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After posting a 19-9 record with the Triple-A Clearwater Hooks, the Boston brass decided to give Willie Garoni the chance to start his first major league game. While the 1st inning was challenging, Garoni settled down and found a grove that resulted in a respectable outing. While the game didn't go his way as the St. Louis Brown (62-76) topped the Boston Americans (72-66) in the 3 to 2 outcome, perhaps the Americans have found a future back-of-the-rotation option with Garoni.

Picking up the win for the Browns was Weldon Henley (18-16), as he allowed 2 earned runs on 8 hits and 4 walks; Game Score 64. Willie Garoni (0-1) was tagged with the loss after he permitted 3 earned runs on 6 hits and 6 walks; Game Score 54.

The St. Louis hitting-attack was powered by Kip Selbach (1 for 3, Double, Run, RBI, Walk), Pasty Donovan (2 for 4, RBI), and Jimmy Barret (1 for 3, Run, RBI, Walk, Stolen Base). For the Americans, Homer Smoot (3 for 5, 2 Doubles, 2 Runs, Stolen Base) and Jesse Hoffmeister (2 for 4, Triple) had a solid day at the plate.

With only 2 games left in the regular season schedule, I anticipate shuffling up the lineup to give spot starts to my call-ups, as well as give Tannehill another shot at getting his 20th win of the season.

Player of the Game: Weldon Henley