The Greatest Game Ever Pitched – Marichal vs Spahn

On July 2, 1963, Juan Marichal outlasts Warren Spahn in a 16-inning pitchers’ duel at Candlestick Park. The San Francisco Giants defeat the Milwaukee Braves, 1-0, on Willie Mays’ home run. Marichal strikes out 10 batters in going the distance.

(Image) Juan Marichal embraces Willie Mays after Mays hit a home run to win the game for Marichal. 

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