In the second of two games, the Pirates, down 5 – 0, tie the Phillies in the 9th inning, then win in the 10th, 7 – 6. The victory goes to Elroy Face, even though he gives up a home run to Ed Bouchee in the top of the 10th. Face is now 17-0 and the Pirates are just four games in back of the leading Giants.

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On August 30, 1959 — In the second of two games, the Pittsburgh Pirates, down 5 – 0, tie the Philadelphia Phillies in the 9th inning, then win in the 10th, 7 – 6. The victory goes to Roy Face, even though he gives up a home run to Ed Bouchee in the top of the 10th. Face is now 17-0 and the Pirates are just four games in back of the leading Giants.