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AL and NL pennant tiebreaker results
September 28th, 1953, Fenway Park
White Sox Dust Off Red Sox, 8-4
The Boston Red Sox got a superb performance from third baseman Al Rosen, but the Chicago White Sox still won the game, 8-4. Rosen was 3-4 with a home run and a double, while adding 2 RBIs and scoring once. Virgil Trucks picked up the win with 7 innings of work. He allowed 4 runs on 4 hits, while walking 2 and striking out 4. On the season, he is now 19-13. The White Sox saw their win-loss record go to 90-65. At the same time, the Red Sox fell to 89-66.
Phil Rizzuto, who finished 2nd in the AL in stolen bases with 19 in 1950, chipped in a 3-run home run for Chicago in the top of the sixth. For the game, the shortstop had 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 1 run scored, and 3 runs batted in.
"There's so many different ways you can win a game," said winning manager Jim Mosolf.
Chicago White Sox win the AL pennant
Forbes Field
Jansen Tames Pirates
The St. Louis Cardinals went home winners at Forbes Field, thanks in large part to starter Larry Jansen. Jansen stifled the Pittsburgh Pirates, enabling St. Louis to grab the 3-1 win. With the victory, the Cardinals record stands at 94-61.
Jansen pitched a good game for St. Louis. He went the distance, allowing 1 run on 5 hits.
"I felt good tonight," said Jansen. "Like I was locked and loaded."
St. Louis Cardinals win the NL pennant
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