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Braves
@ Cardinals
Sportsman's Park
August 20, 1946
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Boston Braves, played on August 20, 1946 at Sportsman's Park.
Game Summary
| Date | August 20, 1946 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Boston Braves
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| Home Team |
St. Louis Cardinals
|
| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | August 20, 1946 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Tue |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Boston Braves |
| Home Team | St. Louis Cardinals |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Johnny Niggeling |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Howie Pollet |
| Ballpark | Sportsman's Park |
| City | St. Louis |
| State | MO |
| Attendance | 15,041 |
| Time of Game | 1 hour 53 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Beans Reardon 1B: Larry Goetz 2B: (none) 3B: Lou Jorda |
Boston Braves Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Dick Culler | Shortstop |
| Connie Ryan | Second Baseman |
| Tommy Holmes | Right Fielder |
| Danny Litwhiler | Left Fielder |
| Phil Masi | Catcher |
| Nanny Fernandez | Third Baseman |
| Mike McCormick | Center Fielder |
| Ray Sanders | First Baseman |
| Johnny Niggeling | Pitcher |
| Billy Southworth | Manager |
St. Louis Cardinals Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Red Schoendienst | Second Baseman |
| Harry Walker | Center Fielder |
| Stan Musial | First Baseman |
| Enos Slaughter | Right Fielder |
| Erv Dusak | Third Baseman |
| Dick Sisler | Left Fielder |
| Joe Garagiola | Catcher |
| Marty Marion | Shortstop |
| Howie Pollet | Pitcher |
| Eddie Dyer | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Braves
@ Cardinals
Sportsman's Park
August 20, 1946
Top 1
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Culler vs. Pollet
Culler hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ryan vs. Pollet
Ryan hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Schoendienst fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Holmes vs. Pollet
Holmes takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Litwhiler vs. Pollet
Litwhiler strikes out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Schoendienst vs. Niggeling
Schoendienst hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Walker vs. Niggeling
Walker hits a fly ball into center field. McCormick settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Musial vs. Niggeling
Musial hits a fly ball into center field. McCormick settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Slaughter vs. Niggeling
There goes Schoendienst. The throw from Masi and he is out, Culler applying the tag. View Play
Top 2
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Masi vs. Pollet
Masi strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Fernandez vs. Pollet
Fernandez hits a ball on the ground towards first. Musial scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Fernandez for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McCormick vs. Pollet
McCormick hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Garagiola settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Slaughter vs. Niggeling
Slaughter hits a fly ball into center field. McCormick settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Dusak vs. Niggeling
Dusak hits a fly ball into left field. Litwhiler settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sisler vs. Niggeling
Sisler hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of McCormick. Sisler reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Garagiola vs. Niggeling
Garagiola strikes out. View Play
Top 3
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Braves, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sanders vs. Pollet
Sanders hits a long drive deep into right field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Niggeling vs. Pollet
Niggeling hits a fly ball into right field. Slaughter settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Culler vs. Pollet
Culler hits a fly ball into left field. Sisler settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ryan vs. Pollet
Ryan strikes out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Marion vs. Niggeling
Marion hits a fly ball into left field. Litwhiler settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Pollet vs. Niggeling
Pollet hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Ryan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Schoendienst vs. Niggeling
Schoendienst hits a line drive towards the right side of the infield. Ryan reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Holmes vs. Pollet
Holmes hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Litwhiler vs. Pollet
Litwhiler bunts towards the right side of the infield. Schoendienst scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Holmes moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Masi vs. Pollet
Masi hits a ball on the ground towards third. Dusak fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Fernandez vs. Pollet
Fernandez hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Pollet fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Walker vs. Niggeling
Walker hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Holmes who is chasing the ball. Walker reaches third base with a triple. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Musial vs. Niggeling
Musial hits a line drive into right center field, beyond the reach of McCormick. Musial reaches second base with a double. Walker scores. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Slaughter vs. Niggeling
Slaughter hits a ball on the ground into right center field for a base hit. Musial scores. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Dusak vs. Niggeling
Dusak bunts towards first. Sanders scoops it up and throws to first, with Ryan covering, for the out. Slaughter moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Sisler vs. Niggeling
Sisler strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Garagiola vs. Niggeling
Garagiola is walked intentionally. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Marion vs. Niggeling
There's a wild pitch. Slaughter moves to third. Garagiola moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Marion vs. Niggeling
Marion hits a popup towards short. Culler settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McCormick vs. Pollet
McCormick hits a ball on the ground towards short. Marion scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sanders vs. Pollet
Sanders hits a fly ball into right field. Slaughter settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Niggeling vs. Pollet
Niggeling strikes out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Pollet vs. Niggeling
Pollet strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Schoendienst vs. Niggeling
Schoendienst hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of McCormick. Schoendienst reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Walker vs. Niggeling
Walker hits a fly ball into right field. Holmes settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Musial vs. Niggeling
Musial hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Schoendienst scores. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Slaughter vs. Niggeling
Slaughter strikes out. View Play
Top 6
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Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Culler vs. Pollet
Culler hits a line drive into left field. Sisler settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ryan vs. Pollet
Ryan hits a fly ball into left field. Sisler settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Holmes vs. Pollet
Holmes hits a popup towards short. Marion settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Dusak vs. Niggeling
Dusak takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Sisler vs. Niggeling
Sisler bunts towards the mound. Niggeling fields it and throws to first for the out. Dusak moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Garagiola vs. Niggeling
Garagiola is walked intentionally. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Marion vs. Niggeling
Marion hits a line drive into right field. Holmes settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Pollet vs. Niggeling
Pollet hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Dusak scores. Garagiola moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Schoendienst vs. Niggeling
Schoendienst hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Ryan fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Litwhiler vs. Pollet
Litwhiler hits a popup, foul, towards first. Musial settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Masi vs. Pollet
Masi hits a ball on the ground towards third. Dusak fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Fernandez vs. Pollet
Fernandez hits a popup towards first. Musial settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Walker vs. Niggeling
Walker hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Musial vs. Niggeling
There's a wild pitch. Walker moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Musial vs. Niggeling
Musial hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Slaughter vs. Niggeling
Slaughter hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Dusak vs. Niggeling
Dusak hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play
Top 8
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Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McCormick vs. Pollet
McCormick hits a ball on the ground towards short. Marion scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sanders vs. Pollet
Sanders takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Herman vs. Pollet
Billy Herman pinch hits for Johnny Niggeling.
Herman strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Culler vs. Pollet
Culler hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play
Bottom 8
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Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sisler vs. Barrett
Frank Barrett now pitching.
Sisler hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garagiola vs. Barrett
Garagiola hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Marion vs. Barrett
Marion hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of McCormick. Marion reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Pollet vs. Barrett
Pollet hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play
Top 9
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Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ryan vs. Pollet
Buster Adams now playing left field.
Ryan hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Holmes vs. Pollet
Holmes hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Cardinals, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Litwhiler vs. Pollet
Litwhiler hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 8/20/1946 -- Boston at St.Louis (N)
Boston AB R H RBI St.Louis AB R H RBI
Culler D, ss 4 0 1 0 Schoendienst R, 2b 4 1 2 0
Ryan C, 2b 4 0 0 0 Walker H, cf 4 1 2 0
Holmes T, rf 3 0 1 0 Musial S, 1b 4 1 2 2
Litwhiler D, lf 3 0 0 0 Slaughter E, rf 4 0 1 1
Masi P, c 3 0 0 0 Dusak E, 3b 2 1 0 0
Fernandez N, 3b 3 0 0 0 Sisler D, lf 3 0 1 0
McCormick M, cf 3 0 0 0 Adams B, lf 0 0 0 0
Sanders R, 1b 2 1 1 1 Garagiola J, c 2 0 0 0
Niggeling J, p 2 0 0 0 Marion M, ss 4 0 1 0
Herman B, ph 1 0 0 0 Pollet H, p 4 0 1 1
Barrett F, p 0 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
28 1 3 1 31 4 10 4
Boston 001 000 000 -- 1
St.Louis 000 211 00x -- 4
Boston IP H R ER BB SO
Niggeling J (L) 7.0 9 4 4 3 4
Barrett F 1.0 1 0 0 0 0
St.Louis IP H R ER BB SO
Pollet H (W) 9.0 3 1 1 2 5
DP -- St.Louis 1
LOB -- Boston 3, St.Louis 8
2B -- Sisler D, Musial S, Schoendienst R, Marion M
3B -- Walker H
HR -- Sanders R
CS -- Schoendienst R
SH -- Litwhiler D, Dusak E, Sisler D
WP -- Niggeling J 2
T -- 1:53
A -- 15041
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