1934 World Series

The 1934 World Series was the first World Series held following the Second American Revolution. It matched the Detroit Tigers under Mickey Cochrane against the Cincinnati Reds under Sparky Adams. Going into the series, both teams were nearly matched in terms of records, with the Detroit Tigers having a seasonal record of 101-53, and Cincinnati with a record of 102-52.

The games were held between October 3-9, 1934, and were broadcast on the nascent Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), with radio announcers Ronald Reagan and Ted Husing providing commentary for all seven games, setting the standard that would persist through the 1940 World Series.

The Detroit Tigers began the series threatening to sweep Cincinnati, winning the first three games by only one run. However, due to injury, the Tigers were nearly reverse swept by the Reds in two closely contested games and one blow-out. Going into Game 7, tied 3-3 in the series, both teams pitched relentless no-hitters well into the 13th inning, before Cincinnati gave up an RBI double, giving Detroit their first World Series pennant in the post-revolutionary era.

Summary
American League Detroit Tigers (4) vs. National League Cincinnati Reds (3)

Game 1
The series opener was marked by early offensive momentum by the Reds, which faltered quickly in the face of a robust Detroit defense, which limited their errors to just one (which allowed the Reds to score two runs in the first inning). The Reds also had a stout defense, but were defeated by a solo home run in the third inning and a two-run homer in the top of the 8th. Unable to capitalize on the ten hits, the Reds were defeated in quick order.

Game 2
Game 2 saw a much more dynamic battle between the two teams, with more errors on both sides giving each team ten hits each. Detroit, however, was saved from defeat by a late home run in the 9th inning.

Game 7
Still on record as the longest game in World Series history, the game remained scoreless through twelve and one-half innings, culminating in a walk-off RBI double hit by the Detroit Tigers to seal not only the victory in Game 7, but their first post-revolution World Series pennant.