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 | Cleaves Torches Miners for 5 Hits Wednesday, September 20th , 1950 It was a big day for George Cleaves and he brought the New York Gothams along for the ride. Cleaves led his club to a 15-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Miners today at Gotham Stadium, smoking Pittsburgh pitching for 5 hits in 6 at-bats. The 36-year-old catcher later called the victory "sweet." George Cleaves flied out in the 1st, singled in the 3rd, singled in the 4th, singled in the 6th, singled in the 7th and hit a solo-shot off Joe Roberson in the 8th. This year Cleaves is batting .306 with 20 home runs. He has scored 85 runs and driven in 73. View Boxscore View Game Log Watch Highlights |   |
