SAT, SEPT 3RD, TO SUN, SEPT 4TH. GM’S 130-131. FORBES FIELD, PITTSBURGH
The Pittsburgh Pirates continued their record setting winning streak by taking both games from the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-4 and 9-2. That is 13 straight wins by the ’60 Pirates, which is a new Stratball record for consecutive wins.
In the first game, Pittsburgh jumped out to a 5-0 lead, then held off a hard charging Phils team to win by one run. Bill Virdon(10) homered and Vinegar Bend Mizell(12-8) collected the win on the mound.
The Buccos had a much easier time in game two, winning handily by a score of 9-2. Bill Mazeroski(5) clubbed a three run homer in the second inning and also doubled. Dick Groat had three hits. A red hot, Harvey Haddix won his sixth straight decision, improving to (12-6). He also helped out with the stick, lacing a two run single in the eighth inning.
The Pirates take on the always dangerous Milwaukee Braves in the Labor Day twinbill, plus a third game on Tuesday.
National League Standings
Pittsburgh/131/79/52/.603/—
Milwaukee/129/74/55/.574/4
St. Louis/130/73/57/.562/5.5
San Francisco/130/70/60/.538/8.5
Los Angeles/128/67/61/.523/10.5
Cincinnati/132/60/72/.455/19.5
Chicago/130/50/80/.385/28.5
Philadelphia/130/47/83/.362/31.5
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