What was the Greatest Pitching Duel of All-Time?

[Bill77]

Not really a pitching duel, but...

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by Bill77

Not really a pitching duel, but...

not with one guy getting six hits...

[Touch'EmAll]

August 14, 1915 - Ruth defeats Johnson 4-3
April 17, 1916 - Ruth defeats Johnson 5-1
June 1, 1916 - Ruth defeats Johnson 1-0
August 15, 1916 - Ruth defeats Johnson 1-0 in 13 innings
Sept. 9, 1916 - Ruth defeats Johnson 2-1
Sept. 12, 1916 - Johnson defeats Ruth 4-3

Walter Johnson was in his prime. Ruth defeated him 5 times in a row before he lost to The Big Train. Walter Johnson is considered one of the top pitchers of all time, arguably the best.

I bet those 1-0 games would have been priceless to see!

[PowderedH2O]

It kinda makes you wonder... what if Babe Ruth was a hitter as good as most pitchers, so he never was converted? Would he have been one of the all-time greats like Johnson?

[rats60]

It has to be Koufax vs. Hendley. Hendley gave up 1 hit, 1 walk and 1 unearned run after a walk, sacrifice and throwing error on a SB attempt.

[Corporal Lance Boil]

Surprised no one has mentioned Addie Joss versus Ed Walsh on October 2, 1908.

Tight pennant race, Joss throws a perfect game and Ed Walsh only gives up 4 hits, striking out 15. The only run came on a passed ball/wild pitch.