October 2, 1964: Mets’ Al Jackson outduels Bob Gibson to keep Cardinals from clinching pennant
The National League pennant race had become a nailbiter. St. Louis was on an eight-game winning streak but clung to just a half-game lead over the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds had won nine games in a row to remain in contention. With just three games left, the Reds remained a half-game behind the Cardinals. St. […]