In the end, the 1939 New York Yankees couldn’t close the deal. Joe DiMaggio did his part, driving in 2 runs with a 2-out double off Lefty Stewart in the 3rd and scoring on Charlie Keller’s single to give New York a 3-0 lead. But the 1933 Washington Nationals responded in their half of the inning. Facing Bump Hadley, Heinie Manush and Goose Goslin singled with 2 outs, and Joe Cronin followed with a 3-run home run to tie the game. George Selkirk put the Yankees ahead 4-3 with an RBI single in the 4th. The Yankees couldn’t extend the lead in the 5th when Red Rolfe hit a leadoff double and was stranded at 3rd. Hadley cruised through the 8th as Washington bats went silent. In the 9th, Selkirk singled and Rolfe walked, but Tommy Henrich popped out. DiMaggio had a final chance to extend the lead, but struck out to end the inning, straining his abdomen and exiting the game. The Nationals woke up in the 9th. Fred Schulte led off with a walk, and Joe Kuhel followed with a double. Cliff Bolton was intentionally walked to load the bases, with the winning run already on 2nd. Oral Hildebrand came in in relief for New York. With the infield drawn in, Ossie Blueage grounded to Rolfe, but Schulte beat the throw at the plate to tie the game. Luke Sewell followed with a clean base-hit in the gap to give Washington the walk-off win. The Yankees came into the Tournament as clear favorites, but couldn’t top Washington, going 1-6 against the Nationals. Washington will now face a rematch with the 1931 Philadelphia Athletics for the American League Championship.