Daily Snapshot: April 23, 1949
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April 23, 1949: Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals starter Red Munger shut down the hometown Cubs today in Chicago, finishing a complete game, two-hit shutout. Stan Musial hit his first home run of the season in the victory. The Cubs fall to 2-3, while the Cardinals are now 2-2. Red Munger (Cardinals)
April 23, 1949: Brooklyn Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Young Phillies starter Robin Roberts, striking out six and giving up only one run to a Carl Furillo solo homer, was stellar today in Phildelphia. With win, the Phillies move to 3-2, while the Dodgers fall back to .500 at 2-2. Robin Roberts (Phillies)
April 23, 1949: Boston Braves vs. New York Giants
Braves ace Warren Spahn lived up to his reputation today at the Polo Grounds, putting up an even better performance than he did on Opening Day. Spahn pitched a complete game shutout, striking out six and walking only one. The game's only run came off a Phil Masi sacrifice fly in the top of the 9th, but it was enough to get the Braves a 1-0 win. The Braves move to 3-2 on the season while the Giants fall to 1-3. Warren Spahn (Braves)