Monte Irvin clubs two homers off Ralph Branca as the Giants edge the Dodgers, 5 – 4

On June 28, 1951 At the Polo Grounds Monte Irvin clubs two homers off Ralph Branca as the New York Giants edge the Brooklyn Dodgers, 5 – 4. The second homer, a three-run shot in the 8th, gives the win to reliever Sheldon Jones. The Dodgers now lead the Giants by five games.

Umpire al Barlick called Gil Hodges out looking with the bases loaded in the ninth, ending the game! Wes Westrum caught the pitch from Sheldon Jones Who picks up the win.

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