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Falling behind early and playing sloppy defense is never a good mix for a win, but the Boston Americans (75-33) overcame these challenges to top the Philadelphia Athletics (47-61) by a score of 6 to 5. Cy Young (19-6) picked up the win while allowing 5 runs (0 earned) on 5 hits and 3 walks to finish with a Game Score of 68. Lave Winham (3-4) took the loss after giving up 6 earned runs on 7 hits, 4 walks, and 2 wild pitches in 7 innings of play; Game Score of 39. Bill Reidy covered the final 2 innings with a scoreless relief appearance.

Boston's offense was led by Chick Stahl (2 for 3, Triple, 2 RBIs, 1 Walk), Bill Lange (2 for 4, 1 Run, 1 Walk), Dave Brain (1 for 4, Double, 2 RBIs), and Frank Chance (0 for 3, 2 Runs, 2 Walks). The Athletics kept the game close thanks to Honus Wagner (1 for 2, 1 Run, 1 RBI, 2 Walks, 2 Stolen Bases) and Larry McLean (1 for 3, 2 Runs, 1 Stolen Base).

Player of the Game: Cy Young (Season: #13 / Career: #30)