[Nick Soulis]

Series #36
Preliminary Round



1913 Boston Red Sox
Record: 79-71
Finish: 4th in AL
Manager: Jake Stahl
Ball Park: Fenway Park
WAR Leader: Tris Speaker (8.4)
Hall of Famers: (2)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BOS/1913.shtml

1991 Milwaukee Brewers
Record: 83-79
Finish: 4th in AL East
Manager: Tom Trebelhorn
Ball Park: County Stadium
WAR Leader: Paul Molitor (5.3)
Hall of Famers: (2)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIL/1991.shtml
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Game 1
At Fenway Park
1991 Milwuakee Brewers 1
1913 Boston Red Sox 8
WP: J. Wood (1-0) LP: T. Higuera (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Joe Wood (9 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 8 K, 145 P)
Steve Yerkes 2-4 with 3 RBI

Game 2
At Fenway Park
1991 Milwuakee Brewers 5
1913 Boston Red Sox 0
WP: C. Eldred (1-0) D. Leonard (0-1)
HR: G. Vaughn (1)
POG: Cal Eldred (9 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 117 P)
Darryl Hamilton 4-5, R, RBI

Game 3
At County Stadium
1913 Boston Red Sox 5
1991 Milwuakee Brewers 3
WP: R. Collins (1-0) LP: C. Bosio (0-1)
HR: G. Sheffield (1)
POG: Tris Speaker (3-4, 2 R, BB, sB)
Teams combine for 25 hits

Game 4
At County Stadium
1913 Boston Red Sox 0
1991 Milwuakee Brewers 1
WP: T. Higuera (1-1) LP: J. Wood (1-1)
HR: None
POG: Teddy Higuera (9 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 122 P)
Robin Yount run scoring single in 2nd

Game 5
At County Stadium
1913 Boston Red Sox 5
1991 Milwuakee Brewers 4
WP: C. Eldred (1-1) LP: D. Leonard (1-1)
HR: C. Maldanado (1)
POG: Tris Speaker (3-5, 2B, 4 RBI
Dutch Leonard 8 Strikeouts

Game 6
At Fenway Park
1991 Milwuakee Brewers 5
1913 Boston Red Sox 3
WP: C. Bosio (1-1) LP: R. Collins (1-1)
HR: None
POG: Chris Bosio (9 IP, 9 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, W)
BJ Surhoff 3-3 with RBI

Game 7
At Fenway Park
1991 Milwuakee Brewers 2
1913 Boston Red Sox 3
WP: J. Wood (2-1) LP: T. Higuera (1-2)
HR: H. Janvrin (1), B. Spiers (1)
POG: Joe Wood (9 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 9 K, 110 P)
Joe Wood strikes out nine and scores 2 runs

1913 Boston Red Sox Win Series 4 Games To 3
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Red Sox Get All They Can Handle From Crew
Tessie And Fans Celebrate Behind Speaker and Wood



In a baseball clash that transcended time, the 1913 Boston Red Sox and the 1991 Milwaukee Brewers engaged in a thrilling seven-game playoff series that left fans on the edge of their seats. Ultimately, it was the historical prowess of the Red Sox that prevailed, with Tris Speaker earning the series MVP honors and Smoky Joe Wood delivering a performance for the ages.

The series kicked off at Fenway Park, with the 1913 Red Sox asserting their dominance in an 8-1 victory over the 1991 Brewers. Joe Wood, the star pitcher of the 1913 team, pitched a gem, going the distance with a complete game, allowing only one earned run on six hits. Wood's masterful performance included eight strikeouts, securing him the Player of the Game (POG) title.

Offensively, Steve Yerkes played a crucial role, going 2-for-4 with three RBIs. The 1913 Red Sox set the tone for the series, displaying their strength on both ends of the field.

The 1991 Brewers bounced back in Game 2, shutting out the 1913 Red Sox with a convincing 5-0 win at Fenway Park. Cal Eldred took the mound for the Brewers, pitching a complete game with six hits, no earned runs, and six strikeouts. Eldred's stellar performance earned him the POG distinction.

Darryl Hamilton contributed significantly on offense, going 4-for-5 with a run and an RBI. The Brewers leveled the series, showcasing that they were not to be taken lightly.

Moving the action to County Stadium, the 1913 Red Sox regained the lead with a 5-3 victory in Game 3. Tris Speaker, the eventual series MVP, played a pivotal role, going 3-for-4 with two runs, a walk, and a stolen base. The combined efforts of both teams led to an exciting game with 25 hits.

Game 4 saw a pitching duel between Smoky Joe Wood and Teddy Higuera. Higuera emerged victorious, pitching a shutout with only three hits, securing a 1-0 win for the 1991 Brewers. Robin Yount's run-scoring single in the 2nd inning proved to be the deciding factor, and Higuera earned the POG accolade for his outstanding performance.

In a closely contested Game 5, the 1913 Red Sox emerged victorious with a 5-4 win. Tris Speaker continued his stellar play, going 3-for-5 with a double and four RBIs. Dutch Leonard contributed with eight strikeouts on the mound, earning him the POG title.

Facing elimination, the 1991 Brewers fought back in Game 6, securing a 5-3 win at Fenway Park. Chris Bosio pitched a complete game, allowing two earned runs, and BJ Surhoff went 3-for-3 with an RBI, earning Bosio the POG recognition.

In a climactic Game 7 at Fenway Park, the 1913 Red Sox emerged triumphant with a 3-2 win over the 1991 Brewers. Joe Wood delivered another gem, pitching a complete game with nine strikeouts, allowing only one earned run. Harry Janvrin and Bill Spiers provided the offensive spark with home runs.

Wood's stellar performance earned him another POG title as he struck out nine and even contributed with two runs scored. The 1913 Boston Red Sox secured the series victory, winning four games to three in a classic showdown that will be remembered for generations.

Series MVP:

(13/26, .500, 2 2B, 1 3B, 5 SB, 3 R, 7 RBI, 1.17 OPS)