Despite three home runs by Johnny Callison, the Phils are 14 – 8 losers to the Braves, who complete a 4-game sweep at Connie Mack Stadium. The Phils’ 7th straight loss drops them out of first, which they had held for 73 days. Milwaukee tallies 22 hits – 10 against Jim Bunning in four innings and the others against four relievers. Joe Torre has two hits including his 20th homer.

On September 27, 1964 — Despite three home runs by Johnny Callison, the Phils are 14 – 8 losers to the Braves, who complete a 4-game sweep at Connie Mack Stadium. The Phils’ 7th straight loss drops them out of first, which they had held for 73 days. Milwaukee tallies 22 hits – 10 against Jim Bunning in four innings and the others against four relievers. Joe Torre has two hits including his 20th homer.

 


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