The Reds’ Ewell Blackwell strikes out 13 Cubs at Wrigley Field, as Cincinnati wins, 4 – 0.
The Reds’ Ewell Blackwell strikes out 13 Cubs at Wrigley Field, as Cincinnati wins, 4 – 0.
Ralph Kiner hits three home runs for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the visiting Reds, while teammate Stan Rojek hits the first of his two major league homers, connecting off rookie Herm Wehmeier. Kiner teams up with Johnny Hopp and Wally Westlake in the outfield for a record 19 putouts in the 10 – 3 first game win. The Reds score three in the 9th to take the nitecap, 6 – 4.
Ralph Kiner hits three home runs for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the visiting Reds, while teammate Stan Rojek hits the first of his two major league homers, connecting off rookie Herm Wehmeier. Kiner teams up with Johnny Hopp and Wally Westlake in the outfield for a record 19 putouts in the 10 – 3 first game win. The Reds score three in the 9th to take the nitecap, 6 – 4.
The Cards’ Gerry Staley picks up a pair of wins in relief over the Cubs, winning 6 – 3 and 5 – 2 over Ralph Hamner and Johnny Schmitz. Staley pitches two innings in the opener and 2 2/3 innings in the nitecap. It is the second time in three weeks that the Cubs have lost a doubleheader to a single reliever.
The Cards’ Gerry Staley picks up a pair of wins in relief over the Cubs, winning 6 – 3 and 5 – 2 over Ralph Hamner and Johnny Schmitz. Staley pitches two innings in the opener and 2 2/3 innings in the nitecap. It is the second time in three weeks that the Cubs have lost a doubleheader to a single reliever.
Despite a hitless day by Ted Williams, the Red Sox sweep the Yankees, winning 6 – 5 and 8 – 7. Denny Galehouse wins the opener, then saves the win in game 2. But his 9th inning sacrifice bunt results in his tripping over 1B and he will be out of action for three weeks.
Despite a hitless day by Ted Williams, the Red Sox sweep the Yankees, winning 6 – 5 and 8 – 7. Denny Galehouse wins the opener, then saves the win in game 2. But his 9th inning sacrifice bunt results in his tripping over 1B and he will be out of action for three weeks.
Ted Williams faces three pitchers in the 7th inning, a first in American League history
Ted Williams faces three pitchers in the 7th inning, a first in American League history, as Boston snaps a 5 – 5 tie by scoring 14 runs to beat the visiting Philadelphia Athletics, 20 – 8. A’s pitcher Charlie Harris retires one batter in 14 and coughs up 12 runs, before Bill McCahan takes over. Williams, who makes the final out in the inning, and Bobby Doerr, tie records by drawing two walks apiece. Pitcher Ellis Kinder has two hits, off Harris and McCahan. The 14 runs in one inning is a record, but five years later they will do even better with 17 in one inning.
Braves rookie Johnny Antonelli, 18, makes his debut in the 8th inning of a 7 – 2 loss to the Phils, giving up one run on two hits. The Phils also win game two of the doubleheader.
Braves rookie Johnny Antonelli, 18, makes his debut in the 8th inning of a 7 – 2 loss to the Phils, giving up one run on two hits. The Phils also win game two of the doubleheader.
Dick Lane, CF of Muskegon (Central League), hits five home runs in a game against Fort Wayne. Lane, who will get a trial with the Chicago White Sox in 1949, will hit only seven other home runs during the year and only 18 in a 4-year minor league career.
On July 3, 1948 Dick Lane, CF of Muskegon (Central League), hits five home runs in a game against Fort Wayne. Lane, who will get a trial with the Chicago White Sox in 1949, will hit only seven other home runs during the year and only 18 in a 4-year minor league career. Source Baseball Reference July 3
The Senators beat the Yankees, 2 – 1, in 12 innings as Walt Masterson allows three hits and goes all the way for the win. Tom McBride makes 12 putouts to set the American League record for a left fielder in extra innings. The Yanks drop two games behind first-place Cleveland and 1 1/2 games behind the A’s.
On July 2, 1948 The Senators beat the Yankees, 2 – 1, in 12 innings as Walt Masterson allows three hits and goes all the way for the win. Tom McBride makes 12 putouts to set the American League record for a left fielder in extra innings. The Yanks drop two games behind first-place Cleveland and 1 1/2 games behind the A’s. Source: Baseball Reference July 2
Bob Feller fans Sherm Lollar with the bases full to end the game and the tribe hold off yanks 10-8
On June 11, 1948 The Indians hold on to beat the Yankees‚ 10 – 8‚ as reliever Bob Feller fans Sherm Lollar with the bases full to end the game. Joe DiMaggio had led off the 9th with a homer. Game highlights include Yogi Berra getting tossed by Cal Hubbard and young Bobby Brown being replaced at 2B in the 8th by George Stirnweiss‚ a move that will remain permanent for the…
Joe DiMaggio hits for the cycle as he delivers two home runs, a triple, double and single helping the Yankees beat the White Sox, 13 – 2.
Joe DiMaggio hits for the cycle as he delivers two home runs, a triple, double and single helping the Yankees beat the White Sox, 13 – 2.
