September 24 in Dodgers History: Al Downing becomes a 20-game winner when he blanks the Braves at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, 2-0. The Dodger left-hander, best (1971)

On September 24, 1971 — Al Downing becomes a 20-game winner when he blanks the Braves at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium , 2-0. Willie Davis has three hits, one a homer, and scores both runs. Los Angeles trails the Giants by two games. The Dodger left-hander, best remembered for giving up Hank Aaron’s

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