Scorecards For Businesses Only
Plus: Day In Review, May 30, 1949
Scorecards For Businesses Only
Though it’s not really about today’s game, I thought the advertisement in the photo above was pretty interesting.
The Pirates weren’t doing all that well in real life in 1949. Maybe The Post-Gazette should have considered making scorecards for individuals as well.
They’re falling apart in this replay, too — even against the lowly Cubs.
The Mighty Cubs
The Cubs aren’t a great team, but they managed to come into the bottom of the 9th of this one with a 5-4 lead.
But the Pirates managed to come back.
It was Wally Westlake who started the comeback:
That brought up Pete Castiglione, with a chance to win it:
Well, that didn’t work. What about Ed Stevens?
Well, the Pirates did it — pulling a game out of the fire at the last minute.
But they still lost.
It was Roy Smalley who delivered the 10th inning blow that put the Pirates away:
And thus the problems in Pittsburgh continue.
I guess I should have taken Rip Sewell out earlier. It’s hard to say. These double headers have made it difficult to effectively manage a bullpen.
The Pirates are hitting the ball, but they’re simply not winning ballgames.
Other Action
Athletics 4, Red Sox 2 (Game 1): At Boston, the Red Sox blow a 2-1 lead in the top of the 9th inning. Wally Moses hits a huge three run home run to give the Athletics the win. Watch the game here.
Red Sox 2, Athletics 1 (Game 2): At Boston, the Red Sox pull this one out of the fire, thanks in large part to Billy Goodman’s great day at the plate. Watch the game here. Read the summary here.
Tigers 4, White Sox 1 (Game 1): At Chicago, Ted Gray holds the White Sox in check as the Tigers win easily.
White Sox 6, Tigers 5 (11) (Game 2): At Chicago, the White Sox come from behind to win a thriller. Read the summary here.
Browns 6, Indians 2 (Game 1): At Cleveland, Bill Kennedy throws a complete game, defeating the defending World Champions easily. Watch the game here.
Indians 3, Browns 2 (Game 2): At Cleveland, the Indians overcome a leadoff home run by Stan Spence to win this game easily. Watch the game here.
Yankees 8, Senators 6 (Game 1): At Washington, the Yankees cruise to an early 8-0 lead, but then let the Senators get back into it. Watch the game here.
Yankees 10, Senators 7 (Game 2): At Washington, the Yankees outlast the Senators in a game that was marred by two lengthy rain delays. Watch the game here.
Giants 2, Dodgers 0 (Game 1): At New York, Larry Jansen throws a complete game 4-hit shutout, striking out 6 in the process. Watch the game here.
Dodgers 10, Giants 1 (Game 2): At New York, the Dodgers take their frustrations out on the Giants, winning this one in a laughter. Watch the game here.
Braves 5, Phillies 0 (Game 1): At Philadelphia, Bill Voiselle throws a 6 hit shutout as the Braves make short work of the Phillies.
Braves 4, Phillies 2 (Game 2): At Philadelphia, Glenn Elliott throws a complete game to beat the Phillies.
Cubs 6, Pirates 2 (Game 1): At Pittsburgh, the Pirates commit 3 errors to hand this one to Chicago. Ralph Kiner hits his 19th home run.
Cubs 6, Pirates 5 (10) (Game 2): At Pittsburgh, see above.
Cardinals 14, Reds 3 (Game 1): At St. Louis, the Cardinals absolutely demolish Cincinnati pitching.
Reds 3, Cardinals 2 (Game 2): At St. Louis, the Reds score 3 in the top of the 1st and hold on to win. St. Louis scores 2 consolation runs in the bottom of the 9th to no avail. The Cardinals outhit the Reds by a 10 to 2 margin, but it winds up being trivial in the end.
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