The Yankees’ American League record-tying nineteen-game winning streak, which began on June 29, comes to an end when Detroit right-hander Fred Hutchinson blanks New York, 8-0, at Briggs Stadium. The Bronx Bombers will run away with the Junior Circuit flag, after compiling 31 victories during a span of 34 games.

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On July 18, 1947 — The Yankees’ American League record-tying nineteen-game winning streak, which began on June 29, comes to an end when Detroit right-hander Fred Hutchinson blanks New York, 8-0, at Briggs Stadium. The Bronx Bombers will run away with the Junior Circuit flag, after compiling 31 victories during a span of 34 games.

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Baseball Reference July 18