With the playing of the national anthem, the Milwaukee Braves are on the field, checking around

defensively. They have Eddie Matthews at first base. Amato or Sammy, some way, all that's

second. Roy Macmillanette short, and Dennis Menke is at third again today. Howie Badell is in

left field. Henry Aaron is in center. Mack Jones is in right. Del Crandall is catching the

first game of today's doubleheader and jack

Curtis is the pitcher jack Curtis is making his first start for the brave that's being acquired from

the Chicago Cubs in exchange for bob fuel he pitched two innings against these New York

met on May 12th in relief in New York and he gave up two runs on three hits. He was not involved in the decision which went to the match by a score of 8 to 7.

Second game pitchers today for the Braves Tony Croniger and for the New York Mets, Al Jackson.

This series all square after two games.

The Mets one yesterday's game by a score of 6 to 5. And the Braves one Friday night's game by a score of 65 to

and the first one Friday night's game by a score of five to two.

Now stepping into the matter box.

To lead off for the New York Mets is centerfielder Jim Hickman. And here is the first pitch from left-hander Jack Curtis that comes inside for ball one.

Hickman has a batting average of 261.

He has 18 hits, two doubles, five home runs.

11 runs batted in and he has drawn 12 walks.

Curtis has a season's record of one victory and three losses, having started the season of first with the Chicago Cup.

That pitches in there for a strong strike.

He's been it in and it's one in and one now.

To Jim Hickman with Eillo Chacon on deck for the New York Met.

Again, Curtis is set to work.

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