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Senators
@ Yankees
Yankee Stadium
May 27, 1940
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Washington Senators, played on May 27, 1940 at Yankee Stadium.
Game Summary
| Date | May 27, 1940 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Washington Senators
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| Home Team |
New York Yankees
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | May 27, 1940 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Mon |
| Day / Night | D |
| Visiting Team | Washington Senators |
| Home Team | New York Yankees |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Ken Chase |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Spud Chandler |
| Ballpark | Yankee Stadium |
| City | New York |
| State | NY |
| Attendance | 2,269 |
| Time of Game | 1 hour 40 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Lou Kolls 1B: Red Ormsby 2B: (none) 3B: Bill McGowan |
Washington Senators Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| George Case | Right Fielder |
| Buddy Lewis | Third Baseman |
| Johnny Welaj | Center Fielder |
| Gee Walker | Left Fielder |
| Zeke Bonura | First Baseman |
| Jimmy Bloodworth | Second Baseman |
| Jimmy Pofahl | Shortstop |
| Rick Ferrell | Catcher |
| Ken Chase | Pitcher |
| Bucky Harris | Manager |
New York Yankees Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Frankie Crosetti | Shortstop |
| Bill Knickerbocker | Third Baseman |
| Charlie Keller | Right Fielder |
| Joe DiMaggio | Center Fielder |
| Bill Dickey | Catcher |
| George Selkirk | Left Fielder |
| Joe Gordon | Second Baseman |
| Babe Dahlgren | First Baseman |
| Spud Chandler | Pitcher |
| Joe McCarthy | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Senators
@ Yankees
Yankee Stadium
May 27, 1940
Top 1
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Senators, 0 - Yankees, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Case vs. Chandler
Case hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Lewis vs. Chandler
Lewis hits a line drive towards left. Selkirk catches it and throws to Gordon who relays to Dahlgren to double up Case. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Welaj vs. Chandler
Welaj hits a ball on the ground towards third. Knickerbocker fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Senators, 0 - Yankees, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Crosetti vs. Chase
Crosetti hits a ball on the ground towards short. Pofahl scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Knickerbocker vs. Chase
Knickerbocker is called out on strikes. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Keller vs. Chase
Keller is called out on strikes. View Play
Top 2
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Senators, 0 - Yankees, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Walker vs. Chandler
Walker hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Gordon scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bonura vs. Chandler
Bonura hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Gordon scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bloodworth vs. Chandler
Bloodworth hits a fly ball into center field. DiMaggio settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Senators, 0 - Yankees, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
DiMaggio vs. Chase
DiMaggio hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Dickey vs. Chase
Dickey hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Chase fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Selkirk vs. Chase
Selkirk takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Gordon vs. Chase
Gordon hits a ball on the ground towards short. Pofahl fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Top 3
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Senators, 0 - Yankees, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Pofahl vs. Chandler
Pofahl hits a fly ball into right field. Keller settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ferrell vs. Chandler
Ferrell hits a ball on the ground towards short. Crosetti scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Chase vs. Chandler
Chase hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Gordon scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Senators, 0 - Yankees, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Dahlgren vs. Chase
Dahlgren hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Chase fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Chandler vs. Chase
Chandler takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Crosetti vs. Chase
Crosetti takes first base on ball four. Chandler moves to second. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Knickerbocker vs. Chase
Knickerbocker takes first base on ball four. Chandler moves to third. Crosetti moves to second. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Keller vs. Chase
Keller takes first base on ball four. Chandler scores. Crosetti moves to third. Knickerbocker moves to second. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
DiMaggio vs. Chase
DiMaggio hits a ball on the ground towards third. Lewis fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Top 4
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Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Case vs. Chandler
Case hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Chandler fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lewis vs. Chandler
Lewis hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Gordon scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Welaj vs. Chandler
Welaj hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Walker vs. Chandler
Walker hits a fly ball into right field. Keller settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Dickey vs. Chase
Dickey hits a ball on the ground in front of the plate. Ferrell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Selkirk vs. Chase
Selkirk hits a popup in front of the plate. Ferrell settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gordon vs. Chase
Gordon hits a fly ball into center field. Welaj settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bonura vs. Chandler
Bonura hits a fly ball into center field. DiMaggio settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bloodworth vs. Chandler
Bloodworth hits a ball on the ground towards short. Crosetti scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Pofahl vs. Chandler
Pofahl hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Chandler fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Dahlgren vs. Chase
Dahlgren hits a ball on the ground towards short. Pofahl scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Chandler vs. Chase
Chandler strikes out. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Crosetti vs. Chase
Crosetti hits a fly ball into left field. Walker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ferrell vs. Chandler
Ferrell hits a ball on the ground towards short. Crosetti scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Chase vs. Chandler
Chase hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Chandler fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Case vs. Chandler
Case hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Chandler fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Knickerbocker vs. Chase
Knickerbocker hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Walker. Knickerbocker reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Keller vs. Chase
Keller bunts towards the mound. Chase fields it and throws to first for the out. Knickerbocker moves to third. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
DiMaggio vs. Chase
DiMaggio hits a line drive towards short. Pofahl catches it and throws to third to double up Knickerbocker. View Play
Top 7
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Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lewis vs. Chandler
Lewis hits a fly ball into left field. Selkirk settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Welaj vs. Chandler
Welaj hits a ball on the ground towards short. Crosetti scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Walker vs. Chandler
Walker hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Chandler fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Dickey vs. Chase
Dickey hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Bloodworth scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Selkirk vs. Chase
Selkirk hits a popup towards first. Bonura settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gordon vs. Chase
Gordon hits a ball on the ground towards third. Lewis fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bonura vs. Chandler
Bonura hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Bloodworth vs. Chandler
Bloodworth strikes out. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
West vs. Chandler
Sam West pinch hits for Jimmy Pofahl.
West takes first base on ball four. Bonura moves to second. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Ferrell vs. Chandler
Ferrell hits a fly ball into left field. Selkirk settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Early vs. Chandler
Jake Early pinch hits for Ken Chase.
Early hits a fly ball into left field. Selkirk settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Dahlgren vs. Jacobs
Charlie Gelbert now playing shortstop. Bucky Jacobs now pitching.
Dahlgren hits a ball on the ground towards short. Gelbert scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Chandler vs. Jacobs
Chandler strikes out. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Crosetti vs. Jacobs
Crosetti takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Knickerbocker vs. Jacobs
Knickerbocker hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Crosetti moves to second. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Keller vs. Jacobs
Keller hits a long drive deep into right field. That ball is going, going, gone. A three run home run. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
DiMaggio vs. Jacobs
DiMaggio strikes out. View Play
Top 9
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Senators, 0 - Yankees, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Case vs. Chandler
Case hits a ball on the ground towards third. Knickerbocker fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lewis vs. Chandler
Lewis hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Yankees, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Welaj vs. Chandler
Welaj hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Chandler fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 5/27/1940 -- Washington at New York (D)
Washington AB R H RBI New York AB R H RBI
Case G, rf 4 0 1 0 Crosetti F, ss 2 1 0 0
Lewis B, 3b 4 0 1 0 Knickerbocker B, 3b 3 1 2 0
Welaj J, cf 4 0 1 0 Keller C, rf 2 1 1 4
Walker G, lf 3 0 0 0 DiMaggio J, cf 4 1 1 1
Bonura Z, 1b 3 0 1 0 Dickey B, c 3 0 0 0
Bloodworth J, 2b 3 0 0 0 Selkirk G, lf 2 0 0 0
Pofahl J, ss 2 0 0 0 Gordon J, 2b 3 0 0 0
West S, ph 0 0 0 0 Dahlgren B, 1b 3 0 0 0
Gelbert C, ss 0 0 0 0 Chandler S, p 2 1 0 0
Ferrell R, c 3 0 0 0
Chase K, p 2 0 0 0
Early J, ph 1 0 0 0
Jacobs B, p 0 0 0 0
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29 0 4 0 24 5 4 5
Washington 000 000 000 -- 0
New York 011 000 03x -- 5
Washington IP H R ER BB SO
Chase K (L) 7.0 2 2 2 5 3
Jacobs B 1.0 2 3 3 1 2
New York IP H R ER BB SO
Chandler S (W) 9.0 4 0 0 1 1
DP -- Washington 3, New York 2
LOB -- Washington 3, New York 2
2B -- Knickerbocker B
HR -- DiMaggio J, Keller C
SH -- Keller C
T -- 1:40
A -- 2269
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