At Los Angeles, Duke Snider caps a 4-run 9th inning by drilling a dramatic 3-run homer on a 2-strike count. The home run gives the Dodgers a 7 – 6 win and cuts the Reds lead to five games.

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On September 14, 1961 — At Los Angeles, Duke Snider caps a 4-run 9th inning by drilling a dramatic 3-run homer on a 2-strike count. The home run gives the Dodgers a 7 – 6 win and cuts the Reds lead to five games.

 

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