1942 – With the Giants’ 3rd-place finish secure, OF Hank Leiber pitches a complete game 9 – 1 loss against the Phillies at the Polo Grounds. He yields 9 hits and strikes out 5 in his only major league pitching appearance. The Phils score 5 of their runs without a hit.

On September 25, 1942 — 1942 – With the Giants’ 3rd-place finish secure, OF Hank Leiber pitches a complete game 9 – 1 loss against the Phillies at the Polo Grounds. He yields 9 hits and strikes out 5 in his only major league pitching appearance. The Phils score 5 of their runs without a hit.

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