At St. Louis, the Senators push across two runs in the top of the 9th to take a 3 – 2 lead, Walter Johnson, the fourth Washington pitcher, shuts out the Browns in the 9th and is awarded the win. As reported in Sporting Life, President Ban Johnson rules “that when a pitcher leaves the box at the end of an inning he shall not receive benefit of any runs made in the following inning. He says all runs should aid the reliever, not the previous pitcher.”

At St. Louis, the Senators push across two runs in the top of the 9th to take a 3 – 2 lead, Walter Johnson, the fourth Washington pitcher, shuts out the Browns in the 9th and is awarded the win. As reported in Sporting Life, President Ban Johnson rules “that when a pitcher leaves the box at the end of an inning he shall not receive benefit of any runs made in the following inning. He says all runs should aid the reliever, not the previous pitcher.”

ByBaseball

At St. Louis, the Senators push across two runs in the top of the 9th to take a 3 – 2 lead, Walter Johnson, the fourth Washington pitcher, shuts out the Browns in the 9th and is awarded the win. As reported in Sporting Life, President Ban Johnson rules “that when a pitcher leaves the box at the end of an inning he shall not receive benefit of any runs made in the following inning. He says all runs should aid the reliever, not the previous pitcher.”

The Giants hand Pete Alexander his third loss in the four-game series, as Jeff Tesreau wins, 4 – 2, in 11 innings. New York is now in first place by 3 1/2 games.

The Giants hand Pete Alexander his third loss in the four-game series, as Jeff Tesreau wins, 4 – 2, in 11 innings. New York is now in first place by 3 1/2 games.

ByBaseball

On July 3, 1913 The Giants hand Pete Alexander his third loss in the four-game series, as Jeff Tesreau wins, 4 – 2, in 11 innings. New York is now in first place by 3 1/2 games.  

The Red Sox tally 15 hits off Washington’s Walter Johnson, but lose, 1 – 0, in 15 innings. This a major league frustration record for most hits in a shutout. Ray Collins takes the loss.

The Red Sox tally 15 hits off Washington’s Walter Johnson, but lose, 1 – 0, in 15 innings. This a major league frustration record for most hits in a shutout. Ray Collins takes the loss.

ByBaseball

On July 3, 1913 The Red Sox tally 15 hits off Washington’s Walter Johnson, but lose, 1 – 0, in 15 innings. This a major league frustration record for most hits in a shutout. Ray Collins takes the loss.  

Christy Mathewson allows 13 hits but the Giants continue to pummel the Phillies, winning 8 - 4

Christy Mathewson allows 13 hits but the Giants continue to pummel the Phils, winning 8 – 4. Matty gives up no walks to run his streak to 34 innings.

ByBaseball

On July 2, 1913 Christy Mathewson allows 13 hits but the Giants continue to pummel the Phils, winning 8 – 4. Matty gives up no walks to run his streak to 34 innings.  

At Philadelphia, New York’s thrilling 11 – 10 win over the Phils puts the Giants on top to stay. Hooks Wiltse pitches the first nine innings for New York before wilting, and Christy Mathewson relieves. In the 10th, Buck Herzog singles off Grover Alexander and Matty wins his 14th. The fireworks continue after the game when John McGraw, walking to the clubhouse with several Phillies, is belted and then jumped by several Philly fans. McGraw is cut up and Phils P Ad Brennan is identified as the instigator of the fight. After investigating, National League President Tom Lynch will suspend both McGraw and Brennan for five days, with Brennan also fined $100.

ByTom

At Philadelphia, New York’s thrilling 11 – 10 win over the Phils puts the Giants on top to stay. Hooks Wiltse pitches the first nine innings for New York before wilting, and Christy Mathewson relieves. In the 10th, Buck Herzog singles off Grover Alexander and Matty wins his 14th. The fireworks continue after the game when John McGraw, walking to the clubhouse with several Phillies, is belted and then jumped by several Philly fans. McGraw is cut up and Phils P Ad Brennan is identified as the instigator of the fight. After investigating, National League President Tom Lynch will suspend both McGraw and Brennan for five days, with Brennan also fined $100.

Washington’s Walter Johnson tops the A’s, 2 – 0, to start a 14-game winning streak. He won’t lose for another two months.

Washington’s Walter Johnson tops the A’s, 2 – 0, to start a 14-game winning streak. He won’t lose for another two months.

ByThis Day in Baseball

On June 27, 1913 Washington’s Walter Johnson tops the A’s, 2 – 0, to start a 14-game winning streak. He won’t lose for another two months. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

After failing in Cincinnati and moving across the Ohio River to Covington, Kentucky, the Federal League team decides to relocate again. The franchise shift to Kansas City, which is American Association territory, will cause Organized Baseball to “declare war” on the upstart league.

ByBaseball

After failing in Cincinnati and moving across the Ohio River to Covington, Kentucky, the Federal League team decides to relocate again. The franchise shift to Kansas City, which is American Association territory, will cause Organized Baseball to “declare war” on the upstart league.

Brooklyn sees Grover Alexander for a second day in a row, this time beating the Phillies righty, 4 – 2, in a doubleheader sweep by the Superbas. The Phils now lead the Giantsby a half-game.

Brooklyn sees Grover Alexander for a second day in a row, this time beating the Phillies righty, 4 – 2, in a doubleheader sweep by the Superbas. The Phils now lead the Giantsby a half-game.

ByBaseball

Brooklyn sees Grover Alexander for a second day in a row, this time beating the Phillies righty, 4 – 2, in a doubleheader sweep by the Superbas. The Phils now lead the Giantsby a half-game.