Who said Spahn and Sain pray for rain?

Johnny Sain
“Spahn and Sain and pray for rain.” — A popular saying from the 1948 baseball season. Johnny Sain, a three-time All-Star who teamed with Warren Spahn to make up one of baseball’s most fabled pitching tandems, has died. He was 89.

Is Johnny Sain in the Hall of Fame?

“Johnny Sain belongs in the Hall of Fame for a combination of his accomplishments as a great pitcher and pitching coach,” one of his former pitchers, Jim Bouton, told the Chicago Tribune. “He’s the greatest pitching coach who ever lived.”

Who was the last pitcher to pitch to Babe Ruth?

Sain
Pitching star of post-war Boston Braves Sain had the distinction of being the first pitcher in the Major Leagues to face Jackie Robinson. In 1943, while participating in a benefit game for the Red Cross, Sain became the last man to pitch against Babe Ruth in organized baseball.

Was Babe Ruth actually a good pitcher?

Babe Ruth’s career pitching record was 94-46 2.28 ERA. 147 Games Started, 107 CG, 17 Shutouts, allowing 7.2 Hits/9. His average Won-Loss record over 162 games is 21-10.

Who pitched against Babe Ruth?

Instead, I discovered the astounding story of Jackie Mitchell, a 17-year-old southpaw who pitched against the New York Yankees on April 2, 1931. The first batter she faced was Ruth, followed by Lou Gehrig, the deadliest hitting duo in baseball history. Mitchell struck them both out.

Did Babe Ruth throw a no hitter?

The first such combined no-hitter occurred on June 23, 1917, when Ernie Shore of the Boston Red Sox relieved starter Babe Ruth, who had been ejected for arguing with the umpire after walking the first batter of the game.

Did Babe Ruth get struck out by a woman?

On April 2, 1931, minor leaguer Jackie Mitchell fanned the Yankees’ sluggers in an exhibition, a feat widely celebrated.

Did Babe punch an umpire?

The no-hitter thrown after Babe Ruth punched an ump. While there are 11 combined no-hitters in Major League history, I think we can safely say that the one tossed by Babe Ruth and Ernie Shore on June 23, 1917, is unlike any of the others.

Who pitched a perfect game against Babe Ruth?

Ernie Shore
Following the game, Ruth paid a $100 fine, was suspended for ten games, and issued a public apology for his behavior….