Carl Hubbell wins his 5th straight, topping the Cardinals, 7 – 1. Mel Ott’s two homers, one a grand slam eases the way for the veteran. In the nightcap, Dick Bartell’s 9th-inning error paves the way for a squeeze bunt, and the Cards win, 3 – 2. Mort Cooper allows four hits in winning his 13th.

August 2, 1942October 21, 2023 This Day In Baseball

On August 2, 1942 — Carl Hubbell wins his 5th straight, topping the Cardinals, 7 – 1. Mel Ott’s two homers, one a grand slam eases the way for the veteran. In the nightcap, Dick Bartell’s 9th-inning error paves the way for a squeeze bunt, and the Cards win, 3 – 2. Mort Cooper allows four hits in winning his 13th.

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Baseball Reference August 2
National Pastime
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
SABR Games Project
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