The Giants (59-51) start the day 13 games behind first place Brooklyn (70-36). On Wes Westrum Day at the Polo Grounds‚ Sal Maglie wins the first game against the Phillies, 3 – 2‚ and rookie Al Corwin takes the second game, 2 – 1. Eddie Stanky returns to the lineup after a week’s absence and has 5 walks in the two games while leading off. The sweep launches a 16-game win streak and a spurt of 39 wins in 47 games.

On August 12, 1951 — The Giants (59-51) start the day 13 games behind first place Brooklyn (70-36). On Wes Westrum Day at the Polo Grounds‚ Sal Maglie wins the first game against the Phillies, 3 – 2‚ and rookie Al Corwin takes the second game, 2 – 1. Eddie Stanky returns to the lineup after a week’s absence and has 5 walks in the two games while leading off. The sweep launches a 16-game win streak and a spurt of 39 wins in 47 games.

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