The Dodgers continue to slide. After Brooklyn lost two out of three in Philadelphia, Boston sweeps two from them. Warren Spahn wins the opener, 6 – 3, over Ralph Branca, his 4th straight loss, and Jim Wilson coasts to a 14 – 2 three-hit win in the second game. Earl Torgeson drives in 6 runs in the nitecap. Meanwhile, the Giants win, 5 – 1, over Robin Roberts and the Phils to move a single game back of the Dodgers.

On September 25, 1951 — The Dodgers continue to slide. After Brooklyn lost two out of three in Philadelphia, Boston sweeps two from them. Warren Spahn wins the opener, 6 – 3, over Ralph Branca, his 4th straight loss, and Jim Wilson coasts to a 14 – 2 three-hit win in the second game. Earl Torgeson drives in 6 runs in the nitecap. Meanwhile, the Giants win, 5 – 1, over Robin Roberts and the Phils to move a single game back of the Dodgers.

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