08/03/1972 - Dodgers Keep Streak Alive With 6-2 Win
Los Angeles rode a good effort from starter Don Sutton to beat the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. The final score was 6-2. Los Angeles has now won 14 in a row.
The Dodgers got a big at-bat from shortstop Bill Russell. For the game, Russell was 3 for 4 with 3 singles. In the bottom of the fifth, with runners on 1st and 2nd, he stroked a run-scoring single. His 122nd hit of the season gave Los Angeles a 3-2 lead.
Kingman took RHP Don Sutton deep for the second time this season.
TOP OF THE 4TH
Count: 3-1
2-RUN HOME RUN (Flyball, 89XD), Distance : 422 ft
Season HR #26 - Career HR #32
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