The Yanks stroll into 2nd-place by edging the Indians, 3 – 2. Ahead 2 – 1, Sam Zoldak wilts in the 98 degree weather and Gene Bearden replaces him in the 9th. Joe DiMaggio is hit, and two wild throws brings in Ed Klieman, who finishes the walk to Yogi Berra. A Bobby Brown sac bunt and an intentional pass to Phil Rizzuto load the bases. Cliff Mapes walks to force a run and a grounder brings home the winner.

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On August 28, 1948 — The Yanks stroll into 2nd-place by edging the Indians, 3 – 2. Ahead 2 – 1, Sam Zoldak wilts in the 98 degree weather and Gene Bearden replaces him in the 9th. Joe DiMaggio is hit, and two wild throws brings in Ed Klieman, who finishes the walk to Yogi Berra. A Bobby Brown sac bunt and an intentional pass to Phil Rizzuto load the bases. Cliff Mapes walks to force a run and a grounder brings home the winner.

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