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Game 64: Boston Americans vs. New York Highlanders
A 9th inning rally by the Boston Americans (31-33) resulted in a 4 to 3 victory over the New York Highlanders (42-22). The winning run came on a passed ball 3rd-strike that allowed Jesse Tannehill to reach first base and Dave Brain to score from 3rd-base. What a crazy finish!
Jesse Tannehill (9-7) picked up the win, allowing 3 earned runs on 8 hits, 1 walk, and 1 hit batsman; Game Score 64. Wiley Piatt (10-5) was tagged with the loss after giving up 4 runs (3 earned) on 13 hits and 1 walk; Game Score 47.
With 13 hits on the day (though none for extra-bases), there were several fine hitting performances including Chick Stahl (2 for 4, Run), Jesse Tannehill (2 for 4, Run, RBI), and Frank Chance (2 for 4, RBI) for the Americans. The Highlanders were led by Otto Krueger (1 for 1, Homerun, Run, RBI), Jesse Burkett (2 for 2, Triple, Run, RBI, Walk), and Jimmy Collins (1 for 4, RBI).
Player of the Game: Jesse Tannehill (Season: #9 / Career: #49)
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