1991 – Dickie Thon’s two-out, two-run homer in the 9th gives the Phils a 6 – 5 win over the Pirates. The Phillies had gone 346 games since winning in the 9th: tomorrow, they’ll win again in the 9th, and on the following night, win in the 10th.

On August 20, 1991 — 1991 – Dickie Thon’s two-out, two-run homer in the 9th gives the Phils a 6 – 5 win over the Pirates. The Phillies had gone 346 games since winning in the 9th: tomorrow, they’ll win again in the 9th, and on the following night, win in the 10th.

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