August 3. Gm# 97 Forbes Field Brooklyn 13 Pittsburgh 3
DODGERS EMBARRASS PIRATES; KINER HOMERS
The Brooklyn Dodgers gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a through shellacking, winning a 13-3 decision at Forbes Field.
As has been the case much of the year, the Pirates only bright spot was Ralph Kiner, who hit a two run home run, his 42sd of the season.
The Dodgers had two players who were a hit away from the cycle. Ed Hermanski had a single, double and triple; Gil Hodges homered, and added a single and a double.
Duke Snider was 5-6 with a triple. Bill Rackley was 4-5 with a walk.
Pittsburgh’s pitching staff was like a target in a shooting gallery. Starter, Bill Chesnes lasted 3 innings, giving up three runs on five hits, also walking three and hitting a batter.
Next up was official loser, Ray Poat(2-4). He also went 3, surrendering three runs, on six hits.
Elmer Riddle then tried his luck. Two innings, two runs, three hits.
Hugh Casey saved the best for last. 5 runs allowed in just one inning, including a grand slam to Hodges.
Boy oh boy.
National League scores: New York 4, Chicago 1; Cincinnnati 2, Philadelphia 1; St. Louis 3, Boston 0.
Standing of the Clubs
St. Louis/100/64/34/2/.650
Brooklyn/99/59/38/2/.606
New York/99/55/43/1.561
Boston/101/50/50/1/.500
Philadelphia/99/49/50/.495
Pittsburgh/97/44/53/.454
Cincinnati/98/40/58/.408
Chicago/101/33/68/.327
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