May 13 in Detroit Tigers History: Cobb hits first Grandslam, but Tigers lose when Red Sox comeback from 9 down to win (1911)

[adrotate banner=”32″] On May 13, 1911 — The Red Sox come back to beat the Tigers 13-11, overcoming a nine-run deficit in the Bennett Park contest. The Red Sox score 7 runs in the 9th to take the lead 11-10. The Tigers will tie the game in the bottom of the 9th but ultimately lose 13-11 in 10 inning

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