On May 15, 1918, Walter Johnson pitches an 18-inning shutout against the Chicago White Sox. Johnson, the ace of the Washington Senatorsâ staff, outduels Claude âLeftyâ Williams, 1-0, in pitching the longest shutout victory in major league history. The game that features no substitutes and no errorsâ The Nationals finally push across a run in the 18th when Williams gives up two singles and thenâ with runners on the cornersâ heaves a wild pitch. Johnson scatter 10 hits in the win while Lefty allows 8. Johnsonâs gem is the longest shutout everâ but will be tied by Hubbell in 1933.
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