Mays had gone 0-for-3 with two strikeouts against Branca in the opening game, but Dressen was unwilling to put the winning run on base; in a third controversial decision, he elected to pitch to Thomson rather than walk him intentionally.
Mays had gone 0-for-3 with two strikeouts against Branca in the opening game. Dressen was unwilling to put the winning run on base. He elected to pitch to Thomson rather than walk him intentionally. This was in a third controversial decision.