8/1/63 - Connie Mack Stadium
GAME 1 - Reds 6, Phillies 5
Jim Maloney vs Art Mahaffey
Cincy carried a 7-2 lead into the 9th then got careless and let Philly make a game of it. Jim Maloney pitched well, allowing just 2 runs and fanning 4 in 7 innings. Mahaffey was throwing pure BP for the Phils and gave up 6 in 5 innings. Vada Pinson was the hitting star knocking in 3 runs with a triple and a 2 run single. Johnny Callison's 2 run shot in the bottom of the 9th tightened the game up, but Philly could not get any closer.
Reds lead series 1-0
8/2/63 - GAME 2 - Reds 11, Phillies 1
Jim O'Toole vs Dennis Bennett
Cincy scored early and often and chased Dennis Bennett with a 5 run third inning to make it 7-0. Fans in North Philly were filing out of Connie Mack Stadium disgusted in droves. Jim O'Toole would have an easy day in the office fanning 10 and giving up just 1 in 8 rock solid innings. O'Toole was the only Red not to get a hit, but every pitcher on the planet would sign up for a 0-4 day at the plate. Pinson once again had 3 RBI's. Five Reds had 2 hits in a 13 hit effort.
Reds lead series 2-0
9/4/63 - Crosley Field
GAME 3 - Reds 3, Phillies 2
Cal McLish vs Joe Nuxhall
Cincy came home looking for the sweep and got just what they wanted. Joe Nuxhall gave up solo runs in the 1st and the 9th to hold off a desperate Philly team that wasn't about to die just yet. With the game tied a two rookie Peter Edward Rose delivered a clutch two out walk off double to end the game in regulation. Philly relievers Jack Baldschun and Ryne Duren did their best to keep the Reds at bay, but a game changing error by Don Hoak at third setup Rose's chance for instant stardom. Philly wasted another game tying homer by Johnny Callison in the 9th.
Reds win series 3-0
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