Washington starter Monte Weaver loaded the bases in the 1st inning with two outs, but escaped allowing just one run. That summed up the frustration in Game 3 for the New York Yankees, as they left 15 runners on base. The Senators put up a big 4th inning against Atley Donald, starting with a bases-loaded walk by Ossie Blueage. Buddy Myer hit a 2-run double a few batters later and scored on Heinie Manush’s triple to give Washington a 6-1 lead. But the Yankees weren’t done. Facing the sweep, Donald retired the next 11 batters he faced, and New York chipped away at Weaver and the lead. Babe Dahlgren hit a 2-run single after Joe Cronin’s 2-out error to make it 6-4, and Charlie Keller had another 2-out RBI in the 8th to cut the lead to one. Washington reliever Alex McColl walked Frankie Crosetti and George Selkirk with 2 outs in the 9th, but Red Rolfe flew out to Manush to end the game. Joe DiMaggio was 1 for 4 in the game, and is only hitting .167 so far in the Tournament. Myer finished 2 for 4. The loss drops the top-seeded Yankees down to the Loser’s Bracket as Washington waits for the winner of the 1931 Athletics and 1935 Tigers.

’39 Yankees @ ’33 Senators – 9/11/23

The Cardinals’ George Watkins hit a solo home run off Freddie Fitzsimmons in the 1st inning, but it didn’t take long for Giants slugger Mel Ott to put them back on top and make his mark on the game. St. Louis starter Flint Rhem faced Ott with 2 runners on in the 1st. That’s when Ott launched a 3-run homer to give New York the lead. But Ott wasn’t done there. After popping out in the 3rd, he hit an RBI double in the 4th, a single in the 7th, and another 2-run shot in the 8th. That homer traveled an estimated 468′ deep into the right-center field stands at the Polo Grounds. Ott finished 4 for 5 with his 2 homers and 6 RBI. Ott has now homered in each of the 3 games against St. Louis. Meanwhile, Fitzsimmons allowed just 7 hits, 3 of those to Ripper Collins, and 3 runs in a complete game 10-3 victory and a 2-1 series lead. The Giants will look to put the series away tomorrow to advance to play the 1935 Chicago Cubs in the Winner’s Bracket.

’31 Cardinals @ ’34 Giants – 9/11/23

Facing a 6-1 deficit in the 7th inning, and a sweep by the 1935 Chicago Cubs, the 1939 Cincinnati Reds seemed on the verge of another disappointing loss. But Lee Gamble, Billy Werber, and Lonny Frey notched 3 straight one-out base hits to score one run, and Ival Goodman grounded out to score another. That’s when Billy Herman bobbled an easy grounder. Billy Myers followed with a 2-run homer to tie the game at 6 against starter Larry French. In the 9th, Chuck Klein drilled what seemed to be a leadoff double, but after appeal was called out for missing first base. An argument ensued, and Klein was ejected. Gabby Hartnett finally singled in Herman for the go-ahead run off Milt Shoffner, pitching in his 4th inning of relief in the 11th. Meanwhile, Cubs reliever Tex Carleton pitched 4 perfect innings of relief to pick up the 7-6 win and send the Cincinnati Reds to the Loser’s Bracket. The Cubs will face the winner of the ’31 Cardinals and ’34 Giants.

’35 Cubs @ ’39 Reds – 9/11/23

At home at Navin Field, the Detroit Tigers took back the series lead against the Philadelphia Athletics, scoring 4 runs in the bottom of the 1st before recording their 1st out. Pete Fox and Mickey Cochrane led off with singles against George Earnshaw. Charlie Gehringer followed with an RBI double. That brought up Hank Greenberg, who hit his 1st home run of the Tournament, a 3-run shot that gave Detroit a 4-0 lead. Gee Walker hit a 2-run homer in the 4th, his 2nd of the Tourney. Gehringer added a solo jack in the 5th. Tiger starter General Crowder ran into trouble in the 5th himself, loading the bases and walking in a run before retiring Dib Williams and Eric McNair. The Athletics put two runners on in the 9th against Firpo Marberry, but couldn’t score as Detroit took the game 7-3. The Athletics will need to win tomorrow in Detroit to force a Game 5 back in Philadelphia.

’31 Athletics @ ’35 Tigers – 9/11/23

Burleigh Grimes and the Cardinals took a 3-0 lead into the 6th thanks in part to a 2-run home run by Pepper Martin, but they nearly blew it thanks to poor fielding. Errors by infielders Sparky Adams, Charlie Gelbert, and Jake Flowers led to two unearned runs in the inning. New York slugger Mel Ott hit a 2-run homer in the 8th to give the Giants the lead. The Cardinals got one back in the bottom of the 8th against starter Hal Schumacher, but reliever Jim Bowman prevented any more that inning. With 2 out in the 9th, George Watkins hit a triple to drive in pinch-hitter Taylor Douthit to tie the game. Cardinals reliever Jim Lindsey walked three straigtht to load the bases in the 10th, but escaped without allowing a run. In the Cardinals half, Jim Bottomley walked to bring up Chick Hafey. Hafey took the 1st pitch just over the wall for the walkoff 2-run shot to give the Cardinals a 7-5 win. The teams are now tied at a game a piece and will head to New York for the next two games in the best-of-five series. Frankie Frisch is expected to miss around a week after a collision with Charlie Gelbert in the 4th.

’34 Giants @ ’31 Cardinals – 9/9/23

Cincinnati’s Wally Berger hit a 2-run home run in the 2nd inning, but Paul Derringer ran into trouble against the Chicago Cubs offense in the 4th and 5th as the Reds dropped their 2nd straight game to the Cubs, this one 6-3. The Cubs started the 4th with 4 straight singles, led by Gabby Hartnett, to score 2 runs and take a 3-2 lead. The next inning, Chuck Klein hit a 2-run homer, and the Cubs scored 3 more runs. Lon Warneke scattered 7 hits in a complete game, allowing just 3 runs to earn a win in his 1st start of the Tournament. Derringer allowed 12 hits and 4 earned runs in 6 innings of work. The series will now head to Cincinnati with the Cubs in control of the series 2-0. Billy Herman went 3 for 4 for the 2nd straight game.

’39 Reds @ ’35 Cubs – 9/9/23

After Detroit Tigers’ Gee Walker hit a 2-run home run off Rube Walberg in the 5th to take a 2-1 lead, the Athletics had a pep talk when they were back in the dugout. In the 7th, the pep talk payed off. Dib Williams homered to lead off the inning against Schoolboy Rowe, and the next 8 Athletics hitters reached base, aided by a 3-run homer by Mickey Cochrane on the 1st pitch that reliever Vic Sorrell sent towards home plate. The 8-run inning saw three different Detroit pitchers. The Tigers put up a fight in the 9th, scoring 3 runs off Walberg to chase him from the game, but it was too little too late. Reliever Hank McDonald retired 3 straight Tiger hitters to end the game with a 9-5 win. Al Simmons went 4 for 5 in the game. Leadoff hitter Max Bishop was the only hitless Athletics hitter, but he did walk 3 times.

’35 Tigers @ ’31 Athletics – 9/9/23

Washington starter Lefty Stewart held the New York Yankees to just 5 hits and 1 earned run in 8 1/3 innings, and the Senators had some 9th-inning magic for the 2nd straight game as they topped New York 3-2 at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees took advantage of 3 singles and an error to score in the 1st inning, but Tommy Henrich gunned down Red Rolfe tagging up at the plate to end any further damage. Lefty Gomez shut down the Senators’ offense for 8 innings, taking a 1-0 shutout into the 9th, until Goose Goslin drew a walk and Joe Cronin singled to chase the starter. Reliever Marius Russo got Fred Schulte to pop out before walking Joe Kuhel to load the bases and Dave Harris to tie the game. Two batters later, Luke Sewell hit a 2-run single to give Washington a 3-1 lead. But Joe Cronin bobbled an easy grounder, and reliever Bobby Burke walked the bases loaded with one out to give New York a chance. Babe Dahlgren hit a long flyout to score one run, but Frankie Crosetti grounded out to end the game. It’s the 2nd straight game that the Yankees have blown their chance in the 9th. They now head to Washington down 2 games to 0. Washington reliever Jack Russell will miss some time after leaving with elbow inflammation while warming up to come into the game.

’33 Senators @ ’39 Yankees – 9/9/23

St. Louis Cardinals starter Bill Hallahan allowed just 7 hits in 8 1/3 inning against the New York Giants. Unfortunately, 3 of those hits were home runs. That combined with a great performance by Carl Hubbell spoiled the 1st game of the Tournament for the Cardinals, as they lost 4-2. The Giants got on the board in the 3rd when Gus Mancuso hit a solo home run. The next inning, Lefty O’Doul hit a 2-run shot. Hallahan retired the next 12 batters, which gave St. Louis a chance. A Blondy Ryan error led to one run for the Redbirds in the 5th, and Pepper Martin hit an RBI single in the 7th to cut the New York lead to 3-2. But Mel Ott took Hallahan deep in the 9th to put an end to his day. Hubbell allowed just that one earned run in his complete game victory, holding the Cardinals to 7 hits. St. Louis will hope to bounce back tomorrow as the Giants try to get up 2 games to 0.

’34 Giants @ ’31 Cardinals – 9/8/23

Cincinnati Reds starter Bucky Walters struggled against the Chicago Cubs, blowing a 4-0 lead en route to a 10-5 Chicago victory. Frank McCormick continued his hot streak for Cincy, driving in 2 runs for the Reds with a 1st inning single and adding another RBI in the 3rd. McCormick is hitting .522 with 10 RBI so far in the tournament. The Reds loaded the bases with no out in the 4th against Bill Lee, but a Lee Gamble Sac Fly was all they would show for it. In the bottom of the inning, Walters walked the bases loaded before Freddie Lindstrom cleared the bases with a triple. Lindstrom later scored thanks to Lonny Frey’s misplay of an easy grounder that tied the game. Billy Herman broke the tie in the 6th with a 3-run homer over the ivy in left. Billy Myers’ error in the 8th opened the door for 3 unearned runs for Chicago off reliever Johnny Vander Meer. Overall, Walters walked 6 in 7 innings, allowing 6 earned runs. The Reds weren’t quite as efficient on offense. Lee allowed 12 hits in 7 innings for the Reds, who could only plate 5. Herman finished 3 for 4. The Reds hope to rebound in tomorrow’s game, while Chicago will try to put them on the brink of a trip to the loser’s bracket.

’39 Reds @ ’35 Cubs – 9/8/23