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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
MILWAUKEE BREWERS AT CLEVELAND INDIANS
November 2, 1924 – Jacobs Field, Cleveland, OH
“Well folks, this time the Indians didn’t let it get away. After coughing up Game 3 like a bad batch of stadium chili, the Tribe bounced right back with a tight 4–3 win over the Brewers. That’s their tenth win in eleven games, and they’re now one victory away from another World Series title. Somebody get the champagne on ice—just keep it corked this time.”
“Armando Galvan took the mound for Cleveland and did just what the doctor ordered—seven innings, three runs, no nonsense. Gave up a couple of long balls, but held steady while the offense got just enough done. Ryan Phipps delivered the go-ahead sac fly in the seventh, and the bullpen finally remembered how to close a game without making everyone reach for the Tums.”
“Pat Kresse was all over the place again—tripled, scored twice, even laid down a bunt. The guy’s doing everything but sell peanuts between innings. Santiago chipped in a couple of hits, and even though Zakaio Eneki went oh-for-the-day, he still managed to look intimidating doing it.”
“Milwaukee got a solo shot from Antonio Garcia—because of course they did—and another from Flores, but that was about all she wrote. The Brewers had a few chances, but every time they threatened, Cleveland’s defense slammed the door. A double play here, a pickoff there, and the next thing you know, the lights are out and the crowd’s singing Cleveland Rocks.”
“So here we are, folks—the Indians up three games to one. The champagne’s sweating, the fans are buzzing, and Cleveland can wrap it up tomorrow at Jacobs Field. One more win, and the Tribe will have themselves another shiny piece of hardware.”
Player of the Game: Armando Galvan – 7 innings, 7 hits, 3 runs, 7 strikeouts, and a whole lot of redemption.
Game time: 2 hours, 37 minutes — short and sweet, just like the Brewers’ hopes in this series.
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