Sam Rice drops a fly ball and the Yankees rally for five runs in the 8th to beat the Senators, 8 – 3. Babe Ruth has two solo homers to help in the win. The 3rd-place Yanks now trail the Nats by a half game.

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On September 25, 1931 — Sam Rice drops a fly ball and the Yankees rally for five runs in the 8th to beat the Senators, 8 – 3. Babe Ruth has two solo homers to help in the win. The 3rd-place Yanks now trail the Nats by a half game.

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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 25
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