Stan Musial becomes the oldest man to hit three home runs in a game
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Stan Musial becomes the oldest man to hit three home runs in a game

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On July 8, 1962, At the Polo Grounds 41-year-old Stan Musial becomes the oldest man to hit three home runs in a game when he victimizes the New York Mets. The longtime star, who had homered in his last at-bat the previous game, helps the St. Louis Cardinals to a 15-1 win. Musial misses an…

Cincinnati uses nine pitchers to win the 13-inning second game against the Houston Colt .45’s, 12 – 11. This sets a National League record and ties the major league mark. Houston scores once in the 13th and Cincy scores twice to win. The Reds also win the first game, 12 – 8, battling back from an 8 – 3 deficit.

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Cincinnati uses nine pitchers to win the 13-inning second game against the Houston Colt .45’s, 12 – 11. This sets a National League record and ties the major league mark. Houston scores once in the 13th and Cincy scores twice to win. The Reds also win the first game, 12 – 8, battling back from an 8 – 3 deficit.

The Dodgers take first place as Don Drysdale saves Sandy Koufax’s 13th win, 2 – 0, against San Francisco. Los Angeles will remain in first until the final day of the season, but will lose a three-game playoff to the Giants.

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The Dodgers take first place as Don Drysdale saves Sandy Koufax’s 13th win, 2 – 0, against San Francisco. Los Angeles will remain in first until the final day of the season, but will lose a three-game playoff to the Giants.