Published June 06. 2024 01:57PM
June 6, 1953 - Gabe Fritz delivers an RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift Lansford to a 4-3 Tri-County League walk-off victory over Tamaqua. With two outs, Jesse Nardini reaches second on a grounder that is thrown away at first for an error. Fritz then comes through with his base hit to end the game. Bobby Hoben goes the distance on the mound for the winners, allowing just three hits and three walks while striking out seven. Steve Vitek contributes a hit and an RBI for Lansford. Tamaqua receives a pair of hits, one a triple, and a run from Johnny Tumas.