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While defense was less than ideal and Tannehill was not able to keep the opposition from putting the ball in play, the Boston Americans (74-50) beat the hometown New York Highlanders (60-64) by an 8 to 4 score. Boston's American League lead now sits at 8 games.

Picking up the victory today was Jesse Tannehill (14-16) who allowed 4 runs (2 earned) on 9 hits, 1 walk, and 1 hit batsman; Game Score 58. Wiley Piatt (12-17) was tagged with the loss after allowing 8 runs (7 earned) on 11 hits and 2 walks in 5 1/3 innings of play; Game Score 16. Ed Doheny pitched 2 2/3 innings of scoreless ball before turning pitching over to Win Kellum's final 1 inning of scoreless play.

The Boston scoring machine was powered by Bill Lange (2 for 4, Homerun, 2 Runs, 2 RBIs), Jesse Tannehill (2 for 4, Homerun, 2 Runs, 2 RBIs), John Farrell (3 for 4, Double, 2 Runs), and Solly Hofman (2 for 4, Double, Run, Walk, Stolen Base). Jimmy Bannon (2 for 5, Homerun, Run, RBI) and Lave Cross (3 for 4, Run) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Jesse Tannehill (Season: #13 / Career: #71)