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Story summary
- In 1931, Tony Freitas of the Sacramento Senators faced jail for speeding, but Judge Rudolff allowed him to pitch a game against the Missions if he returned to jail afterward.
- Accompanied by a deputy sheriff, Freitas enjoyed a home-cooked meal before delivering a complete-game, 5-3 victory and driving in a run.
- The performance drew Major League scouts’ attention and led to Freitas’s eventual trade to the Philadelphia Athletics.
