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1921 World Series
The A's broke a 2-2 tie with 3 runs in the 6th inning. The Giants led off the 8th with two doubles and a single, making it 5-4. After two outs, catcher Earl Smith hit a RBI single to tie the score. Then Larry Doyle grounded out to end the inning. In the bottom of the 12th, Eddie Collins hit a ball deep into Shibe Park's outfield and legged it out for an inside the park homerun to win the opening game of the series.
Game 1: New York 5 - Philadelphia 6
With New York up 4-2, Eddie Collins led off the 6th with a triple. After an out and a walk, Eddie Murphy singled Collins home. Joe Dugan singled to load the bases. Jeff tesreau got opposing pitcher Joe Bush to fly out, but he walked Wally Schang to tie the score. In the 7th, the Giants quickly came back with two runs of their own. Despite an Athletics' run in the bottom of the inning, New York held on to win 6-5.
Game 2: New York 6 - Philadelphia 5
Thanks to a 6-run 2nd inning against Rube Marquard, The A's took an early lead. The Giants scored two runs in the 7th to make the score 7-4, and Larry Doyle hit a 2-run homer in the 8th to make it 7-6. Despite having a runner on 2nd with two outs in the 8th and 9th innings, New York could not score.
Game 3: Philadelphia 7 - New York 6
The first game decided by more than one run was a 8-hit shutout by Herb Pennock. That dropped his World Series ERA to 2.12.
Game 4: Philadelphia 3 - New York 0
The A's scored in every inning from the 2nd through the 7th, blowing out New York 11-2 and ending what had been one of the tightest WS in recent memory. Joe Bush allowed just 2 unearned runs off 4 hits and 2 walks.
Game 5: Philadelphia 11 - New York 2
Winner, 4-1: Philadelphia Athletics, 7th Championship, 12th Pennant
New York Giants, 14th Pennant
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