Phenomenal Pitching Seasons

Bob Gibson 1968 St. Louis Cardinals

June 11, 1968. vs. Atlanta Braves at Atlanta Stadium

Atlanta 2 St. Louis 1

WP- Claude Raymond LP- Ron Willis

HR- Roger Maris; Mike Lum

Real Life: 9IP, 0R, 5H, 4K, 2BB, HBP. W-(6-5)

Replay: 7IP, 1R, 4H, 9K, 0BB, HR. ND-(8-3)

Bob Gibson came away with a no-decision, as the Atlanta Braves edged the St. Louis Cardinals, 2-1. The Braves got their first run on a Mike Lum home run, hit off Gibson in the bottom of the fifth. Roger Maris pinch hit for Bob, in the top of the eighth and belted a solo homer, tying the game at one all. However, in the bottom of the eighth, Felipe Alou hit a two out double, then scored the eventual game winner on a single by Felix Milian.