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Game 47: Boston Americans vs. Philadelphia Athletics
Another error-filled game, as the teams combined for 6 errors on the day. With both pitchers hurling solid games, there was little room for fielding mistakes. By a 4 to 2 score, the Philadelphia Athletics (23-24) bested the visiting Boston Americans (25-22) before a crowd of 5,134 fans.
Cy Falkenberg (5-8) was the winning pitcher on the day, allowing 2 runs (1 earned) on 7 hits and 1 walk in his 133-pitch effort; Game Score 68. Boston pitcher Jesse Tannehill (5-6) was burdened with the loss after allowing 4 runs (1 earned) on 7 hits and 4 walks; Game Score 55.
Leading the way at the plate for the Athletics was Mike Tiernan (2 for 3, RBI, Walk), Honus Wagner (1 for 4, Double, Run), and Tom McCreery (1 for 2, Run, 2 Walks). Chick Stahl (3 for 4, Double), Fred Clarke (2 for 3, Triple, Run, Walk), and Kid Elberfeld (2 for 3, Triple) played well in the loss.
Player of the Game: Cy Falkenberg
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