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Braves
@ Pirates
Forbes Field
September 21, 1959
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Milwaukee Braves, played on September 21, 1959 at Forbes Field.
Game Summary
| Date | September 21, 1959 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Milwaukee Braves
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| Home Team |
Pittsburgh Pirates
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | September 21, 1959 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Mon |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Milwaukee Braves |
| Home Team | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Warren Spahn |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Bob Friend |
| Ballpark | Forbes Field |
| City | Pittsburgh |
| State | PA |
| Attendance | 17,205 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 55 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Frank Secory 1B: Bill Jackowski 2B: Tom Gorman 3B: Augie Donatelli |
Milwaukee Braves Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Bill Bruton | Center Fielder |
| Eddie Mathews | Third Baseman |
| Hank Aaron | Right Fielder |
| Joe Adcock | First Baseman |
| Lee Maye | Left Fielder |
| Bobby Avila | Second Baseman |
| Del Crandall | Catcher |
| Felix Mantilla | Shortstop |
| Warren Spahn | Pitcher |
| Fred Haney | Manager |
Pittsburgh Pirates Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Bob Skinner | Left Fielder |
| Dick Groat | Shortstop |
| Roberto Clemente | Right Fielder |
| Dick Stuart | First Baseman |
| Smoky Burgess | Catcher |
| Don Hoak | Third Baseman |
| Bill Mazeroski | Second Baseman |
| Roman Mejias | Center Fielder |
| Bob Friend | Pitcher |
| Danny Murtaugh | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Braves
@ Pirates
Forbes Field
September 21, 1959
Top 1
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Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bruton vs. Friend
Bruton hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Mathews vs. Friend
There goes Bruton. The throw from Burgess and he is safe. Bruton steals second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Mathews vs. Friend
Mathews hits a fly ball into center field. Mejias settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Bruton moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Aaron vs. Friend
Aaron hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Skinner who is chasing the ball. Aaron reaches third base with a triple. Bruton scores. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Adcock vs. Friend
Adcock strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Maye vs. Friend
Maye hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Aaron scores. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Avila vs. Friend
Avila hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Friend fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Braves, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Skinner vs. Spahn
Skinner hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Spahn fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Groat vs. Spahn
Groat hits a ball on the ground towards first. Adcock scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Groat for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Clemente vs. Spahn
Clemente hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Avila scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Braves, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Crandall vs. Friend
Crandall hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Skinner. Crandall reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Mantilla vs. Friend
Mantilla hits a ball on the ground towards short. Groat scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Spahn vs. Friend
Spahn hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Friend fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Bruton vs. Friend
Bruton hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mazeroski scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Braves, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stuart vs. Spahn
Stuart hits a fly ball into center field. Bruton settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Burgess vs. Spahn
Burgess hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Crandall settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hoak vs. Spahn
Hoak strikes out. View Play
Top 3
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Braves, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mathews vs. Friend
Mathews hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mazeroski scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aaron vs. Friend
Aaron hits a line drive towards third. Hoak reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Adcock vs. Friend
Adcock hits a ball on the ground towards short. Groat scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Braves, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mazeroski vs. Spahn
Mazeroski hits a ball on the ground towards short. Mantilla scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mejias vs. Spahn
Mejias hits a ball on the ground towards short. Mantilla scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Friend vs. Spahn
Friend hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Maye. Friend reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Skinner vs. Spahn
Skinner hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Friend scores. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Groat vs. Spahn
Groat hits a fly ball into center field. Bruton settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Braves, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Maye vs. Friend
Maye hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mazeroski scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Avila vs. Friend
Avila strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Crandall vs. Friend
Crandall hits a ball on the ground towards third. Hoak fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Braves, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Clemente vs. Spahn
Clemente hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Stuart vs. Spahn
Stuart hits a ball on the ground towards third. Mathews fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Burgess vs. Spahn
Burgess strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hoak vs. Spahn
Hoak hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Stuart moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Mazeroski vs. Spahn
Mazeroski hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Stuart scores. Hoak moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Mejias vs. Spahn
Mejias hits a ball on the ground in front of the plate. Crandall fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Braves, 2 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mantilla vs. Friend
Mantilla hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Spahn vs. Friend
Spahn bunts towards the mound. Friend fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Spangler vs. Friend
Al Spangler pinch hits for Bill Bruton.
Spangler hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Spahn moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Mathews vs. Friend
Mathews hits a long drive deep into right field. That ball is going, going, gone. A three run home run. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aaron vs. Friend
Aaron hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Adcock vs. Porterfield
Bob Porterfield now pitching.
Adcock strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Maye vs. Porterfield
Maye hits a fly ball into right field. Clemente settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Braves, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bright vs. Spahn
Al Spangler now playing center field. Harry Bright pinch hits for Bob Porterfield.
Bright hits a fly ball into right field. Aaron settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Skinner vs. Spahn
Skinner hits a popup, foul, towards first. Adcock settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Groat vs. Spahn
Groat hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Avila misplays the ball. That's an error on Avila. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Clemente vs. Spahn
Clemente hits a ball on the ground towards shortstop. Mantilla fields it and races to the second base bag for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Braves, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Avila vs. Gross
Don Gross now pitching.
Avila hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Gross fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Crandall vs. Gross
Crandall is hit by the pitch. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Mantilla vs. Gross
Mantilla hits a popup towards first. Stuart settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Spahn vs. Gross
Spahn hits a line drive into center field. Mejias picks it up and throws it away. That's a base hit and an error on Mejias. Crandall goes all the way around to score. Spahn moves to second. That run is unearned. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Spangler vs. Gross
Spangler hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mazeroski scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Braves, 6 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stuart vs. Spahn
Stuart hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Burgess vs. Spahn
Burgess hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Avila scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Stuart moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Hoak vs. Spahn
Hoak hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Stuart moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Mazeroski vs. Spahn
Mazeroski hits a ball on the ground towards short. Mantilla fields it and throws to second for the out. Stuart scores. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Mejias vs. Spahn
Mejias hits a fly ball into right field. Aaron settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Braves, 6 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mathews vs. Gross
Mathews strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aaron vs. Gross
Aaron hits a fly ball into center field. Mejias settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Adcock vs. Gross
Adcock hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Mazeroski settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Braves, 6 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stevens vs. Spahn
R C Stevens pinch hits for Don Gross.
Stevens hits a ball on the ground towards short. Mantilla scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Skinner vs. Spahn
Skinner takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Groat vs. Spahn
Groat hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Skinner moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Clemente vs. Spahn
Clemente hits a ball on the ground towards short. Mantilla fields it and throws to second for the out. Skinner moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Stuart vs. Spahn
Stuart hits a ball on the ground towards short. Mantilla fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Braves, 6 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Maye vs. Daniels
Bennie Daniels now pitching.
Maye hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Avila vs. Daniels
Avila bunts towards first. Stuart scoops it up and throws to first, with Mazeroski covering, for the out. Maye moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Crandall vs. Daniels
Crandall hits a fly ball into left field. Skinner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Mantilla vs. Daniels
Mantilla hits a ball on the ground towards short. Groat scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Braves, 6 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Burgess vs. Spahn
Red Schoendienst now playing second base.
Burgess hits a fly ball into right field. Aaron settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hoak vs. Spahn
Hoak hits a ball on the ground towards first. Adcock scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Hoak for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mazeroski vs. Spahn
Mazeroski hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Spangler. Mazeroski reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Mejias vs. Spahn
Mejias strikes out. View Play
Top 9
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Braves, 6 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Spahn vs. Daniels
Spahn hits a ball on the ground towards first. Stuart fields it, and throws to first. And he throws it away. That's an error on Stuart. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Spangler vs. Daniels
Spangler bunts towards first. Stuart scoops it up and throws to first, with Mazeroski covering, for the out. Spahn moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Mathews vs. Daniels
Mathews hits a long drive deep into right field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aaron vs. Daniels
Aaron hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Adcock vs. Daniels
Adcock strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Maye vs. Daniels
Maye hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Aaron moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Schoendienst vs. Daniels
Schoendienst hits a popup towards third. Hoak settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 9
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Braves, 8 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Schofield vs. Spahn
Frank Torre now playing first base. Dick Schofield pinch hits for Bennie Daniels.
Schofield hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Skinner vs. Spahn
Skinner hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Schofield moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Groat vs. Spahn
Groat hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Aaron. Groat reaches second base with a double. Schofield scores. Skinner moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Clemente vs. McMahon
Don McMahon now pitching.
Clemente hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Skinner scores. Groat moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Stuart vs. McMahon
Stuart hits a popup towards short. Mantilla settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Burgess vs. McMahon
Burgess hits a fly ball into right field. Aaron settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Groat tags and scores. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hoak vs. McMahon
Hoak is called out on strikes. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 9/21/1959 -- Milwaukee at Pittsburgh (N)
Milwaukee AB R H RBI Pittsburgh AB R H RBI
Bruton B, cf 2 1 1 0 Skinner B, lf 4 1 2 1
Spangler A, ph-cf 2 1 1 0 Groat D, ss 5 1 2 1
Mathews E, 3b 5 2 2 5 Clemente R, rf 5 0 2 1
Aaron H, rf 5 1 3 1 Stuart D, 1b 5 2 1 0
Adcock J, 1b 5 0 0 0 Burgess S, c 4 0 0 1
Torre F, 1b 0 0 0 0 Hoak D, 3b 5 0 2 0
Maye L, lf 5 0 3 1 Mazeroski B, 2b 4 0 2 2
Avila B, 2b 3 0 0 0 Mejias R, cf 4 0 0 0
Schoendienst R, 2b 1 0 0 0 Friend B, p 1 1 1 0
Crandall D, c 3 1 1 0 Porterfield B, p 0 0 0 0
Mantilla F, ss 4 0 1 0 Bright H, ph 1 0 0 0
Spahn W, p 4 2 1 0 Gross D, p 0 0 0 0
McMahon D, p 0 0 0 0 Stevens R, ph 1 0 0 0
Daniels B, p 0 0 0 0
Schofield D, ph 1 1 1 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
39 8 13 7 40 6 13 6
Milwaukee 200 031 002 -- 8
Pittsburgh 001 101 003 -- 6
Milwaukee IP H R ER BB SO
Spahn W (W)* 8.0 12 6 6 1 3
McMahon D (S) 1.0 1 0 0 0 1
Pittsburgh IP H R ER BB SO
Friend B (L) 4.1 8 5 5 0 2
Porterfield B 0.2 0 0 0 0 1
Gross D 2.0 1 1 0 0 1
Daniels B 2.0 4 2 1 0 1
* Pitched to 3 batters in 9th
E -- Avila B, Mejias R, Stuart D
LOB -- Milwaukee 7, Pittsburgh 9
2B -- Crandall D, Friend B, Mazeroski B, Groat D
3B -- Aaron H
HR -- Mathews E 2
SB -- Bruton B
SH -- Avila B, Spangler A
SF -- Burgess S
HBP -- by Gross D (Crandall D)
T -- 2:55
A -- 17205
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