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OmahaBaseball · 07-19-2024, 01:03 PM

The 7,084 fans in attendance were treated to a gem of a performance by Sam Leever, as the crafty pitcher blanked the St. Louis Browns (26-22) to lead his Boston Americans (26-22) to a 4 to 0 victory. With the win, the Americans moved into a tie for top spot in the American League standings.

In picking up his 2nd consecutive win in as many starts, Leever (6-5) limited the opposition to just 4 hits and 3 walks in his 131-pitch outing; Game Score 79. Bill Dinneen (1-1) was saddled with the loss after allowing 4 earned runs on 6 hits, 5 walks, and 2 wild pitches; Game Score 51.

The Boston offense was led by Fred Clarke (1 for 2, Homerun, 2 Runs, RBI, 2 Walks) and Dave Brain (1 for 4, Triple, Run, RBI), while the Browns received help from Bill Fallon (2 for 3, Walk) and Ed Phelps (1 for 3, Triple).

Player of the Game: Sam Leever (Season: #5 / Career: #41)

07-19-2024, 01:03 PM	#1085
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,907	Game 48: St. Louis Browns vs. Boston Americans The 7,084 fans in attendance were treated to a gem of a performance by Sam Leever, as the crafty pitcher blanked the St. Louis Browns (26-22) to lead his Boston Americans (26-22) to a 4 to 0 victory. With the win, the Americans moved into a tie for top spot in the American League standings. In picking up his 2nd consecutive win in as many starts, Leever (6-5) limited the opposition to just 4 hits and 3 walks in his 131-pitch outing; Game Score 79. Bill Dinneen (1-1) was saddled with the loss after allowing 4 earned runs on 6 hits, 5 walks, and 2 wild pitches; Game Score 51. The Boston offense was led by Fred Clarke (1 for 2, Homerun, 2 Runs, RBI, 2 Walks) and Dave Brain (1 for 4, Triple, Run, RBI), while the Browns received help from Bill Fallon (2 for 3, Walk) and Ed Phelps (1 for 3, Triple). Player of the Game: Sam Leever (Season: #5 / Career: #41) Attached Images __________________ Life is Good!