Game 102: New York Highlanders vs. Boston Americans
Before a crowd of 8,499 fans, the Boston Americans (58-44) held off the visiting New York Highlanders (50-52) by a 4 to 3 score. Boston remains 1 game behind in the American League race.
This was not his best outing of the season, but Noodles Hahn (15-10) did enough to pick up the win. On the day, Hahn allowed 3 earned runs on 10 hits, 5 walks, and 1 hit batsman; Game Score 51. Christy Mathewson (14-16) was burdened with the loss after permitting 4 runs (3 earned) on 10 hits and 1 walk, striking out 6 in his 135-pitch effort; Game Score 53.
There were several fine hitting performances today, with Fred Clarke (2 for 4, Triple), Bill Lange (1 for 4, Homerun, Run, 3 RBIs), and Frank Chance (2 for 4, 2 Stolen Bases) aiding Boston's efforts. Roy Thomas (2 for 3, RBI, 2 Walks), Claude Ritchey (1 for 3, Run, RBI, Walk), and Harry Davis (1 for 5, Triple, Run) played well in the loss.
Player of the Game: Noodles Hahn (Season: #15 / Career: #76)
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