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amead17 · 09-01-2025, 12:01 PM

BUCK FREEMAN HITS FOR CYCLE AS AMERICANS CONTINUE TO PUSH

By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times
September 12th, 1901

The Boston Americans, locked in a desperate tussle with the Baltimore Orioles for supremacy in the American League, found their cause greatly aided yesterday by the thunderous bat of their stalwart first sacker, Buck Freeman.

The 29-year-old slugger delivered a performance of rare distinction, striking for the cycle as part of a 4-for-5 afternoon that propelled Boston to a 7-2 triumph over the Washington Senators. Freeman not only gathered four hits in four different fashions, but also crossed the plate four times and brought home two teammates, stamping his name upon the contest in bold letters. His exploits lifted his season batting mark to a robust .318, a figure that bespeaks both consistency and power.

The Americans now stand at 78 victories against 45 defeats, still a single game shy of the Orioles but very much alive in this race that has gripped the new league’s following.

Freeman wasted no time in announcing his intentions, sending a mighty drive into the seats for a two-run homer in the opening frame, giving Boston an early 3-0 command. He followed with a sharp single in the third, a resounding triple in the fourth, and in the seventh sealed his place in the day’s history with a well-struck double. Only a harmless fly to short left in the eighth marred an otherwise perfect afternoon.

Speaking after the match, the modest Freeman allowed himself a smile: “It’s not often a fellow can get all four in one day, but I was seeing the ball well. More than that, I’m glad to do my part for the club in this fight. Every run, every win counts double now.”

Manager Jimmy Collins, himself no stranger to timely hitting, praised his first baseman’s display. “Buck gave us just the spark we needed today. He’s been steady all year, and when a man of his power strings together a day like that, it can lift the whole ballclub. We’ll need every ounce of it if we’re to keep pace with Baltimore.”

And so, with Freeman’s heavy bat—now brandishing a .318 average—leading the charge, the Americans march on, their hopes of the inaugural pennant still burning brightly, each contest now carrying the weight of destiny.

09-01-2025, 12:01 PM	#26
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,184	Freeman Hits For Cycle BUCK FREEMAN HITS FOR CYCLE AS AMERICANS CONTINUE TO PUSH By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times September 12th, 1901 The Boston Americans, locked in a desperate tussle with the Baltimore Orioles for supremacy in the American League, found their cause greatly aided yesterday by the thunderous bat of their stalwart first sacker, Buck Freeman. The 29-year-old slugger delivered a performance of rare distinction, striking for the cycle as part of a 4-for-5 afternoon that propelled Boston to a 7-2 triumph over the Washington Senators. Freeman not only gathered four hits in four different fashions, but also crossed the plate four times and brought home two teammates, stamping his name upon the contest in bold letters. His exploits lifted his season batting mark to a robust .318, a figure that bespeaks both consistency and power. The Americans now stand at 78 victories against 45 defeats, still a single game shy of the Orioles but very much alive in this race that has gripped the new league’s following. Freeman wasted no time in announcing his intentions, sending a mighty drive into the seats for a two-run homer in the opening frame, giving Boston an early 3-0 command. He followed with a sharp single in the third, a resounding triple in the fourth, and in the seventh sealed his place in the day’s history with a well-struck double. Only a harmless fly to short left in the eighth marred an otherwise perfect afternoon. Speaking after the match, the modest Freeman allowed himself a smile: “It’s not often a fellow can get all four in one day, but I was seeing the ball well. More than that, I’m glad to do my part for the club in this fight. Every run, every win counts double now.” Manager Jimmy Collins, himself no stranger to timely hitting, praised his first baseman’s display. “Buck gave us just the spark we needed today. He’s been steady all year, and when a man of his power strings together a day like that, it can lift the whole ballclub. We’ll need every ounce of it if we’re to keep pace with Baltimore.” And so, with Freeman’s heavy bat—now brandishing a .318 average—leading the charge, the Americans march on, their hopes of the inaugural pennant still burning brightly, each contest now carrying the weight of destiny.