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This Moment in Sports History for 10-13-2024

Oct 13, 2024 · 1m 42s
This Moment in Sports History for 10-13-2024
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On October 13, 1903, the first World Series game in Major League Baseball history was played between the Boston Americans (now known as the Red Sox) and the Pittsburgh Pirates...

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On October 13, 1903, the first World Series game in Major League Baseball history was played between the Boston Americans (now known as the Red Sox) and the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Huntington Avenue Grounds in Boston, Massachusetts.

The Boston Americans, champions of the American League, faced off against the Pittsburgh Pirates, winners of the National League pennant. The series was a best-of-nine format, a departure from the modern best-of-seven format.

In Game 1, the Pirates sent right-hander Deacon Phillippe to the mound, while the Americans countered with Cy Young, one of the most legendary pitchers in baseball history. The game was a tight affair, with the Pirates holding a slim 1-0 lead going into the bottom of the seventh inning.

However, the Americans rallied in the seventh, scoring two runs to take a 2-1 lead. The key hit was a two-run single by third baseman Jimmy Collins, scoring Chick Stahl and Buck Freeman. Cy Young held the Pirates scoreless for the remainder of the game, securing a 2-1 victory for the Americans in the inaugural World Series game.

The Americans went on to win the series, 5 games to 3, capturing the first World Series championship in Major League Baseball history. The series showcased the early stars of the game, including Cy Young, Honus Wagner, and Jimmy Collins, and set the stage for the World Series to become one of the most iconic annual sporting events in the United States.
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Organization William Corbin
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