI singles. 5-2. Wertz hits a 3-run double. 8-2.
Elliott doubles in the 3rd. 8-3.
4th Inning. Snider hits a solo HR. 9-3. Beazley relieves Barrett. Stanky hits an RBI single. 10-3.
6th Inning. Fowler hits an RBI double. 11-3. Cress relieves Beazley.
The Braves score a run in the 7th. 11-4. Shoun relieves Cress.
Boston makes it 11-5 in the 8th. Robinson comes back with a 2-run double. 13-5.
Torgeson homers in the 9th. 13-6.
Fowler gets a CG win over Barrett.
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Sunday, May 16. Branca (4-2, 2.34) vs Voiselle (2-1, 4.98).
The Braves take a 1-0 lead in the 5th. Branca hits an RBI single and ties it up. We score two runs on an error. 3-1.
Hogue relieves Voiselle in the 6th. Reiser hits an RBI single. 4-1.
Elliott hits a 2-run homer in the 7th. 4-3.
Bottom of the 7th. Furillo hits an RBI single. 5-3. Cress relieves Hogue. Campanella hits a sac fly. 6-3. Wertz hits an RBI single. 7-3.
Wright relieves Cress in the 8th.
9th Inning. Branca walks in a run. 7-4. Judson enters to save the game, which he does. Branca wins, Voiselle loses.
The Dodgers win their 10th straight.
We have Monday off.
1st Inning. 1 out, 2 on. Kell singles, and both runners come home. 2-0, Brooklyn.
3rd Inning. Snider hits a 3-run homer. Robinson hits an RBI double. 6-0.
Lanfranconi relieves Sain in the 5th. Wertz hits an RBI triple. Stanky gets a sac fly. 8-0. Lanfranconi exits, Beazley takes the mound.
Elliott homers in the 6th. 8-1.
The Braves score again in the 7th. 8-2. Wright relieves Beazley. Reiser gets a pinch-hit triple. Robinson doubles, Reiser scores. 9-2. Robinson steals 3rd. Jackie scores on a Reese groundout. 10-2.
Barney relieves Roe in the 8th. No save opportunity. Torgeson hits a 2-run homer. 10-4. Barney is wild, as always, but gets out of the inning.
Hogue relieves Wright in the bottom of the 8th.
Barney somehow holds in the 9th, and Roe gets a 10-4 win. Sain loses.
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Saturday, May 15. Fowler (3-1, 1.84) vs Barrett (3-2, 4.66). The wind is blowing OUT to LF @19 mph.
Elliott hits a homer, and the Braves take a 2-0 lead in the 1st.
Bottom of the 1st. Kell hits an RBI single. Snider singles, bringing in two more runs. 3-2, Dodgers.
2nd Inning. Furillo and Kell hit RBI singles. 5-2. Wertz hits a 3-run double. 8-2.
Elliott doubles in the 3rd. 8-3.
4th Inning. Snider hits a solo HR. 9-3. Beazley relieves Barrett. Stanky hits an RBI single. 10-3.
6th Inning. Fowler hits an RBI double. 11-3. Cress relieves Beazley.
The Braves score a run in the 7th. 11-4. Shoun relieves Cress.
Boston makes it 11-5 in the 8th. Robinson comes back with a 2-run double. 13-5.
Torgeson homers in the 9th. 13-6.
Fowler gets a CG win over Barrett.
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Sunday, May 16. Branca (4-2, 2.34) vs Voiselle (2-1, 4.98).
The Braves take a 1-0 lead in the 5th. Branca hits an RBI single and ties it up. We score two runs on an error. 3-1.
Hogue relieves Voiselle in the 6th. Reiser hits an RBI single. 4-1.
Elliott hits a 2-run homer in the 7th. 4-3.
Bottom of the 7th. Furillo hits an RBI single. 5-3. Cress relieves Hogue. Campanella hits a sac fly. 6-3. Wertz hits an RBI single. 7-3.
Wright relieves Cress in the 8th.
9th Inning. Branca walks in a run. 7-4. Judson enters to save the game, which he does. Branca wins, Voiselle loses.
The Dodgers win their 10th straight.
We have Monday off.
RE: The 1948 Brooklyn Dodgers
Tuesday, May 18. The Cardinals visit. Lombardi (4-1, 2.94) vs Dickson (3-2, 1.75).
The Cards take a 1-0 lead in the 1st. They move ahead to 3-0 in the 3rd, and 4-0 in the 6th.
Bottom of the 6th. Furillo hits a sac fly. 4-1.
Pierce relieves Lombardi in the 9th.
Dickson gets a CG win. Lombardi loses.
The Giants move to within a half-game of us.
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Wednesday, May 19. Fowler (4-1, 2.55 ) vs Munger (3-4, 3.74).
1st Inning. Kell gets an RBI on a grounder. Snider hits a 2-run double. 3-0, Brooklyn.
5th Inning. Reese hits an RBI single. 4-0. Kell hits an RBI double. 5-0.
Schwamb relieves Munger in the 7th.
Fowler defeats Munger with a CG shutout.
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Thursday, May 20. Roe (2-0, 3.32) vs Brecheen (1-5, 4.09).
2nd Inning. Brecheen loads the bases, and then walks in a run. 1-0, Dodgers.
3rd Inning. Furillo triples. He scores on an error by 2B Nippy Jones. 2-0.
5th Inning. Snider ("The Duke") hits a 2-run homer. 4-0.
Ostrowski relieves Brecheen in the 7th.
Roe defeats Brecheen and pitches a CG shutout.
The Cards take a 1-0 lead in the 1st. They move ahead to 3-0 in the 3rd, and 4-0 in the 6th.
Bottom of the 6th. Furillo hits a sac fly. 4-1.
Pierce relieves Lombardi in the 9th.
Dickson gets a CG win. Lombardi loses.
The Giants move to within a half-game of us.
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Wednesday, May 19. Fowler (4-1, 2.55 ) vs Munger (3-4, 3.74).
1st Inning. Kell gets an RBI on a grounder. Snider hits a 2-run double. 3-0, Brooklyn.
5th Inning. Reese hits an RBI single. 4-0. Kell hits an RBI double. 5-0.
Schwamb relieves Munger in the 7th.
Fowler defeats Munger with a CG shutout.
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Thursday, May 20. Roe (2-0, 3.32) vs Brecheen (1-5, 4.09).
2nd Inning. Brecheen loads the bases, and then walks in a run. 1-0, Dodgers.
3rd Inning. Furillo triples. He scores on an error by 2B Nippy Jones. 2-0.
5th Inning. Snider ("The Duke") hits a 2-run homer. 4-0.
Ostrowski relieves Brecheen in the 7th.
Roe defeats Brecheen and pitches a CG shutout.
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Friday, May 21. The Pirates come to Ebbets Field. Branca (5-2, 2.62) vs Ostermueller (2-2, 2.77).
Ostermueller suffers an elbow injury in the first inning. King relieves him.
5th Inning. Wertz hits an RBI single. 1-0, Brooklyn.
Singleton relieves King in the 6th.
The Pirates tie it in the 8th. Behrman relieves Singleton.
Bottom of the 9th. Furillo doubles and knocks in the winning run. 2-1. Branca wins, Behrman loses.
We are now 22-9, and lead the Giants by 1.5 games.
In the AL, the surprising Athletics (19-13) lead the league, but here come the Yankees, who have won 3 straight and are 1 GB.
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Saturday, May 22. We lose 4-2. (The forum timed out as I was writing...again)
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Ostermueller suffers an elbow injury in the first inning. King relieves him.
5th Inning. Wertz hits an RBI single. 1-0, Brooklyn.
Singleton relieves King in the 6th.
The Pirates tie it in the 8th. Behrman relieves Singleton.
Bottom of the 9th. Furillo doubles and knocks in the winning run. 2-1. Branca wins, Behrman loses.
We are now 22-9, and lead the Giants by 1.5 games.
In the AL, the surprising Athletics (19-13) lead the league, but here come the Yankees, who have won 3 straight and are 1 GB.
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Saturday, May 22. We lose 4-2. (The forum timed out as I was writing...again)
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Sunday, May 23. The Reds visit. Fowler (5-1, 2.18) vs Raffensberger (4-3, 5.60).
The Reds take a 2-0 lead in the 1st.
2nd Inning. Campanella hits an RBI single. 2-1.
Cincy takes a 4-1 lead in the 5th.
Kennedy relieves Fowler in the 6th.
Raffensberger gets a CG win. Fowler loses.
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Monday, May 24. Roe (3-0, 2.35) vs Vander Meer (6-0, 2.79).
The Reds jump to a 5-0 lead in the 2nd.
3rd Inning. Vander Meer walks the bases loaded, and then walks in a run. 5-1.
Cincy scores a run in the 5th. 6-1.
Barney relieves Roe in the 8th. He gives up a run. 7-1.
Bottom of the 8th. Robinson doubles, steals 3rd, and scores on a groundout by Kell. 7-2. Wertz hits a 2-run single. 7-4. Hermanski triples, three runs score, and we're tied! Peterson relieves Vander Meer.
Pierce relieves Barney in the 9th.
We go to extra innings. The Reds score three in the 10th. 10-7. Lively relieves Peterson.
Bottom of the 10th. Pierce executes the hit & run perfectly, and a run scores. 10-8. Robinson hits an RBI triple. 10-9. Kell doubles, and Robinson scores! We're tied at 10. Harris relieves Lively. Reese doubles, and the Dodgers win it 11-10!!
Pierce gets the win, Lively loses.
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Stat note: Elmer Valo of the Athletics leads the majors with a .423 BA. Next is Bill Rigney of the Giants (.369). Jackie Robinson is 6th, at .359.
The Reds take a 2-0 lead in the 1st.
2nd Inning. Campanella hits an RBI single. 2-1.
Cincy takes a 4-1 lead in the 5th.
Kennedy relieves Fowler in the 6th.
Raffensberger gets a CG win. Fowler loses.
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Monday, May 24. Roe (3-0, 2.35) vs Vander Meer (6-0, 2.79).
The Reds jump to a 5-0 lead in the 2nd.
3rd Inning. Vander Meer walks the bases loaded, and then walks in a run. 5-1.
Cincy scores a run in the 5th. 6-1.
Barney relieves Roe in the 8th. He gives up a run. 7-1.
Bottom of the 8th. Robinson doubles, steals 3rd, and scores on a groundout by Kell. 7-2. Wertz hits a 2-run single. 7-4. Hermanski triples, three runs score, and we're tied! Peterson relieves Vander Meer.
Pierce relieves Barney in the 9th.
We go to extra innings. The Reds score three in the 10th. 10-7. Lively relieves Peterson.
Bottom of the 10th. Pierce executes the hit & run perfectly, and a run scores. 10-8. Robinson hits an RBI triple. 10-9. Kell doubles, and Robinson scores! We're tied at 10. Harris relieves Lively. Reese doubles, and the Dodgers win it 11-10!!
Pierce gets the win, Lively loses.
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Stat note: Elmer Valo of the Athletics leads the majors with a .423 BA. Next is Bill Rigney of the Giants (.369). Jackie Robinson is 6th, at .359.
RE: The 1948 Brooklyn Dodgers
Tuesday, May 25. We host the Cubs for a three game series. Branca (6-2, 2.41) vs Wyse (2-4, 3.12).
Chicago takes a 1-0 lead in the 1st. Brooklyn ties it with an RBI single by Snider.
5th Inning. Campanella hits an RBI single. 2-1, Dodgers.
Nicholson homers in the 6th. Game tied.
Lade relieves Wyse in the 8th.
We go to the 10th. Chipman relieves Lade. Vic Wertz homers, and the Dodgers win 3-2! Branca gets the CG victory, Chipman loses.
Trade news: we made a pitcher swap with the Braves. To Boston goes Preacher Roe and Howie Judson. We get Warren Spahn and Bill Voiselle. Our starting rotation is now Spahn, Branca, Lombardi and Fowler. Voiselle enters the bullpen.
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Wednesday, May 26. Lombardi (4-3, 3.27) vs Schmitz (4-3, 3.23).
4th Inning. Stanky hits an RBI single. 1-0, Brooklyn.
Lade relieves Schmitz in the 6th. Chipman relieves Lade in the 8th.
Lombardi gets a CG shutout. Schmitz loses.
At the Polo Grounds, the Cardinals defeat the Giants. We now lead NY by two games.
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Thursday, May 27. Spahn (4-4, 3.76) vs Borowy (1-5, 3.79). Spahn's first start as a Dodger.
3rd Inning. Kell and Wertz hit RBI singles. 2-0, Brooklyn.
Kush relieves Borowy in the 6th.
7th Inning. Spahn loads the bases and walks in a run. 2-1. Paige relieves Kush.
Pierce relieves Spahn in the 9th, and gets the save for him. Borowy loses.
Chicago takes a 1-0 lead in the 1st. Brooklyn ties it with an RBI single by Snider.
5th Inning. Campanella hits an RBI single. 2-1, Dodgers.
Nicholson homers in the 6th. Game tied.
Lade relieves Wyse in the 8th.
We go to the 10th. Chipman relieves Lade. Vic Wertz homers, and the Dodgers win 3-2! Branca gets the CG victory, Chipman loses.
Trade news: we made a pitcher swap with the Braves. To Boston goes Preacher Roe and Howie Judson. We get Warren Spahn and Bill Voiselle. Our starting rotation is now Spahn, Branca, Lombardi and Fowler. Voiselle enters the bullpen.
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Wednesday, May 26. Lombardi (4-3, 3.27) vs Schmitz (4-3, 3.23).
4th Inning. Stanky hits an RBI single. 1-0, Brooklyn.
Lade relieves Schmitz in the 6th. Chipman relieves Lade in the 8th.
Lombardi gets a CG shutout. Schmitz loses.
At the Polo Grounds, the Cardinals defeat the Giants. We now lead NY by two games.
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Thursday, May 27. Spahn (4-4, 3.76) vs Borowy (1-5, 3.79). Spahn's first start as a Dodger.
3rd Inning. Kell and Wertz hit RBI singles. 2-0, Brooklyn.
Kush relieves Borowy in the 6th.
7th Inning. Spahn loads the bases and walks in a run. 2-1. Paige relieves Kush.
Pierce relieves Spahn in the 9th, and gets the save for him. Borowy loses.
RE: The 1948 Brooklyn Dodgers
Boston, Friday May 28. We travel to Braves Field for the weekend. Fowler ( 5-2, 2.55) vs Barrett (3-4, 6.37).
1st Inning. Campanella hits an RBI single. 1-0.
The Braves tie it in the 2nd.
3rd Inning. Furillo hits an RBI single. 2-1, Brooklyn. Snider hits a 3-run homer. 5-1.
5th Inning. Stanky hits an RBI single. 6-1. Hogue relieves Barrett.
6th Inning. Snider hits a 2-run triple. Werts hits an RBI single. 9-1. Shoun relieves Hogue.
Wright relieves Shoun in the 9th.
Fowler gets a CG win. Barrett loses.
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Saturday, May 29. Branca (7-2, 2.33) vs Roe (3-0, 3.35).
2nd Inning. Wertz hits a sac fly. 1-0, Brooklyn.
Boston takes a 4-1 lead in the 3rd.
4th Inning. Snider hits an RBI single. 4-2. Reese singles, two runs score, and we're tied. Branca hits a 2-run double, and the Dodgers take a 6-4 lead!
5th Inning. Wertz hits an RBI single. 7-4.
Boston scores two in the 6th. 7-6. Voiselle relieves Branca. The Braves score two more, and take an 8-7 lead.
Judson relieves Roe in the 7th.
8th Inning. Robinson hits an RBI single, and we're again tied. Kennedy relieves Voiselle.
The Braves win it 9-8 in the bottom of the 9th. Judson gets the victory, Kennedy loses.
In NY, the Phillies beat the Giants 1-0.
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Sunday, May 30. Lombardi (5-3, 2.88) vs Beazley (0-0, 1.00). The wind is blowing OUT to CF @17 mph.
1st Inning. Furillo hits an RBI double. 1-0.
The Braves have a huge 2nd inning, scoring five runs. 5-1.
4th Inning. Stanky hits a 2-run homer. 5-3. Lombardi hits an RBI single. 5-4. Furillo hits a 2-run single, and the Dodgers take a 6-5 lead.
5th Inning. Hodges hits an RBI grounder. 7-5.
Cress relieves Beazley in the 6th. Lanfranconi takes the mound in the 7th. Stanky hits an RBI groundout. 8-5.
Wright relieves Lanfranconi in the 8th. Barney relieves Lombardi, and defensive subs come in. The Braves score two runs. 8-7.
Shoun relieves Wright in the 9th. Hermanski hits a HR. 9-7.
Bottom of the 9th. Boston ties it up with a Masi HR.
We go to the 10th. Gil Hodges homers, and Brooklyn takes a 10-9 lead!
Pierce pitches the bottom of the 10th, and saves the game for Barney. Shoun takes the loss.
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Trade news: before we headed home, we sent LHP Bill Kennedy to the White Sox in exchange for LHP Ted Gray. Gray will meet us in Brooklyn tomorrow.
1st Inning. Campanella hits an RBI single. 1-0.
The Braves tie it in the 2nd.
3rd Inning. Furillo hits an RBI single. 2-1, Brooklyn. Snider hits a 3-run homer. 5-1.
5th Inning. Stanky hits an RBI single. 6-1. Hogue relieves Barrett.
6th Inning. Snider hits a 2-run triple. Werts hits an RBI single. 9-1. Shoun relieves Hogue.
Wright relieves Shoun in the 9th.
Fowler gets a CG win. Barrett loses.
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Saturday, May 29. Branca (7-2, 2.33) vs Roe (3-0, 3.35).
2nd Inning. Wertz hits a sac fly. 1-0, Brooklyn.
Boston takes a 4-1 lead in the 3rd.
4th Inning. Snider hits an RBI single. 4-2. Reese singles, two runs score, and we're tied. Branca hits a 2-run double, and the Dodgers take a 6-4 lead!
5th Inning. Wertz hits an RBI single. 7-4.
Boston scores two in the 6th. 7-6. Voiselle relieves Branca. The Braves score two more, and take an 8-7 lead.
Judson relieves Roe in the 7th.
8th Inning. Robinson hits an RBI single, and we're again tied. Kennedy relieves Voiselle.
The Braves win it 9-8 in the bottom of the 9th. Judson gets the victory, Kennedy loses.
In NY, the Phillies beat the Giants 1-0.
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Sunday, May 30. Lombardi (5-3, 2.88) vs Beazley (0-0, 1.00). The wind is blowing OUT to CF @17 mph.
1st Inning. Furillo hits an RBI double. 1-0.
The Braves have a huge 2nd inning, scoring five runs. 5-1.
4th Inning. Stanky hits a 2-run homer. 5-3. Lombardi hits an RBI single. 5-4. Furillo hits a 2-run single, and the Dodgers take a 6-5 lead.
5th Inning. Hodges hits an RBI grounder. 7-5.
Cress relieves Beazley in the 6th. Lanfranconi takes the mound in the 7th. Stanky hits an RBI groundout. 8-5.
Wright relieves Lanfranconi in the 8th. Barney relieves Lombardi, and defensive subs come in. The Braves score two runs. 8-7.
Shoun relieves Wright in the 9th. Hermanski hits a HR. 9-7.
Bottom of the 9th. Boston ties it up with a Masi HR.
We go to the 10th. Gil Hodges homers, and Brooklyn takes a 10-9 lead!
Pierce pitches the bottom of the 10th, and saves the game for Barney. Shoun takes the loss.
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Trade news: before we headed home, we sent LHP Bill Kennedy to the White Sox in exchange for LHP Ted Gray. Gray will meet us in Brooklyn tomorrow.