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This Date in Washington Senators History – ’33 Senators win 14th of last 15 games

Winning their 14th of 15th games, the 1st place Senators broom the Tribe, 9-0 and 10-1, in a twin-bill at Cleveland. The sweep expands the Senators lead over the faltering Yanks to 1.5 games. The Nats offense punishes the Tribe pitching for 29 hits and 19 runs in the 2 games. Pitchers Earl Whitehill, with the shutout, and Bob Burke earn the wins.