In the top of the seventeenth inning at Shea Stadium, Ron Hunt’s two out single scores Hal Lanier for the game’s only run as the Giants beat New York, 1-0. Bobby Bolin throws the first 11 shutout innings, with reliever Frank Linzy getting the victory and Mike McCormick picking up a save.

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On August 19, 1968 — In the top of the seventeenth inning at Shea Stadium, Ron Hunt’s two out single scores Hal Lanier for the game’s only run as the Giants beat New York, 1-0. Bobby Bolin throws the first 11 shutout innings, with reliever Frank Linzy getting the victory and Mike McCormick picking up a save.

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