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Game 63: Boston Americans vs. New York Highlanders
The New York Highlanders (42-21) demonstrated why they are in 1st place in the American League standings, topping the Boston Americans (30-33) by a score of 6 to 3. With the loss, Boston sits at 3 games under .500 and 12 games out of the AL top spot.
Barney Wolfe (9-7) tossed the complete game, 143 pitch victory, allowing 3 earned runs on 9 hits and 3 walks; Game Score 56. Noodles Hahn (7-7) took the loss after allowing 6 runs (3 earned) on 11 hits and 1 walk; Game Score 44.
The New York hitting-attack was led by Harry Davis (3 for 4, 2 Doubles, 2 Runs, 2 RBIs), Jimmy Collins (3 for 4, Triple, 2 RBIs), and Jesse Burkett (1 for 4, 2 Runs). Bill Lange (3 for 5, Double, Homerun, 2 Runs, 2 RBIs), Fred Clarke (2 for 3, Double, 1 RBI, Walk), and Kid Elberfeld (2 for 4, Run) played well in the loss.
Player of the Game: Harry Davis
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