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Moriarty9 · 12-10-2023, 06:27 PM

June 1, 1901

The Boston Americans demonstrated their mettle in a captivating four-game series against the Chicago White Sox, emerging victorious in three out of four contests, with two dramatic wins in extra innings. After splitting a double-header on Thursday, Boston clinched a hard-fought 5-2 win in 10 innings on Friday and secured a nail-biting 5-4 victory in 11 innings on Saturday.

Individual performances that stood out during the series:

Fred Brickell: Impressive contributions with a .316 average (6-for-19), a walk, a double, four runs scored, four RBI, and three stolen bases.
George Selkirk: Consistently impactful with a .357 average (5-for-14), a walk, a triple, four runs scored, three RBI, and a stolen base.
Albert Pujols: Displaying steady performance with a .263 average (5-for-19), three walks, two doubles, three runs scored, two RBI, and a stolen base.
Chris Colabello: A standout at the plate, boasting a .429 average (9-for-21) with two runs and six RBI.
Adam Duvall: Making a significant impact with a .389 average (7-for-18), a walk, a double, a triple, a home run, three runs scored, and three RBI.
Dave Oliver: Exemplary performance, hitting .563 (9-for-16) with two walks, a triple, two runs scored, and an RBI.

The Americans' ability to prevail in extra-inning situations highlights their mental toughness and adaptability. As the team heads to Milwaukee for a four-game series against the Brewers, the positive momentum gained in Chicago sets a promising tone for the upcoming challenges and the extended 16-game homestand.

Boston secondbaseman Dave Oliver had a great series in Chicago, hitting .563 over the four games.

12-10-2023, 06:27 PM	#17
Moriarty9 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,109	Boston Shines in Chicago: Extra-Inning Triumphs Propel Team to Series Win June 1, 1901 The Boston Americans demonstrated their mettle in a captivating four-game series against the Chicago White Sox, emerging victorious in three out of four contests, with two dramatic wins in extra innings. After splitting a double-header on Thursday, Boston clinched a hard-fought 5-2 win in 10 innings on Friday and secured a nail-biting 5-4 victory in 11 innings on Saturday. Individual performances that stood out during the series: Fred Brickell: Impressive contributions with a .316 average (6-for-19), a walk, a double, four runs scored, four RBI, and three stolen bases. George Selkirk: Consistently impactful with a .357 average (5-for-14), a walk, a triple, four runs scored, three RBI, and a stolen base. Albert Pujols: Displaying steady performance with a .263 average (5-for-19), three walks, two doubles, three runs scored, two RBI, and a stolen base. Chris Colabello: A standout at the plate, boasting a .429 average (9-for-21) with two runs and six RBI. Adam Duvall: Making a significant impact with a .389 average (7-for-18), a walk, a double, a triple, a home run, three runs scored, and three RBI. Dave Oliver: Exemplary performance, hitting .563 (9-for-16) with two walks, a triple, two runs scored, and an RBI. The Americans' ability to prevail in extra-inning situations highlights their mental toughness and adaptability. As the team heads to Milwaukee for a four-game series against the Brewers, the positive momentum gained in Chicago sets a promising tone for the upcoming challenges and the extended 16-game homestand. Boston secondbaseman Dave Oliver had a great series in Chicago, hitting .563 over the four games.