The Philadelphia Inquirer
FRIDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 1959
PASCUAL GONE FOR SEASON
Story by Tommy Simmonds
With their ambition to reel in the Chicago Cubs and claim the National League pennant already looking impossible the Philadelphia Phillies were dealt a terrible blow yesterday as talented starting pitcher Camilo Pascual suffered a season-ending bicep injury during the game against the Pirates at Connie Mack Stadium. Pascual strained the muscle in the 6th inning with the Phillies leading 7-3. At any other time of the season he'd be out for six to seven weeks but with only four remaining in the campaign he is finished for the year.
The Phillies went on to claim a 7-4 victory with Pascual the winning pitcher. Shortstop Chico Fernandez and catcher Stan Lopata both finsihed the game with three hits and two RBI. However, Phillies manager Eddie Sawyer was more concerned about Pascual and voiced his deep disappointment over the loss of the amiable 25 year-old Cuban.
"He's been one of our best," said Sawyer, shaking his head. "A guy I've grown to rely on and trust that he'll give me his best each time he steps out on the field. We'll miss him down the stretch, no doubt. It was already difficult, now it's gonna be close to unattainable."
The win improved Philadelphia's record to 75-57, still seven games behind the Cubs (82-50) who opened up their home series against the Reds with a 2-0 win.