1967 – Mike Epstein‘s 1st inning grand slam sets the tone, as the Nats bounce the slumping Birds in Baltimore, 8-3. Frank Howard connects for his 17th round tripper and Ken McMullen drives in 2 RBI.
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May 15
This Date in Washington Senators History – Watty Lee pitches first ever American League Shutout
May 15 1901 – The first ever shutout in American League history belongs to Washington. Watty Lee blanks the Boston Americans 4-0 in Boston. 1918 – Walter Johnson and Chicago’s Lefty Williams each go the distance for 18 scoreless innings. The Nats push a run across in the bottom of the 18th to win 1-0. …
Apr 21
This Date in Washington Senators History – Berg extends errorless streak to 117 games
April 21 1934 Senators receiver Morris (Moe) Berg extends his errorless streak to 117 games, setting a new American League record for catchers. 1961 “Old vs. New” Major league baseball debuts in Minnesota with the expansion Senators facing the Minnesota Twins, last year’s Washington Senators. The new guys win it, 5-3. Joe McClain ups his …
Mar 05
Former Senators Don Mincher passes away
Donald Ray Mincher a former Minnesota Twin and baseball lifer in every sense of the word passed away yesterday in Huntsville, Alabama after a lengthy illness at the age of 73. Mincher was signed by the Chicago White Sox as an amateur free agent prior to the 1956 season and in the process passed up …