Sutton allowed 62 fewer hits for the replay. APBA batter cards could not solve future Hall of Famer Don Sutton, 16(X)(Z) with a “G”. Osteen finished with a 17-17 record for the replay. Another lefty, Claude Osteen, 13(Z) with an “L”, allowed 39 fewer hits, eight additional walks, and six more home runs. Its interesting that Downing has the same grade as the Reds Don Gullett but Downing was much more effective. His replay ERA was 0.41 lower than his actual ERA of 2.68. Veteran lefty Al Downing, grade 15, won 20 games in 1971. The replay staff allowed 15 more home runs. They allowed 63 fewer hits, walked 21 fewer batters, and struck out 25 more batters. The Los Angeles pitching staff finished with an ERA 0.13 less in the replay. ![]() A five (5) rated first baseman, Parker was only charged with two errors in the replay, three fewer than in 1971. He banged out four more doubles, one more triple, and two more homers. First baseman Wes Parker batted just four points less in the replay. He walked three fewer times and struck out one less time. Second baseman Jim Lefebvre came within two points of his. He did leg out two additional triples and nailed his 74 RBI total. He batted 19 points less, with six fewer doubles and three less home runs. Centerfielder Willie Davis fell a little short of his numbers in the replay. Dick Allen hit 26 points higher with eight additional extra base hits in the replay. ![]() The replay Dodgers hit seven more home runs. The Dodgers won 89 games in the replay, the exact number of games they won in 1971.
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