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1961 Philadelphia Phillies
47-107
Eighth place in National League
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Day-by-Day Summary

REGULARS BA HR RBI
1B Pancho Herrera .257 13 51
2B Tony Taylor .250 2 26
SS Ruben Amaro .257 1 32
3B Charley Smith .248 9 47
OF Johnny Callison .266 9 47
OF Tony Gonzalez .277 12 58
OF Don Demeter .257 20 68
C Clay Dalrymple .220 5 42
  Other position players:
Bobby Malkmus (.231, 7, 31), Lee Walls (.280, 8, 30), Ken Walters (.228, 2, 14), Bobby Gene Smith (.253, 2, 18), Wes Covington (.303, 7, 26), Bobby Del Greco (.259, 2, 11), Darrell Johnson (.230, 0, 3), Bob Sadowski (.130, 0, 0), Jim Woods (.229, 2, 9), Choo Choo Coleman (.128, 0, 4), Elmer Valo (.186, 1, 8), George Williams (.250, 0, 1), Tony Curry (.194, 0, 3), Cal Neeman (.226, 0, 2), Jimmie Coker (.400, 1, 4), Al Kenders (.174, 0, 1), Joe Koppe (.000, 0, 0)
 
STARTERS W-L ERA SV
R Art Mahaffey 11-19 4.10 0
R John Buzhardt 6-18 4.49 0
R Robin Roberts 1-10 5.85 0
R Jim Owens 5-10 4.47 0
BULLPEN
R Frank Sullivan 3-16 4.29 6
R Jack Baldschun 5-3 3.88 3
L Ken Lehman 1-1 4.26 1
R Dallas Green 2-4 4.85 1
L Don Ferrarese 5-12 3.76 1
  Other pitchers:
Chris Short (6-12, 5.94), Paul Brown (0-1, 8.10), Turk Farrell (2-1, 6.52), Jack Meyer (0-0, 9.00)
 

Thursday, January 5
Future Phillie John Russell is born in Oklahoma City, OK. Former Phillie Fred Luderus dies in Three Lakes, WI at the age of 76.
Sunday, January 8
Former Phillie Schoolboy Rowe dies in ElDorado, AR at the age of 51.
Friday, February 3
Future Phillie Fred Toliver is born in Natchez, MS. Former Phillie Dana Fillingim dies in Tuskegee, AL at the age of 68.
Thursday, February 9
Future Phillie John Kruk is born in Charleston, WV.
Monday, February 20
Former Phillie Otto Krueger dies in St.Louis, MO at the age of 85.
Thursday, February 23
Future Phillie John Morris is born in North Bellmore, NY.
Sunday, March 5
Future Phillie Steve Ontiveros is born in Tularosa, NM.
Monday, March 13
Former Phillie Joe Berry dies in Allenwood, NJ at the age of 89.
Sunday, March 26
Future Phillie Mickey Weston is born in Flint, MI.
Saturday, April 8
Former Phillie Fred Brickell dies in Wichita, KS at the age of 55.
Tuesday, April 11
» Lost to Dodgers (1-0), 6-2Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (0-1)0-1
» Starters: Robin Roberts vs Don DrysdaleSecond1 out
Wednesday, April 12
» Lost to Dodgers (2-0), 3-2Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (0-2)0-2Lost 2
» Starters: Frank Sullivan vs Johnny PodresFifth2 out
Thursday, April 13
» Defeated Dodgers (2-1), 8-7Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (1-2)1-2
» Starters: John Buzhardt vs Roger CraigFourth1½ out
Friday, April 14
» Lost to Giants (3-1), 2-0Candlestick Park (0-1)1-3
» Starters: Art Mahaffey vs Mike McCormickFifth2½ out
Saturday, April 15
» Defeated Giants (3-2), 2-0Candlestick Park (1-1)2-3
» Starters: Dallas Green vs Juan MarichalFourth1½ out
» Major-league debuts: Bob Farley (Giants)
Sunday, April 16
» Lost to Giants (4-2), 5-2Candlestick Park (1-2)2-4
» Starters: Robin Roberts vs Sam JonesFifth2 out
» Major-league debuts: Choo Choo Coleman (Phillies)
Thursday, April 20
» Lost to Braves (2-3), 7-6Shibe Park (0-1)2-5Lost 2
» Starters: Lew Burdette vs Dallas GreenSixth2½ out
Friday, April 21
» Lost to Cubs (4-4), 3-2Shibe Park (0-2)2-6Lost 3
» Starters: Don Cardwell vs Robin RobertsFifth2½ out
Saturday, April 22
» Lost to Cubs (5-4), 6-4Shibe Park (0-3)2-7Lost 4
» Starters: Jack Curtis vs Chris ShortFifth3½ out
» Major-league debuts: Jack Curtis (Cubs)
Sunday, April 23
» Defeated Cubs (5-5), 1-0Shibe Park (1-3)3-7
» Starters: Dick Ellsworth vs Frank SullivanSixth3 out
» Defeated Cubs (5-6), 6-0Shibe Park (2-3)4-7Won 2
» Starters: Bob Anderson vs Art MahaffeySixth3 out
Wednesday, April 26
» Lost to Pirates (7-5), 3-2Forbes Field (0-1)4-8
» Starters: Dallas Green vs Vinegar Bend MizellEighth3½ out
Friday, April 28
» Lost to Cardinals (7-7), 10-9Sportsman's Park III (0-1)4-9Lost 2
» Starters: Robin Roberts vs Ernie BroglioEighth3½ out
» Major-league debuts: Jack Baldschun (Phillies)
Saturday, April 29
» Defeated Cardinals (7-8), 3-2Sportsman's Park III (1-1)5-9
» Starters: Art Mahaffey vs Ray SadeckiSeventh3½ out
Sunday, April 30
» Defeated Cardinals (7-9), 11-7Sportsman's Park III (2-1)6-9Won 2
» Starters: Frank Sullivan vs Curt SimmonsSeventh3½ out
Monday, May 1
» Lost to Reds (7-10), 3-2Crosley Field (0-1)6-10
» Starters: Robin Roberts vs Jim O'TooleEighth4 out
Tuesday, May 2
» Lost to Reds (8-10), 3-2Crosley Field (0-2)6-11Lost 2
» Starters: Dallas Green vs Ken HuntEighth4½ out
Wednesday, May 3
» Lost to Reds (9-10), 9-3Crosley Field (0-3)6-12Lost 3
» Starters: John Buzhardt vs Jim MaloneyEighth5 out
Thursday, May 4
» Lost to Reds (10-10), 4-0Crosley Field (0-4)6-13Lost 4
» Starters: Art Mahaffey vs Joey JayEighth6 out
Friday, May 5
» Lost to Giants (13-7), 4-2Shibe Park (2-4)6-14Lost 5
» Starters: Juan Marichal vs Frank SullivanEighth7 out
Sunday, May 7
» Lost to Giants (14-7), 7-0Shibe Park (2-5)6-15Lost 6
» Starters: Billy Loes vs Robin RobertsEighth8 out
Monday, May 8
» Lost to Dodgers (14-11), 4-3Shibe Park (2-6)6-16Lost 7
» Starters: Stan Williams vs Dallas GreenEighth8½ out
Tuesday, May 9
» Lost to Dodgers (15-11), 5-2Shibe Park (2-7)6-17Lost 8
» Starters: Don Drysdale vs Art MahaffeyEighth8½ out
Wednesday, May 10
» Lost to Dodgers (16-11), 6-0Shibe Park (2-8)6-18Lost 9
» Starters: Johnny Podres vs Frank SullivanEighth9½ out
Friday, May 12
» Lost to Cardinals (11-11), 5-1Shibe Park (2-9)6-19Lost 10
» Starters: Ernie Broglio vs John BuzhardtEighth9½ out
Saturday, May 13
» Defeated Cardinals (11-12), 3-1Shibe Park (3-9)7-19
» Starters: Ray Sadecki vs Art MahaffeyEighth9½ out
Sunday, May 14
» Defeated Cardinals (11-13), 6-4Shibe Park (4-9)8-19Won 2
» Starters: Larry Jackson vs Dallas GreenEighth9½ out
Tuesday, May 16
» Lost to Reds (16-12), 4-2Shibe Park (4-10)8-20
» Starters: Joey Jay vs Frank SullivanEighth11 out
Wednesday, May 17
» Lost to Reds (17-12), 2-1Shibe Park (4-11)8-21Lost 2
» Starters: Bob Purkey vs John BuzhardtEighth12 out
Former Phillie Otto Knabe dies in Philadelphia, PA at the age of 77.
Friday, May 19
» Defeated Pirates (16-12), 4-1Shibe Park (5-11)9-21
» Starters: Bob Friend vs Art MahaffeyEighth11 out
Saturday, May 20
» Lost to Pirates (17-12), 4-3Shibe Park (5-12)9-22
» Starters: Joe Gibbon vs Robin RobertsEighth11 out
Sunday, May 21
» Lost to Pirates (18-12), 13-11Shibe Park (5-13)9-23Lost 2
» Starters: Vern Law vs Dallas GreenEighth11 out
Tuesday, May 23
» Defeated Cubs (12-22), 2-1Wrigley Field (1-0)10-23
» Starters: Frank Sullivan vs Glen HobbieEighth10½ out
Wednesday, May 24
» Defeated Braves (16-17), 7-1County Stadium (1-0)11-23Won 2
» Starters: Art Mahaffey vs Don NottebartEighth10½ out
Saturday, May 27
» Lost to Reds (21-16), 5-4Crosley Field (0-5)11-24
» Starters: John Buzhardt vs Joey JayEighth12 out
Sunday, May 28
» Lost to Reds (22-16), 4-2Crosley Field (0-6)11-25Lost 2
» Starters: Frank Sullivan vs Bob PurkeyEighth13 out
Tuesday, May 30
» Lost to Braves (19-18), 3-1Shibe Park (5-14)11-26Lost 3
» Starters: Bob Buhl vs Don FerrareseSeventh11½ out
» Defeated Braves (19-19), 11-4Shibe Park (6-14)12-26
» Starters: Carl Willey vs Art MahaffeySeventh11½ out
Wednesday, May 31
» Lost to Cubs (15-26), 5-4Shibe Park (6-15)12-27
» Starters: Dick Drott vs Robin RobertsSeventh12½ out
Thursday, June 1
» Lost to Cubs (16-26), 10-3Shibe Park (6-16)12-28Lost 2
» Starters: Glen Hobbie vs Frank SullivanEighth13 out
Friday, June 2
» Defeated Pirates (22-19), 6-0Forbes Field (1-1)13-28
» Starters: John Buzhardt vs Bob FriendEighth12 out
Saturday, June 3
» Lost to Pirates (23-19), 5-1Forbes Field (1-2)13-29
» Starters: Art Mahaffey vs Bobby ShantzEighth13 out
Sunday, June 4
» Defeated Pirates (23-20), 5-0Forbes Field (2-2)14-29
» Starters: Don Ferrarese vs Vinegar Bend MizellSeventh12 out
Monday, June 5
» Defeated Giants (27-20), 3-2Candlestick Park (2-2)15-29Won 2
» Starters: Robin Roberts vs Mike McCormickEighth11½ out
Tuesday, June 6
» Defeated Giants (27-21), 13-9Candlestick Park (3-2)16-29Won 3
» Starters: Frank Sullivan vs Billy O'DellEighth11½ out
Wednesday, June 7
» Lost to Giants (28-21), 4-3Candlestick Park (3-3)16-30
» Starters: Art Mahaffey vs Jack SanfordEighth12 out
Thursday, June 8
» Defeated Giants (28-22), 5-2Candlestick Park (4-3)17-30
» Starters: John Buzhardt vs Sam JonesEighth11½ out
Future Phillie Kevin Gross is born in Downey, CA.
Friday, June 9
» Lost to Dodgers (32-22), 3-1Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (1-3)17-31
» Starters: Frank Sullivan vs Don DrysdaleEighth12 out
Future Phillie Tom Edens is born in Ontario, OR.
Saturday, June 10
» Lost to Dodgers (33-22), 5-4Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (1-4)17-32Lost 2
» Starters: Robin Roberts vs Johnny PodresEighth13 out
Sunday, June 11
» Lost to Dodgers (34-22), 6-3Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (1-5)17-33Lost 3
» Starters: Art Mahaffey vs Sandy KoufaxSeventh14 out
Tuesday, June 13
» Defeated Cardinals (24-28), 3-2Shibe Park (7-16)18-33
» Starters: Larry Jackson vs Don FerrareseEighth13 out
Thursday, June 15
» Lost to Cardinals (25-28), 6-3Shibe Park (7-17)18-34
» Starters: Ray Sadecki vs Art MahaffeySeventh14 out
Friday, June 16
» Lost to Reds (35-23), 4-1Shibe Park (7-18)18-35Lost 2
» Starters: Ken Hunt vs John BuzhardtEighth14½ out
Saturday, June 17
» Lost to Reds (36-23), 10-5Shibe Park (7-19)18-36Lost 3
» Starters: Bob Purkey vs Robin RobertsEighth15½ out
Sunday, June 18
» Lost to Reds (37-23), 7-2Shibe Park (7-20)18-37Lost 4
» Starters: Jim Maloney vs Don FerrareseEighth17½ out
» Lost to Reds (38-23), 10-0Shibe Park (7-21)18-38Lost 5
» Starters: Jim O'Toole vs Chris ShortEighth17½ out
Tuesday, June 20
» Lost to Pirates (31-27), 6-2Shibe Park (7-22)18-39Lost 6
» Starters: Harvey Haddix vs Art MahaffeyEighth18 out
Future Phillie Gary Varsho is born in Marshfield, WI.
Thursday, June 22
» Lost to Pirates (32-27), 5-1Shibe Park (7-23)18-40Lost 7
» Starters: Bob Friend vs John BuzhardtEighth19½ out
Friday, June 23
» Defeated Pirates (32-28), 12-11Forbes Field (3-2)19-40
» Starters: Robin Roberts vs Joe GibbonEighth19½ out
Saturday, June 24
» Defeated Pirates (32-29), 6-2Forbes Field (4-2)20-40Won 2
» Starters: Chris Short vs Vinegar Bend MizellEighth18½ out
Sunday, June 25
» Lost to Pirates (33-29), 10-5Forbes Field (4-3)20-41
» Starters: Don Ferrarese vs Bobby ShantzEighth19 out
» Defeated Pirates (33-30), 4-3Forbes Field (5-3)21-41
» Starters: Art Mahaffey vs Harvey HaddixEighth19 out
Monday, June 26
» Defeated Giants (38-30), 1-0Shibe Park (8-23)22-41Won 2
» Starters: Jack Sanford vs Jim OwensEighth18½ out
Tuesday, June 27
» Lost to Giants (39-30), 12-5Shibe Park (8-24)22-42
» Starters: Juan Marichal vs John BuzhardtEighth19½ out
Wednesday, June 28
» Tied Giants, 7-7Shibe Park (8-24)22-42
» Starters: Dick LeMay vs Chris ShortEighth18½ out
Thursday, June 29
» Lost to Giants (40-30), 8-7Shibe Park (8-25)22-43Lost 2
» Starters: Billy O'Dell vs Ken LehmanEighth19 out
» Lost to Giants (41-30), 4-1Shibe Park (8-26)22-44Lost 3
» Starters: Billy Loes vs Art MahaffeyEighth19 out
Friday, June 30
» Lost to Dodgers (43-31), 10-6Shibe Park (8-27)22-45Lost 4
» Starters: Stan Williams vs Jim OwensEighth20 out
Saturday, July 1
» Lost to Dodgers (44-31), 5-2Shibe Park (8-28)22-46Lost 5
» Starters: Johnny Podres vs John BuzhardtEighth20 out
Sunday, July 2
» Lost to Dodgers (45-31), 2-1Shibe Park (8-29)22-47Lost 6
» Starters: Don Drysdale vs Robin RobertsEighth21½ out
Tuesday, July 4
» Lost to Cardinals (32-40), 10-7Sportsman's Park III (2-2)22-48Lost 7
» Starters: Don Ferrarese vs Curt SimmonsEighth22½ out
» Defeated Cardinals (32-41), 10-6Sportsman's Park III (3-2)23-48
» Starters: Chris Short vs Ray SadeckiEighth22½ out
Wednesday, July 5
» Lost to Braves (35-37), 5-4County Stadium (1-1)23-49
» Starters: Art Mahaffey vs Warren SpahnEighth24 out
» Lost to Braves (36-37), 4-0County Stadium (1-2)23-50Lost 2
» Starters: Ken Lehman vs Lew BurdetteEighth24 out
Thursday, July 6
» Lost to Braves (37-37), 7-6County Stadium (1-3)23-51Lost 3
» Starters: John Buzhardt vs Bob HendleyEighth25 out
Friday, July 7
» Lost to Cubs (33-44), 9-3Wrigley Field (1-1)23-52Lost 4
» Starters: Chris Short vs Don CardwellEighth26½ out
Saturday, July 8
» Lost to Cubs (34-44), 6-4Wrigley Field (1-2)23-53Lost 5
» Starters: Jim Owens vs Jack CurtisEighth26½ out
Sunday, July 9
» Lost to Cubs (35-44), 9-8Wrigley Field (1-3)23-54Lost 6
» Starters: Art Mahaffey vs Glen HobbieEighth28 out
» Lost to Cubs (36-44), 8-5Wrigley Field (1-4)23-55Lost 7
» Starters: Frank Sullivan vs Jim BrewerEighth28 out
Thursday, July 13
» Lost to Dodgers (50-35), 7-2Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (1-6)23-56Lost 8
» Starters: Art Mahaffey vs Stan WilliamsEighth29 out
Friday, July 14
» Defeated Dodgers (50-36), 7-5Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (2-6)24-56
» Starters: John Buzhardt vs Johnny PodresEighth28 out
Saturday, July 15
» Defeated Dodgers (50-37), 7-2Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (3-6)25-56Won 2
» Starters: Chris Short vs Sandy KoufaxEighth28 out
Sunday, July 16
» Lost to Giants (47-40), 7-3Candlestick Park (4-4)25-57
» Starters: Jim Owens vs Sam JonesEighth28 out
» Major-league debuts: George Williams (Phillies)
Monday, July 17
» Defeated Giants (47-41), 10-7Candlestick Park (5-4)26-57
» Starters: Dallas Green vs Billy O'DellEighth27 out
Wednesday, July 19
» Lost to Braves (42-42), 8-5Shibe Park (8-30)26-58
» Starters: Bob Buhl vs Art MahaffeyEighth26 out
» Defeated Braves (42-43), 2-1Shibe Park (9-30)27-58
» Starters: Carl Willey vs Don FerrareseEighth26 out
Thursday, July 20
» Lost to Braves (43-43), 5-1Shibe Park (9-31)27-59
» Starters: Bob Hendley vs Chris ShortEighth26 out
Friday, July 21
» Defeated Cubs (38-52), 4-3Shibe Park (10-31)28-59
» Starters: Don Cardwell vs Jim OwensEighth25½ out
Saturday, July 22
» Defeated Cubs (38-53), 6-5Shibe Park (11-31)29-59Won 2
» Starters: Glen Hobbie vs Chris ShortEighth24½ out
Sunday, July 23
» Lost to Cubs (39-53), 11-5Shibe Park (11-32)29-60
» Starters: Jim Brewer vs Art MahaffeyEighth26 out
» Major-league debuts: Paul Brown (Phillies)
Tuesday, July 25
» Lost to Dodgers (57-38), 7-2Shibe Park (11-33)29-61Lost 2
» Starters: Sandy Koufax vs Don FerrareseEighth26½ out
Wednesday, July 26
» Lost to Dodgers (58-38), 6-1Shibe Park (11-34)29-62Lost 3
» Starters: Don Drysdale vs Jim OwensEighth27½ out
Thursday, July 27
» Lost to Dodgers (59-38), 11-6Shibe Park (11-35)29-63Lost 4
» Starters: Stan Williams vs Chris ShortEighth28½ out
Friday, July 28
» Lost to Giants (52-45), 8-5Shibe Park (11-36)29-64Lost 5
» Starters: Bobby Bolin vs Art MahaffeyEighth29 out
» Defeated Giants (52-46), 4-3Shibe Park (12-36)30-64
» Starters: Billy Loes vs John BuzhardtEighth29 out
Saturday, July 29
» Lost to Giants (53-46), 4-3Shibe Park (12-37)30-65
» Starters: Mike McCormick vs Don FerrareseEighth29 out
Sunday, July 30
» Lost to Giants (54-46), 5-2Shibe Park (12-38)30-66Lost 2
» Starters: Jack Sanford vs Jim OwensEighth30 out
Monday, July 31
Former Phillie Bud Weiser dies in Shamokin, PA at the age of 71.
Wednesday, August 2
» Lost to Reds (64-40), 4-2Crosley Field (0-7)30-67Lost 3
» Starters: Art Mahaffey vs Jim O'TooleEighth31½ out
» Lost to Reds (65-40), 3-2Crosley Field (0-8)30-68Lost 4
» Starters: Chris Short vs Joey JayEighth31½ out
Thursday, August 3
» Lost to Reds (66-40), 7-1Crosley Field (0-9)30-69Lost 5
» Starters: John Buzhardt vs Ken JohnsonEighth32½ out
Former Phillie Tom Downey dies in Passaic, NJ at the age of 78.
Friday, August 4
» Lost to Cardinals (49-53), 9-8Sportsman's Park III (3-3)30-70Lost 6
» Starters: Don Ferrarese vs Ernie BroglioEighth33½ out
Saturday, August 5
» Lost to Cardinals (50-53), 7-0Sportsman's Park III (3-4)30-71Lost 7
» Starters: Paul Brown vs Curt SimmonsEighth33½ out
Sunday, August 6
» Lost to Cardinals (51-53), 3-1Sportsman's Park III (3-5)30-72Lost 8
» Starters: Frank Sullivan vs Ray SadeckiEighth34 out
» Lost to Cardinals (52-53), 3-2Sportsman's Park III (3-6)30-73Lost 9
» Starters: Jim Owens vs Bob GibsonEighth34 out
Monday, August 7
» Lost to Pirates (49-51), 3-1Shibe Park (12-39)30-74Lost 10
» Starters: Bob Friend vs John BuzhardtEighth34½ out
Tuesday, August 8
» Lost to Pirates (50-51), 10-2Shibe Park (12-40)30-75Lost 11
» Starters: Harvey Haddix vs Art MahaffeyEighth36 out
» Lost to Pirates (51-51), 3-2Shibe Park (12-41)30-76Lost 12
» Starters: Tom Sturdivant vs Chris ShortEighth36 out
Wednesday, August 9
» Lost to Reds (69-44), 5-0Shibe Park (12-42)30-77Lost 13
» Starters: Joey Jay vs Don FerrareseEighth37 out
Friday, August 11
» Lost to Pirates (52-53), 6-0Forbes Field (5-4)30-78Lost 14
» Starters: Robin Roberts vs Bob FriendEighth37½ out
Saturday, August 12
» Lost to Pirates (53-53), 4-0Forbes Field (5-5)30-79Lost 15
» Starters: Jim Owens vs Vinegar Bend MizellEighth38½ out
Sunday, August 13
» Lost to Pirates (54-53), 13-4Forbes Field (5-6)30-80Lost 16
» Starters: John Buzhardt vs Tom SturdivantEighth39½ out
Monday, August 14
» Lost to Cubs (45-65), 9-2Wrigley Field (1-5)30-81Lost 17
» Starters: Frank Sullivan vs Dick EllsworthEighth39½ out
Tuesday, August 15
» Lost to Cubs (46-65), 6-5Wrigley Field (1-6)30-82Lost 18
» Starters: Art Mahaffey vs Jack CurtisEighth39½ out
Wednesday, August 16
» Lost to Cubs (47-65), 9-5Wrigley Field (1-7)30-83Lost 19
» Starters: Chris Short vs Don CardwellEighth40 out
Thursday, August 17
» Lost to Braves (61-51), 7-6County Stadium (1-4)30-84Lost 20
» Starters: Robin Roberts vs Bob BuhlEighth40½ out
Friday, August 18
» Lost to Braves (62-51), 4-1County Stadium (1-5)30-85Lost 21
» Starters: Jim Owens vs Lew BurdetteEighth41½ out
Saturday, August 19
» Lost to Braves (63-51), 4-3County Stadium (1-6)30-86Lost 22
» Starters: Frank Sullivan vs Tony CloningerEighth42½ out
Sunday, August 20
» Lost to Braves (64-51), 5-2County Stadium (1-7)30-87Lost 23
» Starters: Chris Short vs Warren SpahnEighth42 out
» Defeated Braves (64-52), 7-4County Stadium (2-7)31-87
» Starters: John Buzhardt vs Carl WilleyEighth42 out
Tuesday, August 22
» Defeated Cubs (50-68), 6-0Shibe Park (13-42)32-87Won 2
» Starters: Dick Ellsworth vs Art MahaffeyEighth40½ out
Thursday, August 24
» Defeated Cubs (50-69), 7-4Shibe Park (14-42)33-87Won 3
» Starters: Jack Curtis vs Jim OwensEighth40 out
Friday, August 25
» Defeated Braves (65-55), 9-4Shibe Park (15-42)34-87Won 4
» Starters: Carl Willey vs John BuzhardtEighth39½ out
» Lost to Braves (66-55), 9-4Shibe Park (15-43)34-88
» Starters: Tony Cloninger vs Frank SullivanEighth39½ out
Saturday, August 26
Future Phillie Jeff Parrett is born in Indianapolis, IN.
Sunday, August 27
» Lost to Braves (67-55), 11-10Shibe Park (15-44)34-89Lost 2
» Starters: Lew Burdette vs Chris ShortEighth40 out
» Defeated Braves (67-56), 3-0Shibe Park (16-44)35-89
» Starters: Bob Buhl vs Art MahaffeyEighth40 out
Future Phillie Mike Maddux is born in Dayton, OH.
Monday, August 28
» Lost to Braves (68-56), 7-1Shibe Park (16-45)35-90
» Starters: Warren Spahn vs Robin RobertsEighth40½ out
Tuesday, August 29
» Lost to Cardinals (66-59), 5-4Shibe Park (16-46)35-91Lost 2
» Starters: Curt Simmons vs John BuzhardtEighth41 out
» Defeated Cardinals (66-60), 4-3Shibe Park (17-46)36-91
» Starters: Bob Miller vs Jim OwensEighth41 out
Wednesday, August 30
» Defeated Cardinals (66-61), 4-3Shibe Park (18-46)37-91Won 2
» Starters: Ray Sadecki vs Frank SullivanEighth40 out
Thursday, August 31
» Lost to Cardinals (67-61), 2-1Shibe Park (18-47)37-92
» Starters: Bob Gibson vs Art MahaffeyEighth40½ out
Future Phillie Mike Hartley is born in Hawthorne, CA.
Saturday, September 2
» Lost to Reds (80-53), 7-4Shibe Park (18-48)37-93Lost 2
» Starters: Joey Jay vs John BuzhardtEighth41½ out
Sunday, September 3
» Defeated Reds (80-54), 3-2Shibe Park (19-48)38-93
» Starters: Jim O'Toole vs Jim OwensEighth40½ out
Monday, September 4
» Lost to Reds (81-54), 5-0Shibe Park (19-49)38-94
» Starters: Ken Johnson vs Frank SullivanEighth40½ out
» Defeated Reds (81-55), 5-3Shibe Park (20-49)39-94
» Starters: Ken Hunt vs Art MahaffeyEighth40½ out
Tuesday, September 5
» Lost to Braves (73-60), 5-4County Stadium (2-8)39-95
» Starters: Robin Roberts vs Bob BuhlEighth41½ out
Wednesday, September 6
» Lost to Braves (74-60), 1-0County Stadium (2-9)39-96Lost 2
» Starters: John Buzhardt vs Warren SpahnEighth41½ out
Friday, September 8
» Lost to Cubs (59-77), 4-1Wrigley Field (1-8)39-97Lost 3
» Starters: Art Mahaffey vs Dick EllsworthEighth42½ out
Saturday, September 9
» Defeated Cubs (59-78), 6-2Wrigley Field (2-8)40-97
» Starters: Jim Owens vs Jack CurtisEighth42½ out
Sunday, September 10
» Defeated Cubs (59-79), 14-6Wrigley Field (3-8)41-97Won 2
» Starters: Robin Roberts vs Don CardwellEighth42½ out
» Major-league debuts: Lou Brock and Ken Hubbs (Cubs)
Monday, September 11
» Lost to Dodgers (79-57), 6-5Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (3-7)41-98
» Starters: Art Mahaffey vs Johnny PodresEighth43 out
Tuesday, September 12
» Defeated Dodgers (79-58), 19-10Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (4-7)42-98
» Starters: John Buzhardt vs Sandy KoufaxEighth43 out
» Major-league debuts: Tim Harkness (Dodgers)
Wednesday, September 13
» Lost to Giants (75-63), 8-2Candlestick Park (5-5)42-99
» Starters: Dallas Green vs Jim DuffaloEighth44 out
Thursday, September 14
» Defeated Giants (75-64), 4-3Candlestick Park (6-5)43-99
» Starters: John Buzhardt vs Billy LoesEighth43½ out
Saturday, September 16
» Lost to Reds (88-56), 3-2Crosley Field (0-10)43-100
» Starters: Jim Owens vs Ken JohnsonEighth44½ out
Future Phillie Mark Parent is born in Ashland, OR.
Sunday, September 17
» Defeated Reds (88-57), 4-0Crosley Field (1-10)44-100
» Starters: Art Mahaffey vs Bob PurkeySeventh43½ out
Tuesday, September 19
» Lost to Cardinals (77-68), 3-0Sportsman's Park III (3-7)44-101
» Starters: John Buzhardt vs Curt SimmonsEighth44½ out
Wednesday, September 20
» Defeated Cardinals (77-69), 6-1Sportsman's Park III (4-7)45-101
» Starters: Don Ferrarese vs Ernie BroglioSeventh44½ out
» Major-league debuts: Ray Washburn (Cardinals)
Friday, September 22
» Lost to Pirates (70-75), 6-3Shibe Park (20-50)45-102
» Starters: Tom Sturdivant vs Jim OwensEighth44½ out
» Major-league debuts: Donn Clendenon (Pirates)
Saturday, September 23
» Defeated Pirates (70-76), 5-4Shibe Park (21-50)46-102
» Starters: Al Jackson vs John BuzhardtEighth44½ out
Sunday, September 24
» Lost to Pirates (71-76), 4-3Shibe Park (21-51)46-103
» Starters: Larry Foss vs Dallas GreenEighth44½ out
Monday, September 25
» Lost to Giants (83-66), 10-2Shibe Park (21-52)46-104Lost 2
» Starters: Mike McCormick vs Don FerrareseEighth45 out
Wednesday, September 27
» Defeated Dodgers (87-64), 2-1Shibe Park (22-52)47-104
» Starters: Sandy Koufax vs Jim OwensEighth45 out
Thursday, September 28
» Lost to Dodgers (88-64), 10-0Shib