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Phillies
@ Braves
County Stadium
May 31, 1959
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Milwaukee Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, played on May 31, 1959 at County Stadium.
Game Summary
| Date | May 31, 1959 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Philadelphia Phillies
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| Home Team |
Milwaukee Braves
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | May 31, 1959 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Sun |
| Day / Night | D |
| Visiting Team | Philadelphia Phillies |
| Home Team | Milwaukee Braves |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Ray Semproch |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Warren Spahn |
| Ballpark | County Stadium |
| City | Milwaukee |
| State | WI |
| Attendance | 28,590 |
| Time of Game | 1 hour 57 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Tony Venzon 1B: Augie Donatelli 2B: Jocko Conlan 3B: Ken Burkhart |
Philadelphia Phillies Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Richie Ashburn | Center Fielder |
| Chico Fernandez | Shortstop |
| Ed Bouchee | First Baseman |
| Wally Post | Right Fielder |
| Harry Anderson | Left Fielder |
| Willie Jones | Third Baseman |
| Sparky Anderson | Second Baseman |
| Valmy Thomas | Catcher |
| Ray Semproch | Pitcher |
| Eddie Sawyer | Manager |
Milwaukee Braves Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Bill Bruton | Center Fielder |
| Eddie Mathews | Third Baseman |
| Hank Aaron | Right Fielder |
| Wes Covington | Left Fielder |
| Frank Torre | First Baseman |
| Del Rice | Catcher |
| Johnny Logan | Shortstop |
| Felix Mantilla | Second Baseman |
| Warren Spahn | Pitcher |
| Fred Haney | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Phillies
@ Braves
County Stadium
May 31, 1959
Top 1
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Phillies, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ashburn vs. Spahn
Ashburn hits a ball on the ground towards first. Torre scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Ashburn for the out. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Fernandez vs. Spahn
Fernandez hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Bouchee vs. Spahn
Bouchee hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mantilla scoops it up and throws to first, with Spahn covering, for the out. Fernandez moves to second. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Post vs. Spahn
Post takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Anderson vs. Spahn
Anderson hits a fly ball into center field. Bruton settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Phillies, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bruton vs. Semproch
Bruton is called out on strikes. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mathews vs. Semproch
Mathews takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Aaron vs. Semproch
Aaron hits a ball on the ground towards short. Fernandez fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Covington vs. Semproch
Covington hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Torre vs. Semproch
Torre hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Rice vs. Semproch
Rice hits a ball on the ground towards short. Fernandez fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jones vs. Spahn
Jones hits a ball on the ground towards short. Logan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Anderson vs. Spahn
Anderson strikes out. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Thomas vs. Spahn
Thomas hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Semproch vs. Spahn
Semproch hits a ball on the ground towards first. Torre scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Semproch for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Logan vs. Semproch
Logan hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Anderson scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mantilla vs. Semproch
Mantilla hits a ball on the ground towards short. Fernandez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Spahn vs. Semproch
Spahn hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Anderson scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ashburn vs. Spahn
Ashburn hits a ball on the ground towards first. Torre scoops it up and throws to first, with Spahn covering, for the out. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Fernandez vs. Spahn
Fernandez hits a ball on the ground towards short. Logan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bouchee vs. Spahn
Bouchee hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mantilla scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bruton vs. Semproch
Bruton hits a ball on the ground for an out. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mathews vs. Semproch
Mathews hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Aaron vs. Semproch
Aaron takes first base on ball four. Mathews moves to second. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Covington vs. Semproch
Covington hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Anderson fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Top 4
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Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Post vs. Spahn
Post takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Anderson vs. Spahn
Anderson hits a fly ball into center field. Bruton settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Jones vs. Spahn
Jones hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Spahn fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 4
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Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Torre vs. Semproch
Torre hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Post. Torre reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Rice vs. Semproch
Rice hits a ball on the ground towards short. Fernandez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Logan vs. Semproch
Logan hits a fly ball into left field. Anderson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Mantilla vs. Semproch
Mantilla hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Anderson scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Anderson vs. Spahn
Anderson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Logan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Thomas vs. Spahn
Thomas hits a line drive towards short. Logan reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Semproch vs. Spahn
Semproch hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ashburn vs. Spahn
Ashburn hits a ball on the ground towards first. Torre scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Ashburn for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Spahn vs. Semproch
Spahn hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Bruton vs. Semproch
Bruton bunts towards the mound. Semproch fields it and throws to first for the out. Spahn moves to second. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Mathews vs. Semproch
Mathews hits a popup towards short. Fernandez settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Aaron vs. Semproch
Aaron hits a ball on the ground towards third. Jones fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Fernandez vs. Spahn
Fernandez hits a ball on the ground towards short. Logan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bouchee vs. Spahn
Bouchee hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mantilla scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Post vs. Spahn
Post hits a line drive towards third. Mathews reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Covington vs. Semproch
Covington hits a ball on the ground towards first. Bouchee scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Covington for the out. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Torre vs. Semproch
Torre hits a fly ball into center field. Ashburn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rice vs. Semproch
Rice hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Semproch fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Anderson vs. Spahn
Anderson hits a ball on the ground towards first. Torre scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Anderson for the out. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jones vs. Spahn
Jones hits a fly ball into right field. Aaron settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Anderson vs. Spahn
Anderson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Logan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Logan vs. Semproch
Logan hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Mantilla vs. Semproch
There goes Logan. The throw from Thomas and he is out, Fernandez applying the tag. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mantilla vs. Semproch
Mantilla takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Spahn vs. Semproch
Spahn hits a line drive towards first. Bouchee reaches out to catch the ball, and throws to second to catch Mantilla attempting to get to second, for the double play. View Play
Top 8
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Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Thomas vs. Spahn
Thomas hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Spahn fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Phillies, 0 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Freese vs. Spahn
Gene Freese pinch hits for Ray Semproch.
Freese hits a long drive deep into left center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Phillies, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ashburn vs. Spahn
Ashburn hits a ball on the ground towards short. Logan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Phillies, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Fernandez vs. Spahn
Fernandez hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mantilla scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Phillies, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bruton vs. Phillips
Taylor Phillips now pitching.
Bruton hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Phillies, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Mathews vs. Phillips
Mathews hits a ball on the ground towards first. Bouchee fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Phillies, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Aaron vs. Phillips
Aaron hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Anderson settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Phillies, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Covington vs. Phillips
Covington hits a fly ball into left field. Anderson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Phillies, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bouchee vs. Spahn
Andy Pafko now playing left field.
Bouchee hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mantilla scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Phillies, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Post vs. Spahn
Post hits a fly ball into center field. Bruton settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Phillies, 1 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Anderson vs. Spahn
Anderson hits a ball on the ground towards first. Torre scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Anderson for the out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 5/31/1959, game 2 -- Philadelphia at Milwaukee (D)
Philadelphia AB R H RBI Milwaukee AB R H RBI
Ashburn R, cf 4 0 0 0 Bruton B, cf 3 0 1 0
Fernandez C, ss 4 0 1 0 Mathews E, 3b 3 0 1 0
Bouchee E, 1b 4 0 0 0 Aaron H, rf 3 1 0 0
Post W, rf 2 0 0 0 Covington W, lf 4 1 1 2
Anderson H, lf 4 0 0 0 Pafko A, lf 0 0 0 0
Jones W, 3b 3 0 0 0 Torre F, 1b 3 0 2 0
Anderson S, 2b 3 0 0 0 Rice D, c 3 0 0 0
Thomas V, c 3 0 1 0 Logan J, ss 3 0 1 0
Semproch R, p 2 0 1 0 Mantilla F, 2b 2 0 0 0
Freese G, ph 1 1 1 1 Spahn W, p 3 0 1 0
Phillips T, p 0 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
30 1 4 1 27 2 7 2
Philadelphia 000 000 010 -- 1
Milwaukee 200 000 00x -- 2
Philadelphia IP H R ER BB SO
Semproch R (L) 7.0 6 2 2 3 1
Phillips T 1.0 1 0 0 0 0
Milwaukee IP H R ER BB SO
Spahn W (W) 9.0 4 1 1 2 1
DP -- Philadelphia 2, Milwaukee 1
LOB -- Philadelphia 4, Milwaukee 5
2B -- Torre F
HR -- Covington W, Freese G
SH -- Bruton B
T -- 1:57
A -- 28590
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