The Giants suffer their 3rd straight loss and their 10th in 11 games, losing to the Reds, 4 – 2. The Giants maintain their 1-game lead in the NL West.

On September 15, 1971 — The Giants suffer their 3rd straight loss and their 10th in 11 games, losing to the Reds, 4 – 2. The Giants maintain their 1-game lead in the NL West.

 

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