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Pittsburgh Pirates @ 
Chicago Cubs
1955-06-24 · Day game · Wrigley Field · Att: 4424 · 2:09
Chicago Cubs defeated Pittsburgh Pirates 10–3. Chicago Cubs put up 5 in the 3rd. Paul Minner earned the win. Ernie Banks went 3-for-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Line score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | |
| CHN | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 14 |
W: Paul Minner L: Bob Friend SV: (none)
Umpires — HP: Larry Goetz · 1B: Frank Dascoli · 2B: Lon Warneke · 3B: Frank Secory · LF: (none) · RF: (none)
Pittsburgh Pirates — batting
| Batter | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eddie O'Brien | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Dick Cole | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Roberto Clemente | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Frank Thomas | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 Roman Mejias | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Jack Shepard | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Dale Long | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Johnny O'Brien | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Bob Friend | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Bob Purkey | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hardy Peterson | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Dick Groat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Gene Freese | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs — batting
| Batter | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lloyd Merriman | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Gene Baker | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Jim King | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
 Ernie Banks | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
 Hank Sauer | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
 Randy Jackson | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
 Dee Fondy | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Walker Cooper | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 Paul Minner | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Eddie Miksis | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pittsburgh Pirates — pitching
| Pitcher | IP | H | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Friend | 2.2 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Bob Purkey | 3.1 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
 Roy Face | 2.0 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
Chicago Cubs — pitching
| Pitcher | IP | H | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Minner | 9.0 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
Play-by-play
Top 1
- Eddie O'Brien: S9
- Dick Cole: SB2
- Dick Cole: FC1.2X3(15)
- Roberto Clemente: 43.1-2
- Frank Thomas: IW
- Roman Mejias: 6/P
Bot 1
- Lloyd Merriman: 13
- Gene Baker: 63
- Jim King: 3/G
Top 2
- Jack Shepard: W
- Dale Long: 13/SH.1-2
- Johnny O'Brien: S8.2-3
- Bob Friend: 54(1)/FO.3-H;B-2(E4/TH)
- Eddie O'Brien: W
- Dick Cole: OA.2X3(25)
Bot 2
- Ernie Banks: K
- Hank Sauer: K/C
- Randy Jackson: 8
Top 3
- Dick Cole: 63
- Roberto Clemente: 63
- Frank Thomas: K
Bot 3
- Dee Fondy: S3/BG
- Walker Cooper: S9.1-2
- Paul Minner: S5/BG.2-3;1-2
- Lloyd Merriman: S9.3-H;2-H(NR);1-2;BX2(91)
- Gene Baker: PB.2-3
- Gene Baker: T7.3-H
- Jim King: 9/SF.3-H
- Ernie Banks: HR/7
- Hank Sauer: 53
Top 4
- Roman Mejias: HR/7
- Jack Shepard: S7
- Dale Long: 9
- Johnny O'Brien: K
- Bob Purkey: 13
Bot 4
- Randy Jackson: K
- Dee Fondy: 31
- Walker Cooper: HR/7
- Paul Minner: 43
Top 5
- Eddie O'Brien: 63
- Dick Cole: 63
- Roberto Clemente: 13
Bot 5
- Lloyd Merriman: S9
- Gene Baker: PO1(23)
- Gene Baker: 63
- Jim King: W
- Ernie Banks: S7.1-2
- Hank Sauer: S7.2-H;1X3(754)
Top 6
- Frank Thomas: 7
- Roman Mejias: 3
- Hardy Peterson: S7
- Dale Long: S8.1-2
- Johnny O'Brien: 64(1)/FO
Bot 6
- Randy Jackson: K
- Dee Fondy: 7
- Walker Cooper: 5
Top 7
- Dick Groat: 43
- Eddie O'Brien: T8
- Dick Cole: 43.3-H
- Roberto Clemente: 163
Bot 7
- Paul Minner: 63
- Eddie Miksis: S7
- Gene Baker: S7.1-2
- Jim King: W.2-3;1-2
- Ernie Banks: S9.3-H;2-H;1-2
- Hank Sauer: K
- Randy Jackson: S8.2-H;1-2
- Dee Fondy: K
Top 8
- Frank Thomas: 63
- Roman Mejias: 13
- Hardy Peterson: 2
Bot 8
- Walker Cooper: K.B-1(E1)
- Paul Minner: 16(1)/FO
- Eddie Miksis: 4
- Gene Baker: 8
Top 9
- Dale Long: 8
- Johnny O'Brien: S7
- Gene Freese: 54(1)3/GDP
Notes & reviews
- Lloyd Merriman rounding 1B and injured ankle