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Braves
@ Phillies
Connie Mack Stadium
May 22, 1959
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Milwaukee Braves, played on May 22, 1959 at Connie Mack Stadium.
Game Summary
| Date | May 22, 1959 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Milwaukee Braves
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| Home Team |
Philadelphia Phillies
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | May 22, 1959 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Fri |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Milwaukee Braves |
| Home Team | Philadelphia Phillies |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Lew Burdette |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Robin Roberts |
| Ballpark | Connie Mack Stadium |
| City | Philadelphia |
| State | PA |
| Attendance | 24,043 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 43 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Hal Dixon 1B: Vinnie Smith 2B: Frank Dascoli 3B: Frank Secory |
Milwaukee Braves Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Bill Bruton | Center Fielder |
| Eddie Mathews | Third Baseman |
| Hank Aaron | Right Fielder |
| Wes Covington | Left Fielder |
| Frank Torre | First Baseman |
| Del Crandall | Catcher |
| Johnny Logan | Shortstop |
| Felix Mantilla | Second Baseman |
| Lew Burdette | Pitcher |
| Fred Haney | Manager |
Philadelphia Phillies Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Richie Ashburn | Center Fielder |
| Chico Fernandez | Shortstop |
| Ed Bouchee | First Baseman |
| Wally Post | Right Fielder |
| Harry Anderson | Left Fielder |
| Willie Jones | Third Baseman |
| Sparky Anderson | Second Baseman |
| Jim Hegan | Catcher |
| Robin Roberts | Pitcher |
| Eddie Sawyer | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Braves
@ Phillies
Connie Mack Stadium
May 22, 1959
Top 1
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Braves, 0 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bruton vs. Roberts
Bruton takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Mathews vs. Roberts
Mathews strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Aaron vs. Roberts
Aaron hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Covington vs. Roberts
Covington hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Anderson scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Torre vs. Roberts
Torre hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Anderson. Torre reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Crandall vs. Roberts
Crandall hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Torre scores. View Play -
Braves, 3 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Logan vs. Roberts
Logan hits a ball on the ground towards second base. Anderson fields it and races to the second base bag for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Braves, 3 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ashburn vs. Burdette
Ashburn hits a ball on the ground in front of the plate. Crandall fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play -
Braves, 3 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Fernandez vs. Burdette
Fernandez bunts towards the mound. Burdette fields it and throws to first for the out. Ashburn moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 3 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Bouchee vs. Burdette
Bouchee hits a popup, foul, towards third. Mathews settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 3 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Post vs. Burdette
Post hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mantilla scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Braves, 3 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mantilla vs. Roberts
Mantilla hits a popup towards short. Fernandez settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 3 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Burdette vs. Roberts
Burdette strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 3 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bruton vs. Roberts
Bruton hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Ashburn. Bruton reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 3 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Mathews vs. Roberts
Mathews hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Post who is chasing the ball. Mathews reaches third base with a triple. Bruton scores. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Aaron vs. Roberts
Aaron hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Mathews scores. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Covington vs. Phillips
Taylor Phillips now pitching.
Covington hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Ashburn. Covington reaches second base with a double. Aaron goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Torre vs. Phillips
Torre hits a line drive into left field. Anderson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Braves, 6 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Anderson vs. Burdette
Anderson hits a line drive into left field. Covington settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jones vs. Burdette
Jones hits a ball on the ground towards third. Mathews fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Anderson vs. Burdette
Anderson hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hegan vs. Burdette
Hegan hits a ball on the ground towards short. Logan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Braves, 6 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Crandall vs. Phillips
Crandall strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Logan vs. Phillips
Logan hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Anderson. Logan reaches second base with a double. Anderson throws the ball in to Jones who tags Logan trying to catch an extra base, for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mantilla vs. Phillips
Mantilla takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Burdette vs. Phillips
Burdette hits a ball on the ground towards short. Fernandez fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Braves, 6 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Phillips vs. Burdette
Phillips strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ashburn vs. Burdette
Ashburn hits a fly ball into left field. Covington settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Fernandez vs. Burdette
Fernandez hits a line drive into center field. Bruton settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Braves, 6 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bruton vs. Phillips
Bruton hits a ball on the ground towards first. Bouchee scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Bruton for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mathews vs. Phillips
Mathews hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Aaron vs. Phillips
Aaron hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Post. Aaron reaches second base with a double. Mathews moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Covington vs. Phillips
Covington hits a line drive towards the right side of the infield. Anderson reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Torre vs. Phillips
Torre hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Ashburn. Torre reaches second base with a double. Mathews scores. Aaron scores. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Crandall vs. Phillips
Crandall strikes out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Braves, 8 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bouchee vs. Burdette
Bouchee hits a fly ball into center field. Bruton settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Post vs. Burdette
Post hits a ball on the ground towards third. Mathews picks it up and throws it away. That's a base hit and an error on Mathews. Post moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Anderson vs. Burdette
Anderson strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Jones vs. Burdette
Jones hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Mantilla settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Braves, 8 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Logan vs. Phillips
Logan hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Anderson. Logan reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Mantilla vs. Phillips
Mantilla takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Burdette vs. Phillips
Burdette bunts towards third. Jones fields it and throws to first for the out. Logan moves to third. Mantilla moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Bruton vs. Phillips
Bruton hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Logan scores. There goes Mantilla trying to get to home. Post throws the ball in to Hegan who tags Mantilla who's trying to score from second, for the out. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Mathews vs. Phillips
Mathews hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Bruton moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Aaron vs. Meyer
Jack Meyer now pitching.
Aaron hits a fly ball into center field. Ashburn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Braves, 9 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Anderson vs. Burdette
Anderson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mantilla scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sawatski vs. Burdette
Carl Sawatski pinch hits for Jim Hegan.
Sawatski hits a fly ball into right field. Aaron settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Meyer vs. Burdette
Meyer hits a fly ball into center field. Bruton settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Braves, 9 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Covington vs. Meyer
Carl Sawatski now catching.
Covington hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Anderson settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Torre vs. Meyer
Torre takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Crandall vs. Meyer
Crandall hits a fly ball into left field. Anderson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Logan vs. Meyer
Logan hits a fly ball into right field. Post settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Braves, 9 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ashburn vs. Burdette
Ashburn hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Fernandez vs. Burdette
Fernandez hits a ball on the ground into right field for a base hit. Ashburn moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Bouchee vs. Burdette
Bouchee hits a fly ball into left field. Covington settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Ashburn tags and scores. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Phillies, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Post vs. Burdette
Post hits a popup, foul, towards first. Torre settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Phillies, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Anderson vs. Burdette
Anderson hits a fly ball into left field. Covington settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Braves, 9 - Phillies, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mantilla vs. Meyer
Mantilla hits a ball on the ground towards third. Jones fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Phillies, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Burdette vs. Meyer
Burdette hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Sawatski settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Phillies, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bruton vs. Meyer
Bruton hits a fly ball into center field. Ashburn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Braves, 9 - Phillies, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jones vs. Burdette
Jones hits a ball on the ground towards short. Logan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Phillies, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hanebrink vs. Burdette
Harry Hanebrink pinch hits for Sparky Anderson.
Hanebrink hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Phillies, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Sawatski vs. Burdette
Sawatski hits a fly ball into center field. Bruton settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Phillies, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Freese vs. Burdette
Gene Freese pinch hits for Jack Meyer.
Freese hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Phillies, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ashburn vs. Burdette
Ashburn hits a ball on the ground into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Phillies, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Fernandez vs. Burdette
Fernandez hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Crandall settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Braves, 9 - Phillies, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mathews vs. Robinson
Harry Hanebrink now playing second base. Humberto Robinson now pitching.
Mathews hits a fly ball into right field. Post settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Phillies, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aaron vs. Robinson
Aaron hits a ball on the ground into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 9 - Phillies, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Covington vs. Robinson
Covington hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Anderson. Covington reaches second base with a double. Aaron goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Braves, 10 - Phillies, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Torre vs. Robinson
Torre hits a fly ball into center field. Ashburn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 10 - Phillies, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Crandall vs. Robinson
Crandall hits a fly ball into center field. Ashburn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Braves, 10 - Phillies, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bouchee vs. Burdette
Bouchee hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mantilla fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play -
Braves, 10 - Phillies, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Post vs. Burdette
Post hits a ball on the ground towards third. Mathews fields it and throws to first for the out. Bouchee moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 10 - Phillies, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Anderson vs. Burdette
Anderson hits a ball on the ground towards third. Mathews fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 10 - Phillies, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Jones vs. Burdette
Jones hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Bouchee scores. View Play -
Braves, 10 - Phillies, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hanebrink vs. Burdette
Hanebrink hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Burdette fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Braves, 10 - Phillies, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Logan vs. Robinson
Logan hits a fly ball into center field. Ashburn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 10 - Phillies, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mantilla vs. Robinson
Mantilla hits a popup towards third. Jones settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 10 - Phillies, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Burdette vs. Robinson
Burdette hits a ball on the ground towards first. Bouchee scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Burdette for the out. View Play
Bottom 9
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Braves, 10 - Phillies, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sawatski vs. Burdette
Sawatski hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 10 - Phillies, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Philley vs. Burdette
Joe Koppe pinch runs for Carl Sawatski. Dave Philley pinch hits for Humberto Robinson.
Philley takes first base on ball four. Koppe moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 10 - Phillies, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Ashburn vs. Burdette
Ashburn hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mantilla fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. Koppe moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 10 - Phillies, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Fernandez vs. Burdette
Fernandez hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Koppe scores. View Play -
Braves, 10 - Phillies, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Bouchee vs. Burdette
Bouchee hits a ball on the ground towards first. Torre scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Bouchee for the out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 5/22/1959 -- Milwaukee at Philadelphia (N)
Milwaukee AB R H RBI Philadelphia AB R H RBI
Bruton B, cf 4 2 2 1 Ashburn R, cf 5 1 3 0
Mathews E, 3b 5 2 3 1 Fernandez C, ss 4 0 2 1
Aaron H, rf 5 4 4 3 Bouchee E, 1b 4 1 1 1
Covington W, lf 5 0 2 2 Post W, rf 4 0 1 0
Torre F, 1b 4 1 2 2 Anderson H, lf 4 0 0 0
Crandall D, c 5 0 1 1 Jones W, 3b 4 0 1 1
Logan J, ss 5 1 2 0 Anderson S, 2b 2 0 1 0
Mantilla F, 2b 3 0 0 0 Hanebrink H, ph-2b 2 1 1 0
Burdette L, p 4 0 0 0 Hegan J, c 1 0 0 0
Sawatski C, ph-c 3 0 1 0
Koppe J, pr 0 1 0 0
Roberts R, p 0 0 0 0
Phillips T, p 1 0 0 0
Meyer J, p 1 0 0 0
Freese G, ph 1 1 1 2
Robinson H, p 0 0 0 0
Philley D, ph 0 0 0 0
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40 10 16 10 36 5 12 5
Milwaukee 330 210 010 -- 10
Philadelphia 000 001 211 -- 5
Milwaukee IP H R ER BB SO
Burdette L (W) 9.0 12 5 5 1 2
Philadelphia IP H R ER BB SO
Roberts R (L) 1.2 6 6 6 1 2
Phillips T 3.0 8 3 3 2 2
Meyer J 2.1 0 0 0 1 0
Robinson H 2.0 2 1 1 0 0
E -- Mathews E
DP -- Milwaukee 1
LOB -- Milwaukee 8, Philadelphia 7
2B -- Torre F 2, Bruton B, Covington W 2, Logan J 2, Aaron H
3B -- Mathews E
HR -- Aaron H, Freese G
SH -- Fernandez C, Burdette L
SF -- Bouchee E
T -- 2:43
A -- 24043
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