The Browns end the Indians’ win streak at 13 when Tommy Byrne pitches and bats St. Louis to a 4 – 0 win. Byrne allows two hits in seven innings and drives in all the runs before retiring with back spasms. Mike Garcia loses to drop the Indians’ lead to 1 1/2 games over the Yankees.

This Day In Baseball

On August 16, 1951 — The Browns end the Indians’ win streak at 13 when Tommy Byrne pitches and bats St. Louis to a 4 – 0 win. Byrne allows two hits in seven innings and drives in all the runs before retiring with back spasms. Mike Garcia loses to drop the Indians’ lead to 1 1/2 games over the Yankees.

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