In the first game of a doubleheader, the Reds stun the Cardinals, 7 – 5, when Frank Robinson connects for a three-run 9th inning home run off Bob Gibson. The Cards take the second game, 2 – 0, scoring both runs on C Don Pavletich’s throwing error on a double steal. Ray Sadecki wins his 18th.

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On September 19, 1964 — In the first game of a doubleheader, the Reds stun the Cardinals, 7 – 5, when Frank Robinson connects for a three-run 9th inning home run off Bob Gibson. The Cards take the second game, 2 – 0, scoring both runs on C Don Pavletich’s throwing error on a double steal. Ray Sadecki wins his 18th.

 

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