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After a rough homestand, the Boston Americans were looking forward to getting on the road to take on the first-place Detroit Tigers. While they dominated in the first game, Boston dropped the next two, and have created more questions than answers regarding their season outlook.

Game 24: Thanks to a 6-run 4th inning, Boston (16-8) cruised to a 9 to 1 victory over the Tigers (16-8). To be honest, not entirely sure how Boston pitcher Fred Klobedanz (5-1) continues to win. Not having even average scouting ratings or dominate stuff, Klobedanz once again squared off against a top team and prevailed, allowing 1 earned run in the complete game victory (Game Score of 66). At the plate, the Americans cracked 11 hits, led by Fred Clarke (2 for 4, with 2 Doubles, 2 RBIs, 1 Run, and raised his batting average to .451), Dave Brain (2 for 5, with 2 Runs, 1 RBI), and Fred Klobedanz (2 for 4, with 2 RBIs, 1 Run). While Tigers pitcher Nixey Callahan (3-2) took the loss (Game Score of 31), he had a great day at the plate by going 2 for 3 (Double, Triple, RBI).

Player of the Game: Fred Klobedanz (Season: #2 / Career: #2)


Game 25: Ouch, this was a complete beat-down. The Tigers (17-8) came out on fire and had the Americans (16-9) by a score of 8 to 0 after 4th inning, and went on to the easy 9 to 2 win. Detroit ace Doc White (3-4) was dominant, limiting the opposing team to 2 earned runs on 4 hits and 3 walks (Game Score of 70). Taking the loss for Boston was Noodles Hahn (4-3) who allowed 8 runs (4 earned) on 10 hits over 6 innings (Game Score of 34). Detroit had 5 batters who had a multi-hit game, led by Mike Dolin (3 for 5, Double, 1 Run, 1 RBI) and Freddy Parent (2 for 3, Triple, 1 Run, 3 RBI). The lone bright spot at the plate for the Americans was Dave Brain's 2 for 3 (HR, 1 Run, 1 RBI) performance. As a side note, Boston committed 8 errors on the day - yikes!

Player of the Game: Doc White


Game 26: This was a frustrating game to watch play out as Boston (16-10) blew leads of 4 to 1 and 7 to 6, eventually falling to the Tigers (18-8) by a score of 8 to 7. Detroit pitcher Togie Pittinger (6-1) picked up the win, allowing 7 runs (5 earned) on 10 hits and 1 walk; Game Score of 32. Clay Fauver gained his first hold of the season, while John Malarkey locked down his first save on the year. Boston pitcher Cy Young lasted only 5 innings, allowing 6 runs on 8 hits and 1 walk; Game Score of 27. Bob Lawson (0-1) had both a blown serve and loss when he allowed 2 runs on 5 hits. Fred Clarke (3 for 5, 1 Run, 2 RBI, .440 batting average) and Ossee Schreckengost (3 for 5, 2 Runs, 2 RBI) were the bright spots at the plate. Hugh Duffy went 2 for 5 at the plate (1 Run, 3 RBI, Double, Triple), while Mike Dolin set a record with 2 Triples in the game.

Player of the Game: Hugh Duffy