This Date in Washington Senators History – Johnson pitches 100th career shutout

1923 – Walter Johnson pitches the 100th shutout of his career with a 3-0 win over the Yankees at Griffith Stadium. The “Big Train” would record 113 shutouts, still a major league record.

Wednesday, May 2, 1923

Attendance: 10,000

Venue: Griffith Stadium

Game Duration: 1:51

		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H
	New York Yankees	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	1
	Washington Senators	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	0	X	3	5	1
WP: Walter Johnson (2-1) • LP: Bob Shawkey (2-2)

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Lucas Newton Turk B May 2, 1898 D Jan. 11, 1994

Senators Short Timer Lucas Turk appeared in 5 games with the Senators in 1922, finishing with no won/lost record and an ERA of 6.94 in 11.2 innings pitched.

Lucas Turk career record