Detroit pitcher Ray Francis, with a 3 – 0 lead over the Yankees, issues a bases-loaded walk to Babe Ruth, but hangs on for the victory.

On September 24, 1923 — Detroit pitcher Ray Francis, with a 3 – 0 lead over the Yankees, issues a bases-loaded walk to Babe Ruth, but hangs on for the victory.


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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 24
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