This Day in Baseball: The Yankees’ 14-game Winless Streak

By Precious Sanders @pdsanders99

On June 6, 1913, the New York Yankees lost 2-1 against the Cleveland Indians at the Polo Grounds. This game marked 14 consecutive games played without a win, setting a franchise record. The streak included 13 losses and one tie (a 3-3 game against Boston on May 24th). The team would finish the season with a record of 57–94, coming in 7th place in the American League.

The 1913 New York Yankees (Library of Congress / public domain)

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