On October 4, 1948 , In a one-game playoff, the Cleveland Indians , behind the five-hitter tossed by 28 year-old rookie southpaw Gene Bearden, beat the Red Sox for the AL Pennant, 8-3. The complete-game victory marks the young knuckleballer’s 20th victory of the season. Hall of Famer Lou Boudreau ba
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