⚾️⭐️On July 8, 1941 the 9th playing of the mid-summer classic between the all-stars of the American League and National League in front of 54,674 at Briggs Stadium in Detroit, Michigan. The AL defeated the NL, 7–5. With the NL leading 5–4, with 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th inning, and Joe Gordon and Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees on base; Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox hit a walk-off home run off of Claude Passeau of the Chicago Cubs to win it for the AL. Prior to Williams' at-bat D

⚾️On October 13, 1970 in Game 3 of the Fall Classic played at Memorial Stadium, Dave McNally goes deep with the bases loaded off Reds' right-hander Wayne Granger in the bottom of the 6th inning, becoming the first pitcher in World Series history to hit a grand slam. The Orioles' hurler's offensive output contributes to Baltimore’s 9-3 victory over Cincinnati and gives Them a commanding 3-0 game advantage in the World Series. McNally had a banner day, pitching a complete game while scattering 9 h

⚾️⭐️On July 19, 1977 the 48th playing of the Midsummer Classic was held in front of 56,683 fans at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, New York. The game resulted in the National League defeating the American League 7–5. It marked the NL’s 6th straight victory and their 14th in the last 15 games. The NL started with Joe Morgan blasting AL starter Jim Palmer's 6th pitch into Yankee Stadium's "short porch" in right field. Dave Parker followed with a single and scored on a double by George Foster. Greg Lu