1957 10-05 Yankees at Braves World Series Game 3

The Thomas Paine Podcast presents a vivid, play-by-play account of Game 3 of the 1957 World Series between the New York Yankees and the Milwaukee Braves at County Stadium. The Yankees explode offensively in the first inning with three runs, sparked by Tony Kubek’s home run and Mickey Mantle’s two-run blast, setting the tone for a dominant performance. The Braves respond with a run in the second inning, but the Yankees extend their lead throughout the game, scoring five more runs in the seventh inning on a bases-loaded rally that includes a three-run home run by Kubek and a two-run single by Hank Bauer. Don Larson, pitching in relief, delivers a dominant performance, retiring the side in the ninth inning with a strikeout to seal the 12-3 victory. The game is notable for its length—3 hours and 28 minutes, the longest in World Series history at the time—and for the Yankees’ ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, while the Braves’ pitching struggles, including nine walks, prove costly. The episode captures the drama, tension, and historic significance of the game, with commentary highlighting key moments, player performances, and the broader cultural context of the era.