1959 NL Game: LA @ Phi.

 August 25, 1959

 The Phillies Wally Post really went off at the plate today. He smacked 3 homers, the last one a 3-run shot in the 9th to win it for Philadelphia. Post had 6 RBI in the game. He is the 3rd player to homer 3 times in a game this season in the NL. Chicago's Ernie Banks has done it twice and Eddie Mathews did it for Milwaukee. 

LOS ANGELES AT PHILADELPHIA
Dodgers......... 1 0 0  0 0 2  0 0 1  -  4 11  0
Phillies........ 2 0 1  0 1 0  0 0 3  -  7  6  1
Win:Phillips(2-3) Loss:Churn(0-1)
Homeruns- N.Larker(8th), D.Zimmer(5th), W.Post-3(26th)
 
Right fielder Wally Post smacked 3 homeruns and had 6 RBI at Shibe Park as the
Philadelphia Phillies won a thriller over the Los Angeles Dodgers in, 7 to
4.
 
Philadelphia had the winning rally in the 9th inning with 3 runs on 2 base
hits.  Carl Sawatski led off the inning for Philadelphia when he ripped a
base-knock.  Richie Ashburn was next and he laid down a sacrifice bunt.
Sparky Anderson was next to the plate, but was promptly struck out.  Ed
Bouchee followed and he drew a walk.  Post came up to bat and lofted a
three-run bomb making Philadelphia the victor and beginning a joyous home
town celebration.  Philadelphia won despite being out-hit by Los Angeles 11
hits to 6.  
 
The winning pitcher was Taylor Phillips(2-3) who allowed 1 run in 3 innings.
Chuck Churn(0-1) took the loss in relief.  'I had a big day, but there's a
lot of credit to go around' Post said.  'We played well together as a team.'

1959 NL Game Stories: Banks, Burdette, Spahn, and Koufax shine

 May 31, 1959

   There were some interesting results in some game played today in the NL. Chicago's Ernie Banks smacked 3 homeruns in the Cub's game against the SF Giants. He's the 1st player to perform that feat this season in the NL.

  A doubleheader in Milwaukee saw the 1st place Braves take both games with some fine pitching. Lew Burdette pitched a 6-hit shutout in Game 1 that ended in a 1-0 score. In Game 2 Warren Spahn won his 9th game of the season, against no losses, with a Milwaukee 3-2 victory. 

  In Los Angeles, Sandy Koufax tossed a 1-hit shutout against the St. Louis Cardinals while the Dodgers were winning 2-0. Koufax struck out 13 batters in the game, the most by any pitcher in MLB so far this year. 

  

CHICAGO AT SAN FRANCISCO
Cubs............ 2 0 0  1 0 0  1 1 0  -  5  8  1
Giants.......... 0 1 0  0 1 0  1 1 0  -  4  6  1
Win:Hobbie(5-5) Loss:Antonelli(7-3)
Homeruns- E.Banks-3(9th), W.Kirkland(6th), L.Wagner-2(5th), A.Rodgers(8th)
 
Ernie Banks slammed 3 homeruns and had 4 RBI and Glen Hobbie completed the
game without help from the bullpen at Seals Stadium where the Chicago Cubs
beat the San Francisco Giants by the score of 5 to 4.
 
Banks was unconscious out there.  While San Francisco pitching was serving
softballs up there for him to hit, the San Francisco fans were serving up
some hardball barbs when he entered the batter's box.  But he just used it as
fuel for the fire.  He cleared the fences for a two-run home run in the 1st
inning, cracked a solo homerun in the 4th inning, slapped a base-hit in the
6th inning and lofted a solo-blast 'downtown' in the 8th inning.  Chicago
took care of San Francisco with no trouble in the bottom of the 9th.  
 
The win was credited to Hobbie(5-5) who went the whole way allowing 4 runs.
The loss was charged to Johnny Antonelli(7-3).  He allowed 6 hits and 4 walks
in 7 innings.  
 
Banks was in a good mood after the game, 'I'm just seeing and hitting the ball
real well now.  I made some adjustments last week and they are paying off.
That's what this game is about. making adjustments as the season goes along.'

PHILADELPHIA AT MILWAUKEE
Phillies........ 0 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  -  0  6  1
Braves.......... 0 0 0  0 0 0  0 1    -  1  7  0
Win:Burdette(7-3) Loss:Roberts(2-6)
Homeruns- E.Mathews(11th)
 
Lew Burdette shutout Philadelphia while allowing the Milwaukee bullpen a
day-off as the Milwaukee Braves defeated the struggling Philadelphia Phillies
by the score of 1 to 0 at County Stadium.
 
Burdette(7-3) put on a good performance.  He surrendered only 6 hits and 2
walks in 9 innings improving his ERA from 3.26 to 2.97.  Philadelphia tried
unsuccessfully to come back in the 9th.  
 
Robin Roberts(2-6) was hit with the loss.  He gave up 1 run and 7 hits in 8
innings.
 
 
PHILADELPHIA AT MILWAUKEE
Phillies........ 0 0 2  0 0 0  0 0 0  -  2  5  3
Braves.......... 0 0 0  0 0 1  2 0    -  3  8  1
Win:Spahn(9-0) Loss:Phillips(0-2)
Homeruns- B.Bruton(2nd)
 
Warren Spahn pitched a complete game at County Stadium where the seemingly
unstoppable Milwaukee Braves beat the slumping Philadelphia Phillies 3 to
2.
 
Spahn(9-0) contributed a very nicely pitched game.  He gave up just 5 hits and
2 walks in 9 innings.  Philadelphia was set down quietly in the 9th.
 
Taylor Phillips(0-2) absorbed the loss in relief.  He surrendered 2 runs and 3
hits in 1 and 2/3 innings.  Milwaukee won for the 7th straight time.

ST. LOUIS AT LOS ANGELES
Cardinals....... 0 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  -  0  1  0
Dodgers......... 0 0 1  1 0 0  0 0    -  2  5  0
Win:Koufax(2-2) Loss:Blaylock(2-8)
Homeruns- D.Demeter(8th)
 
Sandy Koufax was on top of his game, blanking St. Louis on just 1 hit as the
Los Angeles Dodgers topped the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of 2 to 0 at
Memorial Coliseum.
 
Koufax(2-2) dominated St. Louis hitters.  He didn't allow much, just 1 hit and
3 walks in 9 innings.  Koufax struckout 13 St. Louis batters seeing his ERA
drop from 5.36 to 4.47.  Neither team managed to score after the 4th inning.
 
The loss was charged to Gary Blaylock(2-8).  When asked about his strikeout
total for the game, Koufax offered, 'The fan's really got into it.  It is fun
to see them tally up the strikeout totals up there in the stands.
Fortunately, I kept them busy this afternoon - of course, it would be all for
naught without the 'W'.'

1959 NL Opening Day Game Stories

 April 10, 1956 

  Three more NL teams had their Opening day games played today. 2 of the 3 games took extra innings to decide. 

NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 1959 National League                Date: 4/11/1959
 
CINCINNATI AT PHILADELPHIA
Reds............ 0 0 0  0 1 2  0 1 0  0 0 0  0 0 -  4 15  0
Phillies........ 3 0 0  0 0 0  0 1 0  0 0 0  0 1 -  5 11  1
Win:Meyer(1-0) Loss:Pena(1-1)
Homeruns- F.Robinson(2nd), D.Newcombe(1st)
 
Second baseman Sparky Anderson had 3 base hits at Shibe Park where the
Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds in 14 innings by the score of
5 to 4.
 
The score was tied at 4 after nine.  Finally, Philadelphia prevailed in the
14th inning.  After an out was recorded, Wally Post drew a walk.  Chico
Fernandez next to the plate and he doubled resulting in an exciting win for
Philadelphia and a raucous post-game celebration by the home town fans.
Despite losing, Cincinnati out-hit Philadelphia 15 to 11.  
 
The winning pitcher was Jack Meyer(1-0) who allowed no runs in 1/3 of an
inning. The losing pitcher was Orlando Pena(1-1) in relief.  He surrendered 1
run and 2 hits in 1 and 1/3 innings.
 
CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Temple-G, Pinson-F, Bell-Si, PB, Robinson-F
BOT 1- Anderson-Si, Ashburn-Si, Bouchee-W, Anderson-L, Bowman-Do, Jones-F
TOP 2- Thomas-P, Lynch-Si, Bailey-F, McMillan-F
BOT 2- Fernandez-G, Hegan-G, Roberts-K
TOP 3- Newcombe-L, Temple-P, Pinson-F
BOT 3- Anderson-Si, Ashburn-G-DP, Bouchee-G
TOP 4- Bell-G, Robinson-F, Thomas-Si, Lynch-G
BOT 4- Anderson-G, Bowman-G, Jones-G
TOP 5- Bailey-G, McMillan-L, Newcombe-HR, Temple-L
BOT 5- Fernandez-Si, Hegan-G-DP, Roberts-L
TOP 6- Pinson-G, Bell-Si, Robinson-Do, Thomas-Si, Lynch-L, Bailey-G
BOT 6- Anderson-G, Ashburn-Si, Bouchee-G, Anderson-IW, Bowman-G
TOP 7- McMillan-Si, Newcombe-F, Temple-P, Pinson-Si, Bell-F
BOT 7- Jones-G, Fernandez-W, Hegan-K, Roberts-L
TOP 8- Robinson-HR, Thomas-L, Lynch-F, Bailey-Si, PkOff
BOT 8- Anderson-Si, Ashburn-G, Bouchee-Si, Anderson-F, Bowman-L
TOP 9- McMillan-K, Newcombe-L, Temple-F
BOT 9- Jones-Si, Fernandez-Sac, Hegan-K, Hanebrink-L
TOP 10- Pinson-G, Bell-Si, Robinson-F, Thomas-Si, Lynch-K
BOT 10- Anderson-G, Ashburn-F, Bouchee-G
TOP 11- Bailey-G, McMillan-Si, Newcombe-W, Temple-L, Pinson-G
BOT 11- Anderson-G, Bowman-G, Semproch-K
TOP 12- Bell-Si, Robinson-L, Thomas-F, Lynch-F
BOT 12- Fernandez-L, Hegan-G, Hanebrink-P
TOP 13- Bailey-W, McMillan-G-DP, Newcombe-W, Temple-K
BOT 13- Anderson-G, Ashburn-G, Bouchee-Si, Anderson-P
TOP 14- Pinson-E-SS, Bell-G, Robinson-W, Thomas-K, Lynch-W, Dotterer-G
BOT 14- Bowman-L, Post-W, Fernandez-Do
 
MILWAUKEE AT PITTSBURGH
Braves.......... 0 1 1  0 0 0  1 1 0  -  4 10  1
Pirates......... 0 0 0  0 1 0  0 0 0  -  1  7  1
Win:Spahn(1-0) Loss:Friend(0-1)
Homeruns- J.Logan(1st)
 
Warren Spahn tossed a complete game and Johnny Logan blasted a homerun and had
2 RBI as the Milwaukee Braves defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates by a score of 4
to 1 at Forbes Field.
 
Milwaukee took the lead for keeps in the top of the 2nd inning scoring one
runner.  Milwaukee banged out 10 hits on the afternoon.  
 
Spahn(1-0) allowed 1 run on the game. Bob Friend(0-1) was charged with the
loss.  He allowed 4 runs and 10 hits in 8 innings.
 
CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Bruton-G, Mathews-W, Aaron-F, Covington-Si, Torre-K
BOT 1- Virdon-F, Clemente-F, Skinner-G
TOP 2- Crandall-Tr, Logan-E-2B, Mantilla-G, Spahn-F-DP
BOT 2- Stuart-K, Hoak-Do, Mazeroski-F, Groat-K
TOP 3- Bruton-L, Mathews-W, Aaron-Si, SB(Aaron), Covington-IW, Torre-Si
       Crandall-G-DP
BOT 3- Foiles-G, Friend-K, Virdon-L
TOP 4- Logan-Si, Mantilla-G-DP, Spahn-K
BOT 4- Clemente-Si, Skinner-G-DP, Stuart-Si, Hoak-G
TOP 5- Bruton-G, Mathews-Si, Aaron-Si, WP, Covington-K, Torre-IW, Crandall-L
BOT 5- Mazeroski-L, Groat-Si+E-2B, Foiles-Si, Friend-Sac, Virdon-P
TOP 6- Logan-G, Mantilla-L, Spahn-F
BOT 6- Clemente-K, Skinner-F, Stuart-F
TOP 7- Bruton-Si, Mathews-G, Aaron-Si, Covington-G-DP
BOT 7- Hoak-K, Mazeroski-F, Groat-G
TOP 8- Torre-P, Crandall-P, Logan-HR, Mantilla-F
BOT 8- Foiles-L, Bright-G, Virdon-Si, Clemente-G
TOP 9- Spahn-K, Bruton-F, Mathews-G
BOT 9- Skinner-P, Stuart-F, Hoak-Si, Mazeroski-L
 
SAN FRANCISCO AT ST. LOUIS
Giants.......... 0 1 0  2 0 0  0 1 0  4 -  8 15  1
Cardinals....... 0 0 0  1 1 0  2 0 0  0 -  4 12  1
Win:Jones(1-0) Loss:Brosnan(0-1)
Homeruns- O.Cepeda(1st), A.Rodgers(1st), B.Schmidt(1st)
 
Catcher Bob Schmidt went yard and had 4 RBI at Busch Stadium as the San
Francisco Giants beat the St. Louis Cardinals in 10 innings by the count of 8
to 4.
 
The score was knotted at 4 after nine innings.  San Francisco was victorious
in the 10th inning.  The key offensive moment was provided by Schmidt who
deflated the mood of the partisan fans when he laced a single which was good
for two runs.  San Francisco ended up with 15 hits for the game while St.
Louis had 12.  
 
Gordon Jones(1-0) allowed no runs in 1 and 2/3 innings, and picked up the
victory. Jim Brosnan(0-1) was the losing pitcher in relief.  He was unable to
retire a batter allowing 3 hits and no walks.
 
CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Davenport-G, Brandt-G, Mays-K
BOT 1- Blasingame-Si, Cimoli-Sac, White-P, Boyer-G
TOP 2- Cepeda-HR, Kirkland-Do, Spencer-Si, Rodgers-F, Schmidt-W, Antonelli-K
BOT 2- Musial-K, Cunningham-HBP, Smith-L, Grammas-Si, Jackson-Force
TOP 3- Davenport-K, Brandt-L, Mays-Si+E-SS, Cepeda-IW, Kirkland-G
BOT 3- Blasingame-L, Cimoli-K, White-P
TOP 4- Spencer-W, Rodgers-K, Schmidt-HR, Antonelli-G, Davenport-K
BOT 4- Boyer-K, Musial-G, Cunningham-Si, Smith-E-SS, Grammas-W, Jackson-W
       Blasingame-K
TOP 5- Brandt-F, Mays-W, Cepeda-K, Kirkland-Si, Spencer-G
BOT 5- Cimoli-W, White-P, Boyer-Tr, Musial-K, Cunningham-G
TOP 6- Rodgers-FO, Schmidt-L, Antonelli-W, Davenport-W, Brandt-K
BOT 6- Smith-G, Grammas-L, Jackson-F
TOP 7- Mays-G, Cepeda-Si, Kirkland-Force, SB(Kirkland), Spencer-L
BOT 7- Blasingame-Si, Cimoli-Si, White-F, Boyer-Si, Musial-Si, Cunningham-K
       Smith-L
TOP 8- Rodgers-HR, Schmidt-K, Antonelli-K, Davenport-K
BOT 8- Tate-G, Jackson-Si, Blasingame-Force, Flood-Si, White-K
TOP 9- Brandt-F, Mays-F, Cepeda-Si, Kirkland-G
BOT 9- Boyer-Si, Musial-F, Cunningham-Do, Smith-IW, Tate-P, Crowe-P
TOP 10- Spencer-Si, Rodgers-Do, Schmidt-Si, Jones-Si, Davenport-Sac
        Brandt-G, Mays-IW, Cepeda-Si, Kirkland-Si, Spencer-Force
BOT 10- Blasingame-K, Flood-G, White-G