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OmahaBaseball · 08-06-2023, 10:55 AM

It took extra-innings, but the Boston Americans (83-39) topped the Detroit Tigers (71-51) by a 6 to 5 score to earn the 3-game sweep. In getting the wins, the Americans now have a 12 game lead over the Tigers for the top spot in the American League.

Sam Leever (19-8) picked up the win by limiting the opposition to 5 runs (2 earned) on 7 hits and 1 walk for a Game Score of 68. Togie Pittinger (19-11) permitted 6 runs (1 earned) on 11 hits, 4 walks, 1 wild pitch, and 1 balk for a Game Score of 55.

The Americans were led at the plate by Homer Smoot (4 for 5, 1 Run, 1 Stolen Base), Frank Chance (3 for 4, 2 Runs, 1 RBI, 1 Walk, 1 Stolen Base), and Fred Clarke (2 for 5, 1 Run, 1 RBI, 1 Stolen Base), while Detroit was paced by Dave Fultz (1 for 3, Double, 1 Run) and Roger Bresnahan (3 for 5, 1 Run, 2 RBIs).

Player of the Game: [B]Sam Leever[/B (Season: #17 / Career: #17)

08-06-2023, 10:55 AM	#510
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,684	Game 122: Detroit Tigers vs. Boston Americans It took extra-innings, but the Boston Americans (83-39) topped the Detroit Tigers (71-51) by a 6 to 5 score to earn the 3-game sweep. In getting the wins, the Americans now have a 12 game lead over the Tigers for the top spot in the American League. Sam Leever (19-8) picked up the win by limiting the opposition to 5 runs (2 earned) on 7 hits and 1 walk for a Game Score of 68. Togie Pittinger (19-11) permitted 6 runs (1 earned) on 11 hits, 4 walks, 1 wild pitch, and 1 balk for a Game Score of 55. The Americans were led at the plate by Homer Smoot (4 for 5, 1 Run, 1 Stolen Base), Frank Chance (3 for 4, 2 Runs, 1 RBI, 1 Walk, 1 Stolen Base), and Fred Clarke (2 for 5, 1 Run, 1 RBI, 1 Stolen Base), while Detroit was paced by Dave Fultz (1 for 3, Double, 1 Run) and Roger Bresnahan (3 for 5, 1 Run, 2 RBIs). Player of the Game: [B]Sam Leever[/B (Season: #17 / Career: #17) Attached Images __________________ Life is Good!