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The win by the Phillies also eliminated the Braves from postseason contention, and allowed the St. Louis Cardinals to play in the postseason. The Phillies also led the major leagues in attendance for the first time, with 3,680,718 fans (a franchise record), an average of 45,440 per game. [17] [18] [19] [20]
The Braves and Phillies wore Negro league uniforms for the May 14 with the Braves donning the Atlanta Black Crackers replicas, and the Phillies wore Philadelphia Stars uniforms. [63] In addition, for the Civil Rights Game the following day, both teams donned 1974 uniforms with a special 'Civil Rights Game' patch on the upper back of the jersey.
The Philadelphia Phillies had clinched a playoff berth, the division title, and the best league record for weeks. For most of the season, the Atlanta Braves had been in 2nd place in the National League East by a good margin and well ahead in the wildcard standings. [31] The Phillies had something to play for, a franchise record in wins.
On September 14, the Philadelphia Phillies became the first team to qualify for the NLDS (additionally they had the best record in MLB with 102 wins and 60 losses, 13 games over Atlanta in the National League East (NL East) at the end of the 2011 season, as well as the first team in either league to qualify for the postseason). [4]
October 22 – Roy Smalley, 85, shortstop who played 11 MLB seasons with the Chicago Cubs (1948–1953), Milwaukee Braves (1954) and Philadelphia Phillies (1955–1958); his son, also a shortstop, had a 13-year MLB career (1975–1987). October 25 – Bert Cueto, 74, pitcher and native of Cuba who worked in seven games for the 1961 Minnesota Twins.
The Philadelphia Phillies have the best record in baseball. Through 49 games, the rollicking Fightin's are a robust 35-14.They sit six games beyond the Atlanta Braves atop the National League East ...
Meanwhile, the Braves faced the Philadelphia Phillies at home to conclude their schedule. Despite a solid start by veteran Tim Hudson, the Braves fell to the Phillies 3–4 in thirteen innings, officially eliminating the team from playoff contention. It was the first time since June 8 that the Braves did not possess a portion of first place in ...
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