Phenomenal Pitching Seasons

Bob Gibson 1968 St. Louis Cardinals

May 28, 1968. vs. San Francisco Giants at Busch Stadium

San Francisco 3 St. Louis 0

WP- Gaylord Perry LP-Bob Gibson (6-3)

Real Life: 8IP, 3R, 4H, 5K, 1BB, 2HR. L-(3-5)

Replay: 6IP, 1ER, 1UER, 2H, 6K, 2BB, 1HBP. L-(6-3)

After three straight wins, Bob Gibson dropped a 3-0 decision to Gaylord Perry and the San Francisco Giants. Perry was too good on this day, hurling a two-hit shutout, with five strikeouts and no walks. Gibson went only six innings in this game, thereby falling short of a quality start.