Yankees History

April 29, 1937 at Griffith Stadium

Yankees 4, Senators 2  (5-1)

The Yankees doubled up the Senators today and the offense was primarily provided by Red Rolfe and Roy Johnson.  Rolfe finished the game with two hits, two RBIs and a run while Johnson had a single hit and two RBIs.  George Selkirk also had a nice game and he led all Yankees with three hits.

Monte Pearson went the distance and he picked up the win for the Yankees.  He gave up two runs on six hits and four walks with seven strikeouts in the win.

April 25, 1937 at Fenway Park

Yankees 9, Red Sox 3  (2-1)

The Yankees ran up the score today against the Red Sox.  Roy Johnson had a big day at the plate with three hits and two RBIs while Tony Lazerri had two hits and two RBIs.  George Selkirk also had a nice game with two hits and two runs.

Bump Hadley got the start but he didn’t get a decision when he ran into trouble in the fifth inning.  Pat Malone picked him up and threw 4 1/3 innings to pick up the win.