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1969 World Series results
1969 World Series: Chicago White Sox vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Results
Game 1, October 10th, 1969, Connie Mack Stadium
World Series Game 1 Victory for Koufax and Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Phillies started the World Series in style, downing the visiting Chicago White Sox at Connie Mack Stadium by a score of 7-2 to stake an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Phillies left-hander Sandy Koufax threw 6.0 innings of shutout ball.
Koufax allowed no runs on 2 hits over 6 innings for the Phillies. He walked 2 and struck out 5.
"There's nothing like the postseason," said Koufax, "to ramp up the pressure."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Connie Mack Stadium in Philadelphia.
Phillies lead series 1-0
Game 2, October 11th, 1969, Connie Mack Stadium
Phillies Hammered by Harper, Drop Game 2 to White Sox
Chicago second baseman Tommy Harper was the difference-maker for the White Sox in what turned into a shootout with the Philadelphia Phillies. Harper earned accolades after going 3-for-4 in the 4-1 White Sox win. With the victory, the White Sox moved into a 1-1 tie in the best-of-7 series.
Bobby Tolan drew 1 walk against the Phillies. With the game tied in the top of the eighth inning, he hit a sacrifice fly that put Chicago in front, 2-1.
Phillies manager Dutch Fehring did not take questions after the game, telling assembled reporters that he would hold a press conference "if and when we win the World Series."
The next game is set to be played on October 13th, 1969 at Comiskey Park in Chicago.
Series tied 1-1
Game 3, October 13th, 1969, Comiskey Park
Road Win Lifts Philadelphia to 2-1 Lead in WS
With right-hander Pat Jarvis leading the charge, the Philadelphia Phillies got past the Chicago White Sox, 3-1, in extra innings in Game 3 of the World Series. Jarvis threw 6.0 innings of 1-hit ball at Comiskey Park as Philadelphia managed to grab a 2-1 lead in the best-of-7 series.
Philadelphia used the timely hitting of Ed Kirkpatrick to seize the win. The center fielder stroked a run-scoring single in the top of the 12th inning to put the Phillies on top, 2-1. It was his only hit in 5 at-bats, but it was a game-changer.
"We're feeling good about this," said Phillies manager Dutch Fehring. "We have got an advantage now and we just need to keep the pressure on."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Comiskey Park in Chicago.
Phillies lead series 2-1
Game 4, October 14th, 1969, Comiskey Park
Almost There: Philadelphia On Cusp of World Series Triumph After 2-0 Win
Jim Merritt pitched a gem to help the Philadelphia Phillies escape with a tight, 2-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox in a low-scoring World Series contest. The left-handed Merritt threw 9.0 innings of shutout ball in the win, just enough for the Phillies on a day when their offense dried up. Philadelphia now leads the best-of-7 series 3-1.
Merritt excelled for Philadelphia, as he kept the Chicago offense quiet. The left-hander went the distance, shutting out the White Sox on 3 hits.
"We lost," Chicago manager Fred Koster said later. "We'll deal with it. The series isn't over."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Comiskey Park in Chicago.
Phillies lead series 3-1
Game 5, October 15th, 1969, Comiskey Park
It's Over! Philadelphia Defeats Chicago
With a 9-5 win over the Chicago White Sox tonight at Comiskey Park, the Philadelphia Phillies wrapped up their 3rd title in team history.
Philadelphia left little doubt who was the better club. "Team" was the word of the day as the Phillies celebrated the culmination of their banner year in the victors clubhouse following the game.
"Hitting, pitching, fielding; those are all things you need to win, but most importantly you need a team, a team that works together toward the same collective goal," said Philadelphia manager Dutch Fehring. "Our players felt that way all year and they played that way. When one guy had an off day, 24 others stepped up their game and filled the void."
A jovial mood filled the air as Philadelphia celebrated into the night. The city's mayor said parade plans were underway and a "huge celebration" in the works.
"We're going to celebrate our team, our championship Philadelphia Phillies," the mayor said.
The champions completed the regular season with a first-place finish in the NL East Division and a 114-48 record.
World Series MVP: RF Billy Williams (Philadelphia Phillies)
(In this TL, the 1969 Phillies will definitely be seen as one of the best teams in baseball history (there is no other way to describe a team that went 114-48 and swept the NLCS (against a 100-game winner Astros), and only lost one World Series game (against the 100-game winner White Sox)--and they now have more World Series championships in this sim than they do IRL (3 as opposed to 2).)
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