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The 5'6" Foster was widely regarded as the best hit-and-run man of his day. His clutch hitting deprived Eddie Plank of his last bid for a no-hitter. In Plank's final season, with the 1917 Browns, the 42-year-old pitcher had gone 8-2/3 innings without allowing Washington a hit. He walked a batter, and Foster doubled him home to end Plank's bid. (JK)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » April 20, 1916: Washington 3B Eddie Foster hits his only homer of the year, and the last he will hit. He ends his career in 1923 with six homers in 3,278 at bats. » December 29, 1919: The Red Sox send Braggo Roth and 2B Red Shannon to Washington for P Harry Harper, OF Mike Menoskey and 3B Eddie Foster. » August 27, 1922: The Yankees increase their lead by beating the Browns, 2–1, in 11 innings on Meusel's sac fly. Hank Severeid's HR is the only score for the Browns. An apparent two run double off the LF wall by Eddie Foster in the 10th is ruled foul by Moriarty. The Yanks take the series, 3–1.