The Reds are winners of nine straight as they sweep a doubleheader, 4 – 1 and 3 – 1, over New York to take a one-game lead over the faltering Phillies. However, the Reds will then lose four of their final five games to finish the season tied for second with Philadelphia, one game behind the pennant-winning St. Louis Cardinals.

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On September 27, 1964 — The Reds are winners of nine straight as they sweep a doubleheader, 4 – 1 and 3 – 1, over New York to take a one-game lead over the faltering Phillies. However, the Reds will then lose four of their final five games to finish the season tied for second with Philadelphia, one game behind the pennant-winning St. Louis Cardinals.

 

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