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A match-up that was close through 7 1/2 innings, when the Boston bats came to life and pounded out 8 runs to pull away from the visiting Philadelphia club. In the end, the Boston Americans (62-46) thumped the Philadelphia Athletics (53-55) by an 11 to 2 score to the great joy of the 8,245 fans in attendance. The Americans remain tied for the American League lead.

Jesse Tannehill (12-14) picked up the win for the Americans, allowing 2 runs (0 earned) on 6 hits and 2 walks while striking out 4 in his 119-oitch effort; Game Score 73. Earl Moore (11-10) was tagged with the loss after he served up 9 runs (7 earned) on 10 hits, 2 walks, 1 wild pitch, and 1 hit batsman in 7 2/3 innings of work; Game Score 28. Lave Winham was called in for the final 1/3 inning, though he allowed 2 unearned runs on 2 hits.

Collectively, the Americans had a fine day at the plate led by Bill Lange (2 for 5, Homerun, 2 Runs, 4 RBIs), Fred Clarke (3 for 5, Double, 2 Runs, RBI), Danny Shay (2 for 4, Double, Run, 2 RBIs, Stolen Base), and Frank Chance (1 for 3, Run, Stolen Base, Hit by Pitch). Honus Wagner (2 for 3, Double, RBI, Walk) and George Davis (2 for 3, Walk) played well for Philadelphia despite the loss.

Player of the Game: Jesse Tannehill (Season: #11 / Career: #69)