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Philadelphia Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies are an American professional baseball team based in Philadelphia. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the National League (NL) East division. Since 2004, the team's home stadium has been Citizen ...
won the
National League The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League (NL), is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States and Canada, and the world's oldest extant professional team s ...
pennant by two games over the
Brooklyn Dodgers The Brooklyn Dodgers were a Major League Baseball team founded in 1884 as a member of the American Association before joining the National League in 1890. They remained in Brooklyn until 1957, after which the club moved to Los Angeles, Califor ...
. Nicknamed the " Whiz Kids" because of the youth of their roster, they went on to lose the
World Series The World Series is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States and Canada, contested since 1903 between the champion teams of the American League (AL) and the National League (NL). The winner of the Wor ...
to the New York Yankees in four straight games.


Previous off-season

* October 3, 1949:
Schoolboy Rowe Lynwood Thomas "Schoolboy" Rowe (January 11, 1910 – January 8, 1961) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball, primarily for the Detroit Tigers (1932–42) and Philadelphia Phillies (1943, 1946–49). He was a three-time ...
was released by the Phillies. * November 17, 1949:
Milo Candini Mario Cain "Milo" Candini (August 3, 1917 – March 17, 1998) was an American professional baseball pitcher. A , right-hander, he played all or part of eight seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Senators (1943–44; 1946� ...
was drafted by the Phillies from the Oakland Oaks in the 1949 rule 5 draft. * Prior to 1950 season: Bob Bowman was signed as an amateur free agent by the Phillies. On January 10, 1950, owner Bob Carpenter announced that the club had officially abandoned the nickname "Blue Jays" and would be the "Phillies". The club had adopted the nickname in 1944 but it never caught on among fans.


City Series

The pre-season 1950 City Series was planned for three games prior to Opening Day. Snow flurries and cold weather in Philadelphia caused the cancellation of the first game. The Athletics beat the Phillies 7–4 and the Phillies won the following game 11–2.


Regular season


Season standings


Record vs. opponents


Game log

, - style="background:#bfb" , 1 , , April 18 , , Dodgers , , 9–1 , , Robin Roberts (1–0) , , Don Newcombe (0–1) , , ''None'' , , 29,074 , , 1–0 , - style="background:#fbb" , 2 , , April 19 , , Dodgers , , 5–7 , ,
Bud Podbielan Clarence Anthony Podbielan (March 6, 1924 – October 26, 1982) was an American professional baseball player, a pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1949–52), Cincinnati Reds/ Redlegs (1952–55 and 1957) and Cleveland Indians (1959). He was born ...
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Russ Meyer Russell Albion Meyer (March 21, 1922 – September 18, 2004) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor. He is known primarily for writing and directing a series of successful sexploitation films that fe ...
(0–1) , , ''None'' , , 8,450 , , 1–1 , - style="background:#bbb" , – , , April 20 , , Dodgers , , colspan=6 , ''Postponed (rain); Makeup: September 8'' , - style="background:#fffdd0" , 3 , , April 21 , , @
Braves The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The Braves were founded in Bost ...
, , 2–2 (7) , , ''None'' , , ''None'' , , ''None'' , , 7,308 , , 1–1–1 , - style="background:#fbb" , 4 , , April 22 , , @
Braves The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The Braves were founded in Bost ...
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Warren Spahn Warren Edward Spahn (April 23, 1921 – November 24, 2003) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). A left-handed pitcher, Spahn played in 1942 and then from 1946 until 1965, most nota ...
(2–0) , , Curt Simmons (0–1) , , ''None'' , , 7,607 , , , 1–2–1 , - style="background:#fbb" , 5 , , April 23 (1) , , @
Braves The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The Braves were founded in Bost ...
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Johnny Sain John Franklin "Johnny" Sain (September 25, 1917 – November 7, 2006) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who was best known for teaming with left-hander Warren Spahn on the Boston Braves teams from 1946 to 1951. H ...
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Blix Donnelly Sylvester Urban "Blix" Donnelly (January 21, 1914 – June 20, 1976) was an American professional baseball pitcher. A right-hander, Donnelly appeared in 190 Major League Baseball (MLB) games between and for the St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelph ...
(0–1) , , ''None'' , , see 2nd game , , 1–3–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 6 , , April 23 (2) , , @
Braves The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The Braves were founded in Bost ...
, , 6–5 , , Jim Konstanty (1–0) , , Bobby Hogue (0–1) , , ''None'' , , 10,302 , , 2–3–1 , - style="background:#bbb" , – , , April 24 , , @
Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
, , colspan=6 , ''Postponed (rain and cold); Makeup: August 20'' , - style="background:#fbb" , 7 , , April 25 , , @
Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
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Larry Jansen Lawrence Joseph Jansen (July 16, 1920 – October 10, 2009) was an American right-handed pitcher and coach in Major League Baseball. A native of Oregon, he played minor league baseball in the early 1940s before starting his Major League career ...
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Russ Meyer Russell Albion Meyer (March 21, 1922 – September 18, 2004) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor. He is known primarily for writing and directing a series of successful sexploitation films that fe ...
(0–2) , , ''None'' , , 4,940 , , 2–4–1 , - style="background:#fbb" , 8 , , April 26 , , @ Dodgers , , 4–5 (10) , , Willie Ramsdell (1–0) , ,
Blix Donnelly Sylvester Urban "Blix" Donnelly (January 21, 1914 – June 20, 1976) was an American professional baseball pitcher. A right-hander, Donnelly appeared in 190 Major League Baseball (MLB) games between and for the St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelph ...
(0–2) , , ''None'' , , 21,556 , , 2–5–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 9 , , April 27 , , @ Dodgers , , 9–2 , , Robin Roberts (2–0) , ,
Preacher Roe A preacher is a person who delivers sermons or homilies on religious topics to an assembly of people. Less common are preachers who preach on the street, or those whose message is not necessarily religious, but who preach components such as a ...
(1–1) , , ''None'' , , 5,488 , , 3–5–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 10 , , April 28 , ,
Braves The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The Braves were founded in Bost ...
, , 6–1 , , Curt Simmons (1–1) , ,
Johnny Sain John Franklin "Johnny" Sain (September 25, 1917 – November 7, 2006) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who was best known for teaming with left-hander Warren Spahn on the Boston Braves teams from 1946 to 1951. H ...
(2–1) , , ''None'' , , 22,231 , , 4–5–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 11 , , April 29 , ,
Braves The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The Braves were founded in Bost ...
, , 2–1 , , Bob Miller (1–0) , ,
Vern Bickford Vernon Edgell Bickford (August 17, 1920 – May 6, 1960) was an American professional baseball player. A right-handed starting pitcher, he played six seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston/Milwaukee Braves from 1948 to 1953 in the ...
(0–2) , , ''None'' , , 5,064 , , 5–5–1 , - style="background:#fbb" , 12 , , April 30 (1) , ,
Braves The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The Braves were founded in Bost ...
, , 1–4 , , Normie Roy (1–0) , ,
Russ Meyer Russell Albion Meyer (March 21, 1922 – September 18, 2004) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor. He is known primarily for writing and directing a series of successful sexploitation films that fe ...
(0–3) , , ''None'' , , see 2nd game , , 5–6–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 13 , , April 30 (2) , ,
Braves The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The Braves were founded in Bost ...
, , 9–3 , , Robin Roberts (3–0) , ,
Dick Donovan Richard Edward Donovan (December 7, 1927 – January 6, 1997) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Boston Braves (1950–1952), Detroit Tigers (1954), Chicago White Sox (1955–1960), Washington Senators (1961) and ...
(0–2) , , ''None'' , , 14,201 , , 6–6–1 , - , - style="background:#fbb" , 14 , , May 2 , , @ Cubs , , 8–10 , , Bob Rush (2–0) , ,
Ken Heintzelman Kenneth Alphonse Heintzelman (October 14, 1915 – August 14, 2000) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played all or part of 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1937–42 and 1946–47) and Philad ...
(0–1) , , Dutch Leonard (2) , , 6,279 , , 6–7–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 15 , , May 3 , , @ Cubs , , 5–2 , , Ken Johnson (1–0) , ,
Johnny Klippstein John Calvin Klippstein (October 17, 1927 – October 10, 2003) was an American professional baseball pitcher (mostly a reliever), who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for a number of teams, over an 18-season career. The most prominent portion ...
(0–1) , , Jim Konstanty (1) , , 4,071 , , 7–7–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 16 , , May 4 , , @ Cardinals , , 9–6 , , Curt Simmons (2–1) , ,
Gerry Staley Gerald Lee Staley (August 21, 1920 – January 2, 2008) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1942 Minor League draft. He pitched regularly from 1947 on, then was traded to ...
(1–2) , , Jim Konstanty (2) , , 9,871 , , 8–7–1 , - style="background:#fbb" , 17 , , May 5 , , @ Cardinals , , 2–3 , , Harry Brecheen (2–1) , , Robin Roberts (3–1) , , ''None'' , , 12,302 , , 8–8–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 18 , , May 6 , , @ Cardinals , , 11–7 , , Bob Miller (2–0) , ,
Max Lanier Hubert Max Lanier (August 18, 1915 – January 30, 2007) was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who spent most of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals. He led the National League in earned run average in 1943, and was the ...
(1–1) , , Jim Konstanty (3) , , 9,730 , , 9–8–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 19 , , May 7 (1) , , @ Reds , , 6–0 , ,
Ken Heintzelman Kenneth Alphonse Heintzelman (October 14, 1915 – August 14, 2000) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played all or part of 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1937–42 and 1946–47) and Philad ...
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Howie Fox Howard Francis Fox (March 1, 1921 – October 9, 1955) was an American professional baseball pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, and Baltimore Orioles, in 9 seasons, between and . D ...
(1–2) , , ''None'' , , see 2nd game , , 10–8–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 20 , , May 7 (2) , , @ Reds , , 6–4 , , Curt Simmons (3–1) , ,
Ewell Blackwell Ewell Blackwell (October 23, 1922 – October 29, 1996) was an American right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. Nicknamed "The Whip" for his sidearm, snap-delivery, Blackwell played for the Cincinnati Reds for most of his career ( ...
(1–1) , , ''None'' , , 13,313 , , 11–8–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 21 , , May 8 , , @ Reds , , 6–5 , , Ken Johnson (2–0) , , Herm Wehmeier (1–3) , , Bob Miller (1) , , 5,141 , , 12–8–1 , - style="background:#bbb" , – , , May 10 , , @
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
, , colspan=6 , ''Postponed (rain); Makeup: July 24'' , - style="background:#bfb" , 22 , , May 11 , , @
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
, , 3–2 , , Robin Roberts (4–1) , ,
Murry Dickson Murry Monroe Dickson (August 21, 1916 – September 21, 1989) was an American professional baseball right-handed pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the 1940s and 1950s. He was known for his vast array of pitches and delive ...
(2–3) , , ''None'' , , 28,452 , , 13–8–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 23 , , May 13 , ,
Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
, , 7–1 , , Curt Simmons (4–1) , ,
Dave Koslo George Bernard "Dave" Koslo (né ''Koslowski'', March 31, 1920 – December 1, 1975) was a professional baseball left-handed pitcher over parts of twelve seasons (1941–1942, 1946–1955) with the New York Giants, Baltimore Orioles and Milwaukee ...
(1–3) , , ''None'' , , 12,596 , , 14–8–1 , - style="background:#fbb" , 24 , , May 14 (1) , ,
Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
, , 3–4 , ,
Larry Jansen Lawrence Joseph Jansen (July 16, 1920 – October 10, 2009) was an American right-handed pitcher and coach in Major League Baseball. A native of Oregon, he played minor league baseball in the early 1940s before starting his Major League career ...
(2–3) , ,
Ken Heintzelman Kenneth Alphonse Heintzelman (October 14, 1915 – August 14, 2000) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played all or part of 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1937–42 and 1946–47) and Philad ...
(1–2) , , ''None'' , , see 2nd game , , 14–9–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 25 , , May 14 (2) , ,
Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
, , 9–7 , , Jim Konstanty (2–0) , ,
Sheldon Jones Sheldon Leslie "Available" Jones (February 2, 1922 – April 18, 1991) was an American professional baseball player, a right-handed pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1946 through 1953 for the New York Giants, Boston Braves and Chica ...
(1–4) , , Robin Roberts (1) , , 25,769 , , 15–9–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 26 , , May 16 , , Reds , , 1–0 , , Robin Roberts (5–1) , ,
Ewell Blackwell Ewell Blackwell (October 23, 1922 – October 29, 1996) was an American right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. Nicknamed "The Whip" for his sidearm, snap-delivery, Blackwell played for the Cincinnati Reds for most of his career ( ...
(2–2) , , ''None'' , , 16,041 , , 16–9–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 27 , , May 17 , , Reds , , 5–4 , , Ken Johnson (3–0) , , Herm Wehmeier (1–4) , , ''None'' , , 12,655 , , 17–9–1 , - style="background:#bbb" , – , , May 18 , , Reds , , colspan=6 , ''Postponed (rain and wet grounds); Makeup: August 1 as a traditional double-header'' , - style="background:#bbb" , – , , May 19 , , Cubs , , colspan=6 , ''Postponed (rain); Makeup: July 25 as a traditional double-header'' , - style="background:#fbb" , 28 , , May 20 , , Cubs , , 2–7 , , Bob Rush (5–0) , , Curt Simmons (4–2) , , ''None'' , , 4,020 , , 17–10–1 , - style="background:#fbb" , 29 , , May 21 (1) , , Cardinals , , 5–6 , ,
Gerry Staley Gerald Lee Staley (August 21, 1920 – January 2, 2008) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1942 Minor League draft. He pitched regularly from 1947 on, then was traded to ...
(3–3) , , Robin Roberts (5–2) , , Howie Pollet (1) , , see 2nd game , , 17–11–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 30 , , May 21 (2) , , Cardinals , , 4–2 , , Curt Simmons (5–2) , ,
Cloyd Boyer Cloyd Victor Boyer Jr. (September 1, 1927 – September 20, 2021) was an American right-handed pitcher and pitching coach in Major League Baseball who played between 1949 and 1955 for the St. Louis Cardinals (1949–52) and Kansas City Athletics ...
(1–1) , , ''None'' , , 32,986 , , 18–11–1 , - style="background:#fbb" , 31 , , May 23 , ,
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
, , 0–6 , ,
Bill Macdonald Bill Macdonald is an American professional sportscaster who is currently the TV play-by-play announcer for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) on Spectrum SportsNet alongside color commentator Stu Lantz. Care ...
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Russ Meyer Russell Albion Meyer (March 21, 1922 – September 18, 2004) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor. He is known primarily for writing and directing a series of successful sexploitation films that fe ...
(0–4) , , ''None'' , , 12,428 , , 18–12–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 32 , , May 24 , ,
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
, , 6–3 , , Jim Konstanty (3–0) , ,
Bill Werle William George Werle (December 21, 1920 – November 27, 2010) was a left-handed major league baseball pitcher from Oakland, California. He pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox from 1949 to 1954. His nickname ...
(3–2) , , ''None'' , , 18,993 , , 19–12–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 33 , , May 25 , ,
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
, , 3–0 , , Bob Miller (3–0) , ,
Cliff Chambers Clifford Day Chambers (January 10, 1922 – January 21, 2012) was an American professional baseball pitcher who appeared in 189 games in Major League Baseball (MLB) from to for the Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals. He th ...
(5–4) , , ''None'' , , 5,265 , , 20–12–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 34 , , May 26 , , @
Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
, , 3–2 , , Robin Roberts (6–2) , , Jack Kramer (0–2) , , ''None'' , , 17,782 , , 21–12–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 35 , , May 27 , , @
Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
, , 8–5 , , Curt Simmons (6–2) , ,
Sheldon Jones Sheldon Leslie "Available" Jones (February 2, 1922 – April 18, 1991) was an American professional baseball player, a right-handed pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1946 through 1953 for the New York Giants, Boston Braves and Chica ...
(2–6) , , Jim Konstanty (4) , , 13,273 , , 22–12–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 36 , , May 28 (1) , , @
Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
, , 5–2 (11) , , Jim Konstanty (4–0) , ,
Andy Hansen Andrew Viggo Hansen, Jr. (November 12, 1924 – February 2, 2002), nicknamed "Swede", was a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. In a nine-season career, he played for the New York Giants (NL), New York Giants and the Philadelphia Phil ...
(0–1) , , ''None'' , , 23,956 , , 23–12–1 , - style="background:#fbb" , 37 , , May 28 (2) , , @
Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
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Dave Koslo George Bernard "Dave" Koslo (né ''Koslowski'', March 31, 1920 – December 1, 1975) was a professional baseball left-handed pitcher over parts of twelve seasons (1941–1942, 1946–1955) with the New York Giants, Baltimore Orioles and Milwaukee ...
(3–4) , ,
Ken Heintzelman Kenneth Alphonse Heintzelman (October 14, 1915 – August 14, 2000) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played all or part of 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1937–42 and 1946–47) and Philad ...
(1–3) , , ''None'' , , 23,986 , , 23–13–1 , - style="background:#fbb" , 38 , , May 30 (1) , , @ Dodgers , , 6–7 (10) , ,
Preacher Roe A preacher is a person who delivers sermons or homilies on religious topics to an assembly of people. Less common are preachers who preach on the street, or those whose message is not necessarily religious, but who preach components such as a ...
(5–2) , , Jim Konstanty (4–1) , , ''None'' , , 18,884 , , 23–14–1 , - style="background:#fbb" , 39 , , May 30 (2) , , @ Dodgers , , 4–6 , , Jack Banta (4–1) , ,
Russ Meyer Russell Albion Meyer (March 21, 1922 – September 18, 2004) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor. He is known primarily for writing and directing a series of successful sexploitation films that fe ...
(0–5) , ,
Ralph Branca Ralph Theodore Joseph "Hawk" Branca (January 6, 1926 – November 23, 2016) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1944 through 1956. Branca played for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1944� ...
(1) , , 34,700 , , 23–15–1 , - , - style="background:#bfb" , 40 , , June 1 , , @ Cubs , , 8–4 , , Curt Simmons (7–2) , , Frank Hiller (3–1) , , Jim Konstanty (5) , , 9,812 , , 24–15–1 , - style="background:#bbb" , – , , June 2 , , @ Cubs , , colspan=6 , ''Postponed (wet grounds); Makeup: July 18 as a traditional double-header'' , - style="background:#bfb" , 41 , , June 3 , , @ Cubs , , 6–2 , ,
Bubba Church Emory Nicholas "Bubba" Church (September 12, 1924 – September 17, 2001) was an American professional baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies (1950–52), Cincinnati Reds / ...
(1–0) , , Bob Rush (6–2) , , Jim Konstanty (6) , , not available , , 25–15–1 , - style="background:#fbb" , 42 , , June 4 , , @ Cardinals , , 2–6 , ,
Max Lanier Hubert Max Lanier (August 18, 1915 – January 30, 2007) was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who spent most of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals. He led the National League in earned run average in 1943, and was the ...
(4–2) , ,
Ken Heintzelman Kenneth Alphonse Heintzelman (October 14, 1915 – August 14, 2000) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played all or part of 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1937–42 and 1946–47) and Philad ...
(1–4) , , ''None'' , , 30,956 , , 25–16–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 43 , , June 5 , , @ Cardinals , , 6–5 , , Robin Roberts (7–2) , ,
Red Munger George David "Red" Munger (October 4, 1918 – July 23, 1996) was an American professional baseball player, a right-handed pitcher who spent a decade in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals (1943–44; 1946–52) and Pittsburgh Pirat ...
(2–2) , , ''None'' , , 15,604 , , 26–16–1 , - style="background:#fbb" , 44 , , June 6 , , @ Cardinals , , 4–5 , , Howie Pollet (5–3) , , Curt Simmons (7–3) , , ''None'' , , 16,328 , , 26–17–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 45 , , June 7 , , @ Reds , , 4–0 , , Bob Miller (4–0) , , Willie Ramsdell (2–6) , , ''None'' , , 8,220 , , 27–17–1 , - style="background:#fbb" , 46 , , June 8 , , @ Reds , , 4–8 , ,
Ken Raffensberger Kenneth David Raffensberger (August 8, 1917 – November 10, 2002) was an American starting pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). From 1939 through 1954, he played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1939), Chicago Cubs (1940–41), Philadelphia Phil ...
(5–5) , ,
Russ Meyer Russell Albion Meyer (March 21, 1922 – September 18, 2004) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor. He is known primarily for writing and directing a series of successful sexploitation films that fe ...
(0–6) , , ''None'' , , 4,102 , , 27–18–1 , - style="background:#bbb" , – , , June 9 , , @ Reds , , colspan=6 , ''Postponed (rain); Makeup: July 22 as a traditional double-header'' , - style="background:#bbb" , – , , June 10 , , @
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
, , colspan=6 , ''Postponed (rain); Makeup: July 19 as a traditional double-header'' , - style="background:#bfb" , 47 , , June 11 (1) , , @
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
, , 7–6 , , Jim Konstanty (5–1) , ,
Vern Law Vernon Sanders Law (born March 12, 1930) is an American former baseball pitcher who played sixteen seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He played in 1950–51 and 1954–67. He batted and threw right-handed and was ...
(0–1) , , ''None'' , , see 2nd game , , 28–18–1 , - style="background:#fbb" , 48 , , June 11 (2) , , @
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
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Bill Werle William George Werle (December 21, 1920 – November 27, 2010) was a left-handed major league baseball pitcher from Oakland, California. He pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox from 1949 to 1954. His nickname ...
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Blix Donnelly Sylvester Urban "Blix" Donnelly (January 21, 1914 – June 20, 1976) was an American professional baseball pitcher. A right-hander, Donnelly appeared in 190 Major League Baseball (MLB) games between and for the St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelph ...
(0–3) , , ''None'' , , 33,217 , , 28–19–1 , - style="background:#fbb" , 49 , , June 13 , , Cardinals , , 3–6 , , Harry Brecheen (4–3) , , Curt Simmons (7–4) , , ''None'' , , 28,587 , , 28–20–1 , - style="background:#fbb" , 50 , , June 14 , , Cardinals , , 2–4 , ,
Max Lanier Hubert Max Lanier (August 18, 1915 – January 30, 2007) was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who spent most of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals. He led the National League in earned run average in 1943, and was the ...
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Ken Heintzelman Kenneth Alphonse Heintzelman (October 14, 1915 – August 14, 2000) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played all or part of 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1937–42 and 1946–47) and Philad ...
(1–5) , , ''None'' , , 15,563 , , 28–21–1 , - style="background:#bbb" , – , , June 15 , , Cardinals , , colspan=6 , ''Postponed (rain); Makeup: August 7'' , - style="background:#bbb" , – , , June 16 , , Reds , , colspan=6 , ''Postponed (rain); Makeup: August 3'' , - style="background:#bfb" , 51 , , June 17 , , Reds , , 5–2 , , Robin Roberts (8–2) , ,
Ewell Blackwell Ewell Blackwell (October 23, 1922 – October 29, 1996) was an American right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. Nicknamed "The Whip" for his sidearm, snap-delivery, Blackwell played for the Cincinnati Reds for most of his career ( ...
(4–7) , , ''None'' , , 7,669 , , 29–21–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 52 , , June 18 (1) , , Reds , , 4–3 , , Curt Simmons (8–4) , , Herm Wehmeier (3–8) , , ''None'' , , see 2nd game , , 30–21–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 53 , , June 18 (2) , , Reds , , 4–2 , , Bob Miller (5–0) , ,
Howie Fox Howard Francis Fox (March 1, 1921 – October 9, 1955) was an American professional baseball pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, and Baltimore Orioles, in 9 seasons, between and . D ...
(1–5) , , ''None'' , , 20,495 , , 31–21–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 54 , , June 20 , ,
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
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Russ Meyer Russell Albion Meyer (March 21, 1922 – September 18, 2004) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor. He is known primarily for writing and directing a series of successful sexploitation films that fe ...
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Vern Law Vernon Sanders Law (born March 12, 1930) is an American former baseball pitcher who played sixteen seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He played in 1950–51 and 1954–67. He batted and threw right-handed and was ...
(0–2) , , ''None'' , , 13,597 , , 32–21–1 , - style="background:#fbb" , 55 , , June 21 , ,
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
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Bill Macdonald Bill Macdonald is an American professional sportscaster who is currently the TV play-by-play announcer for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) on Spectrum SportsNet alongside color commentator Stu Lantz. Care ...
(3–1) , , Robin Roberts (8–3) , ,
Bill Werle William George Werle (December 21, 1920 – November 27, 2010) was a left-handed major league baseball pitcher from Oakland, California. He pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox from 1949 to 1954. His nickname ...
(6) , , 18,632 , , 32–22–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 56 , , June 22 , ,
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
, , 7–4 , , Bob Miller (6–0) , ,
Hank Borowy Henry Ludwig Borowy (May 12, 1916 – August 23, 2004) was an American professional baseball starting pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1942 through 1951 for the New York Yankees (1942–45), Chicago Cubs (1945–48), Phila ...
(0–2) , , ''None'' , , 5,326 , , 33–22–1 , - style="background:#fbb" , 57 , , June 23 , , Cubs , , 4–7 , , Doyle Lade (3–1) , , Curt Simmons (8–5) , , Paul Minner (3) , , 21,030 , , 33–23–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 58 , , June 24 , , Cubs , , 5–4 , ,
Russ Meyer Russell Albion Meyer (March 21, 1922 – September 18, 2004) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor. He is known primarily for writing and directing a series of successful sexploitation films that fe ...
(2–6) , , Frank Hiller (4–2) , , Jim Konstanty (7) , , 7,195 , , 34–23–1 , - style="background:#fbb" , 59 , , June 25 (1) , , Cubs , , 8–11 , ,
Johnny Schmitz John Albert Schmitz (November 27, 1920 – October 1, 2011) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher who worked in 366 games over 13 seasons as a member of the Chicago Cubs, Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds, Washington Se ...
(8–3) , , Jim Konstanty (5–2) , , Doyle Lade (2) , , see 2nd game , , 34–24–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 60 , , June 25 (2) , , Cubs , , 2–1 , , Robin Roberts (9–3) , , Bob Rush (8–6) , , ''None'' , , 18,484 , , 35–24–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 61 , , June 27 , , @
Braves The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The Braves were founded in Bost ...
, , 3–2 , , Curt Simmons (9–5) , ,
Warren Spahn Warren Edward Spahn (April 23, 1921 – November 24, 2003) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). A left-handed pitcher, Spahn played in 1942 and then from 1946 until 1965, most nota ...
(9–8) , , Jim Konstanty (8) , , 13,361 , , 36–24–1 , - style="background:#fbb" , 62 , , June 28 , , @
Braves The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The Braves were founded in Bost ...
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Johnny Sain John Franklin "Johnny" Sain (September 25, 1917 – November 7, 2006) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who was best known for teaming with left-hander Warren Spahn on the Boston Braves teams from 1946 to 1951. H ...
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Russ Meyer Russell Albion Meyer (March 21, 1922 – September 18, 2004) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor. He is known primarily for writing and directing a series of successful sexploitation films that fe ...
(2–7) , , ''None'' , , 18,724 , , 36–25–1 , - style="background:#fbb" , 63 , , June 29 , , @
Braves The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The Braves were founded in Bost ...
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Vern Bickford Vernon Edgell Bickford (August 17, 1920 – May 6, 1960) was an American professional baseball player. A right-handed starting pitcher, he played six seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston/Milwaukee Braves from 1948 to 1953 in the ...
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Ken Heintzelman Kenneth Alphonse Heintzelman (October 14, 1915 – August 14, 2000) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played all or part of 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1937–42 and 1946–47) and Philad ...
(1–6) , , ''None'' , , 13,980 , , 36–26–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 64 , , June 30 , , Dodgers , , 8–5 , , Jim Konstanty (6–2) , , Don Newcombe (7–3) , ,
Bubba Church Emory Nicholas "Bubba" Church (September 12, 1924 – September 17, 2001) was an American professional baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies (1950–52), Cincinnati Reds / ...
(1) , , 31,555 , , 37–26–1 , - , - style="background:#bfb" , 65 , , July 1 , , Dodgers , , 6–4 , , Bob Miller (7–0) , ,
Bud Podbielan Clarence Anthony Podbielan (March 6, 1924 – October 26, 1982) was an American professional baseball player, a pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1949–52), Cincinnati Reds/ Redlegs (1952–55 and 1957) and Cleveland Indians (1959). He was born ...
(5–4) , , Jim Konstanty (9) , , 18,761 , , 38–26–1 , - style="background:#bfb" , 66 , , July 2 (1) , , Dodgers , , 6–4 , ,
Russ Meyer Russell Albion Meyer (March 21, 1922 – September 18, 2004) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor. He is known primarily for writing and directing a series of successful sexploitation films that fe ...
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Ralph Branca Ralph Theodore Joseph "Hawk" Branca (January 6, 1926 – November 23, 2016) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1944 through 1956. Branca played for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1944� ...
(2–4) , , Jim Konstanty (10) , , see 2nd game , , 39–26–1 , - style="background:#fffdd0" , 67 , , July 2 (2) , , Dodgers , , 8–8 (10) , , ''None'' , , ''None'' , , ''None'' , , 35,118 , , 39–26–2 , - style="background:#fbb" , 68 , , July 3 , ,
Braves The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The Braves were founded in Bost ...
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Vern Bickford Vernon Edgell Bickford (August 17, 1920 – May 6, 1960) was an American professional baseball player. A right-handed starting pitcher, he played six seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston/Milwaukee Braves from 1948 to 1953 in the ...
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Ken Heintzelman Kenneth Alphonse Heintzelman (October 14, 1915 – August 14, 2000) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played all or part of 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1937–42 and 1946–47) and Philad ...
(1–7) , , ''None'' , , 11,162 , , 39–27–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 69 , , July 4 (1) , ,
Braves The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The Braves were founded in Bost ...
, , 14–5 , , Robin Roberts (10–3) , , Normie Roy (3–3) , , ''None'' , , see 2nd game , , 40–27–2 , - style="background:#fbb" , 70 , , July 4 (2) , ,
Braves The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The Braves were founded in Bost ...
, , 9–12 , , Bobby Hogue (3–2) , , Jim Konstanty (6–3) , ,
Warren Spahn Warren Edward Spahn (April 23, 1921 – November 24, 2003) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). A left-handed pitcher, Spahn played in 1942 and then from 1946 until 1965, most nota ...
(1) , , 21,190 , , 40–28–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 71 , , July 5 , ,
Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
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Russ Meyer Russell Albion Meyer (March 21, 1922 – September 18, 2004) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor. He is known primarily for writing and directing a series of successful sexploitation films that fe ...
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Clint Hartung Clinton Clarence Hartung (August 10, 1922 – July 8, 2010), nicknamed "The Hondo Hurricane", was a right-handed pitcher and right fielder in Major League Baseball who played with the New York Giants from 1947 to 1952. Early years Clinton Clar ...
(3–3) , , ''None'' , , 17,771 , , 41–28–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 72 , , July 6 , ,
Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
, , 9–6 , , Bob Miller (8–0) , ,
Sheldon Jones Sheldon Leslie "Available" Jones (February 2, 1922 – April 18, 1991) was an American professional baseball player, a right-handed pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1946 through 1953 for the New York Giants, Boston Braves and Chica ...
(6–10) , , Jim Konstanty (11) , , 8,709 , , 42–28–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 73 , , July 7 , , @ Dodgers , , 7–2 , , Curt Simmons (10–5) , ,
Ralph Branca Ralph Theodore Joseph "Hawk" Branca (January 6, 1926 – November 23, 2016) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1944 through 1956. Branca played for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1944� ...
(2–5) , , ''None'' , , 28,585 , , 43–28–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 74 , , July 8 , , @ Dodgers , , 4–1 , , Jim Konstanty (7–3) , , Don Newcombe (7–5) , , ''None'' , , 20,714 , , 44–28–2 , - style="background:#fbb" , 75 , , July 9 , , @ Dodgers , , 3–7 , ,
Erv Palica Ervin Martin Palica (born Pavliecevich; February 9, 1928 – May 29, 1982) was an American professional baseball player, a right-handed pitcher who appeared in 262 games played and 246 games pitched in Major League Baseball over ten seasons bet ...
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Russ Meyer Russell Albion Meyer (March 21, 1922 – September 18, 2004) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor. He is known primarily for writing and directing a series of successful sexploitation films that fe ...
(4–8) , , ''None'' , , 20,895 , , 44–29–2 , - style="background:#bbcaff;" , – , , July 11 , , colspan="7" ,
1950 Major League Baseball All-Star Game The 1950 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 17th playing of the midsummer classic between the all-stars of the American League (AL) and National League (NL), the two leagues comprising Major League Baseball. The game was held on July 11 ...
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Comiskey Park Comiskey Park was a baseball park in Chicago, Illinois, located in the Armour Square neighborhood on the near-southwest side of the city. The stadium served as the home of the Chicago White Sox of the American League from 1910 Chicago White Sox s ...
in Chicago , - style="background:#bfb" , 76 , , July 13 , , @ Cardinals , , 3–2 , , Curt Simmons (11–5) , , Howie Pollet (9–6) , , ''None'' , , 24,471 , , 45–29–2 , - style="background:#fbb" , 77 , , July 14 , , @ Cardinals , , 2–4 , ,
Gerry Staley Gerald Lee Staley (August 21, 1920 – January 2, 2008) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1942 Minor League draft. He pitched regularly from 1947 on, then was traded to ...
(8–6) , , Robin Roberts (10–4) , , ''None'' , , 25,529 , , 45–30–2 , - style="background:#fbb" , 78 , , July 15 , , @ Cardinals , , 6–8 , , Fred Martin (3–1) , , Jim Konstanty (7–4) , ,
Al Brazle Alpha Eugene Brazle (October 19, 1913 – October 24, 1973) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. The left-hander was signed by the Boston Red Sox as an amateur free agent in 1936, and later traded to the St. Louis Cardinals for pitcher Mike Ryba ...
(5) , , 20,219 , , 45–31–2 , - style="background:#fbb" , 79 , , July 16 (1) , , @ Cubs , , 0–8 , , Monk Dubiel (4–3) , ,
Russ Meyer Russell Albion Meyer (March 21, 1922 – September 18, 2004) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor. He is known primarily for writing and directing a series of successful sexploitation films that fe ...
(4–9) , , ''None'' , , see 2nd game , , 45–32–2 , - style="background:#fbb" , 80 , , July 16 (2) , , @ Cubs , , 3–10 , , Doyle Lade (5–3) , , Bob Miller (8–1) , , ''None'' , , 35,710 , , 45–33–2 , - style="background:#bbb" , – , , July 17 , , @ Cubs , , colspan=6 , ''Postponed (rain); Makeup: August 28 (which later became a traditional double-header)'' , - style="background:#fbb" , 81 , , July 18 (1) , , @ Cubs , , 2–5 , , Paul Minner (4–5) , , Robin Roberts (10–5) , , ''None'' , , see 2nd game , , 45–34–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 82 , , July 18 (2) , , @ Cubs , , 8–3 , ,
Bubba Church Emory Nicholas "Bubba" Church (September 12, 1924 – September 17, 2001) was an American professional baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies (1950–52), Cincinnati Reds / ...
(2–0) , , Bob Rush (9–10) , , ''None'' , , 28,861 , , 46–34–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 83 , , July 19 (1) , , @
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
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Bill Werle William George Werle (December 21, 1920 – November 27, 2010) was a left-handed major league baseball pitcher from Oakland, California. He pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox from 1949 to 1954. His nickname ...
(5–8) , , Jim Konstanty (12) , , see 2nd game , , 47–34–2 , - style="background:#fbb" , 84 , , July 19 (2) , , @
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
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Bill Macdonald Bill Macdonald is an American professional sportscaster who is currently the TV play-by-play announcer for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) on Spectrum SportsNet alongside color commentator Stu Lantz. Care ...
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Russ Meyer Russell Albion Meyer (March 21, 1922 – September 18, 2004) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor. He is known primarily for writing and directing a series of successful sexploitation films that fe ...
(4–10) , , ''None'' , , 18,953 , , 47–35–2 , - style="background:#fbb" , 85 , , July 20 , , @
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
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Murry Dickson Murry Monroe Dickson (August 21, 1916 – September 21, 1989) was an American professional baseball right-handed pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the 1940s and 1950s. He was known for his vast array of pitches and delive ...
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Blix Donnelly Sylvester Urban "Blix" Donnelly (January 21, 1914 – June 20, 1976) was an American professional baseball pitcher. A right-hander, Donnelly appeared in 190 Major League Baseball (MLB) games between and for the St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelph ...
(0–4) , , ''None'' , , 7,291 , , 47–36–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 86 , , July 21 , , @
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
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Bubba Church Emory Nicholas "Bubba" Church (September 12, 1924 – September 17, 2001) was an American professional baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies (1950–52), Cincinnati Reds / ...
(3–0) , , Mel Queen (3–8) , , ''None'' , , 34,016 , , 48–36–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 87 , , July 22 (1) , , @ Reds , , 2–0 , , Robin Roberts (11–5) , , Willie Ramsdell (5–8) , , ''None'' , , see 2nd game , , 49–36–2 , - style="background:#fbb" , 88 , , July 22 (2) , , @ Reds , , 1–6 , ,
Howie Fox Howard Francis Fox (March 1, 1921 – October 9, 1955) was an American professional baseball pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, and Baltimore Orioles, in 9 seasons, between and . D ...
(5–6) , ,
Ken Heintzelman Kenneth Alphonse Heintzelman (October 14, 1915 – August 14, 2000) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played all or part of 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1937–42 and 1946–47) and Philad ...
(1–8) , , ''None'' , , 13,215 , , 49–37–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 89 , , July 23 (1) , , @ Reds , , 12–4 , , Curt Simmons (13–5) , ,
Ken Raffensberger Kenneth David Raffensberger (August 8, 1917 – November 10, 2002) was an American starting pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). From 1939 through 1954, he played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1939), Chicago Cubs (1940–41), Philadelphia Phil ...
(9–11) , , ''None'' , , see 2nd game , , 50–37–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 90 , , July 23 (2) , , @ Reds , , 7–4 , ,
Russ Meyer Russell Albion Meyer (March 21, 1922 – September 18, 2004) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor. He is known primarily for writing and directing a series of successful sexploitation films that fe ...
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Ewell Blackwell Ewell Blackwell (October 23, 1922 – October 29, 1996) was an American right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. Nicknamed "The Whip" for his sidearm, snap-delivery, Blackwell played for the Cincinnati Reds for most of his career ( ...
(8–10) , , Jim Konstanty (13) , , 28,831 , , 51–37–2 , - style="background:#fbb" , 91 , , July 24 , , @
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
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Bill Macdonald Bill Macdonald is an American professional sportscaster who is currently the TV play-by-play announcer for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) on Spectrum SportsNet alongside color commentator Stu Lantz. Care ...
(5–3) , , Bob Miller (8–2) , , ''None'' , , 15,431 , , 51–38–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 92 , , July 25 (1) , , Cubs , , 7–0 , ,
Bubba Church Emory Nicholas "Bubba" Church (September 12, 1924 – September 17, 2001) was an American professional baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies (1950–52), Cincinnati Reds / ...
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Johnny Klippstein John Calvin Klippstein (October 17, 1927 – October 10, 2003) was an American professional baseball pitcher (mostly a reliever), who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for a number of teams, over an 18-season career. The most prominent portion ...
(1–3) , , ''None'' , , see 2nd game , , 52–38–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 93 , , July 25 (2) , , Cubs , , 1–0 , , Robin Roberts (12–5) , , Bob Rush (9–11) , , ''None'' , , 32,726 , , 53–38–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 94 , , July 26 , , Cubs , , 6–4 , ,
Milo Candini Mario Cain "Milo" Candini (August 3, 1917 – March 17, 1998) was an American professional baseball pitcher. A , right-hander, he played all or part of eight seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Senators (1943–44; 1946� ...
(1–0) , , Monk Dubiel (4–4) , , Jim Konstanty (14) , , 11,693 , , 54–38–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 95 , , July 27 , , Cubs , , 13–3 , , Curt Simmons (14–5) , , Doyle Lade (5–5) , , ''None'' , , 7,343 , , 55–38–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 96 , , July 28 , ,
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
, , 4–1 , , Bob Miller (9–2) , ,
Bill Macdonald Bill Macdonald is an American professional sportscaster who is currently the TV play-by-play announcer for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) on Spectrum SportsNet alongside color commentator Stu Lantz. Care ...
(5–4) , , ''None'' , , 7,343 , , 56–38–2 , - style="background:#fbb" , 97 , , July 29 , ,
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
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Bill Werle William George Werle (December 21, 1920 – November 27, 2010) was a left-handed major league baseball pitcher from Oakland, California. He pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox from 1949 to 1954. His nickname ...
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Bubba Church Emory Nicholas "Bubba" Church (September 12, 1924 – September 17, 2001) was an American professional baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies (1950–52), Cincinnati Reds / ...
(4–1) , , ''None'' , , 10,252 , , 56–39–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 98 , , July 30 (1) , ,
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
, , 10–0 , , Robin Roberts (13–5) , , Mel Queen (4–9) , , ''None'' , , see 2nd game , , 57–39–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 99 , , July 30 (2) , ,
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
, , 4–2 , , Jim Konstanty (8–4) , ,
Murry Dickson Murry Monroe Dickson (August 21, 1916 – September 21, 1989) was an American professional baseball right-handed pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the 1940s and 1950s. He was known for his vast array of pitches and delive ...
(5–11) , ,
Russ Meyer Russell Albion Meyer (March 21, 1922 – September 18, 2004) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor. He is known primarily for writing and directing a series of successful sexploitation films that fe ...
(1) , , 21,411 , , 58–39–2 , - , - style="background:#bfb" , 100 , , August 1 (1) , , Reds , , 6–4 , , Bob Miller (10–2) , , Frank Smith (1–4) , , Jim Konstanty (15) , , see 2nd game , , 59–39–2 , - style="background:#fbb" , 101 , , August 1 (2) , , Reds , , 1–4 , ,
Ewell Blackwell Ewell Blackwell (October 23, 1922 – October 29, 1996) was an American right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. Nicknamed "The Whip" for his sidearm, snap-delivery, Blackwell played for the Cincinnati Reds for most of his career ( ...
(10–11) , , Curt Simmons (14–6) , , ''None'' , , 34,728 , , 59–40–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 102 , , August 2 , , Reds , , 2–0 , ,
Bubba Church Emory Nicholas "Bubba" Church (September 12, 1924 – September 17, 2001) was an American professional baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies (1950–52), Cincinnati Reds / ...
(5–1) , , Willie Ramsdell (5–9) , , ''None'' , , 8,540 , , 60–40–2 , - style="background:#bbb" , – , , August 3 , , Reds , , colspan=6 , ''Postponed (rain); Makeup: September 15 as a traditional double-header'' , - style="background:#bfb" , 103 , , August 4 , , Cardinals , , 4–2 , , Robin Roberts (14–5) , , Howie Pollet (10–9) , , ''None'' , , 27,691 , , 61–40–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 104 , , August 5 , , Cardinals , , 2–1 , ,
Russ Meyer Russell Albion Meyer (March 21, 1922 – September 18, 2004) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor. He is known primarily for writing and directing a series of successful sexploitation films that fe ...
(6–10) , ,
Gerry Staley Gerald Lee Staley (August 21, 1920 – January 2, 2008) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1942 Minor League draft. He pitched regularly from 1947 on, then was traded to ...
(10–9) , , Jim Konstanty (16) , , 21,869 , , 62–40–2 , - style="background:#fbb" , 105 , , August 6 (1) , , Cardinals , , 1–7 , ,
Cloyd Boyer Cloyd Victor Boyer Jr. (September 1, 1927 – September 20, 2021) was an American right-handed pitcher and pitching coach in Major League Baseball who played between 1949 and 1955 for the St. Louis Cardinals (1949–52) and Kansas City Athletics ...
(5–2) , , Bob Miller (10–3) , , ''None'' , , see 2nd game , , 62–41–2 , - style="background:#fbb" , 106 , , August 6 (2) , , Cardinals , , 0–2 , ,
Max Lanier Hubert Max Lanier (August 18, 1915 – January 30, 2007) was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who spent most of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals. He led the National League in earned run average in 1943, and was the ...
(10–4) , ,
Bubba Church Emory Nicholas "Bubba" Church (September 12, 1924 – September 17, 2001) was an American professional baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies (1950–52), Cincinnati Reds / ...
(5–2) , , ''None'' , , 31,914 , , 62–42–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 107 , , August 7 , , Cardinals , , 9–0 , , Ken Johnson (4–0) , , Harry Brecheen (6–8) , , ''None'' , , 25,251 , , 63–42–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 108 , , August 8 , , @ Dodgers , , 6–5 , , Robin Roberts (15–5) , , Don Newcombe (11–7) , , Jim Konstanty (17) , , 32,886 , , 64–42–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 109 , , August 9 , , @ Dodgers , , 5–4 , ,
Russ Meyer Russell Albion Meyer (March 21, 1922 – September 18, 2004) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor. He is known primarily for writing and directing a series of successful sexploitation films that fe ...
(7–10) , ,
Erv Palica Ervin Martin Palica (born Pavliecevich; February 9, 1928 – May 29, 1982) was an American professional baseball player, a right-handed pitcher who appeared in 262 games played and 246 games pitched in Major League Baseball over ten seasons bet ...
(4–4) , , Jim Konstanty (18) , , 19,644 , , 65–42–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 110 , , August 10 , ,
Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
, , 6–5 (10) , , Jim Konstanty (9–4) , ,
Dave Koslo George Bernard "Dave" Koslo (né ''Koslowski'', March 31, 1920 – December 1, 1975) was a professional baseball left-handed pitcher over parts of twelve seasons (1941–1942, 1946–1955) with the New York Giants, Baltimore Orioles and Milwaukee ...
(11–9) , , ''None'' , , 33,032 , , 66–42–2 , - style="background:#fbb" , 111 , , August 11 , ,
Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
, , 1–3 , ,
Sal Maglie Salvatore Anthony Maglie (April 26, 1917 – December 28, 1992) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher and later, a scout and a pitching coach. He played from 1945 to 1958 for the New York Giants, Cleveland Indians, Brooklyn Dodgers, ...
(10–3) , , Curt Simmons (14–7) , , ''None'' , , 15,895 , , 66–43–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 112 , , August 12 , ,
Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
, , 5–4 (11) , , Jim Konstanty (10–4) , ,
Dave Koslo George Bernard "Dave" Koslo (né ''Koslowski'', March 31, 1920 – December 1, 1975) was a professional baseball left-handed pitcher over parts of twelve seasons (1941–1942, 1946–1955) with the New York Giants, Baltimore Orioles and Milwaukee ...
(11–10) , , ''None'' , , 14,955 , , 67–43–2 , - style="background:#fbb" , 113 , , August 13 , ,
Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
, , 0–2 , , Jim Hearn (4–2) , , Ken Johnson (4–1) , , ''None'' , , 19,644 , , 67–44–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 114 , , August 15 , ,
Braves The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The Braves were founded in Bost ...
, , 9–1 , , Curt Simmons (15–7) , ,
Johnny Sain John Franklin "Johnny" Sain (September 25, 1917 – November 7, 2006) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who was best known for teaming with left-hander Warren Spahn on the Boston Braves teams from 1946 to 1951. H ...
(16–9) , , Jim Konstanty (19) , , 32,215 , , 68–44–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 115 , , August 16 , ,
Braves The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The Braves were founded in Bost ...
, , 5–1 , , Robin Roberts (16–5) , ,
Vern Bickford Vernon Edgell Bickford (August 17, 1920 – May 6, 1960) was an American professional baseball player. A right-handed starting pitcher, he played six seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston/Milwaukee Braves from 1948 to 1953 in the ...
(14–9) , , ''None'' , , 23,846 , , 69–44–2 , - style="background:#fbb" , 116 , , August 18 , , @
Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
, , 4–7 , , Jim Hearn (5–2) , ,
Russ Meyer Russell Albion Meyer (March 21, 1922 – September 18, 2004) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor. He is known primarily for writing and directing a series of successful sexploitation films that fe ...
(7–11) , , ''None'' , , 26,086 , , 69–45–2 , - style="background:#bbb" , – , , August 19 , , @
Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
, , colspan=6 , ''Postponed (rain); Makeup: September 27 as a traditional double-header'' , - style="background:#bbb" , – , , August 20 (1) , , @
Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
, , colspan=6 , ''Postponed (rain); Makeup: August 21'' , - style="background:#bbb" , – , , August 20 (2) , , @
Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
, , colspan=6 , ''Postponed (rain); Makeup: September 28 as a traditional double-header'' , - style="background:#bfb" , 117 , , August 21 , , @
Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
, , 4–0 , , Curt Simmons (16–7) , ,
Larry Jansen Lawrence Joseph Jansen (July 16, 1920 – October 10, 2009) was an American right-handed pitcher and coach in Major League Baseball. A native of Oregon, he played minor league baseball in the early 1940s before starting his Major League career ...
(13–9) , , ''None'' , , 19,320 , , 70–45–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 118 , , August 22 , , @ Reds , , 4–3 , , Robin Roberts (17–5) , ,
Ken Raffensberger Kenneth David Raffensberger (August 8, 1917 – November 10, 2002) was an American starting pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). From 1939 through 1954, he played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1939), Chicago Cubs (1940–41), Philadelphia Phil ...
(12–14) , , ''None'' , , 11,660 , , 71–45–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 119 , , August 23 , , @ Reds , , 6–4 , , Bob Miller (11–3) , , Willie Ramsdell (6–11) , , Jim Konstanty (20) , , 5,964 , , 72–45–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 120 , , August 24 , , @
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
, , 4–2 , ,
Bubba Church Emory Nicholas "Bubba" Church (September 12, 1924 – September 17, 2001) was an American professional baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies (1950–52), Cincinnati Reds / ...
(6–2) , ,
Vern Law Vernon Sanders Law (born March 12, 1930) is an American former baseball pitcher who played sixteen seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He played in 1950–51 and 1954–67. He batted and threw right-handed and was ...
(3–6) , , ''None'' , , 9,096 , , 73–45–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 121 , , August 25 , , @
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
, , 9–7 (15) , , Jim Konstanty (11–4) , ,
Cliff Chambers Clifford Day Chambers (January 10, 1922 – January 21, 2012) was an American professional baseball pitcher who appeared in 189 games in Major League Baseball (MLB) from to for the Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals. He th ...
(10–14) , , ''None'' , , 25,686 , , 74–45–2 , - style="background:#fbb" , 122 , , August 26 , , @
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
, , 4–14 , ,
Murry Dickson Murry Monroe Dickson (August 21, 1916 – September 21, 1989) was an American professional baseball right-handed pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the 1940s and 1950s. He was known for his vast array of pitches and delive ...
(7–13) , , Robin Roberts (17–6) , , ''None'' , , 12,157 , , 74–46–2 , - style="background:#bfb" , 123 , , August 27 (1) , , @ Cubs , , 6–1 , ,
Bubba Church Emory Nicholas "Bubba" Church (September 12, 1924 – September 17, 2001) was an American professional baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies (1950–52), Cincinnati Reds / ...
(7–2) , , Paul Minner (7–9) , , ''None'' , , see 2nd game , , 75–46–2 , - style="background:#fffdd0" , 124 , , August 27 (2) , , @ Cubs , , 4–4 (11) , , ''None'' , , ''None'' , , ''None'' , , 38,944 , , 75–46–3 , - style="background:#fbb" , 125 , , August 28 (1) , , @ Cubs , , 5–7 , , Dutch Leonard (4–1) , , Curt Simmons (16–8) , , Johnny Vander Meer (1) , , see 2nd game , , 75–47–3 , - style="background:#bfb" , 126 , , August 28 (2) , , @ Cubs , , 9–5 , , Jim Konstanty (12–4) , ,
Johnny Klippstein John Calvin Klippstein (October 17, 1927 – October 10, 2003) was an American professional baseball pitcher (mostly a reliever), who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for a number of teams, over an 18-season career. The most prominent portion ...
(1–8) , , ''None'' , , 19,756 , , 76–47–3 , - style="background:#bfb" , 127 , , August 29 , , @ Cardinals , , 5–3 , , Robin Roberts (18–6) , , Howie Pollet (12–11) , , Jim Konstanty (21) , , 27,058 , , 77–47–3 , - style="background:#bfb" , 128 , , August 30 , , @ Cardinals , , 9–8 , , Jim Konstanty (13–4) , ,
Gerry Staley Gerald Lee Staley (August 21, 1920 – January 2, 2008) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1942 Minor League draft. He pitched regularly from 1947 on, then was traded to ...
(11–11) , , Curt Simmons (1) , , 17,232 , , 78–47–3 , - , - style="background:#bfb" , 129 , , September 1 , , @
Braves The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The Braves were founded in Bost ...
, , 7–3 , ,
Bubba Church Emory Nicholas "Bubba" Church (September 12, 1924 – September 17, 2001) was an American professional baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies (1950–52), Cincinnati Reds / ...
(8–2) , ,
Max Surkont Matthew Constantine Surkont (June 16, 1922 – October 8, 1986) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played from 1949 through 1957 in the Major Leagues. He played for the Chicago White Sox, Boston / Milwaukee Braves, Pittsburgh Pira ...
(2–1) , , ''None'' , , 14,908 , , 79–47–3 , - style="background:#bfb" , 130 , , September 2 , , @
Braves The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The Braves were founded in Bost ...
, , 2–0 , , Curt Simmons (17–8) , ,
Johnny Sain John Franklin "Johnny" Sain (September 25, 1917 – November 7, 2006) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who was best known for teaming with left-hander Warren Spahn on the Boston Braves teams from 1946 to 1951. H ...
(17–11) , , ''None'' , , 17,230 , , 80–47–3 , - style="background:#bbb" , – , , September 3 , , @
Braves The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The Braves were founded in Bost ...
, , colspan=6 , ''Postponed (rain); Makeup: September 25 as a traditional double-header'' , - style="background:#fbb" , 131 , , September 4 (1) , ,
Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
, , 0–2 , , Jim Hearn (8–2) , , Robin Roberts (18–7) , , ''None'' , , see 2nd game , , 80–48–3 , - style="background:#fbb" , 132 , , September 4 (2) , ,
Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
, , 0–9 , ,
Sal Maglie Salvatore Anthony Maglie (April 26, 1917 – December 28, 1992) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher and later, a scout and a pitching coach. He played from 1945 to 1958 for the New York Giants, Cleveland Indians, Brooklyn Dodgers, ...
(14–3) , , Bob Miller (11–4) , , ''None'' , , 33,988 , , 80–49–3 , - style="background:#fbb" , 133 , , September 6 (1) , , Dodgers , , 0–2 , , Don Newcombe (17–8) , ,
Bubba Church Emory Nicholas "Bubba" Church (September 12, 1924 – September 17, 2001) was an American professional baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies (1950–52), Cincinnati Reds / ...
(8–3) , , ''None'' , , see 2nd game , , 80–50–3 , - style="background:#fbb" , 134 , , September 6 (2) , , Dodgers , , 2–3 , , Dan Bankhead (7–4) , , Jim Konstanty (13–5) , , ''None'' , , 32,279 , , 80–51–3 , - style="background:#fbb" , 135 , , September 7 , , Dodgers , , 2–3 , ,
Carl Erskine Carl Daniel Erskine (born December 13, 1926) is a former right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Brooklyn / Los Angeles Dodgers from 1948 through 1959. He was a pitching mainstay on Dodger tea ...
(3–4) , , Robin Roberts (18–8) , ,
Ralph Branca Ralph Theodore Joseph "Hawk" Branca (January 6, 1926 – November 23, 2016) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1944 through 1956. Branca played for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1944� ...
(6) , , 24,624 , , 80–52–3 , - style="background:#bfb" , 136 , , September 8 , , Dodgers , , 4–3 , ,
Russ Meyer Russell Albion Meyer (March 21, 1922 – September 18, 2004) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor. He is known primarily for writing and directing a series of successful sexploitation films that fe ...
(8–11) , ,
Erv Palica Ervin Martin Palica (born Pavliecevich; February 9, 1928 – May 29, 1982) was an American professional baseball player, a right-handed pitcher who appeared in 262 games played and 246 games pitched in Major League Baseball over ten seasons bet ...
(8–7) , , ''None'' , , 14,727 , , 81–52–3 , - style="background:#bfb" , 137 , , September 9 , ,
Braves The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The Braves were founded in Bost ...
, , 7–6 , , Jim Konstanty (14–5) , , Dave Cole (0–1) , , ''None'' , , 15,329 , , 82–52–3 , - style="background:#fbb" , 138 , , September 10 , ,
Braves The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The Braves were founded in Bost ...
, , 1–3 (5) , ,
Johnny Sain John Franklin "Johnny" Sain (September 25, 1917 – November 7, 2006) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who was best known for teaming with left-hander Warren Spahn on the Boston Braves teams from 1946 to 1951. H ...
(18–12) , ,
Bubba Church Emory Nicholas "Bubba" Church (September 12, 1924 – September 17, 2001) was an American professional baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies (1950–52), Cincinnati Reds / ...
(8–4) , , ''None'' , , 14,684 , , 82–53–3 , - style="background:#bfb" , 139 , , September 12 , , Cardinals , , 1–0 , , Robin Roberts (19–8) , ,
Max Lanier Hubert Max Lanier (August 18, 1915 – January 30, 2007) was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who spent most of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals. He led the National League in earned run average in 1943, and was the ...
(11–7) , , ''None'' , , 20,864 , , 83–53–3 , - style="background:#bbb" , – , , September 13 , , Cardinals , , colspan=6 , ''Postponed (rain); Makeup: September 14'' , - style="background:#bfb" , 140 , , September 14 , , Cardinals , , 3–2 , , Jim Konstanty (15–5) , ,
Al Brazle Alpha Eugene Brazle (October 19, 1913 – October 24, 1973) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. The left-hander was signed by the Boston Red Sox as an amateur free agent in 1936, and later traded to the St. Louis Cardinals for pitcher Mike Ryba ...
(10–7) , , ''None'' , , 17,142 , , 84–53–3 , - style="background:#bfb" , 141 , , September 15 (1) , , Reds , , 2–1 , ,
Ken Heintzelman Kenneth Alphonse Heintzelman (October 14, 1915 – August 14, 2000) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played all or part of 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1937–42 and 1946–47) and Philad ...
(2–8) , , Willie Ramsdell (8–13) , , ''None'' , , see 2nd game , , 85–53–3 , - style="background:#bfb" , 142 , , September 15 (2) , , Reds , , 8–7 (19) , ,
Blix Donnelly Sylvester Urban "Blix" Donnelly (January 21, 1914 – June 20, 1976) was an American professional baseball pitcher. A right-hander, Donnelly appeared in 190 Major League Baseball (MLB) games between and for the St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelph ...
(1–4) , , Eddie Erautt (3–2) , , ''None'' , , 20,673 , , 86–53–3 , - style="background:#fbb" , 143 , , September 16 , , Reds , , 0–2 , ,
Ewell Blackwell Ewell Blackwell (October 23, 1922 – October 29, 1996) was an American right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. Nicknamed "The Whip" for his sidearm, snap-delivery, Blackwell played for the Cincinnati Reds for most of his career ( ...
(15–15) , , Bob Miller (11–5) , , ''None'' , , 12,052 , , 86–54–3 , - style="background:#bfb" , 144 , , September 17 , ,
Pirates Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, v ...
, , 5–3 , ,
Russ Meyer Russell Albion Meyer (March 21, 1922 – September 18, 2004) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor. He is known primarily for writing and directing a series of successful sexploitation films that fe ...
(9–11) , ,
Bill Werle William George Werle (December 21, 1920 – November 27, 2010) was a left-handed major league baseball pitcher from Oakland, California. He pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox from 1949 to 1954. His nickname ...
(8–14) , , Jim Konstanty (22) , , 20,031 , , 87–54–3 , - style="background:#fbb" , 145 , , September 19 , , Cubs , , 0–1 , , Frank Hiller (11–5) , , Robin Roberts (19–9) , , ''None'' , , 20,404 , , 87–55–3 , - style="background:#bfb" , 146 , , September 20 , , Cubs , , 9–6 , , Jim Konstanty (16–5) , ,
Johnny Schmitz John Albert Schmitz (November 27, 1920 – October 1, 2011) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher who worked in 366 games over 13 seasons as a member of the Chicago Cubs, Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds, Washington Se ...
(10–15) , , ''None'' , , 4,259 , , 88–55–3 , - style="background:#fbb" , 147 , , September 23 , , Dodgers , , 2–3 , , Don Newcombe (19–10) , , Robin Roberts (19–10) , , ''None'' , , 22,602 , , 88–56–3 , - style="background:#fbb" , 148 , , September 24 , , Dodgers , , 0–11 , ,
Erv Palica Ervin Martin Palica (born Pavliecevich; February 9, 1928 – May 29, 1982) was an American professional baseball player, a right-handed pitcher who appeared in 262 games played and 246 games pitched in Major League Baseball over ten seasons bet ...
(12–7) , ,
Bubba Church Emory Nicholas "Bubba" Church (September 12, 1924 – September 17, 2001) was an American professional baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies (1950–52), Cincinnati Reds / ...
(8–5) , , ''None'' , , 32,190 , , 88–57–3 , - style="background:#bfb" , 149 , , September 25 (1) , , @
Braves The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The Braves were founded in Bost ...
, , 12–4 , ,
Ken Heintzelman Kenneth Alphonse Heintzelman (October 14, 1915 – August 14, 2000) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played all or part of 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1937–42 and 1946–47) and Philad ...
(3–8) , ,
Warren Spahn Warren Edward Spahn (April 23, 1921 – November 24, 2003) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). A left-handed pitcher, Spahn played in 1942 and then from 1946 until 1965, most nota ...
(21–16) , , ''None'' , , see 2nd game , , 89–57–3 , - style="background:#fbb" , 150 , , September 25 (2) , , @
Braves The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The Braves were founded in Bost ...
, , 3–5 , ,
Max Surkont Matthew Constantine Surkont (June 16, 1922 – October 8, 1986) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played from 1949 through 1957 in the Major Leagues. He played for the Chicago White Sox, Boston / Milwaukee Braves, Pittsburgh Pira ...
(5–1) , , Jim Konstanty (16–6) , , ''None'' , , 7,451 , , 89–58–3 , - style="background:#bfb" , 151 , , September 26 , , @
Braves The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The Braves were founded in Bost ...
, , 8–7 , ,
Blix Donnelly Sylvester Urban "Blix" Donnelly (January 21, 1914 – June 20, 1976) was an American professional baseball pitcher. A right-hander, Donnelly appeared in 190 Major League Baseball (MLB) games between and for the St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelph ...
(2–4) , , Bob Hall (0–2) , , ''None'' , , 1,987 , , 90–58–3 , - style="background:#fbb" , 152 , , September 27 (1) , , @
Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
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Dave Koslo George Bernard "Dave" Koslo (né ''Koslowski'', March 31, 1920 – December 1, 1975) was a professional baseball left-handed pitcher over parts of twelve seasons (1941–1942, 1946–1955) with the New York Giants, Baltimore Orioles and Milwaukee ...
(13–15) , , Jim Konstanty (16–7) , , ''None'' , , see 2nd game , , 90–59–3 , - style="background:#fbb" , 153 , , September 27 (2) , , @
Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
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Bubba Church Emory Nicholas "Bubba" Church (September 12, 1924 – September 17, 2001) was an American professional baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies (1950–52), Cincinnati Reds / ...
(8–6) , , ''None'' , , 10,004 , , 90–60–3 , - style="background:#fbb" , 154 , , September 28 (1) , , @
Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
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Sal Maglie Salvatore Anthony Maglie (April 26, 1917 – December 28, 1992) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher and later, a scout and a pitching coach. He played from 1945 to 1958 for the New York Giants, Cleveland Indians, Brooklyn Dodgers, ...
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Ken Heintzelman Kenneth Alphonse Heintzelman (October 14, 1915 – August 14, 2000) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played all or part of 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1937–42 and 1946–47) and Philad ...
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Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
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Sheldon Jones Sheldon Leslie "Available" Jones (February 2, 1922 – April 18, 1991) was an American professional baseball player, a right-handed pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1946 through 1953 for the New York Giants, Boston Braves and Chica ...
(13–16) , , Robin Roberts (19–11) , , ''None'' , , 7,984 , , 90–62–3 , - style="background:#fbb" , 156 , , September 30 , , @ Dodgers , , 3–7 , ,
Erv Palica Ervin Martin Palica (born Pavliecevich; February 9, 1928 – May 29, 1982) was an American professional baseball player, a right-handed pitcher who appeared in 262 games played and 246 games pitched in Major League Baseball over ten seasons bet ...
(13–8) , , Bob Miller (11–6) , , ''None'' , , 23,879 , , 90–63–3 , - , - style="background:#bfb" , 157 , , October 1 , , @ Dodgers , , 4–1 (10) , , Robin Roberts (20–11) , , Don Newcombe (19–11) , , ''None'' , , 35,073 , , 91–63–3 , - , - , style="text-align:left;" , :The April 21, 1950, game ended after seven innings with the score tied 2–2, and an additional game was played on June 29. :The April 26, 1950, game was protested by the Phillies in the bottom of the tenth inning. The protest was later denied. :The second game on May 14 was suspended (Sunday curfew) after eight innings with the score 9–7 and was completed July 5, 1950, with new umpires. :The second game on July 2, 1950, ended after ten innings (Sunday curfew) with the score tied 8–8, and an additional game was played on September 6. :The August 12, 1950, game was protested by the Giants in the bottom of the fourth inning. The protest was later denied. :The second game on August 27, 1950, ended after eleven innings with the score tied 4–4, and an additional game was played on August 28.


Roster


Player stats


Batting


Starters by position

''Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in''


Other batters

''Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in''


Pitching


Starting pitchers

''Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts''


Other pitchers

''Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts''


Relief pitchers

''Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts''


1950 World Series

AL New York Yankees (4) vs. NL Philadelphia Phillies (0)


Awards and honors

* Jim Konstanty,
Associated Press Athlete of the Year The first Athlete of the Year award in the United States was initiated by the Associated Press (AP) in 1931. At a time when women in sports were not given the same recognition as men, the AP offered a male and a female athlete of the year award to ...
, National League MVP *
Eddie Sawyer Edwin Milby Sawyer (September 10, 1910 – September 22, 1997) was an American manager and scout in Major League Baseball. As a manager, he led the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies — the "Whiz Kids", as the youthful club was known — to the second ...
, Associated Press Manager of the Year. *
Eddie Waitkus Edward Stephen Waitkus (September 4, 1919 – September 16, 1972) was a Lithuanian American first baseman in Major League Baseball who had an 11-year career (1941, 1946–1955). He played for the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies in the ...
, Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year.


Records

*Jim Konstanty, Major league single-season record (since broken), most wins by a relief pitcher (16)


Farm system

LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Terre Haute, Wilmington Vandergrift club folded, July 20, 1950Johnson, Lloyd, and Wolff, Miles, ed., ''The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball'', 2nd and 3rd editions. Durham, North Carolina: Baseball America, 1997 and 2007


References


Further reading

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External links


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