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Game 58: Boston Americans vs. Detroit Tigers
A low-scoring affair that saw the Detroit Tigers (32-26) shutout the Boston Americans (28-30) by a 2 to 0 score. The loss moves the Americans to 10 games out of the 1st-place spot.
Detroit pitcher Norwood Gibson (8-6) scattered 7 hits and 1 walk on a total 118 pitches to earn the shutout victory; Game Score 73. The Tigers' first round selection in last year's draft (15th overall) is currently ranked as the 15th best prospect in MLB. Sam Leever (7-7) took the loss despite pitching well. On the day, Leever allowed 2 earned runs on 3 hits and 3 walks; Game Score 68.
The Tigers' offense was generated by Roger Bresnahan (1 for 4, Double, Run) and Mike Donlin (2 for 3, RBI, Walk). The Americans were led by Bill Lange (1 for 3, Triple, Walk) and Kid Elberfeld (1 for 3, Double).
Player of the Game: Norwood Gibson
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