World Series Timeline
NYY 8, NYG 1 @ NYY
NYY 8, NYG 1 @ NYY
NYY 5, NYG 1 @ NYG
NYG 7, NYY 3 @ NYG
NYY 4, NYG 2 @ NYG
Why the Yankees won: The Bombers' offense outscored the Giants 16-2 in the first two games, but the real star was pitcher Lefty Gomez (2-0, 1.50 ERA, 2 CGs).
Why the Giants lost: Aside from their Game 4 victory, they managed only five runs and hit only .209 in the other four games combined.
Memorable moment: In the ninth inning of Game 4, his last in the Fall Classic, Carl Hubbell surrendered Lou Gehrig's final World Series HR.
Key stat: 0. The number of errors committed by the Yankees, making them the Series' first-ever errorless team.
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ESPN Video
- 00:43
High schooler with Down syndrome sinks 3-pointer
Leslie County (Ky.) High School's Ethan Wolfe, who has Down syndrome, checks into the game and knocks down a 3-pointer.
- 02:04
Hurts surprises family with donation toward a new home
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts surprises a family, whose child is battling cancer, with a $30,000 donation to go toward a new home.
- 01:25
Ron Rivera rings the bell after final day of cancer treatment
Washington coach Ron Rivera receives an ovation as he walks down the hospital hallway to ring the bell after his final day of cancer treatment.
