1949 Pittsburgh Pirates Replay

August 13. Gm# 107 Sportsman’s Park Pittsburgh 5 St. Louis 2

WALKER GIVES BUCS SPARK OFF THE BENCH IN 5-2 WIN OVER CARDS

Dixie Walker came off the bench and gave Pittsburgh a spark, going 2-4 with a double and scoring two runs in a 5-2 win over the first place Cardinals.

Winner, Bob Chesnes(6-5) was solid, allowing two runs on four hits in six innings of work. One of those runs was a solo homer by Red Schoendiest.

Chesnes also singled both times he came to bat.

National League scores: Chicago 5 Cincinnati 4; Phila-N.Y. and Bost-Brkn both rained out.

Standing of the Clubs

St. Louis/109/71/36/2/.661

Brooklyn/109/66/41/2/.615

New York/108/57/49/2/.537

Boston/110/53/53/2/.491

Philadelphia/109/53/56/.486

Pittsburgh/107/49/58/.458

Cincinnati/108/43/65/.398

Chicago/110/39/71/.355