[Nick Soulis]

Series #19
Preliminary Round



1929 Cleveland Indians
Record: 81-71
Finish: 3rd in AL
Manager: Roger Peckinpaugh
Ball Park: League Park
WAR Leader: Willis Hudlin (7.3)
Hall of Famers: (2)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CLE/1929.shtml

1948 Philadelphia Phillies
Record: 66-88
Finish: 6th in NL
Manager: Ben Chapman
Ball Park: Shibe Park
WAR Leader: Dutch Leonard (6.0)
Hall of Famers: (2)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PHI/1948.shtml
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Game 1
At League Park
1948 Philadelphia Phillies 4
1929 Cleveland Indians 3 (10 inn)
WP: D. Leonard (1-0) LP: K. Holloway (0-1) S: M. Dubiel (1)
HR: E. Averill (1)
POG: Dick Sisler (2-3, RBI, R, 2 BB)
Earl Averill 3 run 2 out HR in 9th to tie game

Game 2
At League Park
1948 Philadelphia Phillies 4
1929 Cleveland Indians 7
WP: W. Hudlin (1-0) LP: R. Roberts (0-1)
HR: E. Morgan (1), J. Sewell (1), B. Falk (1)
POG: Bibb Falk (2-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R)
Andy Semenick 4-4 2 2B, 3 B

Game 3
At Shibe Park
1929 Cleveland Indians 5
1948 Philadelphia Phillies 2
WP: J. Shaute (1-0) LP: S. Rowe (0-1)
HR: A. Seminick (1)
POG: Joe Shaute (9 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, W)
Indians 3 runs in the 8th

Game 4
At Shibe Park
1929 Cleveland Indians 7
1948 Philadelphia Phillies 3
WP: J. Miller (1-0) LP: C. Simmons (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Lew Fonseca (3-4, 3B, 2 RBI, R)
Jake Miller complete game win 5K

Game 5
At Shibe Park
1929 Cleveland Indians 1
1948 Philadelphia Phillies 3
WP: D. Leonard (2-0) LP: W. Ferrell (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Dutch Leonard (9 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K)
Andy Semenick 2 run double

Game 6
At League Park
1948 Philadelphia Phillies 3
1929 Cleveland Indians 4 (12 inn)
WP: J. Miljus (1-0) LP: M. Dubiel (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Willis Hudlin (8 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 1 K, 105 P)
Ed Morgan Walk off Single in 12th

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Indians Regain Pride For The 20's
Peckinpauh's Club Never Gives Up Fight

In a best of seven-game playoff series that pitted two different eras of baseball against each other, the 1929 Cleveland Indians emerged victorious, defeating the 1948 Philadelphia Phillies in six thrilling games. The Indians proved that vintage baseball still packed a punch, with Joe Sewell claiming the Series MVP title for his stellar defensive play and a .318 batting average throughout the series.

The series began at League Park, and the 1948 Philadelphia Phillies drew first blood. In a hard-fought contest, the Phillies claimed a 4-3 victory, thanks to a game-winning hit by Dick Sisler, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI, a run scored, and two walks. The Indians' Earl Averill added a three-run, two-out home run in the ninth inning to tie the game, but the Phillies secured the win in extra innings.

Game 2 saw the 1929 Cleveland Indians respond with a vengeance. They convincingly defeated the Phillies 7-4 at League Park, powered by home runs from Earl Averill, Joe Sewell, and Bibb Falk. Pitcher Willis Hudlin was the star of the day, picking up the win for the Indians. The series was now tied at one game apiece.

The action shifted to Shibe Park for Game 3, where the 1929 Indians triumphed with a final score of 5-2. The Indians' Joe Shaute was the standout, pitching a complete game with only two earned runs, three walks, and three strikeouts. The Phillies' Andy Seminick put up an impressive 4-for-4 performance with two doubles and three runs batted in. The 1929 Indians led the series 2-1.

In Game 4 at Shibe Park, the 1929 Cleveland Indians established their dominance with a 7-3 win, taking a 3-1 series lead. Jake Miller pitched a complete game for the Indians, securing the victory with five strikeouts. There were no home runs in this contest, but the Indians' Lew Fonseca stood out, going 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBIs, and a run scored.

Game 5, also at Shibe Park, saw the Phillies make a spirited comeback, winning 3-1 to stay alive in the series. Dutch Leonard pitched brilliantly for the Phillies, going the distance with only one earned run allowed. Despite the efforts of both teams, there were no home runs in this low-scoring game.

The series returned to League Park for Game 6, and the 1929 Cleveland Indians emerged triumphant in a dramatic extra-inning contest, winning 4-3 in the 12th inning. Ed Morgan delivered a walk-off single that sealed the Indians' victory. Willis Hudlin's performance on the mound, allowing just two earned runs, four hits, and one walk in eight innings, earned him Player of the Game honors.

The 1929 Cleveland Indians claimed victory in this unique clash of baseball eras, winning the series 4 games to 2. Joe Sewell's excellent defensive plays and clutch hitting certainly contributed to the Indians' success.

Series MVP:

(.318, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 SB, 2 2B, 3 R, .920 OPS)