Having already joined Nemo Gaines as the only graduates of the United States Naval Academy to ever throw a big league pitch, Cardinals reliever Mitch Harris accomplished what Gaines never did in his time with the Washington Senators some 94 years ago: That is, earn a Major League win.
St. Louis Official Site
With their eighth straight victory, the Cardinals are off to the best start of any incarnation of the franchise. Their current 20-6 tops the 1899 St. Louis Perfectos (19-6), making the 2015 Redbirds the stand-alone record holders for any club in the Gateway City's history. But quietly, Mitch Harris grabbed his own piece of history Tuesday night as winning pitcher.
KMOV
The first win is always special for a pitcher, but for Mitch Harris the victory is also historic as he becomes the first ever Naval graduate to win a Major League game.
STL Baseball Weekly
Former Navy Lieutenant Mitch Harris didn't need to throw a single pitch to earn the admiration of his teammates.
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