On September 19, 1951 ā Indian Larry Doby walks five times in a 15-2 drubbing of the Red Sox when Early Wynn picks up his 20th victory. The intimidating right-hander, who will win exactly 300 games in a 23-year big league career, will post 20 or more wins in five of those seasons. Cleveland now returns home to play five of six games againstĀ Detroit; their record is 16-1 against the Tigers.
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