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New York Yankees at St. Louis Cardinals, October 15, 1964

This box score records a 7-5 win for the St. Louis Cardinals over the New York Yankees at Sportsman's Park III, October 15, 1964 in the World Series. The information panel shows attendance of 30,346, a running time of 160 minutes, and a day start. The weather notes give 75 degrees and sunny skies. The New York Yankees' runs came in the sixth and ninth innings, 3 of them in the sixth. The St. Louis Cardinals scored in the fourth, fifth, and seventh innings, with the biggest frame a 3-run fourth. Hits were 9 for the New York Yankees and 10 for the St. Louis Cardinals, with 2 and 1 errors. Bob Gibson was the winning pitcher, allowing 5 earned runs on 9 hits in 9.0 innings. Mel Stottlemyre took the loss after 4.0 innings and 3 runs. No pitcher struck out more than Bob Gibson, who had 9. The New York Yankees used Al Downing, Steve Hamilton, Pete Mikkelsen, Rollie Sheldon, and Mel Stottlemyre on the mound. The New York Yankees' top hitter was Phil Linz, 2 for 5, 1 home run, and 1 RBI. Mickey Mantle drove in 3 for the New York Yankees. Clete Boyer and Mickey Mantle also homered for the New York Yankees. Ken Boyer led the St. Louis Cardinals at the plate: 3 for 4, 1 home run, 1 double, and 1 RBI. The St. Louis Cardinals got another home run from Lou Brock. Frank Secory worked home plate.