own cause with an RBI fielder's choice in the sixth with the bases loaded off of Johnny Gorsica and a solo home run in the eighth off of Fred Hutchinson. Schoolboy Rowe was knocked out after just of an inning, allowing four hits, including RBI singles to Ival Goodman and Jimmy Ripple. The Reds' 4–0 win forced a final Game 7. Game 7 Game 7 was over in 1 hour, 47 minutes. Detroit and pitcher Bobo Newsom clung to a 1-0 lead, courtesy of Charlie Gehringer's third inning RBI single off of Paul Derringer, until the seventh. Leadoff doubles by Frank McCormick and Jimmy Ripple tied the score, followed by a sacrifice bunt and Billy Myers' sacrifice fly for the game-winning (and Series-winning) run. Composite line score 1940 World Series (4–3): Cincinnati Reds (NL) over Detroit Tigers (AL) Home runs by pitchers Bucky Walters, converted to pitching only after a torn cartilage (not repairable in those days) had slowed him down as a runner, was the fourth National League pitcher to hit a home run during a World Series game. The others were: Notes References External links Cincinnati Reds History Detroit Tigers History World Series World Series Cincinnati Reds postseason Detroit Tigers postseason World Series World Series 1940s in Cincinnati World Series World Series Baseball competitions in Detroit Baseball competitions in Cincinnati