Game 125: Boston Americans vs. New York Highlanders
A pitching duel early on that turned in the 5th inning when the Highlanders put up 4 runs to ultimately get the win. On the day, the New York Highlanders (61-64) topped the Boston Americans (74-51) by a 5 to 4 score.
Addie Joss (17-14) was the winning pitcher of record, as he allowed 4 runs (1 earned) on 6 hits, 1 walk, and 1 wild pitch; Game Score 68. Sam Leever (19-9) was denied entry into the 20-win club due to permitting 4 earned runs on 7 hits and 3 walks, striking out 5 in 7 innings of play; Game Score 49. Jose Ramos allowed 1 earned run on 2 hits and 1 walk in his 1 inning of play.
Claude Ritchey (2 for 3, Run, RBI, Walk), Roy Thomas (1 for 3, Run, 2 RBIs, Walk), Patsy Dougherty (1 for 1, Run, RBI), and Harry Davis (1 for 3, Run, RBI, Walk) led New York's offense, while Homer Smoot (2 for 4, Triple, 2 Runs, RBI) and Johnny Lush (1 for 2, Run, RBI) played well in defeat.
Player of the Game: Addie Joss
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