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In what 4 consecutive years did the National League pennant winners not have a 20 game pitching winner?
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One half of Braves' famous Sain-Spahn pitching combination that paced team to 1948 NL pennant. Won one and lost one in World Series vs. Cleveland. During season's play captured 15 decisions and dropped 12 with ERA of 3.71 - 13th best in the circuit. Led NL in ERA in 1947 with 2.33 mark; most innings pitched (290) and most shutouts (7). Won 21 and lost 10.
As with his brother, Orlando, Livan has made a splash in October. The pair is a combined 14-2 in the postseason. Livan earned MVP honors in both the 1997 NLCS (2-0) and World Series (2-0), helping Florida to the world title. The Cuba native went 17-11 with a 3.75 ERA for the Giants in 2000. At the plate in '01, he ripped eight consecutive hits.
Cleveland Indians signed him hurriedly late in September 1920, to play shortstop after Ray Chapman had died after being hit by a pitched ball. Won the place right away and played in World Series that Fall. Remained with Cleveland until 1931 when he joined the Yankees. Now plays at third base. Starred in baseball at the University of Alabama before entering professional ball. Born in Titus, Alabama in 1898, 5 feet, 6 inches tall, weighs 155 lbs. Bats left handed, throws right. Last year hit .272 in 124 games.
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