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Moriarty9 · 11-20-2023, 10:27 PM

May 20, 1901

In an unforgettable 13-inning clash at Huntington Avenue Grounds, the Boston Americans clinched a hard-fought 5-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles, capping off a game filled with suspense and dramatic moments. The deciding play unfolded with two outs, George Selkirk on first base, and Baltimore's Chuck Stobbs on the mound. A wild pitch and an intentional walk set the stage for Freddie Bynum, whose sharp grounder up the middle secured the walk-off victory for Boston.

Stobbs, showcasing exceptional endurance, pitched the entire game for the Orioles, throwing an incredible 191 pitches in a 12 2/3 inning effort. Despite his resilience, Stobbs conceded five runs (four earned) on 13 hits and seven walks, ultimately absorbing the loss and falling to 2-4 with a 4.05 ERA. The Orioles' strategic decision to intentionally walk Chris Colabello created a high-pressure situation that unfolded in favor of the home team.

Nik Turley was credited with the win, his first decision of the season. He worked a scoreless top of the 13th inning, allowing one hit and issuing one walk.

11-20-2023, 10:27 PM	#14
Moriarty9 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,109	Bynum's Heroics Seal 13-Inning Victory for Boston May 20, 1901 In an unforgettable 13-inning clash at Huntington Avenue Grounds, the Boston Americans clinched a hard-fought 5-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles, capping off a game filled with suspense and dramatic moments. The deciding play unfolded with two outs, George Selkirk on first base, and Baltimore's Chuck Stobbs on the mound. A wild pitch and an intentional walk set the stage for Freddie Bynum, whose sharp grounder up the middle secured the walk-off victory for Boston. Stobbs, showcasing exceptional endurance, pitched the entire game for the Orioles, throwing an incredible 191 pitches in a 12 2/3 inning effort. Despite his resilience, Stobbs conceded five runs (four earned) on 13 hits and seven walks, ultimately absorbing the loss and falling to 2-4 with a 4.05 ERA. The Orioles' strategic decision to intentionally walk Chris Colabello created a high-pressure situation that unfolded in favor of the home team. Nik Turley was credited with the win, his first decision of the season. He worked a scoreless top of the 13th inning, allowing one hit and issuing one walk.