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Dodgers
@ Braves
Braves Field
September 2, 1940
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Boston Braves and the Brooklyn Dodgers, played on September 2, 1940 at Braves Field.
Game Summary
Date | September 2, 1940 |
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Visiting Team |
Brooklyn Dodgers
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Home Team |
Boston Braves
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Winning Pitcher | — |
Losing Pitcher | — |
Save | — |
Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
Date | September 2, 1940 |
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Day of Week | Mon |
Day / Night | |
Visiting Team | Brooklyn Dodgers |
Home Team | Boston Braves |
Visiting Starting Pitcher | Freddie Fitzsimmons |
Home Starting Pitcher | Dick Errickson |
Ballpark | Braves Field |
City | Boston |
State | MA |
Attendance | |
Time of Game | 2 hours 31 minutes |
Umpires | HP: Larry Goetz 1B: Babe Pinelli 2B: (none) 3B: Beans Reardon |
Brooklyn Dodgers Lineup
Name | Position |
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Pete Reiser | Third Baseman |
Dixie Walker | Center Fielder |
Joe Medwick | Left Fielder |
Dolph Camilli | First Baseman |
Jimmy Wasdell | Right Fielder |
Herman Franks | Catcher |
Pete Coscarart | Second Baseman |
Leo Durocher | Shortstop |
Freddie Fitzsimmons | Pitcher |
Leo Durocher | Manager |
Boston Braves Lineup
Name | Position |
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Sibby Sisti | Third Baseman |
Johnny Cooney | Center Fielder |
Bama Rowell | Second Baseman |
Max West | First Baseman |
Chet Ross | Left Fielder |
Eddie Miller | Shortstop |
Gene Moore | Right Fielder |
Ray Berres | Catcher |
Dick Errickson | Pitcher |
Casey Stengel | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Dodgers
@ Braves
Braves Field
September 2, 1940
Top 1
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Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reiser vs. Errickson
Reiser takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Dodgers, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Walker vs. Errickson
Walker hits a line drive into right center field, beyond the reach of Cooney. Walker reaches second base with a double. Reiser goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Medwick vs. Errickson
Medwick hits a fly ball into right field. Moore settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Camilli vs. Errickson
Camilli hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Walker scores. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Wasdell vs. Errickson
Wasdell hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Cooney. Wasdell reaches second base with a double. Camilli goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Dodgers, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Franks vs. Errickson
Franks is walked intentionally. View Play -
Dodgers, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Coscarart vs. Errickson
Coscarart hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Errickson fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. Wasdell scores. Franks moves to third. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Durocher vs. Javery
Al Javery now pitching.
Durocher hits a ball on the ground towards short. Miller fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 1
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Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sisti vs. Fitzsimmons
Sisti hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cooney vs. Fitzsimmons
Cooney takes first base on ball four. Sisti moves to second. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Rowell vs. Fitzsimmons
Rowell hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Medwick. Rowell reaches second base with a double. Sisti scores. Cooney goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
West vs. Fitzsimmons
West hits a fly ball into left field. Medwick settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Ross vs. Fitzsimmons
Ross hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Coscarart scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Rowell moves to third. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Miller vs. Fitzsimmons
Miller hits a line drive into right center field, beyond the reach of Walker. Miller reaches second base with a double. Rowell scores. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Moore vs. Fitzsimmons
Moore hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Miller scores. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Berres vs. Fitzsimmons
Berres hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Moore moves to second. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Javery vs. Casey
Hugh Casey now pitching.
Javery strikes out. View Play
Top 2
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Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Casey vs. Javery
Casey strikes out. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reiser vs. Javery
Reiser hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Rowell misplays the ball. That's an error on Rowell. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Walker vs. Javery
Berres fires to first and picks off Reiser. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Walker vs. Javery
Walker hits a fly ball into right field. Moore settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sisti vs. Casey
Sisti hits a fly ball into center field. Walker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cooney vs. Casey
Cooney hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Rowell vs. Casey
Rowell hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Casey fields it and throws to first for the out. Cooney moves to second. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
West vs. Casey
West hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Walker. West reaches second base with a double. Cooney scores. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Ross vs. Casey
Ross hits a fly ball into center field. Walker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Medwick vs. Javery
Medwick hits a fly ball into left field. Ross settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Camilli vs. Javery
Camilli hits a fly ball into left field. Ross settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wasdell vs. Javery
Wasdell hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Berres settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Miller vs. Casey
Miller hits a ball on the ground towards third. Reiser fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Moore vs. Casey
Moore hits a ball on the ground towards short. Durocher scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Berres vs. Casey
Berres hits a fly ball into left field. Medwick settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Franks vs. Javery
Franks hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Berres settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Coscarart vs. Javery
Coscarart takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Durocher vs. Javery
There goes Coscarart. The throw from Berres and he is out, Miller applying the tag. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Durocher vs. Javery
Durocher hits a ball on the ground towards third. Sisti fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Javery vs. Casey
Javery hits a ball on the ground towards short. Durocher scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sisti vs. Casey
Sisti hits a ball on the ground towards short. Durocher scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cooney vs. Casey
Cooney hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Rowell vs. Casey
Rowell hits a ball on the ground in front of the plate. Franks fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Casey vs. Javery
Casey hits a fly ball into center field. Cooney settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reiser vs. Javery
Reiser hits a popup towards first. West settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Walker vs. Javery
Walker hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Javery fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
West vs. Casey
West hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Coscarart scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ross vs. Casey
Ross hits a ball on the ground towards third. Reiser fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Miller vs. Casey
Miller hits a fly ball into left field. Medwick settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Medwick vs. Javery
Medwick hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Camilli vs. Javery
Camilli hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Cooney. Camilli reaches second base with a double. Medwick moves to third. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Braves, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Wasdell vs. Javery
Wasdell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Medwick scores. Camilli moves to third. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Braves, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Franks vs. Javery
Franks hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Berres settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Braves, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Coscarart vs. Javery
Coscarart hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Rowell fields it and throws to second for the out. Camilli scores. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Durocher vs. Javery
Durocher hits a ball on the ground towards short. Miller fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Moore vs. Casey
Moore hits a ball on the ground towards first. Camilli scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Moore for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Berres vs. Casey
Berres hits a ball on the ground towards short. Durocher scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Javery vs. Casey
Javery hits a ball on the ground towards short. Durocher scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Casey vs. Javery
Casey hits a ball on the ground towards short. Miller scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reiser vs. Javery
Reiser hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Rowell scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Walker vs. Javery
Walker hits a fly ball into left field. Ross settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sisti vs. Casey
Sisti hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Medwick. Sisti reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Cooney vs. Casey
Cooney bunts towards third. Reiser fields it and throws to first for the out. Sisti moves to third. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Rowell vs. Casey
Rowell hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Sisti scores. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
West vs. Casey
West hits a line drive towards short. Durocher reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ross vs. Casey
Ross hits a popup towards short. Durocher settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Medwick vs. Javery
Medwick hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Rowell scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Camilli vs. Javery
Camilli hits a fly ball into right field. Moore settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wasdell vs. Javery
Wasdell takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Franks vs. Javery
Franks takes first base on ball four. Wasdell moves to second. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Coscarart vs. Javery
The umpire calls a balk on Javery Wasdell moves to third. Franks moves to second. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Coscarart vs. Javery
Coscarart hits a fly ball into right field. Moore settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Miller vs. Casey
Miller hits a ball on the ground towards third. Reiser fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Moore vs. Casey
Moore hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Coscarart scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Berres vs. Casey
Berres hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Casey fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gallagher vs. Javery
Joe Gallagher pinch hits for Leo Durocher.
Gallagher hits a fly ball into left field. Ross settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Casey vs. Javery
Casey takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Reiser vs. Javery
Reiser hits a ball on the ground towards second base. Rowell fields it and races to the second base bag for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Walker vs. Javery
There goes Reiser. The throw from Berres and he is out, Miller applying the tag. View Play
Bottom 9
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Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Javery vs. Casey
Johnny Hudson now playing shortstop.
Javery hits a ball on the ground towards third. Reiser fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sisti vs. Casey
Sisti hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cooney vs. Casey
Cooney hits a fly ball into left field. Medwick settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Rowell vs. Casey
Rowell hits a popup towards short. Hudson settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 10
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Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Walker vs. Javery
Walker hits a fly ball into center field. Cooney settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Medwick vs. Javery
Medwick hits a fly ball into left field. Ross settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Camilli vs. Javery
Camilli hits a line drive towards the right side of the infield. Rowell reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 10
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Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
West vs. Casey
West hits a popup, foul, towards first. Camilli settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ross vs. Casey
Ross hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Coscarart scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Miller vs. Casey
Miller hits a ball on the ground towards short. Hudson scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 11
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Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wasdell vs. Javery
Wasdell hits a ball on the ground towards first. West scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Wasdell for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Franks vs. Javery
Franks hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. The ball bounces off Javery, and towards Rowell, who fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Coscarart vs. Javery
Coscarart hits a fly ball into left field. Ross settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 11
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Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Moore vs. Casey
Moore hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Berres vs. Casey
Berres bunts towards third. Reiser fields it and throws to first for the out. Moore moves to second. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Javery vs. Casey
Javery hits a fly ball into center field. Walker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Moore moves to third. View Play -
Dodgers, 6 - Braves, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Sisti vs. Casey
Sisti hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Coscarart misplays the ball. That's an error on Coscarart. Moore scores. That run is unearned. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 9/2/1940, game 1 -- Brooklyn at Boston Brooklyn AB R H RBI Boston AB R H RBI Reiser P, 3b 4 1 0 0 Sisti S, 3b 6 2 3 0 Walker D, cf 5 1 1 1 Cooney J, cf 3 2 2 0 Medwick J, lf 5 1 1 0 Rowell B, 2b 5 1 2 3 Camilli D, 1b 5 2 2 1 West M, 1b 5 0 1 1 Wasdell J, rf 4 1 2 2 Ross C, lf 5 0 0 0 Franks H, c 3 0 0 0 Miller E, ss 5 1 1 1 Coscarart P, 2b 4 0 1 2 Moore G, rf 5 1 2 1 Durocher L, ss 3 0 0 0 Berres R, c 4 0 1 0 Gallagher J, ph 1 0 0 0 Errickson D, p 0 0 0 0 Hudson J, ss 0 0 0 0 Javery A, p 5 0 0 0 Fitzsimmons F, p 0 0 0 0 Casey H, p 3 0 0 0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 37 6 7 6 43 7 12 6 Brooklyn 400 002 000 00 -- 6 Boston 410 000 100 01 -- 7 2 outs when winning run was scored. Brooklyn IP H R ER BB SO Fitzsimmons F 0.2 5 4 4 1 0 Casey H (L) 10.0 7 3 2 0 1 Boston IP H R ER BB SO Errickson D 0.1 4 4 4 2 0 Javery A (W) 10.2 3 2 2 4 1 E -- Rowell B, Coscarart P DP -- Boston 1 LOB -- Brooklyn 4, Boston 7 2B -- Walker D, Wasdell J, Rowell B, Miller E, West M, Camilli D, Sisti S CS -- Coscarart P, Reiser P SH -- Cooney J, Berres R Balk -- Javery A T -- 2:31 A -- 0
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