Senator right-hander Tom Hughes becomes the first pitcher to post a 1-0 victory extra-inning game with his own home run. Long Tom’s solo shot off Fred Glade in the top of the tenth frame proves to be the difference in the team’s victory over the Browns At Sportsman’s Park

On August 3, 1906 — Senator right-hander Tom Hughes becomes the first pitcher to post a 1-0 victory extra-inning game with his own home run. Long Tom’s solo shot off Fred Glade in the top of the tenth frame proves to be the difference in the team’s victory over the Browns At Sportsman’s Park

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