GAME 1 - Forbes Field
Spahn vs Cardwell
Braves 8, Pirates 3
Warren Spahn went the distance an amazingly allowed just 3 runs on 13 hits. With the score tied 2-2 heading into the 8th the Braves exploded for 6 runs over the final 2 innings to victimize a tiring Don Cardwell and a weak Al McBean. 4 RBI's by second year man Hank Aaron paced the offense.
Braves lead series 1-0
GAME 2
Burdette vs Law
Pirates 7, Braves 0
The Deacon, Vern Law evened the series with a 5 hit shutout that took just 83 economical pitches. Future HOF'ers Stargell and Clemente each had 2 hits as the Bucs offense blasted Burnette for 6 runs in 3 1/3 innings. Law's bat was equally as potent as his right arm. The Deacon went 2 for 3 with a homer and 3 RBI's.
Series tied 1-1
GAME 3 - County Stadium
Veale vs Conley
Braves 5, Pirates 0
Big Gene Conley was the poster boy for "bend don't break" today. Typically when a pitcher allows 10 hits his day on the hill is short and his ERA jumps up considerably. Conley somehow allowed the 10 hits, but also fanned 10 batters and amazingly did not yield a single run. The Bucs left 10 on base in this mega frustrating event.
Braves lead series 2-1
GAME 4
Friend vs Nichols
Pirates 7, Braves 3
Bob Friend gutted his way through 9 innings to keep the Braves at bay and send the series to
a decisive 5th game. Five Buc batters had 2 hits. Shortstop Gene Alley knocked in two. Bob Bailey scored two as the series headed back to Steeltown tied at two games apiece.
Spahn vs Cardwell
Braves 8, Pirates 3
Warren Spahn went the distance an amazingly allowed just 3 runs on 13 hits. With the score tied 2-2 heading into the 8th the Braves exploded for 6 runs over the final 2 innings to victimize a tiring Don Cardwell and a weak Al McBean. 4 RBI's by second year man Hank Aaron paced the offense.Braves lead series 1-0
GAME 2
Burdette vs Law
Pirates 7, Braves 0
The Deacon, Vern Law evened the series with a 5 hit shutout that took just 83 economical pitches. Future HOF'ers Stargell and Clemente each had 2 hits as the Bucs offense blasted Burnette for 6 runs in 3 1/3 innings. Law's bat was equally as potent as his right arm. The Deacon went 2 for 3 with a homer and 3 RBI's.Series tied 1-1
GAME 3 - County Stadium
Veale vs Conley
Braves 5, Pirates 0
Big Gene Conley was the poster boy for "bend don't break" today. Typically when a pitcher allows 10 hits his day on the hill is short and his ERA jumps up considerably. Conley somehow allowed the 10 hits, but also fanned 10 batters and amazingly did not yield a single run. The Bucs left 10 on base in this mega frustrating event.Braves lead series 2-1
GAME 4
Friend vs Nichols
Pirates 7, Braves 3
Bob Friend gutted his way through 9 innings to keep the Braves at bay and send the series to
a decisive 5th game. Five Buc batters had 2 hits. Shortstop Gene Alley knocked in two. Bob Bailey scored two as the series headed back to Steeltown tied at two games apiece.
Series tied 2-2
GAME 5 - Forbes Field
Spahn vs Cardwell
Braves 9, Pirates 2
On paper the pitching matchup decisively favored Milwaukee. With Warren Spahn (12-2, 2.38) on the hill the Braves felt that Pittsburgh's home field advantage was more than negated. That thought process was proven correct as Spahnie gave up just 2 runs in a complete game effort, while Don Cardwell pitched 6 sloppy innings and left the game down 6-2. Milwaukee scored 3 unearned runs off of Al McBean in the top of the 9th to make it a romp. Eddie Mathews's bat came alive with a 2 for 5 day that plated 5 runs. Mathews hit a 2 runs shot in the first to start off the scoring and a 3 run shot in the 9th to put the game out of reach.
Braves win series 3-2
GAME 5 - Forbes Field
Spahn vs Cardwell
Braves 9, Pirates 2
On paper the pitching matchup decisively favored Milwaukee. With Warren Spahn (12-2, 2.38) on the hill the Braves felt that Pittsburgh's home field advantage was more than negated. That thought process was proven correct as Spahnie gave up just 2 runs in a complete game effort, while Don Cardwell pitched 6 sloppy innings and left the game down 6-2. Milwaukee scored 3 unearned runs off of Al McBean in the top of the 9th to make it a romp. Eddie Mathews's bat came alive with a 2 for 5 day that plated 5 runs. Mathews hit a 2 runs shot in the first to start off the scoring and a 3 run shot in the 9th to put the game out of reach.Braves win series 3-2
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