Episode 114 – Gaylord Perry Gets Caught

It took 21 years and 742 starts, but 37 years ago this week, Gaylord Perry was finally caught greasing up a baseball. Or was he? In response to a Patreon request from Jim Gatton, Mike and Bill examine the life and career of baseball’s most beloved, and most unrepentant, cheater, and try to figure out the secrets that the Hall of Fame righty still won’t reveal. Plus, happy birthday to Wally Schang and Lonnie Frey!

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Episode 114 – Gaylord Perry Gets Caught

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2012 – Ryan Braun hits three homers and a two-run triple, driving in 6 runs, in Milwaukee’s 8 – 3 win over the Padres. He is the first player to smash three long balls in a game in pitcher-friendly PETCO Park. No player had hit 3 homers and a triple in a game since Fred Lynn in 1975.

The New York Giants win the City Series against the Highlanders in the sixth game, as Christy Mathewson is victorious over Jack Warhop, 6 – 3. Larry Doyle’s 3rd-inning three-run home run is the big blow.

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