Jack Graham Saves It
Plus: Day In Review, June 3, 1949
Jack Graham Saves It
St. Louis was cruising to a 2-1 home victory in this one. The wheels fell off the bus quickly, though, when Al Kozar came up in the top of the 9th inning:
That tied this game at two — but not all was lost.
It wasn’t until the bottom of the 10th that Jack Graham got his chance. With a runner on at second, Graham got hold of one:
And, with that, the Browns rescued another game from the fire.
I’m not sure I understand why the computer manager went through so many Washington pitchers. I would have left Calvert in there. Oh well.
Other Action
Indians 9, Red Sox 1: It’s home sweet home for the Indians, as they complete a 3 game sweep against the powerful Red Sox. The Indians outscore the Red Sox 27-8 in the 3 game home stand. Watch the game here.
Yankees 3, White Sox 1: A wet afternoon at Chicago ends with a Yankee victory, as the Yankees overcome an early 1-0 deficit. Watch the game here.
Tigers 2, Athletics 0: Virgil Trucks delights the hometown fans in Detroit, as he shuts down the Athletics on only 1 hit. Ferris Fain scored that hit in the 5th inning. Eddie Joost walks 4 times in 4 plate appearances, but the Athletics can do nothing with the gifts. Watch the game here.
Browns 3, Senators 2 (10): At Washington, see above.
Dodgers 7, Cardinals 2: Harry Brecheen had a hard time staying on the mound on this windy day at Ebbets Field. Brecheen gave up 4 runs in only two thirds of an inning, walking in 3 of those runs with the bases loaded. Don Newcombe, meanwhile, pitched a complete game on only 99 pitches.
Giants 5, Cubs 1: The Polo Grounds faithful were rewarded again in this one, as Larry Jansen made short work of the Cubs. Watch the game here.
Standings
The Giants are running away with the National League. Meanwhile, the American League is nothing short of thrilling.