Bob Hazle, hitting .526 since being recalled from Wichita, hits two 2-run homers, as the Braves beat the Phillies, 7 – 3, for Warren Spahn’s 219th career win, moving him to a 6th on the career list. Spahn also hits his 18th career home run, also good for sixth (tie with Schoolboy Rowe) on the career list for pitchers.

On August 27, 1957 — Bob Hazle, hitting .526 since being recalled from Wichita, hits two 2-run homers, as the Braves beat the Phillies, 7 – 3, for Warren Spahn’s 219th career win, moving him to a 6th on the career list. Spahn also hits his 18th career home run, also good for sixth (tie with Schoolboy Rowe) on the career list for pitchers.

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