The Braves overcome Juan Marichal to beat the Giants, 3 – 2. Don Drysdale shuts out the Cards, 1 – 0, topping the 200 mark in strikeouts for a National League-record 6th straight season. The Giants and Dodgers are now deadlocked with seven games to play.

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On September 26, 1965 — The Braves overcome Juan Marichal to beat the Giants, 3 – 2. Don Drysdale shuts out the Cards, 1 – 0, topping the 200 mark in strikeouts for a National League-record 6th straight season. The Giants and Dodgers are now deadlocked with seven games to play.

 

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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 26
National Pastime September 26
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