Chuck Churn from the Chronology

Sep 11, 1959 - Los Angeles defeats Pittsburgh and Elroy Face‚ 5-4. It is Face's first loss after 22 straight wins‚ 17 of them in 1959. The winner is Chuck Churn (2-0) and the loss is Face's 1st to the Dodgers since September‚ 1956. His last loss to any team was May 30‚ 1958.

Sep 2, 1959 - The Dodgers spot the Cardinals a 4-run lead before roaring back for a 9-6 win. Chuck Churn‚ the last of 4 pitchers‚ is the winner‚ as the Dodgers remain 1 1/2 games in back of the Giants. Ken Boyer's single off Churn extends his hitting streak to 21 games.