"The Catch" occurred during Game 1 of this series, when Giants center fielder Willie Mays snared a long drive by Vic Wertz near the outfield wall with his back to the infield
Indianapolis - second-oldest minor league franchise in American professional baseball (after the Rochester Red Wings). The team originated in 1902 as members of the American Association (AA), which was an independent league at the time but was granted Class A status in 1903.
Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and play their home games at Victory Field, which opened in 1996. The Indians previously played at Owen J. Bush Stadium from 1931 to 1996 and at two versions of Washington Park from 1902 to 1931
Indians affiliates: Pittsburgh Pirates (2005–present, 1948-1951) Milwaukee Brewers (2000–2004) Cincinnati Reds (1993–1999, 1968-1983, 1961, 1939-1941) Montreal Expos (1984–1992) Chicago White Sox (1962–1967, 1957-1959) Philadelphia Phillies (1960) Cleveland Indians (1952–1956) Boston Braves (1946–1947)
1910-October-9 – Detroit Tigers star Ty Cobb stayed out of the lineup to preserve his .383 batting average. Cleveland Naps' Nap Lajoie went 8-for-8 in a doubleheader where six of his hits were bunt singles. He finished with a .384 batting average and rumor has it that the St. Louis Browns gave Lajoie the singles by playing too deep. American League president Ban Johnson investigated and found no wrongdoing.
During the 1941 Major League Baseball season, New York Yankees center fielder Joe DiMaggio recorded at least one hit in 56 consecutive games, breaking the MLB record for the longest hitting streak. His run lasted from May 15 to July 16, during which he had a .408 batting average. DiMaggio's streak surpassed the single-season record of 44 consecutive games that had been held by Willie Keeler since 1897.
July 17, the Yankees faced the Indians in Cleveland, at Municipal Stadium. Against left-handed Indians starting pitcher Al Smith, DiMaggio hit a sharp ground ball down the third base foul line in his first at-bat, but was denied a hit by Indians third baseman Ken Keltner, who managed to field the ball and throw DiMaggio out. Smith walked DiMaggio in his next plate appearance. DiMaggio sent another grounder down the line at third base in the seventh; for the second time in the game, Keltner fielded the ball backhanded and his throw beat DiMaggio to first base.
An inning later, DiMaggio approached the plate with the bases loaded, he faced right-handed pitcher Jim Bagby Jr. He hit a ground ball to shortstop Lou Boudreau, which took a hop before reaching him. Boudreau successfully fielded the ball and turned a double play, which denied DiMaggio a hit. Bringing an end to DiMaggio's streak.
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