September 27, 1953: Preston Ward’s walk-off blast in 9th propels Pirates in season finale
The 1953 season was a tough one for both the Pittsburgh Pirates…
August 6, 1953: Sandlock drives in decisive run in Pirates’ 4-3 win over Reds
Mike Sandlock was a batting, fielding and running star in a game…
April 15, 1953: Lindell, Sandlock’s efforts not enough in Pirates’ loss to Dodgers
It was a new season, the Pirates opening against the 1952 National…
September 19, 1945: Sandlock drives in three as Dodgers rally late to beat Giants
Neither the Giants nor the Dodgers were in contention for the…
September 9, 1945: Sandlock gets three hits, but Dodgers blow 4-run lead to Reds
The Brooklyn Dodgers had finished a tough late-season stretch…
May 26, 1945: Dodgers end losing streak behind Sandlock’s three hits
The Brooklyn Dodgers, who had won 11 in a row between May 5 and…
September 19, 1942: Mel Ott’s grand slam propels Giants to win over Braves
The year 1942 was a pivotal one in baseball. Concerns that the…
April 20, 1945: Sandlock’s first homer not enough in Dodgers’ loss to Giants
While December 7, 1941 was proclaimed by Franklin D. Roosevelt…
April 18, 1945: Phillies spoil Leo Durocher’s last game as player-manager
When Dodgers player-manager Leo Durocher had Frenchy Bordagaray…
April 17, 1945: Sandlock shines in Dodgers’ Opening Day victory over Phillies
Opening Day is for all intents and purposes a national holiday…