Mickey Mantle hit a home run off Sandy Koufax in Game 5 of the 1963 World Series. This notable moment came in the third inning and was one of the few highlights for the New York Yankees in a series that the Los Angeles Dodgers ultimately dominated. Koufax, known for his exceptional pitching, was able to limit the Yankees' offense throughout the series. Mantle's home run remains a memorable moment in both players' storied careers.
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7th inning of Game 4 of the 1963 World Series.
.143. The only time Mickey faced Sandy was in the 1963 World Series. Mick went 1 for 7 with 1 walk and 3 strikeouts. The 1 hit was a home run.
1) Hank Aaron - went 42 for 116 against Koufax for a .362 batting average with 7 HRs and 16 RBIs. Aaron struckout 12 times against Koufax. 2) Roberto Clemente - went 33 for 111 against Koufax for a .297 batting average with 6 HRs and 16 RBIs. Clemente struckout 20 times against Koufax. 3) Richie Ashburn - went 11 for 51 against Koufax for a .216 batting average with 0 HRs and 0 RBIs. Ashburn struckout 11 times against Koufax. 4) Matty Alou - went 0 for 6 against Koufax with 3 strikeouts.
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.180 - 24 for 133 with 1 HR, 10 RBIs, and 14 strikeouts. Groat's 133 at bats against Koufax tied Ernie Banks for the most at bats against Koufax in a career. Banks averaged .173 against Koufax with 7 HRs, 19 RBIs, and 31 strikeouts.