1959-Jul-25 • NYY/DET • New York Yankees vs Detroit Tigers - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast

Описание: 1959 MLB Standings . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/leagues/mlb/...
Saturday, July 25, 1959
Attendance: 26,530
Venue: Briggs Stadium . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/stadiums/bri...
Game Duration: 3:35
Day Game, on grass
Box Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . https://www.baseball-reference.com/bo...
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Radio Announcers
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Mel Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/mel-...
Red Barber . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/red-...
Phil Rizzuto . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/phil...
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Managers
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Casey Stengel . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/case...
Jimmy Dykes . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/jimm...
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Starting Lineups
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1959 New York Yankees . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/teams/new-yo...
1 - 2B - Bobby Richardson . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/bobb...
2 - LF - Norm Siebern . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/norm...
3 - CF - Mickey Mantle . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/mick...
4 - C - Yogi Berra . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/yogi...
5 - 3B - Héctor López . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/hect...
6 - 1B - Elston Howard . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/elst...
7 - RF - Hank Bauer . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/hank...
8 - SS - Fritz Brickell . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/frit...
9 - P - Whitey Ford . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/whit...
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1959 Detroit Tigers . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/teams/detroi...
1 - 3B - Eddie Yost . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/eddi...
2 - LF - Charlie Maxwell . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/char...
3 - RF - Harvey Kuenn . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/harv...
4 - CF - Al Kaline . . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/al-k...
5 - C - Red Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/red-...
6 - 1B - Gus Zernial . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/gus-...
7 - 2B - Ted Lepcio . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/ted-...
8 - SS - Coot Veal . . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/coot...
9 - P - Paul Foytack . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/paul...
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Game Summary (may have spoilers)
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On July 25, 1959, the New York Yankees faced the Detroit Tigers at Briggs Stadium. Whitey Ford took the mound for the Yankees, while Paul Foytack started for the Tigers. At this point in the season, the Yankees were striving to keep pace in the American League pennant race, showcasing talents like Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra. The Tigers, featuring notable players such as Al Kaline and Harvey Kuenn, were looking to improve their standing. The game was anticipated as a clash of competitive teams with rich histories and passionate fan bases.

The game saw an early lead for the Yankees with Bobby Richardson's solo home run. However, Detroit quickly responded with a four-run second inning, including key hits from Charlie Maxwell and Red Wilson. The Yankees battled back with contributions from their lineup, including a home run by Tommy Brickell in the sixth inning. The lead shifted multiple times, with Yogi Berra hitting a crucial home run in the ninth to give the Yankees the edge. Detroit's persistence was notable, but defensive errors and timely Yankee hits kept the game tight throughout.

Ultimately, the Yankees emerged victorious with a 9-8 win, highlighted by clutch performances from Berra and Richardson. This victory was part of the Yankees' ongoing efforts to secure a top position in the league, contributing to their storied season. The Tigers, despite the loss, showcased their offensive depth and remained a formidable team in the league. The 1959 season was a competitive one, with the Yankees continuing their pursuit of postseason glory and individual accolades.

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