1964 – Phils’ first baseman Frank Thomas fractures his right thumb sliding back into first base in the 3 – 2 loss to the Dodgers. The Phils are six games ahead, but Thomas’s loss will be felt keenly when the Phils begin to slide. Art Mahaffey takes the loss, lasting just a third of an inning.

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On September 8, 1964 — 1964 – Phils’ first baseman Frank Thomas fractures his right thumb sliding back into first base in the 3 – 2 loss to the Dodgers. The Phils are six games ahead, but Thomas’s loss will be felt keenly when the Phils begin to slide. Art Mahaffey takes the loss, lasting just a third of an inning.

 

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