On This Date in Baseball History-October 10

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On This Date in Baseball History-October 10

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On October 10, 1973, the New York Mets win their second National League pennant in five years. In the fifth game of the Championship Series, Tom Seaver wins a 7-2 decision over the Cincinnati Reds. Tug McGraw, who inspired the Mets with his “Ya Gotta Believe!” slogan, picks up the save…
On October 10, 1968, Mickey Lolich of the Detroit Tigers notches his third win of the World Series. Lolich defeats the St. Louis Cardinals, 4-1, to give the Tigers the title.
On October 10, 1946, the St. Louis Cardinals collect 20 hits in Game Four of the World Series against the Boston Red Sox. Enos Slaughter, Joe Garagiola, and Whitey Kurowski each pick up four hits in the 12-3 demolition…
On October 10, 1926, Grover Cleveland Alexander preserves the final game of the World Series for the St. Louis Cardinals by striking out Tony Lazzeri of the New York Yankees. In the seventh inning, with the bases loaded, Alexander comes on in relief and fans the Yankees second baseman. The Cardinals win the game, 3-2…
On October 10, 1924, the Washington Senators win the only championship in franchise history. The Senators defeat the New York Giants, 4-3, in 12 innings. Future Hall of Famer Walter Johnson, the greatest pitcher in team history, picks up the win in relief.
On October 10, 1920, Bill Wambsganss of the Cleveland Indians pulls off the first unassisted triple play in World Series history. Wambsganss’ triple play in the fifth inning snuffs out a budding rally for the Brooklyn Robins, who fall to the Indians, 8-1.

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