[Nick Soulis]

Series #170



1940 Brooklyn Dodgers
Record: 88-65
Finish: 2nd in NL
Manager: Leo Durocher
Ball Park: Ebbets Field
WAR Leader: Dolph Camilli (5.3)
Franchise Record: 5-7
1940 Season Record: 2-3
Hall of Famers: (2)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BRO/1940.shtml

1967 New York Mets
Record: 61-101
Finish: 10th in NL
Manager: Wes Westrum
Ball Park: Shea Stadium
Franchise Record: 1-4
1967 Season Record: 3-2
Hall of Famers: (1)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYM/1967.shtml
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Bums Grab Easy Series Win
Seaver's Shutout Aside, It Was All Brooklyn



Game 1
At Ebbets Field
1967 New York Mets 1
1940 Brooklyn Dodgers 0
WP: T. Seaver (1-0) LP: V. Tamulis (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Tom Seaver (9 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 121 P)
1967 Mets Lead Series 1-0

In a thrilling pitcher’s duel at Ebbets Field, the 1967 New York Mets edged out the 1940 Brooklyn Dodgers 1-0 to claim Game 1 of their best-of-seven Field of Dreams series. Mets ace Tom Seaver was masterful, tossing a complete-game shutout, scattering four hits, and striking out three in a dominant performance that earned him Player of the Game honors. The lone run of the game came in the ninth inning when Jerry Buchek roped a triple and was brought home on Cleon Jones' clutch sacrifice fly. Despite a strong outing by Brooklyn's Vito Tamulis, who allowed just one unearned run across nine innings, the Dodgers' bats couldn’t solve Seaver. The Mets turned three crisp double plays, showcasing stellar defense behind their ace. With clear skies and the autumn breeze swirling, the 66-degree day saw 34,312 fans witness a historic clash as New York seized a 1-0 series lead.

Game 2
At Ebbets Field
1967 New York Mets 0
1940 Brooklyn Dodgers 3
WP: F. Fitzsimmons (1-0) LP: D. Cardwell (0-1)
HR: D. Camilli (1), P. Reiser (1)
POG: Freddie Fitzsimmons (9 IP, 8 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 114 P)
Series Tied 1-1

Under overcast skies at Ebbets Field, the 1940 Brooklyn Dodgers rode a stellar pitching performance by Freddie Fitzsimmons to a 3-0 victory over the 1967 New York Mets, evening the Field of Dreams series at one game apiece. Fitzsimmons dazzled with a complete-game shutout, scattering eight hits while striking out two and walking one over 114 pitches. The game remained scoreless until the eighth inning, when Dolph Camilli crushed a solo home run, followed by a two-run shot from pinch-hitter Pete Reiser to provide all the offense Brooklyn needed. Mets starter Don Cardwell matched zeros with Fitzsimmons for seven innings but faltered late, ultimately taking the loss despite a valiant 114-pitch effort of his own. The series now shifts to Shea Stadium for Game 3, with momentum squarely in Brooklyn’s favor.

Game 3
At Shea Stadium
1940 Brooklyn Dodgers 6
1967 New York Mets 0
WP: W. Wyatt (1-0) LP: D. Selma (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Whit Wyatt (9 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 112 P)
1940 Dodgers Lead Series 2-1

Under clear skies and the nostalgic charm of Shea Stadium, the 1940 Brooklyn Dodgers claimed a commanding 6-0 victory over the 1967 New York Mets in Game 3 of their best-of-seven Field of Dreams series. Whit Wyatt was the hero of the day, delivering a brilliant complete-game shutout. Allowing only five hits and striking out three, Wyatt masterfully handled the Mets' lineup, keeping them off the board despite windy conditions that favored hitters. Brooklyn's offense capitalized on Mets starter Don Selma's lack of control, drawing seven walks in his six innings of work. Dixie Walker led the charge with two hits and a run scored, while Cookie Lavagetto delivered a key two-run double in the eighth inning to pad the lead. Despite their best efforts, the Mets struggled to find answers at the plate, with Ron Swoboda's two singles providing the only bright spots in an otherwise quiet offensive outing. The victory puts the Dodgers ahead 2-1 in the series as they continue to find inspiration in their mix of small ball and timely pitching. Game 4 is set for tomorrow at Shea Stadium, with the Dodgers looking to build on their momentum and the Mets hoping to even the series.

Game 4
At Shea Stadium
1940 Brooklyn Dodgers 6
1967 New York Mets 2
WP: L. Jamlin (1-0) LP: J. Fisher (0-1)
HR: D. Camilli (2), K. Boyer (1), J. Buchek (1)
POG: Luke Hamlin (9 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 118 P)
1940 Dodgers Lead Series 3-1

In a pivotal Game 4 at the Field of Dreams, the 1940 Brooklyn Dodgers took a commanding 3-1 series lead with a convincing 6-2 victory over the 1967 New York Mets. Luke Hamlin was masterful on the mound, pitching a complete game while allowing just two solo home runs and striking out six. The Dodgers’ offense came alive late, with Dolph Camilli delivering a two-run homer in a four-run eighth inning that broke the game open. The Mets managed solo blasts from Jerry Buchek and Ken Boyer but struggled to generate consistent offense. The windy, partly cloudy afternoon at Shea Stadium witnessed 40,932 fans as Hamlin’s poise and timely hitting from Pee Wee Reese and Pete Coscarart secured Brooklyn's win. The Dodgers now sit one win away from clinching the series as the action continues tomorrow.

Game 5
At Shea Stadium
1940 Brooklyn Dodgers 10
1967 New York Mets 2
WP: V. Tamulis (1-1) LP: T. Seaver (1-1)
HR: C. Lavagetto (1)
POG: Vito Tamulis (9 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 114 P)

The 1940 Brooklyn Dodgers clinched their Field of Dreams best-of-seven series against the 1967 New York Mets with a dominant 10-2 victory in Game 5 at Shea Stadium. Brooklyn’s offense erupted in the third and sixth innings, scoring five runs in each frame, with Cookie Lavagetto’s three-run homer in the sixth serving as the exclamation point. Vito Tamulis delivered a masterful complete-game performance, scattering six hits and allowing just two late runs to secure the series-clinching win. The Dodgers' lineup showcased relentless efficiency, racking up 14 hits, including triples from Tamulis, Dolph Camilli, and Pete Coscarart. Despite Tom Seaver’s early struggles, the Mets showed grit, but their two ninth-inning runs proved too little, too late. With the victory, Brooklyn celebrated amidst cheers from a modest crowd of 20,911 on a crisp, partly cloudy afternoon.

1940 Brooklyn Dodgers Win Series 4 Games To 1

Series MVP:

(.294, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 6 R, 1 3B, .478 OBP, .765 SLG)