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⚾ Baseball Guide
On April 19, 1946, the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates battled in a game filled with timely hits and critical defensive plays. The Reds jumped out in the top of the first when Augie Galan’s crisp double set the stage for Whitey Kurowski’s well-timed single—which brought Galan home and gave Cincinnati an early 1–0 lead. Yet, the Pirates quickly answered. In the bottom of the fourth, a line drive single by Bob Elliott put Pittsburgh on track, and Walker Cooper’s steady hit moved him into scoring position. A smart fielders’ choice by Vern Stephens then drove Elliott home, while an infield single from Joe Grace brought Cooper home to make it 2–1 in favor of Pittsburgh.
The Pirates’ momentum carried into the bottom of the sixth. Walker Cooper exploded with a triple, and soon after, Vern Stephens delivered a thunderous two–run home run that extended Pittsburgh’s lead to 4–1. Cincinnati tried to mount a comeback in the top of the eighth when Frankie Gustine reached with a sharp single and advanced on an error, setting the stage for Whitey Kurowski’s double that drove in both Gustine and an advancing Augie Galan. However, despite the Reds’ valiant effort to close the gap, Pittsburgh’s timely offense held firm. The game ultimately concluded with the Pirates holding on for a 4–3 victory—a hard-fought win that encapsulated the competitive spirit and shifting dynamics of the era.
Final Score: Cincinnati Reds 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 4
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