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Thanks to an early lead and the ability to limit damage to balls hit in play, the Boston Americans (48-43) topped the Philadelphia Athletics (54-37) by a score of 3 to 1. With the victory, the Americans are tied for 3rd place in the American League standings; 6 games out of the top spot.

Jesse Tannehill (15-8) picked up the win, allowing 1 earned run on 12 hits and 1 hit batsman; Game Score 62. Buttons Briggs (14-8) was burdened with the loss after giving up 3 earned tuns on 11 hits and 3 walks; Game Score 51.

Boston's hitting attack was powered by Jesse Tannehill (3 for 4, RBI), Fred Clarke (2 for 5, Run), and Jiggs Donahue (1 for 4, RBI, Stolen Base). Tommy Corcoran (3 for 4), George Davis (2 for 4, RBI), and Tom McCreery (2 for 4, Run) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Jesse Tannehill (Season: #15 / Career: #55)