Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Washington Senators

April 6, 1970 RFK Stadium, Washington, DC
The Detroit Tigers defeat the Senators 5-0
Mickey Lolich earned the victory for the Tigers in a complete game shutout, giving up 7 hits
Dick Bosman picked up in loss in 5 innings for the Senators
Tigers RBI: Cesar Gutierrez 2, Willie Horton 2, Norm Cash

The Washington Senators (1901-1960 American League) during the 1905-1955 seasons the team was known as the Nationals. In 1960 the franchise moved to Minnesota taking on the name Twins

When the Senators announced their move to Minnesota, Washington was granted an expansion team to start play in 1961, along with the Los Angeles Angels.

The team struggled, which gave new life to an old joke: "Washington: first in was, first in peace an still last in the American League. 1971 would be the final year of the Senators as the franchise moved to Arlington as the Texas Ranges

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