Johnny Podres took a shutout into the ninth inning in Game 2 of the 1963 World Series, helping the Dodgers to a 2-0 lead over the Yankees despite playing the first two games on the road in New York.
Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax added to his legend with 15 strikeouts in Game 1 of the 1963 World Series to beat the Yankees 5-2 at Yankee Stadium in New York.
The Dodgers finished off the 1963 regular season by winning the National League pennant over the Cardinals. Sandy Koufax won the pitching triple crown, leading the majors in wins, strikeouts, and ERA, and Tommy Davis won his second straight batting title.