Game 1 in Boston
Dizzy Trout (12-11, 4.01) v Johnny Schmitz (19-3, 2.50)
First blood to the hosts and a massive wake-up call to the Cubs as the Sox control this one throughout and eventually lock down a fairly routine win. Trout is masterful over 6+, allowing just an unearned run, while Schmitz discovers the difference between regular- and post-season success is a mile wide.
Game 2 in Boston
Max Lanier (21-8, 2.76) v Spud Chandler (18-6, 3.20)
Red Sox lead series 1-0
The sign of a good side is one that can bounce back from losses quickly and emphatically, which is what the Baby Bears do here to square things up heading back to ChiTown. The underrated Chandler pitches a beauty, while the bats come alive to give him more than enough runs to play with.
Game 3 in Chicago
Claude Passeau (11-4, 3.01) v Tex Hughson (13-14, 3.16)
Series tied 1-1
The seesawing continues as the Sox dominate Game 3 behind a masterful 5-hit shutout by Hughson. Williams has 3 hits and 4 ribbies in an ominous display that would have Cubs fans feeling more than a tad squeamish right about now.
Game 4 in Chicago
Hank Wyse (13-9, 3.42) v Satchel Paige (13-9, 2.75)
Red Sox lead series 2-1
The Cubs have to dig deeper than they ever have before to get past the wily Satchel Paige in an absolute ripper Game 4. The two sides exchange 3-spots in the 4th and singles in the 7th, but in the end it is the run they post in the 1st that proves the difference. Game. On.
Game 5 in Chicago
Johnny Schmitz (0-1, 8.53) v Dizzy Trout (1-0, 0.00)
Series tied 2-2
A grinding win to the Sox puts them within a win of going back-to-back as Trout hangs tough despite issuing 5 walks. The Cubs are left to rue some missed opportunities over the late innings and now need to win both at Fenway, a daunting task indeed.
Game 6 in Boston
Max Lanier (21-8, 2.76) v Spud Chandler (18-6, 3.20)
Red Sox lead series 3-2
The Sox only need one shot to wrap up the club's 5th Championship and put them level with their arch nemisis from the Bronx. This is another nip-and-tuck affair that is decided by the huge bat of Ted Williams, who belts a 2-run blast in the 3rd and is eventually named MVP. No disgrace for the Cubs but still a whole world of disappointment as they go toe-to-toe with the Sox but come up short yet again.
BOSTON WINS SERIES 4-2
SERIES MVP: Ted Williams (Boston)