1891 British Home Championship
In the run up, England are once again title favorites. The already stacked roster is joined by Everton RHP Oscar Swan (2.70 ERA, 1.21 WHIP in 1890), Burnley C Bryan Myatt (.310/.399/.379 1890), Wolves RF Mason Price (.256/.354/.424 1890), Dumbarton RF Thomas Barrett, and Lincoln 1B Arthur Pembroke and RF Edward Sinclair. They're once again expected to run away with it and add to their 22 wins over the last 3 years.
Scotland are runner-up favorites once again with their core being pretty much the same as last year. RHP Christopher Clark (1.43 ERA, 1.11 WHIP in BHC career) and LF Ross Matheson (.324/.446/.544 BHC career) will be at the forefront once again as 5 potential debutants join the squad.
Wales will be hoping LHP Douggie Murray (1.84 ERA, 1.08 WHIP BHC career), LF Brian Algar (.366/.458/.515 BHC career) and Shane Pollard (.224/.441/.388 BHC career), now moved to first base might be just enough to manage a second place finish for the first time since 1888.
At the end of the spectrum, Ireland will be hoping to avoid total humiliation. Ulster 3B Kathel Taylor (.281/.418/.425 in 1890) might be their most interesting debutant this year, being classed as the best 3B in the competition. 9 other players have been called up for the first time, though there's no notable additions for this year's BHC.
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Scotland vs Wales
Wales win the first game of the tournament in a close 1-0 affair. 1B Tim Smith drove in the only run of the game, but 38 year-old Stuart Miles took home the player of the game award after shutting out the Scots on 7 hits and 4 walks. Scotland drop the second one 4-1, with LHP Douggie Murray (9 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 4 K) leading the way for the Dragons. Scotland get one back in the final game of the series, with LHP Joshua Murphy (9 IP, 8 H, 3 K) shutting out Wales in a 4-0 game.
England vs Ireland
Keith Coleman (9 IP, 9 H, 2 ER, 4 K) leads England to an Opening Day 6-2 win over Ireland. 2B Danny Campbell's 3-hit 5 RBI day means England win the second one 9-1 with lefty Everton Hanson allowing just 2 hits. Ireland win their first ever British Home Championship game! C Enos McCormick (2-4, 3 RBI) and SS Canice Jones (2-4, 2 RBI) provide the boom while lefty Brock Adams allows just 2 unearned runs to get the Irish their first win!
Wales vs England
SS Aidan Hunter (3-5, 2 RBI) and DH James Harley (3-6, 2 RBI) pave the road to England's first win of the series. The Three Lions take the second one 13-0. James Harley went 2-4, with 4 RBI and a 3 run bomb. Everton Hanson pitches another shutout, lowering his BHC ERA to 1.14. Wales win the third game 9-5. Oscar Swan has now allowed 14 runs in his first two BHC starts. Tim Smith (3-5, 1 RBI), Brian Algar (2-3, 3 RBI) and 2B Shane Pollard (2-4, 2 RBI) lead the way for Wales.
Scotland vs Ireland
Ireland extend their winning streak to 2 games after a 4-1 win despite being outhit 3-10. Brock Adams keeps another powerful offense at bay, allowing a 3 run homer from 1B Reggie Scotney to seal the win. Scotland bounce back to take the second of the series behind a Benjamin Boyd shutout: 9 IP, 6 H, 3 K. Scotland end up winning the series after smashing Ireland 9-3 behind Joe Rennie's 3 hit game.
Going into the final series, England lead the league with Wales and Scotland one game behind.
England vs Scotland
Christopher Clark wins his 8th game in the BHC, allowing 4 runs in 8 innings as Scotland beat England 5-4. England hit back 3-1 in the second, powered by another Everton Hanson masterpiece, allowing 8 hits and striking out 3. The Scots win the series! A 7-4 win with Archie Burnd (4-5, 1 RBI) and Aidan Weir (2-4, 3 RBI) having good days for Scotland. Joshua Murphy earns player of the game honors, despite allowing 4 unearned runs in 9 innings. This result ties England and Scotland at the top of the table.
Ireland vs Wales
Lefty Brock Adams wins his third game this year, this time holding Wales to 3 runs as Ireland wins 6-3. Maolruanai Clark limits Wales to one run as Ireland win their 4th game, 4-1. C Enos McCormick has a 2 hit, 3 RBI day. Ireland sweep Wales to make it a three way tie at the top! Colman O'Brien allows just 2 runs over 9 innings, while a 3-run 7th inning gives Ireland a 5-2 win!
Scotland win the 1891 British Home Championship! It is their first win. Scotland were 2-1 against both England and Ireland, giving them the top spot. England was 2-1 against Ireland, making them 2nd place.
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The Players
Bold means the player led that category.
Top Hitters
C Aidan Weir (SCO) - .407/
.515/
.630, 2 2B, 2 3B,
10 RBI
2B Tim Smith (WAL) -
.436/.436/.590,
17 H,
2 HR, 6 RBI
SS Conor Morrison (EIR) - .286/.342/.429,
3 2B, 1 3B, 2 RBI
CF Lewis Johnston (SCO) - .333/.368/.528, 1 2B,
3 3B, 2 RBI
SS Aidan Hunter (ENG) - .258/.361/.516, 1 3B,
2 HR, 8 RBI
Top Pitchers
LHP Everton Hanson (ENG) -
3-0,
0.57 ERA,
0.69 WHIP,
11.2 K%, 2.6 BB%
LHP Maolruanai Clark (EIR) - 1-2, 5.48 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, 8.7 K%, 2.2 BB%
LHP Keith Coleman (ENG) - 2-1, 2.67 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 7.8 K%, 6.1 BB%
LHP Joshua Murphy (SCO) -
3-0, 1.00 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 6.9 K%, 6.9 BB%
LHP Brock Adams (EIR) -
3-1, 2.31 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 5.3 K%, 4.0 BB%
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For the history books
- Scotland win their first British Home Championship!
- Ireland's 6-2 win over England ended their 21 game losing streak and 29 game winless streak!
- England's 13-0 win over Wales was the biggest win of the tournament
- Wales' 9-5 win over England was the highest scoring game of the tournament
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From the history books
- England win the 1891 British Home Championship with a prefect record
- England's 6-1 win over Ireland was the biggest win of the tournament
- Ireland's 7-2 win over Wales was the highest scoring game of the tournament