August 1, 1953 – At County Stadium , In the fourth inning, speedy Richie Ashburn slapped a high-bouncing ball to shortstop Jim Pendleton, then was ruled safe on one of those too-close-to-call plays that only slow-motion video can resolve. Ashburn was the only Phillies runner to reach base, depriving
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