The New York Yankees clinch their fourth successive pennant

 

On September 16, 1939 — At Yankee Stadium, Red Rolfe drills a bases-loaded triple in the 7th inning to give the Yankees a 4-2 lead they will not relinquish. The Yankees win 8-5, and Marius Russo pitches a complete game for his 7th win of the season. Rolfe drives in 5 runs on the day, leading the attack.

The New York Yankees win clinches their fourth successive pennant with the win over Detroit. The 1939 Yankees, to this day still have the largest run differential of any team in history.

 


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