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The slide continues, as the Detroit Tigers (59-42) topped the Boston Americans (68-33) by a score of 6 to 5. Togie Pittinger (16-9) picked up the win, allowing 5 runs (4 earned) on 11 hits and 4 walks while throwing 139 pitches; Game Score of 45. Jesse Tannehill (16-10) was tagged with the loss after giving up 6 earned runs on 12 hits and 5 walks on 149 pitches; Game Score of 33.

The Tigers offense was led by Tom Daly (2 for 3, Triple, 3 RBIs, 1 Walk), Mike Donlin (2 for 4, Triple, 2 Runs, 1 Walk, 1 Stolen Base), and Roger Bresnahan (1 for 3, Double, 2 Runs, 2 Walks, 2 Stolen Bases). Boston was led by Frank Chance (2 for 3, 1 Run, 1 RBI, 2 Walks, 1 Stolen Base), Jiggs Donahue (2 for 4, Double, 1 Run), and Homer Smoot (1 for 1, Double, 1 Run, 1 RBI).

This is the 3rd consecutive series that the Americans have lost, and their overall American League lead is down to 9 games over Detroit.

Player of the Game: Tom Daly