The Beginning of the Big Trian’s Greatest Season

April 10, 1913

Behind the superb pitching of Walter Johnson the Washington Senators beat the newly named New York Yankees 2-1. With the Yankees only run being an unearned run Walter Johnson begins a streak of shutout innings that will reach a record 56 innings.

Walter Johnson will go on to have his greatest season of his career in 1913 as he wins 36 games and only loses 7 games and end the season with an e.r.a. of 1.14. The Senators’ ace will end the season leading the major league in the following categories.

Earned Run Average – 1.14

Wins – 36

Win-Loss % – .837

Innings Pitched – 346

Strikeouts – 243

Complete Games – 29

Shutouts – 11

Awards

1913 AL MVP

1913 AL Triple Crown

Walter Johnson

This is a clip from the Baseball Documentary THE GAME COMES HOME

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