1971 – The NL West-best Giants take the rubber game a three-game National League Championship Series preview against their NL East counterpart, Pittsburgh. After last night’s final-frame meltdown, the Pirates attempt to return the favor, staging a dramatic four-run, 9th-inning uprising. Unfortunately for the Bucs, their comeback merely ties the game; moments later, San Francisco breaks through in the top of the 10th and holds on for an 8 – 7 nail-biter. As would be expected, the two clubs’ elder statesmen, 40-year-old Willie Mays and 36-year-old Roberto Clemente, each have the day game off following last night’s barn burner. Nonetheless, Clemente does come off the bench long enough to deliver the Bucs’ biggest 9th-inning knock – a pinch-hit laser into the left field corner, good for 2 bases, 2 runs and a 7 – 7 tie.

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On July 22, 1971 — 1971 – The NL West-best Giants take the rubber game a three-game National League Championship Series preview against their NL East counterpart, Pittsburgh. After last night’s final-frame meltdown, the Pirates attempt to return the favor, staging a dramatic four-run, 9th-inning uprising. Unfortunately for the Bucs, their comeback merely ties the game; moments later, San Francisco breaks through in the top of the 10th and holds on for an 8 – 7 nail-biter. As would be expected, the two clubs’ elder statesmen, 40-year-old Willie Mays and 36-year-old Roberto Clemente, each have the day game off following last night’s barn burner. Nonetheless, Clemente does come off the bench long enough to deliver the Bucs’ biggest 9th-inning knock – a pinch-hit laser into the left field corner, good for 2 bases, 2 runs and a 7 – 7 tie.

 

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Sources:
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