Welcome to the first episode of 2026, let's kick things off with a fairly chill game from Ebbets field featuring a young Vin Scully from 1957.

Game: Brooklyn Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs
Date: June 4, 1957
Location: Ebbets Field, Brooklyn
Broadcast: Original Dodgers radio network (WOKO), Vin Scully opened the game’s calls, then Jerry Doggett with help from Al Helfer; Tex Rickards on PA.

Final Score:
Dodgers 7, Cubs 5

Pitching:

• Winning Pitcher: Sandy Koufax (Dodgers) — worked multiple innings and earned the win.

• Save: Clem Labine (Dodgers). 

Game Flow & Scoring Highlights:

• 1st Inning: The Dodgers struck early when Roy Campanella hit a two-run double off the scoreboard, giving Brooklyn a quick 3–0 lead. 

• 3rd Inning: Duke Snider belted a solo home run to extend the lead. 

• 5th Inning: Gil Hodges added another home run for the Dodgers. 

• 6th Inning: Cubs’ Randy “Hoot” Speake hit a home run to get Chicago on the board. 

• 8th Inning: Ernie Banks contributed with a home run, keeping the Cubs competitive late. 

Noteworthy Moments / Storylines (Ambient Focus):

• Joe Pignatano made his major league debut during this game after Campanella was hit by a pitch in the 3rd inning — something the broadcasters discuss (good for ambience and human detail). 

• Vin Scully’s voice opens the broadcast, calling the first three innings and portions of the middle innings, providing calm, descriptive narration before turning over to Doggett later. 

• Crowd, vendors, and PA announcements from Tex Rickards are audible throughout — adding to the period ambience your listeners appreciate. 

Line Score:

• Chicago Cubs: 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 — 5 runs, 6 hits, 1 error

• Brooklyn Dodgers: 3 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 x — 7 runs, 7 hits, 0 errors

Ambient Characteristics:

• Flow of the game is steady without dramatic playoff tension; mid-week regular-season feel. 

• Commentary is descriptive and relaxed — ideal for a sleep podcast.