Pirates roar back with 8 runs in 7th to split a twin bill

August 26, 1951
Comebacks, Double Header
1951, Andy Pafko, August 26, Bob Friend, Brooklyn Dodgers, Cal Abrams, Carl Furillo, Clyde King, Howie Pollet, Jackie Robinson, Murry Dickson, Pee Wee Reese, Pete Castiglione, Pittsburgh Pirates, Preacher Roe, Ted Wilks

On August 26, 1951 — The Pirates club the Dodgers, 12 – 11, to win the opener of two with the league leaders. Brooklyn chases Howie Pollet and takes a 9 – 2 lead but the Bucs roar back with eight runs in the 7th inning. Clyde King, unscored on in his last eight games, is the loser. The Dodgers load the bases in the 9th, and Murry Dickson walks pinch-hitter Cal Abrams to force in a run and make the score 12 – 11. But Carl Furillo and Pee Wee Reese fail to deliver. Pete Castiglione has two homers for the Pirates. Brooklyn wins the second game, 4 – 3, when Jackie Robinson homers in the 10th, off Ted Wilks. Andy Pafko homers in the 8th, off Bob Friend, and Preacher Roe (17-2) goes all the way.

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