[Nick Soulis]

Series #27
Preliminary Round



1913 Philadelphia Phillies
Record: 88-63
Finish: 2nd in NL
Manager: Red Dooin
Ball Park: Baker Bowl
WAR Leader: Pete Alexander (5.9
Hall of Famers: (2)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PHI/1913.shtml

1912 Boston Braves
Record: 52-101
Finish: 8th in NL
Manager: Johnny Kling
Ball Park: South End Grounds
WAR Leader: Bill Sweeney (5.3)
Hall of Famers: (1)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BSN/1912.shtml
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Game 1
At Baker Bowl
1912 Boston Braves 7
1913 Philadelphia Phillies 2
WP: H. Perdue (1-0) LP: P. Alexander (0-1)
HR: B. Houser (1)
POG: Hub Perdue (9 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 109 P)
Bill Sweeney 3 RBI

Game 2
At Baker Bowl
1912 Boston Braves 3
1913 Philadelphia Phillies 7
WP: T. Seaton (1-0) LP: L. Tyler (0-1)
HR: F. Luderus (1), H. Spratt (1)
POG: Tom Seaton (9 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, W)
Dode Paskert 3-5 with 3 RBI

Game 3
At South End Grounds
1913 Philadelphia Phillies 0
1912 Boston Braves 1
W: B. Brown (1-0) LP: A. Brennan (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Buster Brown (9 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 97 P)
Bill Sweeney RBI Double

Game 4
At South End Grounds
1913 Philadelphia Phillies 4
1912 Boston Braves 3
WP: P. Alexander (1-1) LP: H. Perdue (1-1)
HR: B. Houser (2), F. Luderus (2)
POG: Pete Alexander (9 IP, 11 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, W)
4 run 8th inning by Phillies off three Braves errors

Game 5
At South End Grounds
1913 Philadelphia Phillies 2
1912 Boston Braves 3
WP: L. Tyler (1-1) LP: T. Seaton (1-1)
HR: G. Jackson (1)
POG: Lefty Tyler (9 IP, 10 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 4 K, W)
George Jackson 2-3 HR

Game 6
At Baker Bowl
1912 Boston Braves 1
1913 Philadelphia Phillies 4
WP: A. Brennan (1-1)B. Brown (1-1)
HR: None
POG: Ad Brennan (9 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, W
Dode Paskert 3-5 with 3 RBI

Game 7
At Baker Bowl
1912 Boston Braves 0
1913 Philadelphia Phillies 2
WP: P. Alexander (2-1) LP: H. Perdue (1-2)
HR: None
POG: P. Alexander (9 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 99 P)
Vin Campbell error in 7th breaks scoreless tie

1913 Philadelphia Phillies Win Series 4 Games To 3
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Sloppy Braves Lose Chance At Upset
Alexander Throws Shutout In Game 7



In a classic deadball era showdown for the ages, the 1913 Philadelphia Phillies have emerged victorious, clinching the best-of-seven playoff series against the formidable 1912 Boston Braves with a thrilling Game 7 shutout. Grover Cleveland Alexander and Fred Luderus played pivotal roles in securing the Phillies' championship, with Alexander pitching a crucial shutout in the series decider, while Luderus earned the Series MVP title.

The seven-game series was packed with nail-biting moments and spectacular plays that took fans back to the golden days of baseball. Game 1 at Baker Bowl saw the 1912 Braves, led by Hub Perdue's stellar pitching and Bill Sweeney's three RBIs, emerging triumphant with a 7-2 victory.

The Phillies, determined to strike back, did so in Game 2, defeating the Braves with a score of 7-3 at Baker Bowl. Tom Seaton's excellent performance on the mound and a home run from Fred Luderus sparked the Phillies' resurgence. Dode Paskert contributed significantly, going 3-5 with three RBIs.

Game 3 witnessed a pitching duel at South End Grounds, where Buster Brown pitched a shutout for the Phillies, securing a 1-0 victory, with Bill Sweeney delivering a crucial RBI double. Brown's performance was nothing short of remarkable, and it set the stage for a thrilling series.

In Game 4, Grover Cleveland Alexander shone once more, this time securing a 4-3 win for the Phillies. Despite two home runs by the Braves' Butch Houser and Fred Luderus, Alexander's exceptional pitching, coupled with a four-run 8th inning spurred on by three Braves errors, proved to be the difference-maker.

The series swung back in the Braves' favor in Game 5, as Lefty Tyler pitched a gem, guiding Boston to a 3-2 victory. George Jackson's home run was a highlight of the game, but Tyler's dominant pitching performance played a pivotal role.

Game 6, back at Baker Bowl, became the stage for a spectacular redemption story for the Phillies. Ad Brennan, backed by an impressive performance from Dode Paskert, pitched a shutout, and the Phillies emerged victorious with a score of 4-1.

The deciding Game 7 was another pitching duel, with Grover Cleveland Alexander of the Phillies facing off against Hub Perdue of the Braves. It was Alexander who ultimately stole the show, pitching a shutout and leading the Phillies to a 2-0 victory. A crucial error by Vin Campbell in the 7th inning broke the scoreless tie, allowing the Phillies to claim their championship.

This deadball era battle will go down in history as one of the most memorable in the annals of baseball. The 1913 Philadelphia Phillies, inspired by the heroics of Grover Cleveland Alexander, Fred Luderus, and the entire team, have earned their place in baseball folklore, defeating the 1912 Boston Braves in a thrilling series, 4 games to 3. The glory of deadball-era baseball lives on in the hearts of fans as they celebrate this epic victory.

Series MVP:

(.333, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 3 R, .991 OPS)