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Errors -- far too many Errors! The Cleveland Blues came into town and swept the 3-game series over the Boston Americans. While the games were all close (each decided by 1 run), a glaring aspect of the sweep is the fact that Boston committed a total of 13 errors in the series. Out of the 14 runs scored by the Blues, 7 runs were unearned.


Game 36: Boston pitcher Jesse Tannehill limited his post-game comments to just one word "Pathetic." When pressed by reporters on whether that was directed at himself or teammates, Tannehill just walked away. Looking at the box score, the frustration is understandable, as poor fielding allowed the Cleveland Blues (21-15) to top the Boston Americans (23-13) by a score of 5 to 4. In taking the loss, Tannehill (6-3) allowed 5 runs (2 earned) on 7 hits and 3 walks, finishing with a Game Score of 57. Cleveland pitcher Jim Hughes (1-2) picked up the win, tossing a complete game 10-hitter (3 walks) in which he allowed 4 runs and struck out 3; finishing with a Game Score of 51. Leading the Boston hitting attack was catcher Pat Chisham (3 for 4, Double, Triple, 2 Runs, 1 RBI) and shortstop Sport McAllister (2 for 4, 1 Run). The Blues were led by shortstop Zeke Wrigley (2 for 4, 2 Runs), pitcher Jim Hughes (1 for 3, 2 RBIs), and third baseman Harry Wolverton (1 for 5, 2 RBIs).

Player of the Game: Jesse Tannehill (Season: #7 / Career: #7)


Game 37: Despite facing Cleveland ace "Wild Bill" Donovan, Boston hitters were able to smash 11 hits and draw 4 walks, yet at the end of the day they came up short. Mounting a late-inning rally, the Blues (22-15) eked out a 4 to 3 victory over the Americans (23-14). In picking up the win, Donovan picked up his 8th win of the year (8-2) while allowing 3 runs and finished with a Game Score of 53. Boston pitcher Fred Klobedanz (6-3) was tagged with the loss, allowing 4 runs (3 earned), striking out 1 and a Game Score of 55. Boston centerfielder Bill Lange went 3 for 4, blasting a solo-shot for his first HR of the season. Cleveland leftfielder Jimmy Sheckard provided firepower, going 2 for 4 with a Double and 2 Runs.

Player of the Game: Bill Donovan


Game 38: Like the previous 2 games, Boston (23-15) out hit the Blues (23-15) yet again came up short in the end, losing 5 to 4. Cleveland right fielder Dusty Miller had a tremendous day at the plate, going 2 for 4 (1 Run and 2 RBIs) with a 4th inning blast that would ultimately prove to be the game winning run. Blues pitcher Bill Duggleby (5-3) went the distance, allowing 4 runs (2 earned) on 10 hits to finish with a Game Score of 56. Boston pitcher Cy Young (4-4) was saddled with the loss, allowing 5 runs (2 earned) over 8 innings and Game Score of 54. Al Orth tossed the final inning in relief of Young. John Farrell (3 for 4, Double, 1 RBI), Bill Lange (2 for 5, Double, 1 Run, 1 RBI), and Fred Clarke (2 for 4, Double, 2 Runs, 1 RBI, 1 Walk, and league-leading .411 batting average) led Boston's hitting attack, while the Blues were led by Jimmy Sheckard (2 for 4, 1 Run, 1 RBI) and Dusty Miller (2 for 5, HR, 1 Run, 2 RBI).

Player of the Game: Bill Duggleby