On September 18, 1960 — The surprising 4th-place Senators fall to a game above .500 when Ted Williams’ two-run home run off Pedro Ramos gives Boston a 2 – 1 win. Billy Muffett allows just three hits, including Jim Lemon’s 38th home run, in a quick one hour, 40 minute win. A late collapse – 15 losses in their final 18 games – will drop Washington to 5th place, but that will still be the club’s best finish in seven years. The club will continue its improvement in Minnesota.
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Baseball Reference September 18
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