1941 Philadelphia Athletics Remix

   GM# 80 JULY 16, 1941 VS. ST. LOUIS BROWNS

SATCHEL PAIGE PITCHES JUST 2 INNINGS AGAINST LAST PLACE BROWNS

   PHI    2 5 0

   ST. L.   5 8 0

WP-BOB MUNCRIEF LP-SATCHEL PAIGE(14-2)

HR-BUCK LEONARD(11), JOSH GIBSON(24); GEORGE MCQUINN

  Satchel Paige dropped just his second decision of the year, 5-2, against the lowly St. Louis Browns. Paige allowed a double, two singles, a walk and a home run in the bottom of the second inning, leading to five, St. Louis runs.

  That would end Paige’s day. Lum Harris came on and tossed five innings of scoreless relief. However, except for solo homers by Buck Leonard and Josh Gibson; Philadelphia was unable to generate much offense.

  Browns starter, Bob Muncrief went the distance, earning the complete game victory. He allowed just five hits.

 The red hot Yankees have closed the gap to just one game. The Athletics have dropped three games in a row and six of their last ten.