May 15 in Minnesota Twins History: Walter Johnson pitches the longest shutout in history 18 innings winning 1-0 (1918)

[adrotate banner=”32″] On May 15, 1918, Walter Johnson pitches an 18-inning shutout against the Chicago White Sox . Johnson, the ace of the Washington Senators’ staff, outduels Claude “Lefty” Williams, 1-0, in pitching the longest shutout victory in major league history. The game that features no su

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