[Nick Soulis]

Series #68



2010 Cleveland Indians
Record: 68-93
Finish: 4th in AL Central
Manager: Manny Acta
Ball Park: Progressive Field
WAR Leader: Shin Soo Choo (5.9)
Hall of Famers: (0)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CLE/2010.shtml

1957 Pittsburgh Pirates
Record: 62-92
Finish: 7th in NL
Manager: Bobby Bragan
Ball Park: Forbes Field
WAR Leader: Dick Groat (4.4)
Hall of Famers: (2)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PIT/1957.shtml
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Pirates Brush Aside Tribe
Four Game Sweep By Impressive Bucs



Game 1
At Progressive Field
1957 Pittsburgh Pirates 3
2010 Cleveland Indians 2
G. Witt (1-0) LP: C. Perez (0-1) S: R. Face (1)
HR: F. Thomas (1)
POG: George Witt (8 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 9 K, 101 P)
1957 Pirates Lead Series 1-0

In a classic clash of baseball eras, the 1957 Pittsburgh Pirates triumphed over the 2010 Cleveland Indians in a nail-biting Game 1 of Series 68 at Progressive Field. The Pirates secured a 3-2 victory, taking an early 1-0 lead in the series. Pittsburgh's starting pitcher, George Witt, showcased his prowess on the mound, delivering 8.0 innings of stellar pitching with only 2 earned runs and 9 strikeouts. The game remained deadlocked until the top of the eighth inning when Frank Thomas blasted a solo home run, putting the Pirates on the board. However, the Indians responded in the bottom of the inning, tying the game at 2-2. The decisive moment came in the ninth, with Bob Skinner's clutch at-bat producing a run-scoring single off Chris Perez, propelling the 1957 Pirates to a 3-2 lead. Witt's stellar performance set the tone for Pittsburgh, and the series promises more exciting matchups ahead. Game 2 is slated for tomorrow at Progressive Field, and fans eagerly anticipate the continuation of this thrilling clash between baseball legends.

Game 2
At Progressive Field
1957 Pittsburgh Pirates 4
2010 Cleveland Indians 0
WP: R. Witt (1-0) LP: J. Tomlin (0-1)
HR: B. Mazeroski (1)
POG: Red Witt (8 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 5 BB, 6K, W)
1957 Pirates Lead Series 2-0

In a commanding performance, the 1957 Pittsburgh Pirates continued their dominance over the 2010 Cleveland Indians with a resounding 4-0 shutout victory in Game 2 of Series 68 at Progressive Field. The Pirates now hold a commanding 2-0 series lead, as Red Witt delivered an exceptional outing on the mound, completely stifling the Indians' offense. Witt pitched 8.0 innings of shutout baseball, allowing only two hits while striking out six and walking five. The Pirates' offense came to life in the fourth inning, with key hits from Roberto Mejias, Bill Mazeroski, and Bill Virdon contributing to a three-run surge. Mazeroski's solo home run in the seventh inning added another insurance run. Despite Witt's remarkable performance, there was a somber note as Mejias suffered an injury while running the bases and will miss the remainder of the series. Game 3 is set for Monday at Forbes Field 1947-1958 in Pittsburgh, where the Pirates aim to extend their series lead and the Indians seek a comeback.

Game 3
At Forbes Field
2010 Cleveland Indians 2
1957 Pittsburgh Pirates 5
WP: L. Arroyo (1-0) LP: R. Perez (0-1) S: R. Face (2)
HR: D. Long (1)
POG: Bob Friend (6 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 77 P)
1957 Pirates Lead Series 3-0

The 1957 Pittsburgh Pirates continued their dominant run in Series 68, securing a 3-0 series lead by defeating the Cleveland 2010 Indians 5-2 at Forbes Field 1947-1958. Pirates' right-hander Bob Friend showcased his prowess on the mound, delivering a standout performance by allowing only one run on two hits over 6.0 innings. The pivotal moment of the game came in the bottom of the seventh inning when Dale Long crushed a 3-run home run, extending the Pirates' lead to 5-2. Despite a late push by the Indians, including a two-run double by Carlos Santana, the Pirates' pitching staff held firm. The series now stands at 3-0, with the Pirates just one victory away from claiming the Series 68 championship. The two teams will meet again tomorrow at Forbes Field 1947-1958, and the Pirates aim to complete the sweep while the Indians fight to stay alive.

Game 4
At Forbes Field
2010 Cleveland Indians 1
1957 Pittsburgh Pirates 4
WP: R. Kline (1-0) LP: C. Carrasco (0-1) S: R. Face (3)
HR: F. Tjomas (2)
POG: Ron Kline (8 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 96 P)

The 1957 Pittsburgh Pirates completed a stunning sweep of the 2010 Cleveland Indians with a 4-0 victory in Game 4 at Forbes Field. Ron Kline delivered a stellar performance on the mound, pitching eight solid innings and allowing only one earned run while striking out five. The Pirates' offense was highlighted by a home run from slugger Frank Thomas in the second inning and key RBIs from Bill Mazeroski and Bill Virdon. Despite Cleveland's efforts, including a solo home run from Shin-Soo Choo, they couldn't overcome the Pirates' dominant pitching and timely hitting. With this resounding sweep, the 1957 Pittsburgh Pirates etched their name in history, celebrating a championship that would be remembered for years to come.

1957 Pittsburgh Pirates Win Series 4 Games To 0


Series MVP:

(.333, .412 OBP, .800 SLG, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 1 2B)