The Dodgers split a pair in Pittsburgh, losing the opener, 4 – 3 before winning, 8 – 1. In the nitecap, Joe Gallagher hits a double and homer in the same inning.

On August 24, 1940 — The Dodgers split a pair in Pittsburgh, losing the opener, 4 – 3 before winning, 8 – 1. In the nitecap, Joe Gallagher hits a double and homer in the same inning.

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The Dodgers split a pair in Pittsburgh, losing the opener, 4 – 3 before winning, 8 – 1. In the nitecap, Joe Gallagher hits a double and homer in the same inning.

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