Johnny Vander Meer, plagued with control problems
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1938 MLB All Star Game

ByThis Day in Baseball

The National League wins the sixth All-Star Game, 4 – 1, with the aid of fine pitching and four American League errors. Starter Johnny Vander Meer gets the win. Yankeeshurler Lefty Gomez is defeated for the first time in four All-Star starts. National League shortstop Leo Durocher becomes the first Dodger to start in an All-Star Game and gets a ‘bunt’ home run.

The Phillies move into Shibe Park by splitting a twin bill with the Boston Bees, losing the first game, 10-5, and winning the nightcap, 10-2. The National League franchise decided to abandoned the Baker Bowl in the middle of the season to rent the newer and more spacious home of the A’s, citing the move to the ballpark, which is only five blocks away from where the team formerly played, will help cut expenses as stadium upkeep can be shared between the two clubs.

The Phillies move into Shibe Park by splitting a twin bill with the Boston Bees, losing the first game, 10-5, and winning the nightcap, 10-2. The National League franchise decided to abandoned the Baker Bowl in the middle of the season to rent the newer and more spacious home of the A’s, citing the move to the ballpark, which is only five blocks away from where the team formerly played, will help cut expenses as stadium upkeep can be shared between the two clubs.

ByTom

The Phillies move into Shibe Park by splitting a twin bill with the Boston Bees, losing the first game, 10-5, and winning the nightcap, 10-2. The National League franchise decided to abandoned the Baker Bowl in the middle of the season to rent the newer and more spacious home of the A’s, citing the move to the ballpark, which is only five blocks away from where the team formerly played, will help cut expenses as stadium upkeep can be shared between the two clubs.