⚾️On October 13, 1974 Oakland’a Herb Washington, representing the tying run in the top of the 9th is picked off first base by Dodgers closer Mike Marshall for the 2nd out of Game 2, the only contest the A's will lose in the World Series. The world-class sprinter, who will never have a plate appearance in his brief 105-game career, was selected by Athletics owner Charlie Finley to become the team's "designated runner," a position that doesn't exist with any other major league club. Marshall then