Game 126: Boston Americans vs. Chicago White Sox
An outstanding pitching performance by Sam Leever led the Boston Americans (85-41) to a 2 to 1 victory over the Chicago White Sox (48-78). With the win, the Americans maintain a 13-game lead in the American League pennant race over the Tigers.
Leever (20-8) became the 4th Boston starter to reach the 20-win mark for the season as he limited the White Sox to 1 run (0 earned) on 7 hits to finish with a Game Score of 79. Brickyard Kennedy (14-18) was tagged with the loss despite pitching a fine game in which he allowed just 2 earned runs on 7 hits and 1 walk; Game Score of 64.
While there was limited hitting on the day by either team, the Americans were led by Fred Clarke (1 for 3, 1 Run) and Jiggs Donahue (2 for 4, 1 RBI) while Chicago was benefited by John Dobbs (3 for 4) and Duke Farrell (2 for 4, Double).
Player of the Game: Sam Leever (Season: #18 / Career: #18)
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