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Infinite Inning 293: The Pitcher Who Was at Sea Before and After He Joined the Navy

Published: July 27, 2024, 2:12 a.m.

Infinite Inning 293: The Pitcher Who Was at Sea Before and After He Joined the Navy

One of baseball\u2019s all-time punchlines turns out to deserve his status, but not for the reason we thought. Plus, \u201cThe Fall and Forgiveness of Lyn Lary, 1931 and 1940,\u201d continues as Lyn grows closer to Lou Gehrig following one of the greatest baserunning gaffes of all time.

Trigger warning: Mention of Suicide.

Steven Goldman discusses the game\u2019s present, past, and future with forays outside the foul lines to the culture at large. Expect stats, anecdotes, digressions, explorations of writing and fandom, and more Casey Stengel quotations than you thought possible. Along the way, they\u2019ll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can\u2019t get anybody out?