On September 8, 1920 — 1920 – On their way to Cleveland, the Yanks play an exhibition game against the Pirates and suffer injuries to starters, Muddy Ruel (split finger) and Ping Bodie (sprained ankle). With Carl Mays skipping the Indians series to avoid any scenes, New York is short-handed.
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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 8
National Pastime
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
SABR Games Project
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