Monday, September 7, 2009

The 1964 Phillies

As the Phillies move towards losing their 4th game in a row to the Houston Astros, I thought I would revisit the 10 game losing streak that cost them the 1964 Pennant. As you can see, only a few of the games were close, and I had the good fortune to attend Loss #5, a 12 inning affair in which Dick Allen (then Richie) tied the game with a 2 out, 2 run Home Run over the roof in Center field to tie the score in the 10th inning (the Phils later would lose in the 12th). My thanks to my brother Joe for reminding me that he took me to the game---it was exciting, and heartbreaking, at the same time.

10 Game Losing Streak

Date Phils Score Opponent Score Comment

Sep 21 PHILS 0 CINCINNATI 1 (Game where Chico Ruiz stole home in the 6th inning).
Sep 22 PHILS 2 CINCINNATI 9
Sep 23 PHILS 4 CINCINNATI 6

Sep 24 PHILS 3 MILWAUKEE 5
Sep 25 PHILS 5 MILWAUKEE 7 (12 Innings) I was there.
Sep 26 PHILS 4 MILWAUKEE L 6
Sep 27 PHILS 8 MILWAUKEE L 14

Sep 28 PHILS 1 ST. LOUIS 5
Sep 29 PHILS 2 @ ST. LOUIS 4
Sep 30 PHILS 5 @ ST. LOUIS 8

The Phils ended the season by winning their final 2 games in Cincinatti.

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