1959 – Jim Lemon clobbers 2 home runs and 6 RBI in a 10 run, 3rd inning. The Nats torch the Red Sox in Washington, 14-2. Lemon’s 2 long balls come off Bill Monbouquette and Earl Wilson. Jackie Jensen’s home run with 2 on gives Boston their runs.
Tag: Al Orth
Jul 22
The Art of Pitching by Al Orth
Al Orth wrote this article in the spring of 1902 just after jumping from the Phillies to Washington. Orth was 29 years old in 1902 and a veteran of 7 years in the majors. In 1902 he was 19-18 with an ERA of 3.97. In his 15 years in the majors he won 104 games. …
