1955 Strat replay

CHICAGO AT PHILADELPHIA

Cubs............ 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 3 6 1

Phillies........ 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 - 5 12 2

Win:Meyer(7-7) Loss:Perkowski(0-5)

Homeruns- J.King(6th), W.Jones(13th), S.Lopata(23rd)

Robin Roberts had a strong outing at Connie Mack Stadium where the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs in 13 innings 5 to 3. The score was knotted at 3 after nine innings. Philadelphia came out on top in the 13th inning. After an out was recorded, Willie Jones opened up the rally as he banged out a single. Andy Seminick got his chance to keep things going, but he went down on strikes. Stan Lopata then popped a two-run clout over the fence (his 23rd of the season) giving Philadelphia the victory and sending the 22,241 home-town fans home happy. Philadelphia finished with 12 hits while Chicago ended up with 6. The victory went to Jack Meyer(7-7) who went 2 innings, allowing no runs. The losing pitcher was Harry Perkowski(0-5) in relief. He pitched 1 and 2/3 innings allowing 3 hits and no walks.

CINCINNATI AT BROOKLYN

Redlegs......... 0 1 0 0 5 0 0 0 2 - 8 11 1

Dodgers......... 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 1 1

Win:Fowler(9-2) Loss:Loes(6-4)

Homeruns- S.Mele(1st)

Art Fowler carried a no-hitter into the 8th inning at Ebbets Field as the Cincinnati Redlegs beat the Brooklyn Dodgers by the count of 8 to1. Fowler(9-2) was simply too much for the Brooklyn batters. He allowed only 1 hit and 3 walks in 9 innings reducing his ERA from 2.81 to 2.55. The right-handed Fowler lost his chance for a no-hitter when Frank Kellert singled with nobody out in the 8th inning. Cincinnati had a total of 11 hits for the game. Billy Loes(6-4) took the loss. He was hit hard and gave up 8 hits and 3 walks in 4 and 1/3 innings.

MILWAUKEE AT NEW YORK

Braves.......... 6 3 0 2 2 0 0 0 1 - 14 21 2

Giants.......... 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 - 2 9 1

Win:Spahn(11-5) Loss:Maglie(6-5) Save:Vargas(2nd)

Homeruns- J.Logan(9th), E.Mathews(21st), H.Aaron-2(21st), B.Thomson(9th), J.Adcock(15th)

Hank Aaron blasted 2 homeruns and had 3 RBI as the Milwaukee Braves man-handled the New York Giants - the final score was 14 to 2. Aaron provided much of the offense. He ripped a solo home run in the 2nd inning, cleared the fences for a two-run home run (his 21st of the season) in the 5th inning and lined a single in the 7th inning. Milwaukee bats were hot in the 1st inning with 6 runs on 8 hits. Milwaukee had 21 hits overall, while New York had 9. Warren Spahn(11-5) went 5 innings allowing 1 run for the win. Roberto Vargas earned his 2nd save. Sal Maglie(6-5) was given the loss. He allowed 6 runs and 7 hits in 2/3 of an inning.

ST. LOUIS AT PITTSBURGH

Cardinals....... 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 - 5 9 2

Pirates......... 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 1 - 6 14 0

Win:Friend(6-7) Loss:Lapalme(2-1)

Homeruns- R.Repulski(15th), B.Virdon(14th), D.Long(14th)

Pittsburgh Pirates broke the deadlock in their last at bats, pulling out a 6 to 5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals and sending their hometown fans home smiling. Pittsburgh scored the deciding run in the bottom of the 9th inning. After an out was recorded, Johnny O'Brien drew a walk. Dale Long stepped up next and he drew a walk. Dick Groat then ripped a base-knock to load the bases. Bob Friend followed and he stroked a one-base hit resulting in an exciting win for Pittsburgh and a wild post-game celebration by the home town fans. St.Louis was out-hit by Pittsburgh, 14 hits to 9. Friend(6-7) got the win allowing no runs in 1 inning. Paul Lapalme(2-1)absorbed the loss in relief. He pitched 2/3 of an inning and surrendered 2 hits and 2 walks.