On August 2, 1931 — Washington beats the A’s, 10 – 6, to knock Philadelphia’s lead in the American League down to 14 games.
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In the last appearance of his 25-year major league career, Marlins starter Charlie Hough lasts one-third of an inning, giving up five runs on four hits. The 46 year-old knuckleballer, who is the last active player to have been born in the 1940s, does not get tagged for the loss in the team’s eventual 10-8 defeat to Philadelphia, so he’ll retire with a 216-216 won-loss record.
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July 26, 1994
