Four Great Pitching Rivalries

Tom Seaver (11-3) vs. Steve Carlton (3-12)
17 games, 1970 to '83. Even in Lefty's 27-10 Cy Young season of 72, Mets' Seaver has upper hand: only pitcher to beat Phillies ace twice that year.

Bob Feller (10-3) vs. Hal Newhouser (3-9)
16 games, 1940 to '52. Feller dominated, but Detroit's Newhouser five-hits Indians on one day's rest in finale of '48 regular season, forcing Cleveland into playoff with Boston.

Warren Spahn (10-3) vs. Robin Roberts (3-8)
13 games, 1948 to '61. In penultimate game of '59 season. Spahn throws complete-game five-hitter to beat Roberts's Phillies 3-2 and keep Braves' pennant hopes alive.

Catfish Hunter (5-5) vs. Jim Palmer (5-5)
10 games, 1966 to 78. Hunter's 3-0 shutout of Palmer's Orioles in August 78 highlights his 6-0 month and keys Yanks' successful pennant drive.