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On the losing side in 7 of the last 9 games, Boston needed to turn things around in order to stay in the hunt for the American League pennant. While Game 1 of the 3-game road series against the Baltimore Orioles did not go the way the Americans wanted it to, they bounced back to take the remaining games and hopefully, get back to their winning ways.


Game 42: The Baltimore Orioles (20-22) ran away with this one, jumping out to a quick lead and cruising to a 7 to 2 victory over the visiting Boston Americans (24-18). Not only did Baltimore pitcher Wiley Piatt (4-5) keep opposing batters in check (allowing just 2 earned runs on 9 hits, while striking out 5 and finishing with a Game Score of 66), he smashed the ball at the plate (2 for 4, 3 RBIs). Taking the loss for the Americans was Cy Young (4-5), who allowed 7 runs (3 earned) on 11 hits (5 extra base) and 1 walk to finish with a Game Score of 40. In addition to Piatt's efforts, the Baltimore hit-attack was helped by Otto Krueger (2 for 4, 2 Runs, 2 RBIs, and 1 Walk) and Roy Thomas (2 for 4, Double). Boston's limited hitting success was provided by Ossee Schreckengost (3 for 4, 1 Run, 1 RBI, Triple) and John Farrell (2 for 4, 1 Run, Double).

Player of the Game: Wiley Piatt


Game 43: Just what the team needed, a dominate pitching performance by Noodles Hahn to guide Boston (25-18) to a 2 to 0 win over the Orioles (20-23). In picking up the win, Hahn (8-4) tossed a complete game shutout, allowing just 5 hits, 1 walk, and 10 strikeouts to finish with a Game Score of 86. While Ed Doheny (2-3) was tagged with the loss, he pitched very well allowing 2 runs (0 earned) giving up 9 hits and 2 walks and ended with a Game Score of 66. It was the bottom of the Boston lineup that provided the offensive firepower, with the John Farrell (batting 7th, 2 for 4, Double), Pat Crisham (batting 8th, 2 for 4, 2 RBI, Double), and Noodles Hahn (batting 9th, 2 for 3).

Player of the Game: Noodles Hahn (Season: #8 / Career: #8)


Game 44: After 2 consecutive disappointing outings, the pressure was on Boston pitcher Jesse Tannehill to turn things around. Tannehill (7-4) rose to the occasion, allowing just 1 earned run (Game Score of 68) to lead Boston (26-18) to a 3 to 1 victory over Baltimore (20-24). Ted Lewis (3-6) was saddled with the loss, allowing 3 runs (all earned) on 8 hits and 2 walks (Game Score of 62). Boston centerfielder Bill Lange was the catalyst for the team's offense today, going 2 for 4 with 1 Run, 1 RBI, and Double.

Player of the Game: Jesse Tannehill (Season: #8 / Career: #8)