“It’s true, ladies, all true. THE game did last almost until…
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After seven years out of contention, the New York Yankees started…
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“One of the most sensational ballgames ever played on any ballpark,”…
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Talk about a spree, in which one player had a huge impact in…
https://sabr.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Pagliaroni-Jim.jpg500361admin/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/sabr_logo.pngadmin2022-10-17 00:01:582022-10-14 19:24:56June 18, 1961: Red Sox sweep Senators in a double walk-off doubleheader
The Phillies' home opener on April 20, 1961, was a cool spring…
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The thin Rocky Mountain air, the enlarged outfield dimensions,…
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“Jays Turn Victory into Defeat” read the headline in the…
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“One of the toughest losses I’ve had to deal with in a while.”…
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The ability of the New York Yankees to come from behind has long…
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Those fans among the 20,413 at the Angels-Blue Jays game on April…
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Oscar “Heavy” Johnson was briefly one of the premier power…
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June 12, 1967: Paul Casanova’s hit ends baseball’s longest night in 22nd inning
May 15, 1947: Greenberg Gardens homers decisive in Jackie Robinson’s Pittsburgh debut with Dodgers
August 12, 1972: Johnny Callison’s grand slam leads Yankees past Brewers
June 29, 1977: Earl Weaver’s rule book saves Orioles from defeat
June 18, 1929: Hack Wilson’s two homers lift Cubs past Cardinals
April 30, 1919: Burleigh Grimes and Joe Oeschger go the distance in epic 20-inning tie
June 18, 1961: Red Sox sweep Senators in a double walk-off doubleheader
April 20, 1961: Milwaukee Braves make dramatic comeback in 9th, win in 11
June 14, 2019: Padres score 12 unanswered runs to rally at Coors Field
May 22, 2000: Brewers treat ex-teammate poorly in 10-9 comeback win
July 2, 1995: Orioles score 7 runs in 9th to thwart Blue Jays
July 3, 1923: Ailing Tigers rally to top Cleveland
August 18, 2000: Yankees and Rivera stumble as Angels rally to win in 11
July 17, 1973: Mets score 7 runs in 9th inning to beat Braves, 8-7
August 20, 1947: Down by eight runs, Yankees rally to win in extra innings
June 17, 1936: Browns overcome 11-run deficit to beat A’s
April 15, 1994: Angels score seven in ninth and beat Blue Jays in 10th
June 23, 1961: Phillies stun Pirates, 12-11
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