Stan Hacks (photo) 4th hit of the game, a 2-out single in the 13th, gives the Cubs a 6 - 5 win over the Pirates

Stan Hack’s 4th hit of the game, a 2-out single in the 13th, gives the Cubs a 6 – 5 win over the Pirates. Claude Passeau, the last of five Cub pitchers, is the winner. Veteran Danny MacFayden takes the loss for the Bucs.

This Day In Baseball

On August 17, 1940 — Stan Hack’s 4th hit of the game, a 2-out single in the 13th, gives the Cubs a 6 – 5 win over the Pirates. Claude Passeau, the last of five Cub pitchers, is the winner. Veteran Danny MacFayden takes the loss for the Bucs.

Support This Day In Baseball
Support This Day In Baseball

Source:
Baseball Reference August 17
National Pastime
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
SABR Games Project
Replay The Game