Alexander pitches for final time, 86 years ago today
The winningest pitcher to not throw a no-hitter played his last major-league game, 86 years ago today. On May 28, 1930, the Philadelphia Phillies’ Grover Cleveland Alexander finished out his career with a relief appearance during the team’s 5-1 loss to the Boston Braves. The Phils were already down 3-1 at Braves Field when Alexander…