Washington’s John Kennedy pinch hits against the Twins and becomes the 9th American League player to debut with a home run in his first at bat. His blow breaks up a no-hit bid by Dick Stigman, and the Nats rally to tie the game at 7 – 7 in the 9th. The Twins win, 9 – 7 in 11 frames, then drop the nitecap, 3 – 0, as Claude Osteen fires a three-hitter. The split leaves the Twins 2 1/2 games behind the Yankees.

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On September 5, 1962 — Washington’s John Kennedy pinch hits against the Twins and becomes the 9th American League player to debut with a home run in his first at bat. His blow breaks up a no-hit bid by Dick Stigman, and the Nats rally to tie the game at 7 – 7 in the 9th. The Twins win, 9 – 7 in 11 frames, then drop the nitecap, 3 – 0, as Claude Osteen fires a three-hitter. The split leaves the Twins 2 1/2 games behind the Yankees.

 

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