In the National League, the Phillies defeat the Dodgers, 4-3 on Dick Allen grounder to score Ruben Amaro Sr. in top of the 9th inning. The Phils lead the NL by 6.5 games with just 12 remaining. The next day, their historic, epic collapse will begin.

On September 17, 1964 — In the National League, the Phillies defeat the Dodgers, 4-3 on Dick Allen grounder to score Ruben Amaro Sr. in top of the 9th inning. The Phils lead the NL by 6.5 games with just 12 remaining. The next day, their historic, epic collapse will begin.

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In the National League, the Phillies defeat the Dodgers, 4-3 on Dick Allen grounder to score Ruben Amaro Sr. in top of the 9th inning. The Phils lead the NL by 6.5 games with just 12 remaining. The next day, their historic, epic collapse will begin.

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