On This Day: September 28
Posted on by Baseballia
1919
In the shortest recorded nine-inning game in Major League history—51 minutes!—the New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 6-1. Jesse Barnes of the Giants threw a complete game, striking out two and walking none. The Phillies pitcher, Lee Meadows, also threw a complete game and took the loss. Hall of Fame player George “High Pockets” Kelly had three hits for the Giants and scored once.
