Stepping in against the Indians’ Sherry Smith in the 9th inning, Babe Ruth starts off batting righthanded. After taking a strike, he switches to the left side and hits his 25th homer of the season. The Indians still win, 5 – 3. The Babe will again bat righty four days later.

This Day In Baseball

On August 1, 1923 — Stepping in against the Indians’ Sherry Smith in the 9th inning, Babe Ruth starts off batting righthanded. After taking a strike, he switches to the left side and hits his 25th homer of the season. The Indians still win, 5 – 3. The Babe will again bat righty four days later.

Source:
Baseball Reference August 1
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