Game 102: Cleveland Naps vs. Boston Americans
After a series of road games, the Boston Americans (55-47) returned home to treat their 6,352 fans to an 8 to 4 victory over the Cleveland Naps (51-51). Boston remains in 3rd-place in the American League standings; 6 games out of the top spot.
Don't let the 4 runs fool you; this was a dominate pitching performance by Noodles Hahn (13-10), as he allowed 0 earned runs and gave up just 4 hits and 1 walk while striking out 8 batters to finish with a Game Score 78. "Wild Bill" Donovan (11-13) was tagged with the loss after serving up 8 runs (6 earned) on 12 hits and 7 walks; Game Score 25.
The Americans' offense was in synch today, led by Fred Clarke (3 for 5, 3 RBIs), Bill Lange (2 for 4, Double, 2 Runs, RBI, Walk, Stolen Base), Frank Chance (1 for 4, 3 Runs, 2 RBIs, Walk, 2 Stolen Bases), and Danny Shay (1 for 2, Run, 2 Walks). The Naps were led by Erve Beck (1 for 4, Double, 2 Runs), Jimmy Sheckard (1 for 4, Triple, Run, RBI), and Harry Wolverton (2 for 4, RBI).
Player of the Game: Noodles Hahn (Season: #12 / Career: #57)
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