1965 – The 1st-place Giants lose for the first time in 15 games as Phil Niekro outpitches Juan Marichal. The Braves win, 9 – 1. The Giants will then win their next three games to push their lead to four games over Los Angeles.

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On September 17, 1965 — 1965 – The 1st-place Giants lose for the first time in 15 games as Phil Niekro outpitches Juan Marichal. The Braves win, 9 – 1. The Giants will then win their next three games to push their lead to four games over Los Angeles.

 

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