A tense rivalry series turned into a personal showcase for one remarkable reliever.
On June 23, 1974, Dodgers reliever Mike Marshall secured a 4–3 win over the Giants, completing an extraordinary series. Marshall was credited with the victory in all three games of the Dodgers–Giants set, each a one-run thriller decided in the final at-bat. It was a rare feat of bullpen dominance that wouldn’t be matched again until 1996.
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