The Pirates end the Giants’ 16-game winning streak defeating New York, 2 – 0. Due to the consecutive victories, Leo Durocher and his club were able to narrow the Dodgers’ lead from 13 1/2 to 6 games.

On August 28, 1951 — The Pirates end the Giants’ 16-game winning streak defeating New York, 2 – 0. Due to the consecutive victories, Leo Durocher and his club were able to narrow the Dodgers’ lead from 13 1/2 to 6 games.

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The Pirates end the Giants’ 16-game winning streak defeating New York, 2 – 0. Due to the consecutive victories, Leo Durocher and his club were able to narrow the Dodgers’ lead from 13 1/2 to 6 games.

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