1960 – The National League-leading Pirates defeat Milwaukee, 5 – 3, increasing their margin to seven games over second-place St. Louis. Unfortunately, they also lose their shortstop in the process. NL batting leader and leading MVP candidate Dick Groat takes a Lew Burdette 1st-inning fastball on the left wrist with predictable results. Despite the fractured bone, which will keep Groat out of action until the end of the month, the Pirates scarcely miss a beat as Dick Schofield will step in and hit .381 while Groat is out.

On September 6, 1960 — 1960 – The National League-leading Pirates defeat Milwaukee, 5 – 3, increasing their margin to seven games over second-place St. Louis. Unfortunately, they also lose their shortstop in the process. NL batting leader and leading MVP candidate Dick Groat takes a Lew Burdette 1st-inning fastball on the left wrist with predictable results. Despite the fractured bone, which will keep Groat out of action until the end of the month, the Pirates scarcely miss a beat as Dick Schofield will step in and hit .381 while Groat is out.

 

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