Nipping Curt Simmons and St. Louis 1 – 0, Don Drysdale puts the Dodgers into first place for good.

ByBaseball July 2, 1963

On July 2, 1963 Nipping Curt Simmons and St. Louis 1 – 0, Don Drysdale puts the Dodgers into first place for good. Source: Baseball Reference July 2

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The Greatest Game Ever Pitched – Marichal vs Spahn

ByThis Day in Baseball July 2, 1963July 2, 2025

July 2, 1963, Juan Marichal outlasts Warren Spahn in a 16-inning pitchers’ duel at Candlestick Park. The San Francisco Giants defeat the Milwaukee Braves, 1-0, on Willie Mays’ home run. Marichal strikes out 10 batters in going the distance.

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Day: July 2, 1963

Nipping Curt Simmons and St. Louis 1 – 0, Don Drysdale puts the Dodgers into first place for good.

The Greatest Game Ever Pitched – Marichal vs Spahn

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