Ironincally, the Giants went on a 14 game win streak that started during Marichal's absence; but then the Dodgers won 15 of their final 16 games (after Marichal had returned) to win the pennant.
Ironincally, the Giants went on a 14 game win streak that started during Marichal's absence and by then it was a two team race as the Pirates, Reds, and Braves fell further behind. But then the Dodgers won 15 of their final 16 games (after Marichal had returned) to win the pennant.