27 * 61 Replay: 1924 Senators

Editor’s note: The 27 * 61 Yankees Replay games are being played with Strat-o-Matic cards and dice. The designated hitter will not be used for any games. Injuries will only be used during the game when they occur.

Four members of the Baseball Hall of Fame highlight the 1924 Washington Senators lineup led by Walter Johnson.

Johnson was named the American League’s Most Valuable Player as he topped the circuit with a 23-7 record.

The Senators defeated the New York Giants in a seven-game World Series as Johnson won the final contest as Washington posted a 4-3 victory in 12 innings.

Along with Johnson, player-manager Bucky Harris, Goose Goslin and Sam Rice earned a place in Cooperstown.

Primary Batting Order

Earl McNeely cf (15 RBI, .330)
Bucky Harris 2b (58 RBI, 20 SB)
Sam Rice rf (76 RBI, .334, 24 SB)
Goose Goslin lf (12 HR, 129 RBI, .344)
Joe Judge 1b (3 HR, 79 RBI, .329)
Ossie Bluege 3b (49 RBI)
Roger Peckinpaugh ss (73 RBI)
Muddy Ruel c (57 RBI)

Primary Starting Pitchers

Walter Johnson (23-7, 2.72 ERA)
George Mogridge (16-11, 3.76 ERA)
Tom Zachary (15-9, 2.75 ERA)
John Martina (6-8, 4.67 ERA)
Curly Ogden (9-5, 2.58 ERA)