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tdneu99 · 08-18-2018, 10:35 PM

The Cardinals grabbed a win, 5-1, at Candlestick Park, overcoming a fine effort from San Francisco pitcher Tom Bradley. Bradley went 9 innings and allowed 1 earned run. The winner was Al Hrabosky in relief. His record improves to 5-1. Ron Bryant took the loss. The Giants drop to 14-16 and continue their inconsistent start to the 1973 season.

The Cardinals got a big at-bat from center fielder Bake McBride. For the game, McBride went 1 for 1 with a home run, while adding 2 RBI and scoring once. In the top of the 11th, with a runner on 1st, he stroked a 2-run home run. His 2nd home run of the season gave St. Louis a 3-1 lead.

"It was a solid team effort and we'll try to keep this momentum going," McBride told reporters after the game

Kingman spoiled the shutout with a solo shot in the last frame for the Giants off RHP Rick Wise. It was the 50th career homer for the young slugger.

BOTTOM OF THE 9TH
Count: 0-1
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 361 ft

Season HR #6 - Career HR #50

08-18-2018, 10:35 PM	#68
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	05/08/1973 - Cardinals Need Extra Frames to Get Past Giants The Cardinals grabbed a win, 5-1, at Candlestick Park, overcoming a fine effort from San Francisco pitcher Tom Bradley. Bradley went 9 innings and allowed 1 earned run. The winner was Al Hrabosky in relief. His record improves to 5-1. Ron Bryant took the loss. The Giants drop to 14-16 and continue their inconsistent start to the 1973 season. The Cardinals got a big at-bat from center fielder Bake McBride. For the game, McBride went 1 for 1 with a home run, while adding 2 RBI and scoring once. In the top of the 11th, with a runner on 1st, he stroked a 2-run home run. His 2nd home run of the season gave St. Louis a 3-1 lead. "It was a solid team effort and we'll try to keep this momentum going," McBride told reporters after the game Kingman spoiled the shutout with a solo shot in the last frame for the Giants off RHP Rick Wise. It was the 50th career homer for the young slugger. BOTTOM OF THE 9TH Count: 0-1 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 361 ft Season HR #6 - Career HR #50