[Nick Soulis]

Series #72



1965 Milwaukee Braves
Record: 86-76
Finish: 5th in NL
Manager: Bobby Bragan
Ball Park: County Stadium
WAR Leader: Hank Aaron (7.9)
Hall of Famers: (4)
Franchise Record: 2-1
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MLN/1965.shtml

1917 Washington Senators
Record: 74-79
Finish: 5th in AL
Manager: Charlie Griffith
Ball Park: Griffith Stadium
WAR Leader: Walter Johnson (8.2)
Hall of Famers: (2)
Franchise Record: 1-5
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/WSH/1917.shtml
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Braves Overcome Senators In Competitive Fight
LeMaster And Milwaukee Pitching Lead The Way



Game 1
At County Stadium
1917 Washington Senators 2
1965 Milwuakee Braves 4
WP: T. Cloninger (1-0) LP: W. Johnson (0-1) S: B. O'Dell (1)
HR: J. Torre (1)
POG: Tony Cloninger (7 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, 100 P)
1965 Braves Lead Series 1-0

In the opening game of Series 72 between the 1965 Milwaukee Braves and the 1917 Washington Senators, the Braves emerged victorious with a 4-2 win over the Senators at Milwaukee County Stadium. Braves' right-hander Tony Cloninger delivered a stellar performance on the mound, pitching 7.0 innings of 6-hit ball, allowing only 2 earned runs while striking out 6. The offensive effort was led by catcher Joe Torre, whose first-inning home run with a man on base set the tone for the Braves. Lee Maye's clutch sacrifice fly in the seventh inning broke a 2-2 tie, propelling Milwaukee to the win. Despite a valiant effort from the Senators, highlighted by Claude Milan's 3-hit performance, including a double, they couldn't overcome the Braves' solid pitching and timely hitting. With the victory, the 1965 Milwaukee Braves take an early 1-0 series lead, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting series. The next game is slated to take place tomorrow at Milwaukee County Stadium.

Game 2
At County Stadium
1917 Washington Senators 0
1965 Milwuakee Braves 3
WP: D. Lemaster (1-0) LP: J. Shaw (0-1)
HR: J. Torre (2)
POG: Denny LeMaster (9 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 8 K, 130 P)
1965 Braves Lead Series 2-0

In Game 2 of Series 72 between the 1965 Milwaukee Braves and the 1917 Washington Senators, the Braves continued their dominance with a 3-0 shutout victory at Milwaukee County Stadium. Left-handed starter Denny Lemaster delivered a masterful performance on the mound, throwing a complete game shutout while striking out 8 batters and allowing only 6 hits. The Braves' offense was led by catcher Joe Torre, whose first-inning home run with a man on base set the tone for the game. Hank Aaron contributed 2 hits, while Lee Maye chipped in with an RBI double. Despite a strong effort from the Senators, they were unable to solve Lemaster's pitching, and the Braves now hold a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. The next game is scheduled to take place at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C.

Game 3
At Griffith Stadium
1965 Milwuakee Braves 1
1917 Washington Senators 2
WP: D. Ayers (1-0) LP: H. Fischer (0-1) S: H. Harper (1)
HR: None
POG: Harry Harper (6IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, 98 P)
1965 Braves Lead Series 2-1

In Game 3 of Series 72 between the 1965 Milwaukee Braves and the 1917 Washington Senators, the Senators secured a crucial victory on their home turf, winning 2-1 at Griffith Stadium. Left-handed pitcher Harry Harper delivered an impressive performance, allowing only one run over 6 innings while striking out 6 batters. The Senators' offense was propelled by Eddie Foster's run-scoring single in the seventh inning, which ultimately proved to be the difference-maker in the game. Despite a late surge from the Braves, who managed to score a run in the sixth inning, they couldn't overcome the solid pitching from Harper and reliever Dan Ayers. With the win, the Senators narrowed the series deficit to 2-1, and the next game is slated to take place at Griffith Stadium once again.

Game 4
At Griffith Stadium
1965 Milwuakee Braves 3
1917 Washington Senators 6
WP: G. Dumont (1-0) LP: W. Blasingame (0-1) S: D. Ayers (1)
HR: J. Henry (1)
POG: George Dumont (7 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 85 P)
Series Tied At 2

In a pivotal Game 4 of Series 72 between the 1965 Milwaukee Braves and the 1917 Washington Senators, the Senators emerged victorious with a 6-3 win, knotting the series at 2 apiece. The raucous crowd at Griffith Stadium played a significant role in energizing the Senators, who were led by a strong pitching performance from George Dumont, allowing only 3 runs over 7 innings. Washington's offense was powered by Johnny Henry's home run and Steve Rice's clutch hitting, including a triple that helped seal the victory. With the series now deadlocked, both teams head into the next game with heightened intensity and the stakes at an all-time high.

Game 5
At Griffith Stadium
1965 Milwuakee Braves 3
1917 Washington Senators 7
WP: W. Johnson (1-1) LP: T. Cloninger (1-1) S: D. Ayers (2)
HR: E. Smith (1)
POG: Ray Morgan (3-3, 2 2 B, 2 R, BB)
1917 Senators Lead Series 3-2

In a pivotal Game 5 at Griffith Stadium, the 1917 Washington Senators emerged victorious over the visiting 1965 Milwaukee Braves with a score of 7-3, taking a 3-2 series lead. Second baseman Ray Morgan led the charge for the Senators, going 3-for-3 with two doubles and a walk, while scoring twice. The turning point came in the bottom of the fifth inning when Elmer Smith blasted a three-run homer off Braves pitcher Tony Cloninger, propelling the Senators to a commanding lead. With the series shifting back to Milwaukee for Game 6 at County Stadium, the Senators have the opportunity to clinch the championship on enemy territory.

Game 6
At County Stadium
1917 Washington Senators 0
1965 Milwuakee Braves 1
WP: B. O'Dell (1-0) LP: J. Shaw (0-2)
HR: None
POG: Denny LeMaster (8 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 10 K, 126 P)
Series Tied 3-3

In a tense and tightly contested Game 6 of the Series 72, the Milwaukee 1965 Braves emerged victorious over the Washington 1917 Senators in a thrilling 1-0 finish. The Braves' Denny Lemaster delivered a masterful performance on the mound, pitching 8.0 innings of shutout baseball, allowing only two hits while striking out 10 batters. With the game deadlocked at 0-0 heading into the bottom of the ninth inning, Milwaukee found their hero in left fielder Rico Carty, who delivered a dramatic walk-off single to drive in the game-winning run. The win knots the series at 3-3, setting the stage for a decisive Game 7 at Milwaukee County Stadium 1955-1965. Despite the loss, Washington's pitcher Joe Shaw also showcased his talent, pitching 8.2 strong innings and keeping the game close until the very end. With both teams giving it their all, anticipation for the final showdown reaches a fever pitch as baseball fans eagerly await the thrilling conclusion of this historic series.

Game 7
At County Stadium
1917 Washington Senators 1
1965 Milwuakee Braves 2
WP: B. O'Dell (2-0) LP: M. Craft (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Hank Fischer (7 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 112 P)


In a thrilling conclusion to Series 72, the Milwaukee 1965 Braves clinched the championship with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Washington 1917 Senators in Game 7 at Milwaukee County Stadium 1955-1965. The Braves seized an early lead in the bottom of the first inning and held onto it until the top of the seventh when the Senators managed to tie the game. However, Milwaukee responded in the bottom of the ninth inning, with Hank Aaron driving in the winning run, securing the franchise's first championship. Pitcher Hank Fischer delivered a stellar performance, going 7.0 innings and allowing just one run, while Bobby O'Dell closed the game with 2.0 scoreless innings to seal the victory. Despite a valiant effort from Washington, the Braves proved to be the stronger team, bringing an end to an unforgettable series. With celebrations underway in Milwaukee, baseball fans everywhere will remember this historic clash between two iconic teams.

1965 Milwaukee Brewers Win Series 4 Games To 3



Series MVP:

(1-0, 17 IP, 0 ER, 0.82 WHIP, 6 BB, 18 K, 9.5 K/9)