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kenyan_cheena · 02-07-2008, 05:46 PM

MILWAUKEE * WISCONSIN
JOURNAL SENTINEL

Friday 24 September 1958

AARON AND WILLEY EXCEL
AS BRAVES LEVEL SERIES

Story by Lomas Robertson

Interviewed before yesterday afternoon's second game of the 1958 World Series, Milwaukee Braves manager Fred Haney spoke of how vital a win was to his ballclub's chances of repeating as World Champions after having gone down in Wednesday's opener.

"I don't fancy our chances at all if we go to Yankee Stadium down by two," Haney said. "Not at all. But 1-1, that's entirely different. If we can win tonight I think this group of guys are good enough to pinch at least one in New York and bring it back here."

Well, Haney's hopes came true as the Braves won a tense game two, 4-3. Thanks largely to the pitching of right-handed starter Carl Willey and the hitting of Hank Aaron (2-for-4, 2 RBI) the Braves were able to take advantage of the few chances they had to eek out a nail-biting victory. The Yankees actually outhit the Wisconsin team 8-6.

As they did in game one the Braves were able to get on the scoreboard in the 1st inning, Aaron's two-out double scoring leadoff hitter Bill Bruton. But New York tied it up in the 3rd on a one-out solo home run from Mickey Mantle. The pitchers dominated through the next two innings, Yankees starter Ryne Duren retiring eight consecutive Milwaukee batters at one stage.

In the 6th the New York pitcher contributed with the bat, bringing 3rd baseman Andy Carey home with a single into left field to give the Bronx Bombers a 2-1 lead. The Braves answered back in the bottom of the frame, scoring twice to get their noses back in front. 3rd baseman Eddie Mathews walked to lead off the inning, then stole 2nd before Aaron had his second RBI of the game with a single through the gap between 2nd and 3rd. 1st baseman Joe Adcock was then walked before, after Aaron was forced out at 3rd catcher Del Crandall singled. On the throw to home Yankees catcher Yogi Berra dropped the ball, allowing 37 year-old pinch runner Andy Pafko to score to the delight of the County Stadium crowd.

The Yankees drew level once again in the top of the 8th, Bill Skowron's double into the right field corner bringing Carey home for his second run of the game. But as they'd done in the 6th Milwaukee took the lead back immediately, Red Schoendienst's second hit of the game scoring shortstop Johnny Logan.

Braves starter Carl Willey was replaced by Gene Conley at the start of the final inning and after loading the bases on a one-out Yogi Berra single and two walks, he was able to finish off the Yankees by striking out Carey, allowing the County Stadium crowd to exhale in relief.

"Can't tell you how proud I am of them," said Haney. "This was one of our gutsiest wins of the season, without a doubt. It gives me a lot of confidence going to New York."

Willey was announced as the Player of the Game and also picked up the win after he threw 125 pitches through eight innings, allowing seven hits, striking out six and walking five...

***

1958 World Series, Game Two Summary

New York Yankees
0 0 1, 0 0 1, 0 1 0 - 3 / 8 / 2
MILWAUKEE BRAVES
1 0 0, 0 0 2, 0 1 X - 4 / 6 / 1

Top performing batters...

Mickey Mantle (Yankees): 1-for-3, 1 R, 1 HR, 2 BB, 1 RBI
Yogi Berra (Yankees): 2-for-5
Andy Carey (Yankees): 0-for-3, 2 R, 2 BB
Hank Aaron (Braves): 2-for-4, 2 RBI
Del Crandall (Braves): 1-for-3, 1 R, 1 BB
Red Schoendienst (Braves): 2-for-4, 1 RBI

Starting pitcher's lines...

Ryne Duren (Yankees): 6.1 IP, 4 hits, 2 ER, 5 BB, 8 K, 125 pitches
Carl Willey (Braves): 8 IP, 7 hits, 3 ER, 5 BB, 6 K, 125 pitches

Team batting...

New York Yankees: 8-for-33 (.242), 3 R, 7 BB
Milwaukee Braves: 6-for-29 (.207), 4 R, 6 BB

Time: 3:40
Attendance: 43,369 (County Stadium)

02-07-2008, 05:46 PM	#46 (permalink)
kenyan_cheena Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 4,621	MILWAUKEE * WISCONSIN JOURNAL SENTINEL Friday 24 September 1958 AARON AND WILLEY EXCEL AS BRAVES LEVEL SERIES Story by Lomas Robertson Interviewed before yesterday afternoon's second game of the 1958 World Series, Milwaukee Braves manager Fred Haney spoke of how vital a win was to his ballclub's chances of repeating as World Champions after having gone down in Wednesday's opener. "I don't fancy our chances at all if we go to Yankee Stadium down by two," Haney said. "Not at all. But 1-1, that's entirely different. If we can win tonight I think this group of guys are good enough to pinch at least one in New York and bring it back here." Well, Haney's hopes came true as the Braves won a tense game two, 4-3. Thanks largely to the pitching of right-handed starter Carl Willey and the hitting of Hank Aaron (2-for-4, 2 RBI) the Braves were able to take advantage of the few chances they had to eek out a nail-biting victory. The Yankees actually outhit the Wisconsin team 8-6. As they did in game one the Braves were able to get on the scoreboard in the 1st inning, Aaron's two-out double scoring leadoff hitter Bill Bruton. But New York tied it up in the 3rd on a one-out solo home run from Mickey Mantle. The pitchers dominated through the next two innings, Yankees starter Ryne Duren retiring eight consecutive Milwaukee batters at one stage. In the 6th the New York pitcher contributed with the bat, bringing 3rd baseman Andy Carey home with a single into left field to give the Bronx Bombers a 2-1 lead. The Braves answered back in the bottom of the frame, scoring twice to get their noses back in front. 3rd baseman Eddie Mathews walked to lead off the inning, then stole 2nd before Aaron had his second RBI of the game with a single through the gap between 2nd and 3rd. 1st baseman Joe Adcock was then walked before, after Aaron was forced out at 3rd catcher Del Crandall singled. On the throw to home Yankees catcher Yogi Berra dropped the ball, allowing 37 year-old pinch runner Andy Pafko to score to the delight of the County Stadium crowd. The Yankees drew level once again in the top of the 8th, Bill Skowron's double into the right field corner bringing Carey home for his second run of the game. But as they'd done in the 6th Milwaukee took the lead back immediately, Red Schoendienst's second hit of the game scoring shortstop Johnny Logan. Braves starter Carl Willey was replaced by Gene Conley at the start of the final inning and after loading the bases on a one-out Yogi Berra single and two walks, he was able to finish off the Yankees by striking out Carey, allowing the County Stadium crowd to exhale in relief. "Can't tell you how proud I am of them," said Haney. "This was one of our gutsiest wins of the season, without a doubt. It gives me a lot of confidence going to New York." Willey was announced as the Player of the Game and also picked up the win after he threw 125 pitches through eight innings, allowing seven hits, striking out six and walking five... * 1958 World Series, Game Two Summary New York Yankees 0 0 1, 0 0 1, 0 1 0 - 3 / 8 / 2 MILWAUKEE BRAVES 1 0 0, 0 0 2, 0 1 X - 4 / 6 / 1 Top performing batters... Mickey Mantle (Yankees): 1-for-3, 1 R, 1 HR, 2 BB, 1 RBI Yogi Berra (Yankees): 2-for-5 Andy Carey (Yankees): 0-for-3, 2 R, 2 BB Hank Aaron (Braves): 2-for-4, 2 RBI Del Crandall (Braves): 1-for-3, 1 R, 1 BB Red Schoendienst (Braves): 2-for-4, 1 RBI Starting pitcher's lines... Ryne Duren (Yankees): 6.1 IP, 4 hits, 2 ER, 5 BB, 8 K, 125 pitches Carl Willey (Braves): 8 IP, 7 hits, 3 ER, 5 BB, 6 K, 125 pitches Team batting... New York Yankees: 8-for-33 (.242), 3 R, 7 BB Milwaukee Braves: 6-for-29 (.207), 4 R, 6 BB Time: 3:40 Attendance: 43,369 (County Stadium) __________________ MLB: 1958 and Beyond... The Greatest Prize in Sports** Last edited by kenyan_cheena : 02-20-2008 at 08:07 PM.