Pittsburgh Pirates beat New York Mets (5-1). Sep 19, 1972, Attendance: 15,537, Time of Game: 2:26.
The Pittsburgh Pirates clinch a tie for the Eastern Division title by defeating the New York Mets 5-1 at Shea Stadium. Bob Moose wins his 12th game of the
year in defeating Jerry Koosman and Bob Robertson hits his 11th homer of the season. Roberto moves closer to hitting 30000 hits by getting hit number 2,991.
Announcers are Bob Murphy, Lindsey Nelson, and Ralph Kiner. Aired on WKAJ Radio.
Commercials include Lee Travino for Marine Corps, George Burns for Navy Three Year Guarantee, Shirley Jones for Medical Alert Bracelets, Earl "The Pearl" Monroe for the Optometry Association, Brenda Vaccaro for The March of Dimes, and E.G. Marshall for the Ophthalmological Association.
Final sports scores after the game.
