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The 1901 World Series: Baltimore Orioles vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Results
Game 1, October 9th, 1901, Oriole Park
The Philadelphia Phillies powered past the hometown Baltimore Orioles, 8-3, in the opener of the World Series at Oriole Park today. Philadelphia starting pitcher Doc White threw 9.0 innings allowing 3 runs, to lead the charge. The Phillies now lead the series 1-0.
The Phillies benefited from an error in the top of the fifth inning. Philadelphia was leading 3-2 when Ed Delahanty hit a 2-run single that was misplayed. It put Philadelphia in front, 5-2.
"We're one game closer to our goal," Philadelphia manager Bill Shettsline said later. "It isn't any more complicated than that."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Oriole Park in Baltimore.
Phillies lead 1-0

Game 2, October 11th, 1901, Oriole Park
The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Philadelphia Phillies, 10-7 in Game 2 of the World Series today. Making an impact was right fielder Cy Seymour, who was 4-5 with a triple and 3 singles. He drove in 3 runs. The win moves Baltimore into a 1-1 tie with Philadelphia in the series.
Had Roger Bresnahan not delivered a key base hit in the bottom of the seventh, the outcome might have been different. Instead, with two down and a runner on 3rd, Bresnahan hit a run-scoring triple. That made the score 8-7, in favor of the Orioles.
"Getting a lot of baserunners and getting some timely hits, it's a good combination," said Seymour.
Game 3 is scheduled for Saturday at National League Park in Philadelphia.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 12th, 1901, National League Park
Riding the 3-hit performance of shortstop Joe Dolan, the Philadelphia Phillies stopped the visiting Baltimore Orioles, 8-4, in Game 3 of the World Series today. Dolan was 3 for 3 with a triple, 2 doubles, and a walk. He scored 3 runs and drove in 3 for the Phillies, who now lead the best-of-7 series, 2 games to 1.
The Phillies took a 4-2 lead in the bottom of the fourth inning. Facing Baltimore hurler Harry Howell with one out, Dolan hit a run-scoring triple.
"I'm just trying to make good contact," said Dolan, "one at-bat at a time."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at National League Park in Philadelphia.
Phillies lead 2-1

Game 4, October 13th, 1901, National League Park
The Baltimore Orioles topped the Philadelphia Phillies by the score of 3-1 and moved into a 2-2 tie in the World Series today. The largest share of the credit belongs to Baltimore starter Harry Howell, who threw 9.0 innings of 8-hit ball in the win.
Howell allowed 1 run on 8 hits over 9 innings for the Orioles. He walked 1 and struck out 5.
"The clubhouse vibe is great," said Baltimore manager John McGraw.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at National League Park in Philadelphia.
Series tied at 2-2

Game 5, October 14th, 1901, National League Park
Game 5 was big. So was Al Orth.
In leading Philadelphia to a crucial 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles at National League Park today, the Philadelphia starter rose to the occasion, tossing 9 good innings. Orth threw 9.0 innings of 6-hit ball as the Phillies defended their home field to seize a 3-2 lead in the best-of-7 World Series.
The game could have flipped with one out in the top of the sixth. But Al Orth made what his manager later called "an A-plus pitch." With runners on 1st and 2nd and Baltimore trailing 5-2, Orth threw a fastball to Roger Bresnahan and Bresnahan grounded out.
Game 6 is scheduled for Wednesday at Oriole Park in Baltimore.
Phillies lead 3-2

Game 6, October 16th, 1901, Oriole Park
The Philadelphia Phillies are champions, today and forever. The Phillies topped the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 at Oriole Park today to claim the World Series crown.
"Nobody can take this away from us, not ever," said series MVP and center fielder Roy Thomas after his club had sealed the victory. "We worked hard and we accomplished our goal."
The atmosphere was electric as the newly-crowned champs stormed the field at the conclusion of the game. Fans cheered, gloves flew in the air, high fives and hugs were the order of the day.
"From day one of spring training, I could see it in their eyes," said Philadelphia manager Bill Shettsline. "The players had that look of intensity, of hunger, of a desire to accomplish something great, and today they did that. They're champions of the world."
The Phillies took the series 4-2. The new titleholders completed the regular season with a first-place finish in the NL and a 87-53 record.
Phillies win the World Series, 4-2

World Series winners
1901: Philadelphia Phillies (1)