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Nick Soulis · 11-01-2023, 06:41 AM

Series #28
Preliminary Round

1967 St. Louis Cardinals
Record: 101-60
Finish: World Champions
Manager: Red Schoendenst
Ball Park: Busch Stadium
WAR Leader: Orlando Cepeda (6.8)
Hall of Famers: (5)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/STL/1967.shtml

1951 Pittsburgh Pirates
Record: 64-90
Finish: 7th in NL
Manager: Billy Meyer
Ball Park: Forbes Field
WAR Leader: Ralph Kiner (8.0)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PIT/1951.shtml
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Game 1
At Busch Stadium
1951 Pittsburgh Pirates 0
1967 St. Louis Cardinals 1
WP: B. Gibson (1-0) LP: M. Queen (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Bob Gibson (9IP, o ER, 3 BB, 7 K, 126 P
Julian Javier RBI single

Game 2
At Busch Stadium
1951 Pittsburgh Pirates 3
1967 St. Louis Cardinals 0 (10 inn)
WP; M. Dickson (1-0) LP: j. Hoerner (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Murry Dickson (10 IP, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, 126 P)
Pirates 3 runs in the 10th

Game 3
At Forbes Field
1967 St. Louis Cardinals 5
1951 Pittsburgh Pirates 7
WP: B. Friend (1-0) LP: R. Willis (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Ralph Kiner (2-2, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB)
Pete Castiglione 2 RBI

Game 4
At Forbes Field
1967 St. Louis Cardinals 0
1951 Pittsburgh Pirates 2 (10 inn)
WP: R. Washburn (1-0) LP: D. Caflsen (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Ray Washburn (10 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 137 P
Mike Shannon 2 run single in 10th

Game 5
At Forbes Field
1967 St. Louis Cardinals 3
1951 Pittsburgh Pirates 1
WP: B. Gibson (2-0) LP: M. Quenn (0-2)
HR: C. Flood 2 (2)
POG: Curt Flood (3-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R)
Bob Gibson 9 IP, 1 ER, 5 K

Game 6
At Busch Stadium
1951 Pittsburgh Pirates 0
1967 St. Louis Cardinals 7
WP: D. Hughes (1-0) LP: M. Dickson (1-1)
HR: J. Javier (1)
POG: Dick Hughes (9 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 105 P)
Julian Javier 3 run home run

1967 St. Louis Cardinals Win Series 4 Games To 2
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Champion Cardinals HandCuff Bucks
Two Shutouts And Tinley Hitting Propel St. Louis

In a best-of-seven playoff series that pitted the 1967 St. Louis Cardinals against the 1951 Pittsburgh Pirates, it was the 1967 Cardinals who emerged victorious in six hard-fought games. The series featured exceptional performances by both teams and showcased the baseball prowess of two distinct eras.

The series kicked off at Busch Stadium in a nail-biter that set the tone for the matches to come. The 1967 Cardinals secured a 1-0 victory, with Bob Gibson serving as the star of the game. Gibson's pitching brilliance shone through as he threw a complete game, allowing zero earned runs while striking out seven Pirates' batters. Julian Javier's RBI single proved to be the game-winner.

Game 2 at Busch Stadium extended into extra innings, where the 1951 Pirates managed to pull off a 3-0 victory in the 10th inning. Murry Dickson turned in a stunning 10-inning shutout performance for the Pirates. Despite an intense pitcher's duel, the Pirates managed to score three runs in the 10th inning, taking the win and evening the series.

As the series shifted to Forbes Field, the 1951 Pirates came alive, clinching a 7-5 victory over the 1967 Cardinals. Ralph Kiner emerged as the Player of the Game, contributing a 2-2 performance with two RBIs and two runs scored. Pete Castiglione also chipped in with two RBIs as the Pirates showed their resilience.

Game 4 was another extra-inning thriller played at Forbes Field, with the 1951 Pirates once again prevailing in the 10th inning. Ray Washburn showcased his skills with a 10-inning, four-hit shutout, earning Player of the Game honors. Mike Shannon's two-run single in the 10th secured the Pirates' 2-0 win and evened the series.

Returning to Forbes Field, the 1967 Cardinals gained the upper hand with a 3-1 victory in Game 5. Bob Gibson once again displayed his pitching mastery, tossing a complete game and allowing just one earned run while striking out five. Curt Flood was the standout player of this game, going 3-4 with two home runs, three RBIs, and two runs scored, leading the Cardinals to a pivotal win.

The final game of the series was held at Busch Stadium, and the 1967 Cardinals left no room for doubt. They secured a convincing 7-0 victory over the 1951 Pirates, clinching the series. Dick Hughes delivered an impressive 9-inning shutout performance, earning the Player of the Game title. Julian Javier's three-run home run added to the Cardinals' dominant display.

In the end, the 1967 St. Louis Cardinals proved to be the stronger team, winning the series 4 games to 2. Bob Gibson's remarkable pitching, highlighted by two complete games and a shutout, played a pivotal role in the Cardinals' success. Julian Javier, with seven RBIs, was instrumental in their offensive efforts, while Curt Flood's powerful bat, exemplified by his two home runs in Game 5, helped swing the series in their favor.

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(2-0, 18 IP, 12 K, 5 BB, 8 HA, 0.50 ERA, 0.72 WHIP)

11-01-2023, 06:41 AM	#34
Nick Soulis Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 4,119 Blog Entries: 2	Series #28 Series #28 Preliminary Round 1967 St. Louis Cardinals Record: 101-60 Finish: World Champions Manager: Red Schoendenst Ball Park: Busch Stadium WAR Leader: Orlando Cepeda (6.8) Hall of Famers: (5) https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/STL/1967.shtml 1951 Pittsburgh Pirates Record: 64-90 Finish: 7th in NL Manager: Billy Meyer Ball Park: Forbes Field WAR Leader: Ralph Kiner (8.0) https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PIT/1951.shtml ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Game 1 At Busch Stadium 1951 Pittsburgh Pirates 0 1967 St. Louis Cardinals 1 WP: B. Gibson (1-0) LP: M. Queen (0-1) HR: None POG: Bob Gibson (9IP, o ER, 3 BB, 7 K, 126 P Julian Javier RBI single Game 2 At Busch Stadium 1951 Pittsburgh Pirates 3 1967 St. Louis Cardinals 0 (10 inn) WP; M. Dickson (1-0) LP: j. Hoerner (0-1) HR: None POG: Murry Dickson (10 IP, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, 126 P) Pirates 3 runs in the 10th Game 3 At Forbes Field 1967 St. Louis Cardinals 5 1951 Pittsburgh Pirates 7 WP: B. Friend (1-0) LP: R. Willis (0-1) HR: None POG: Ralph Kiner (2-2, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB) Pete Castiglione 2 RBI Game 4 At Forbes Field 1967 St. Louis Cardinals 0 1951 Pittsburgh Pirates 2 (10 inn) WP: R. Washburn (1-0) LP: D. Caflsen (0-1) HR: None POG: Ray Washburn (10 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 137 P Mike Shannon 2 run single in 10th Game 5 At Forbes Field 1967 St. Louis Cardinals 3 1951 Pittsburgh Pirates 1 WP: B. Gibson (2-0) LP: M. Quenn (0-2) HR: C. Flood 2 (2) POG: Curt Flood (3-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R) Bob Gibson 9 IP, 1 ER, 5 K Game 6 At Busch Stadium 1951 Pittsburgh Pirates 0 1967 St. Louis Cardinals 7 WP: D. Hughes (1-0) LP: M. Dickson (1-1) HR: J. Javier (1) POG: Dick Hughes (9 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 105 P) Julian Javier 3 run home run 1967 St. Louis Cardinals Win Series 4 Games To 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Champion Cardinals HandCuff Bucks Two Shutouts And Tinley Hitting Propel St. Louis In a best-of-seven playoff series that pitted the 1967 St. Louis Cardinals against the 1951 Pittsburgh Pirates, it was the 1967 Cardinals who emerged victorious in six hard-fought games. The series featured exceptional performances by both teams and showcased the baseball prowess of two distinct eras. The series kicked off at Busch Stadium in a nail-biter that set the tone for the matches to come. The 1967 Cardinals secured a 1-0 victory, with Bob Gibson serving as the star of the game. Gibson's pitching brilliance shone through as he threw a complete game, allowing zero earned runs while striking out seven Pirates' batters. Julian Javier's RBI single proved to be the game-winner. Game 2 at Busch Stadium extended into extra innings, where the 1951 Pirates managed to pull off a 3-0 victory in the 10th inning. Murry Dickson turned in a stunning 10-inning shutout performance for the Pirates. Despite an intense pitcher's duel, the Pirates managed to score three runs in the 10th inning, taking the win and evening the series. As the series shifted to Forbes Field, the 1951 Pirates came alive, clinching a 7-5 victory over the 1967 Cardinals. Ralph Kiner emerged as the Player of the Game, contributing a 2-2 performance with two RBIs and two runs scored. Pete Castiglione also chipped in with two RBIs as the Pirates showed their resilience. Game 4 was another extra-inning thriller played at Forbes Field, with the 1951 Pirates once again prevailing in the 10th inning. Ray Washburn showcased his skills with a 10-inning, four-hit shutout, earning Player of the Game honors. Mike Shannon's two-run single in the 10th secured the Pirates' 2-0 win and evened the series. Returning to Forbes Field, the 1967 Cardinals gained the upper hand with a 3-1 victory in Game 5. Bob Gibson once again displayed his pitching mastery, tossing a complete game and allowing just one earned run while striking out five. Curt Flood was the standout player of this game, going 3-4 with two home runs, three RBIs, and two runs scored, leading the Cardinals to a pivotal win. The final game of the series was held at Busch Stadium, and the 1967 Cardinals left no room for doubt. They secured a convincing 7-0 victory over the 1951 Pirates, clinching the series. Dick Hughes delivered an impressive 9-inning shutout performance, earning the Player of the Game title. Julian Javier's three-run home run added to the Cardinals' dominant display. In the end, the 1967 St. Louis Cardinals proved to be the stronger team, winning the series 4 games to 2. Bob Gibson's remarkable pitching, highlighted by two complete games and a shutout, played a pivotal role in the Cardinals' success. Julian Javier, with seven RBIs, was instrumental in their offensive efforts, while Curt Flood's powerful bat, exemplified by his two home runs in Game 5, helped swing the series in their favor. Series MVP: (2-0, 18 IP, 12 K, 5 BB, 8 HA, 0.50 ERA, 0.72 WHIP) Last edited by Nick Soulis; 11-03-2023 at 06:25 AM.