1927 – The Cardinals win two to move into second place, while the Pirates take two from Chicago.
1927 – The Cardinals win two to move into second place, while the Pirates take two from Chicago.
For the first time since 1927, the Pirates are headed for the World Series. While the Bucs lose, 4 – 2, to the Braves, the 2nd-place Cardinals are mathematically eliminated by 20-game loser Glen Hobbie’s 5 – 0 win for the Cubs. A gigantic torch light victory parade in Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle at midnight celebrates the pennant.
For the first time since 1927, the Pirates are headed for the World Series. While the Bucs lose, 4 – 2, to the Braves, the 2nd-place Cardinals are mathematically eliminated by 20-game loser Glen Hobbie’s 5 – 0 win for the Cubs. A gigantic torch light victory parade in Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle at midnight celebrates the pennant.
1927 – The Yankees win their 106th, 6 – 0 over Detroit, for a new American League high. They will win 110, a record until the 1954 Indians win 111.
1927 – The Yankees win their 106th, 6 – 0 over Detroit, for a new American League high. They will win 110, a record until the 1954 Indians win 111.
Babe Ruth hits 51st and 52nd homers in twin bill to help the New York Yankees to clinch pennant
On September 13, 1927, Babe Ruth hits two home runs to lead the New York Yankees to a doubleheader sweep and the clinching of the American League pennant. Ruth hits his 51st and 52nd home runs while Waite Hoyt earns his 20th victory of the season. The Yankees win a pair from Cleveland to clinch…
1927 – After losing 21 in a row to New York, the Browns win their last meeting, 6 – 2, behind Milt Gaston’s 5-hitter. No team has ever swept a 22-game season series. One National League team, the 1909 Cubs, went 21-1 against the Doves.
1927 – After losing 21 in a row to New York, the Browns win their last meeting, 6 – 2, behind Milt Gaston’s 5-hitter. No team has ever swept a 22-game season series. One National League team, the 1909 Cubs, went 21-1 against the Doves.
1927 – After blasting three home runs in a doubleheader split with the Red Sox the day before, Babe Ruth hits two more in a 12 – 10 win, giving him a record-tying 5 in 3 games. He leads Lou Gehrig 49 homers to 45.
1927 – After blasting three home runs in a doubleheader split with the Red Sox the day before, Babe Ruth hits two more in a 12 – 10 win, giving him a record-tying 5 in 3 games. He leads Lou Gehrig 49 homers to 45.
1927 – At Fenway Park‚ the Yankees and Red Sox split a pair‚ with New York rolling to a 14 – 2 win in the opener behind Babe Ruth. Lou Gehrig takes the home run lead with a 5th-inning homer off Tony Welzer. But the Babe responds with two homers‚ in the 6th and 7th‚ the former a drive over the centerfield fence that is called “the longest ever hit at Fenway”. Both shots also come against Welzer. Ruth hits his 3rd of the day‚ number 47‚ in the nitecap‚ off Jack Russell‚ but the terrier nips New York‚ 5 – 2. There will be 34 homers hit at Fenway this season‚ but only 5 by the Sox. Ruth will hit 8‚ Gehrig 6‚ the only New York home runs hit there.
1927 – At Fenway Park‚ the Yankees and Red Sox split a pair‚ with New York rolling to a 14 – 2 win in the opener behind Babe Ruth. Lou Gehrig takes the home run lead with a 5th-inning homer off Tony Welzer. But the Babe responds with two homers‚ in the 6th and 7th‚ the former a drive over the centerfield fence that is called “the longest ever hit at Fenway”. Both shots also come against Welzer. Ruth hits his 3rd of the day‚ number 47‚ in the nitecap‚ off Jack Russell‚ but the terrier nips New York‚ 5 – 2. There will be 34 homers hit at Fenway this season‚ but only 5 by the Sox. Ruth will hit 8‚ Gehrig 6‚ the only New York home runs hit there.
Red Ruffing goes 15+ and gets no decision in 12-11 Red Sox win
September 5, 1927 – In the first of two at Fenway‚ the Red Sox and Yankees battle for 18 innings before the Red Sox emerge the winners‚ 12-11. Buddy Myers’ double is followed by a single from Ira Flagstead. New York scores a pair in the top of the 9thg to tie‚ and then there…
Pirate teammates Lloyd and Paul Waner become the first pair of brothers to both homer in the same game
Pirate teammates Lloyd and Paul Waner become the first pair of brothers to both homer in the same game when they go deep in the team’s 8-4 victory over Cincinnati at Redland Field. The siblings, who will also accomplish the feat in 1929 and 1938, each hit a bounce round-tripper.
Doc Gautreau of the Boston Braves steals home twice in a game against Brooklyn to tie the major league record. This feat will not be repeated until Vic Power does it in 1958.
Doc Gautreau of the Boston Braves steals home twice in a game against Brooklyn to tie the major league record. This feat will not be repeated until Vic Power does it in 1958.
