Dodgers’ Ace Breaks Losing Streak Dating Back to 1962 with Hard-Fought Win
On August 27, 1965 — Los Angeles Dodgers Starter Don Drysdale wins at Connie Mack Stadium. but the Philadelphia Phillies don’t make it easy. Drysdale wins, 9 – 8, to end his 9-game losing streak to the Phillies.
He last beat them on June 1, 1962, which was his 13th straight victory over the Phils. Drysdale pitched 7 full, allowing 5 earned runs and Howie Reed picked up the save for Double D, pitching 2 innings, he allowed 2 runs in 9th to make it interesting. Johnny Callison slugged his 27th in the 6th off Drysdale.