The Red and White Sox battle to a 15-inning 5 – 5 tie called on account of darkness

This Day In Baseball

On July 21, 1917 — The Red and White Sox battle to a 15-inning 5 – 5 tie called on account of darkness. Babe Ruth tosses the last five innings for Boston, giving up no runs in his first relief appearance of the year. Chicago will win the next two games to keep a firm hold on first place.