June 1st 1917 Update
The Boston Braves dropped 4 straight to fall out of first into second and now are tied with the Cardinals. The Senators were briefly tied with the Boston Red Sox earlier in the month.
Babe Ruth is the surprise hit of the whole league with his 8th home run of the season. Pete Alexander (Washington) leads all pitchers with his 9th win. Ty Cobb is batting almost
.400 in leading the Red Sox
Standings
Batting Stats
Pitching Stats
Washington Senators Report
Record 31-14: 1st Place
Pete Alexander records his 9th win of the season. Four Senators are in the DL. Ira Flagstead (5 weeks fractured finger) Oscar Charleston (9 months medial collateral ligament)
Steamboat Williams (3 months shoulder inflammation) and Rollin Cook (8 months ulnar collateral ligament)
Around the Diamonds
Guy Hoffman (Fresno Mammoth ) has 11 wins already in the American Association. Over in the Western Association, Otis Peebles (Tulsa Oilers) has 11 wins also