April 11 in Yankees History: Ruth fires 3 hitter on opening day (1917)

On April 11, 1917, Babe Ruth of the Boston Red Sox pitches a three-hitter in shutting down the New York Yankees on Opening Day 10-3. Ruth’s performance marks the start of good things to come. He will win 24 games in 1917, while leading the American League with 35 complete games. Dick Hoblitzel and T

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