On June 11, 1972, during a game between the Dodgers and Pirates, Manny Mota and Willie Davis each hit inside-the-park home runs off Bruce Kinson. Despite their performance, the Dodgers lost 7-5, with Roberto Clemente hitting a pivotal homer. Mota finished the season with a .323 average and five home runs, while Davis hit .289 with 19 homers. The Dodgers secured second place in the NL West, while the Pirates topped the NL East. On the same date in 1957, Roy Campanella set the NL catcher home run record, showcasing significant moments in Dodgers history.
On June 11, 1972, Manny Mota and Willie Davis achieved rare inside-the-park homers at Dodger Stadium, but the Dodgers lost to the Pirates 7-5.
The Dodgers had a strong offensive performance with Mota and Davis shining, but a late home run by Roberto Clemente sealed the game's fate.
Roy Campanella broke the NL catcher home run record on June 11, 1957, hitting his 237th homer despite Brooklyn's loss to the Braves.
Campanella's record of 237 home runs stood until surpassed by Mike Piazza, who hit 419 over his career, showcasing the evolution of the position.
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