12 runs MLB comeback - 1925
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The second time a team came back down when down by 12 runs was on June 15, 1925, when the Philadelphia Athletics beat the Cleveland Indians 17-15. The A's were down 14-2 entering the bottom of the sixth and down 15-4 going into the eighth inning. However, they would score 13 runs to take the lead and win the game 17-15.
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The Analyst
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Ten Greatest Comebacks in MLB History: #6
Nevertheless, the biggest reason that it belongs in this particular category of comebacks is the 13-run eighth inning posted by the eventual victors. So let’s dive in, and examine just how this particularly interesting set of circumstances came to be.
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June 15, 1925: Athletics overcome 12-run deficit to knock off Cleveland
He closed the door on the Tribe to complete one of the most improbable comebacks in major-league history. Cleveland twice led by 12 runs, and the Athletics tied the record for biggest comeback in a major-league game.
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