Then, in their half of the fifth, the White Sox exploded for 11 runs, with Stanka contributing to the rally with a single in his second big-league at bat.

[1] Stanka pitched in only one more contest that month, a two-inning relief stint against the Cleveland Indians, September 5.

The White Sox and Indians were then embroiled in a pennant race that ultimately delivered Chicago its first American League title since 1959.

In two games and 51⁄3 MLB innings pitched, Stanka allowed two hits, two earned runs and four bases on balls; he struck out three.

He continued to pitch for the Hawks in 1965, but left the team after his eldest son died in a tragic accident.