At the Polo Grounds, Boston’s Babe Ruth takes an 8 – 0 lead into the 9th before allowing three Yankee runs. He finishes with a complete game 8 – 3 win and slugs his 2nd and last homer of the season.

On September 15, 1917 — At the Polo Grounds, Boston’s Babe Ruth takes an 8 – 0 lead into the 9th before allowing three Yankee runs. He finishes with a complete game 8 – 3 win and slugs his 2nd and last homer of the season.


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