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Old 08-22-2024, 01:59 PM   #1123
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Game 64: Boston Americans vs. Detroit Tigers

A solid win by the visiting team, as this game remained close throughout. In the end, the Boston Americans (37-27) picked up the victory by topping the Detroit Tigers (34-30) by a 6 to 5 score. Boston now enjoys a 2-game lead in the American League standings over the Philadelphia Athletics (35-29).

Sam Leever (10-5) was today's winning pitcher of record, allowing 5 runs (3 earned) on 10 hits in his 124-pitch outing; Game Score 53. Nixey Callahan (8-7) was saddled with the loss after permitting 6 earned runs on 12 hits, 3 walks, 1 wild pitch, 1 hit batsman, and 1 balk in 7 innings of play; Game Score 29. Jim St. Vrain was solid in his 2 innings of scoreless relief.

The Boston bats were active today, led by the timely hitting of John Farrell (3 for 4, 2 Runs, Walk, Stolen Base), Dave Brain (3 for 3, Run, 2 Stolen Bases), Danny Shay (2 for 3, Run, RBI, 2 Walks), and Bill Lange (2 for 5, Run, RBI, Stolen Base). Jim Delahanty (2 for 4, Triple, Homerun, Run, 3 RBIs), Roger Bresnahan (2 for 4, Double, Run), and Tom O'Brien (2 for 3, Run, RBI, Stolen Base) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: John Farrell (Season: #1 / Career: #4)
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