jackie robinson steals home
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TheĀ GiantsĀ stay one game behind theĀ DodgersĀ asĀ Jim HearnĀ tops the Phillies and the Dodgers crush theĀ Braves, 15 – 5

1951 – TheĀ GiantsĀ stay one game behind theĀ DodgersĀ asĀ Jim HearnĀ tops the Phillies, 10 – 1, and the Dodgers crush theĀ Braves, 15 – 5.Ā Roy CampanellaĀ drives home three runs in the 1st inning andĀ Don NewcombeĀ coasts to his 19th win. With a 13 – 3 lead in the 8th inning,Ā Jackie RobinsonĀ steals home against rookie PĀ Lew Burdette, infuriating the Braves.