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Hi--
As far as I can see, not a single report on yesterday's Yankee comeback from 9-0 answered the obvious question the comeback raised: What is the major-league record for coming back from no runs (i.e., the Yankees were behind 9-0; what team came beck from 10-0 or 11-0>?
Many thanks,
Steve
nighttrain@nyc.rr.com
Steve:
I cannot find anything bigger than this:
June 18, 1911: Down 13-1 after five 1/2 innings, the Tigers make up a 12-run deficit to stage the biggest comeback in ML history, defeating the visiting Chicago White Sox by a score of 16-15. Ty Cobb chips in with five hits and five RBIs, as the Tigers score five in the 8th and three runs in the 9th. Cobb scores the winner when Sam Crawford hits a drive over the head of CF Ping Bodie for a double. Reliever Ed Walsh takes the loss with Clarence Mitchell pitching the last two innings to win.
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Cheers,
Tom
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| Comment | Hi, Tom-- Many thanks. I was able to track down the comeback from no runs record: Two teams came back to win after being down 11-0: The Cardinals on June 15, 1952 (vs. Giants, 14-12)) and and the Astros on July 18, 1994 (vs. Cardinals, 15-12). Steve | ||
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Baseball Trivia (General)
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Tom Schott
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I will deal with the major leagues only from 19th century to present. I`m good on baseball history, records, statistics, ballparks. I don't do off-the-field stuff. Please if you already know the answer to the question, please don't ask it. I don't want to play "stump the expert."
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I've written on the subject, and I have substantial library of resources.
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SABR
Publications
Numerous encyclopedia, newspaper, magazine articles. One book, several book chapters.
Education/Credentials
Ph.D. in American history.
Awards and Honors
Bevy of writing awards.
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