Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_88 (pitcher VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)
### Question:
Who was the pitcher on June 8, 1961?
### Answer:
SELECT pitcher FROM table_name_88 WHERE date = "june 8, 1961"