A perfect afternoon unraveled in one inning that flipped everything.
On June 15, 1965, Pittsburgh fans saw a heavyweight showdown as Hank Aaron and Roberto Clemente each launched grand slams. Atlanta seemed in control with an 8–2 lead, and Aaron’s blast looked decisive. Then the Pirates erupted for seven runs in the bottom of the eighth, stunning the Braves and stealing a 9–8 win. What felt like a celebration of legends became a reminder of how fast a game can turn.
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