Satchel Paige makes his major league debut for the Cleveland Indians

Satchel Paige makes his major league debut for the Cleveland Indians

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On July 9, 1948, At Cleveland Stadium,Ā  Satchel Paige makes his major league debut for the Cleveland Indians. Paige relieves Bob Lemon in the fifth inning, becoming the first black pitcher in American League history. Paige pitches 2 innings and gives up 2 hits and no runs in Clevelandā€™s 5-3 loss to St. Louis. Afterā€¦

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Johnny SainĀ becomes theĀ National Leagueā€™sĀ first 11-game winner

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At Boston,Ā Johnny SainĀ becomes theĀ National Leagueā€™sĀ first 11-game winner, beatingĀ Robin RobertsĀ and theĀ Phils, 13 ā€“ 2.Ā Alvin DarkĀ has three hits, running hisĀ hitting streakto 21 games. In the 4th inning Dark triples off relieverĀ Ken Heintzelman, then steals home.