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The 1902 World Series: Baltimore Orioles vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Results
Game 1, October 8th, 1902, National League Park
The Baltimore Orioles started the World Series in style today, winning on the road against the Philadelphia Phillies at National League Park by a score of 7-6 to take an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Orioles third baseman Bill Keister excelled. He was 3 for 5 with 2 doubles. He drove in 4 runs and scored once.
Had Keister not come through in the top of the ninth, who knows how the game would've ended? But with two down, Keister hit a bases-clearing double. The Orioles took the lead, 7-6, and never looked back.
"Postseason wins taste oh so sweet," said Keister after the game.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at National League Park in Philadelphia.
Orioles lead 1-0

Game 2, October 9th, 1902, National League Park
Behind a bravura effort from starter Reeve McKay, the Philadelphia Phillies topped the Baltimore Orioles by the score of 6-2 today and got their first win in the 1902 World Series. McKay threw 9.0 innings of 7-hit ball for the Phillies. The win moves Philadelphia into a 1-1 tie with Baltimore.
Roy Thomas dealt the Orioles a blow in the bottom of the fourth. Batting with runners on 2nd and 3rd and Philadelphia trailing 1-0, Thomas, who finished 4th in the AL in on-base percentage with .456 in 1899, hit a full count slider for a 2-run double.
"I thought I'd have a season or two to get accustomed to everything," McKay said. "I didn't think I'd be here already."
Game 3 is scheduled for Saturday at Oriole Park in Baltimore.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 11th, 1902, Oriole Park
When the games really matter, the Baltimore Orioles put on their best show, beating the Philadelphia Phillies by a final score of 7-6 today. Roger Bresnahan went 2-4 with a triple and 2 walks. He scored 2 runs. Baltimore now leads Philadelphia 2-1 in the best-of-7 affair.
The clutch at-bat came in the bottom of the 11th inning, when Baltimore pinch hitter Mike Donlin, facing Red Donahue, had a run-scoring single. It gave the Orioles the 7-6 win.
"Things broke our way today and that's great," Orioles manager John McGraw said. "It's important, though, to stay focused and not pat yourself on the back too much. We aren't done yet."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Oriole Park in Baltimore.
Orioles lead 2-1

Game 4, October 12th, 1902, Oriole Park
Handed an opportunity to take a commanding lead in the World Series, the Baltimore Orioles could not close the deal.
Game 4 went into extra frames and the Philadelphia Phillies emerged victorious, taking a 13-inning, 6-4 win. Philadelphia starting pitcher Doc White threw 13.0 innings allowing 4 runs in the win at Oriole Park today to drag the Phillies back to parity. The clubs are now tied 2-2 in the best-of-7 series.
Roy Thomas hit a run-scoring triple off Joe McGinnity in the top of the 13th, which put the Phillies in front, 4-3. Thomas had 1 single, in addition to the triple. For the game, he went 2 for 6.
Orioles manager John McGraw did not take questions after the game, telling assembled reporters that he would hold a press conference "if and when we win the World Series."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Oriole Park in Baltimore.
Series tied 2-2

Game 5, October 13th, 1902, Oriole Park
When the games really matter, the Baltimore Orioles put on their best show, beating the Philadelphia Phillies by a final score of 10-9 today. Cy Seymour was 6 for 10 with 6 singles. He drove in 2 runs and scored once. Baltimore now leads Philadelphia 3-2 in the best-of-7 affair.
The game was still up for grabs in the bottom of the 21st. With two out, Seymour hit a fastball from Bill Sparger for a run-scoring single. The Orioles, in dramatic fashion, had a walk-off win.
"It was a good day but I'm not letting my guard down," Seymour said. "I'll let my guard down as soon as someone puts a big, fat championship ring on my finger."
Game 6 is scheduled for Wednesday at National League Park in Philadelphia.
Orioles lead 3-2

Game 6, October 15th, 1902, National League Park
The Philadelphia Phillies and the Baltimore Orioles will take the World Series to a decisive 7th game. In a must-win situation today, the Phillies beat the Orioles 8-3 at National League Park to force the series into what will essentially be a one-game playoff. Philadelphia first baseman Ed Delahanty was 4 for 5 with a home run and 3 singles. He scored 3 runs and drove in 3.
The two teams provided some entertaining baseball for the National League Park crowd. Regardless of the outcome, a good time was had by all.
"Man, Game 7 in the World Series," Delahanty remarked later. "That's about as dramatic as it gets."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at National League Park in Philadelphia.
Series tied at 3-3

Game 7, October 16th, 1902, National League Park
A celebratory mood filled the air as the Baltimore Orioles closed out the season with a 5-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at National League Park to capture the World Series, 4-3.
Giving the Phillies credit for a hard-fought series, Orioles players said they believed throughout the postseason that their "destiny" was to be crowned Major League Baseball champions.
"We felt like this was our year all season long," said right fielder Cy Seymour, who was named series MVP. "It was our destiny to win it and we did."
It was the 1st in franchise history. During the AL regular season Baltimore put up a 92-48 record and finished first.
"They're the champions and they deserve it," said a dejected Philadelphia manager Bill Shettsline. "We played good ball, they just played better than us."
Orioles win World Series, 4-3

Series MVP: Cy Seymour