In Philadelphia, the first-place Phils drop a doubleheader to St. Louis and two lefty pitchers. Rookie Gordie Richardson tops the Phils, 6 – 1, in his first major league start, then Ray Sadecki beats them, 4 – 1, in the nitecap.

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In Philadelphia, the first-place Phils drop a doubleheader to St. Louis and two lefty pitchers. Rookie Gordie Richardson tops the Phils, 6 – 1, in his first major league start, then Ray Sadecki beats them, 4 – 1, in the nitecap.

The Braves sweep the Mets in a doubleheader at Shea Stadium, but Atlanta uses 11 pitchers to do it. The Mets also use 11 pitchers, a two-team record, as the Braves win, 11 – 7 and 15 – 10. Both wins go to Chi-Chi Olivowho toils just 2 2/3 innings.

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The Braves sweep the Mets in a doubleheader at Shea Stadium, but Atlanta uses 11 pitchers to do it. The Mets also use 11 pitchers, a two-team record, as the Braves win, 11 – 7 and 15 – 10. Both wins go to Chi-Chi Olivowho toils just 2 2/3 innings.