The incredible story of the MLB pitcher who survived a lightning strike to finish a game

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On Aug. 24, 1919, Cleveland pitcher Ray Caldwell was one out away from the most important win of his career. And then he was hit by lightning. Against all odds, Caldwell somehow survived — and tried to get the last out.

On Aug. 24, 1919, Cleveland pitcher Ray Caldwell was one out away from the most important win of his career. And then he was hit by lightning. Against all odds, Caldwell somehow survived — and tried to get the last out.

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