P Ray Caldwell of the Highlanders, inserted as a pinch runner, steals home for the tying run in an eventual 4 – 3 win over Cleveland. He then pitches a 4 – 0 victory in the second game.

On July 20, 1912 — P Ray Caldwell of the Highlanders, inserted as a pinch runner, steals home for the tying run in an eventual 4 – 3 win over Cleveland. He then pitches a 4 – 0 victory in the second game.

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