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Nick Soulis · 12-27-2021, 09:01 AM

PRELIMINARY ROUND
Series #73
1941 Brooklyn Dodgers (100-54) vs 1995 San Francisco Giants (67-77)

The first real great Dodgers team in over a decade won 100 games and brought the pennant to flatbush. Leo Durocher proves what a great motivator and game manger he is winning with a team that didnt have the hall of fame resume but still loads of talent. First baseman Dolph Camilli did have a star season hitting 34 home runs and driving in 120 while Joe Medwick hit out 18 with 88 RBI. The true gem was 22 year old Pete Reiser, his ability at such a young age is one of baseball lore. Reiser hit .343 with a .406 OBP and 39 doubles and 17 triples. He swung the bat like he was born to do so. Another younster at short, Pee Wee Reese didnt have the numbers to make you take notice but his hustle and defensive skill quickly made him one of the Ebbets Field favorites. Dixie Walker was another fine hitter that cant be overlooked hitting .311 and Billy Herman at 31 remains a fine all around player. Two aces at the top of the Dodger rotation had excellent seasons, Kirby Higbe went 22-9 in 39 starts and 298 and even managed 3 saves when needed. Whit Wyatt went 22-10 with a 159 ERA+ and 1.05 WHIP to dominate the National League and even third starter Curt Davis had his ERA at 2.97 and could still get it done at 37 years old. Hugh Casey was the main man in relief with 7 saves and 162 innings of work when Durocher needed him. Two more grey beards in Luke Hamlin and Freddie Fitzsimmons could also play an unlikely role. This Dodgers team shouldnt be overlooked in any competition and is just the type of team that doesnt deserve to be forgotten so easily in a 1941 season that was remembered for so much more.

Dusty Baker was just getting his feet wet as a manager with the Giants and 1995 was more of a rebuild for his club. The young starlet in left field however was coming into his own as Barry Bonds was already considered among the best players in the game. Bonds had a 1.00 OPS with 33 home runs, 31 steals, and 109 runs. Matt Williams played in less then half the game but when available hit .336 while slugging over .600. Glenalin Hill hit 24 home runs with 25 steals showing his athletic ability and some monstrous home runs and even Mark Carreon hit over .300 with 17 home runs, Twenty five year old shortstop Royce Clayton was the hope for the future while veteran Robby Thompson didn't have much left at second. Kirt Manwaring is a good overall catcher while Deion Sanders hit .285 with some flash off the bench. The pitching was really however where this club struggled; only one arm won 10 games or more and that was Mark Leiter who did his best with a 3.82 ERA to act like an ace. Terry Muholland proved once and for all that he is not a starter with his 5.80 ERA while Mark Portugal and lefty Trevor Wilson didnt do much to impress in each of their 17 starts. Some hope from 24 year old William VanLandingham who had a 3.67 ERA in 18 starts and 95 strikeouts. The pen was anchored by the 'shooter' Rod Beck who had 33 saves but also may have had one too many rough spots with 6 losses and a 4.45 ERA. The remainder of the pen and arms in general were also quite poor as Giants pitching in 1995 really didn't give the team much of a chance, It will be fun to watch Bonds show off his skills at Ebbets Field but on paper at least, this series would appear to be very one-sided unless the Giants get some really unexpected quality pitching.

Game 1 At Ebbets Field
Clear 72
1995 Giants................3
1941 Dodgers.............4
WP: W. Wyatt (1-0) LP: M. Portugal (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Whit Wyatt
1941 Dodgers lead series 1-0
Cookie Lavagetto doubled in the 7th inning scoring a run and breaking a 3-3 tie to put the Dodgers in position to win game one. San Fran took a 3-0 lead 4th but Mark Portugal could not hold it allowing three right back the bottom of the same inning. Whit Wyatt gets the win striking out 8 and walking one over the complete nine.

Game 2 At Ebbets Field
Partly cloudy 59
1995 Giants..................6
1941 Dodgers...............5
WP: R. Beck (1-0) LP: C. Davis (0-1) S: S. Barton (1)
HR: None
POG: William VanLandingham
Series tied at 1
The Dodgers loaded the bases in the bottom of the ninth after blowing a three run lead but their chance was extinguished by Shawn Barton who forced Pete Coscarant to fly out to center. Curt Davis had a 3 run lead in the ninth but Darren Lewis, Barry Bonds, and finally Matt Williams all had RBI singles to turn the tide. Lewis had three RBI in a signature win for the Giants who wouldnt quit and prove to the Dodgers they believe they can win.

Game 3 At Candlestick Park
Partly cloudy 63
1941 Dodgers..................18
1995 Giants......................1
WP: K. Higbe (1-0) LP: J. Brewington (0-1)
HR: D. Camilli (1), A. Kampouris (1)
POG: Alex Kampouris
1941 Dodgers lead series 2-1
Dixie Walker scored 4 runs and Alex Kampouris had a huge day with 5 RBI and a 3 run home run. The Dodgers embarrass Jaimie Brewington and the Giants on their home field scoring 11 times in the last two innings alone. Kirby Higbe gets an easy win as his offense had 20 hits and a determination to make up for the tough loss in game two. Can the Giants rebound from this?

Game 4 At Candlestick Park
Partly cloudy 64
1941 Dodgers....................8
1995 Giants.......................3
WP: L. Hamlin (1-0) LP: S. Torres (0-1)
HR: S. Scarsone (1), J. Medwick 3 (3)
POG: Joe Medwick
1941 Dodgers lead series 3-1
Joe Medwick singlehandedly takes over game 4 with three home runs and seven RBI. Mednick's had two big blows, a three run home run in the third and another in the 7th. Luke Hamlin made the most of the support despite walking six over 9 innings.

Game 5 At Candlestick Park
Partly cloudy 65
1941 Dodgers..................10
1995 Giants......................1
WP: W. Wyat (2-0) LP: M. Portugal (0-2)
HR: D. Camilli (2)
POG: Whitt Wyatt
The Dodgers finished off the Giants with another emphatic win as Whit Wyatt won his second game striking out nine and walking none in a complete game effort where he allowed only one unearned run. The back breaker in the game was a grand slam by Dolph Camilli in the 5th inning and Joe Medwick drove in his 14th run of the series. The Dodgers end a very impressive five game series proving how potent they can be.

1941 Brooklyn Dodgers Win Series 4 games to 1

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12-27-2021, 09:01 AM	#91
Nick Soulis Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 4,394	Series #73 PRELIMINARY ROUND Series #73 1941 Brooklyn Dodgers (100-54) vs 1995 San Francisco Giants (67-77) The first real great Dodgers team in over a decade won 100 games and brought the pennant to flatbush. Leo Durocher proves what a great motivator and game manger he is winning with a team that didnt have the hall of fame resume but still loads of talent. First baseman Dolph Camilli did have a star season hitting 34 home runs and driving in 120 while Joe Medwick hit out 18 with 88 RBI. The true gem was 22 year old Pete Reiser, his ability at such a young age is one of baseball lore. Reiser hit .343 with a .406 OBP and 39 doubles and 17 triples. He swung the bat like he was born to do so. Another younster at short, Pee Wee Reese didnt have the numbers to make you take notice but his hustle and defensive skill quickly made him one of the Ebbets Field favorites. Dixie Walker was another fine hitter that cant be overlooked hitting .311 and Billy Herman at 31 remains a fine all around player. Two aces at the top of the Dodger rotation had excellent seasons, Kirby Higbe went 22-9 in 39 starts and 298 and even managed 3 saves when needed. Whit Wyatt went 22-10 with a 159 ERA+ and 1.05 WHIP to dominate the National League and even third starter Curt Davis had his ERA at 2.97 and could still get it done at 37 years old. Hugh Casey was the main man in relief with 7 saves and 162 innings of work when Durocher needed him. Two more grey beards in Luke Hamlin and Freddie Fitzsimmons could also play an unlikely role. This Dodgers team shouldnt be overlooked in any competition and is just the type of team that doesnt deserve to be forgotten so easily in a 1941 season that was remembered for so much more. Dusty Baker was just getting his feet wet as a manager with the Giants and 1995 was more of a rebuild for his club. The young starlet in left field however was coming into his own as Barry Bonds was already considered among the best players in the game. Bonds had a 1.00 OPS with 33 home runs, 31 steals, and 109 runs. Matt Williams played in less then half the game but when available hit .336 while slugging over .600. Glenalin Hill hit 24 home runs with 25 steals showing his athletic ability and some monstrous home runs and even Mark Carreon hit over .300 with 17 home runs, Twenty five year old shortstop Royce Clayton was the hope for the future while veteran Robby Thompson didn't have much left at second. Kirt Manwaring is a good overall catcher while Deion Sanders hit .285 with some flash off the bench. The pitching was really however where this club struggled; only one arm won 10 games or more and that was Mark Leiter who did his best with a 3.82 ERA to act like an ace. Terry Muholland proved once and for all that he is not a starter with his 5.80 ERA while Mark Portugal and lefty Trevor Wilson didnt do much to impress in each of their 17 starts. Some hope from 24 year old William VanLandingham who had a 3.67 ERA in 18 starts and 95 strikeouts. The pen was anchored by the 'shooter' Rod Beck who had 33 saves but also may have had one too many rough spots with 6 losses and a 4.45 ERA. The remainder of the pen and arms in general were also quite poor as Giants pitching in 1995 really didn't give the team much of a chance, It will be fun to watch Bonds show off his skills at Ebbets Field but on paper at least, this series would appear to be very one-sided unless the Giants get some really unexpected quality pitching. Game 1 At Ebbets Field Clear 72 1995 Giants................3 1941 Dodgers.............4 WP: W. Wyatt (1-0) LP: M. Portugal (0-1) HR: None POG: Whit Wyatt 1941 Dodgers lead series 1-0 Cookie Lavagetto doubled in the 7th inning scoring a run and breaking a 3-3 tie to put the Dodgers in position to win game one. San Fran took a 3-0 lead 4th but Mark Portugal could not hold it allowing three right back the bottom of the same inning. Whit Wyatt gets the win striking out 8 and walking one over the complete nine. Game 2 At Ebbets Field Partly cloudy 59 1995 Giants..................6 1941 Dodgers...............5 WP: R. Beck (1-0) LP: C. Davis (0-1) S: S. Barton (1) HR: None POG: William VanLandingham Series tied at 1 The Dodgers loaded the bases in the bottom of the ninth after blowing a three run lead but their chance was extinguished by Shawn Barton who forced Pete Coscarant to fly out to center. Curt Davis had a 3 run lead in the ninth but Darren Lewis, Barry Bonds, and finally Matt Williams all had RBI singles to turn the tide. Lewis had three RBI in a signature win for the Giants who wouldnt quit and prove to the Dodgers they believe they can win. Game 3 At Candlestick Park Partly cloudy 63 1941 Dodgers..................18 1995 Giants......................1 WP: K. Higbe (1-0) LP: J. Brewington (0-1) HR: D. Camilli (1), A. Kampouris (1) POG: Alex Kampouris 1941 Dodgers lead series 2-1 Dixie Walker scored 4 runs and Alex Kampouris had a huge day with 5 RBI and a 3 run home run. The Dodgers embarrass Jaimie Brewington and the Giants on their home field scoring 11 times in the last two innings alone. Kirby Higbe gets an easy win as his offense had 20 hits and a determination to make up for the tough loss in game two. Can the Giants rebound from this? Game 4 At Candlestick Park Partly cloudy 64 1941 Dodgers....................8 1995 Giants.......................3 WP: L. Hamlin (1-0) LP: S. Torres (0-1) HR: S. Scarsone (1), J. Medwick 3 (3) POG: Joe Medwick 1941 Dodgers lead series 3-1 Joe Medwick singlehandedly takes over game 4 with three home runs and seven RBI. Mednick's had two big blows, a three run home run in the third and another in the 7th. Luke Hamlin made the most of the support despite walking six over 9 innings. Game 5 At Candlestick Park Partly cloudy 65 1941 Dodgers..................10 1995 Giants......................1 WP: W. Wyat (2-0) LP: M. Portugal (0-2) HR: D. Camilli (2) POG: Whitt Wyatt The Dodgers finished off the Giants with another emphatic win as Whit Wyatt won his second game striking out nine and walking none in a complete game effort where he allowed only one unearned run. The back breaker in the game was a grand slam by Dolph Camilli in the 5th inning and Joe Medwick drove in his 14th run of the series. The Dodgers end a very impressive five game series proving how potent they can be. 1941 Brooklyn Dodgers Win Series 4 games to 1 Series MVP: Joe Medwick (.478, 3 HR, 14 RBI, 4 2B, 1.13 SLG, 7 R) Last edited by Nick Soulis; 12-28-2021 at 04:49 PM.