Tuesday October 5th, 1948
Hermanski, Hatten Star As Dodgers Take Game One 3-1
Cleveland Stadium- Jackie Robinson had four hits in five at bats, but it was Gene Hermanski's 3 run third inning homer which proved to be the difference, as Brooklyn took game one of the 1948 World Series, defeating the Cleveland Indians 3-1 here at Cleveland Stadium. Dodgers starter Joe Hatten was tremendous in the win, twirling 8 innings of shutout ball, allowing 5 hits and 2 walks while striking out 5. Reliever Erv Palica pitched the 9th, and despite allowing a run on 2 hits, he sewed up the victory on a Hal Peck fly out that ended the game. The teams will be right back at it tomorrow, with the Indians Bob Lemon(18-9) facing off with the Dodgers Ralph Branca(15-10)