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FuzzyRussianHat · 04-08-2026, 06:32 AM

Minnesota went on a 21-6 tear in May, giving them the American League’s best record at 35-20 after two months. They pulled away from their AL West foes, now seven games ahead of 28-27 St. Louis and 7.5 up on 28-28 Kansas City. Detroit, who led after the first month, struggled to 10-17 in May. Washington lost its AL East lead with an 11-16 record in May. It was Boston going 18-10 that vaulted the Red Sox to first place at 32-24. Cleveland is second at 30-26 and the Nationals are third at 29-26.

Spiders two-way man George Van Haltren was AL Batter of the Month in May with a .418 average, 9 home runs, 22 RBI, and 26 runs. He also pitched 47.2 innings with a 2.27 ERA, 3-2 record, and 30 strikeouts. It was Washington’s Ed Doheny as Pitcher of the Month and Rookie of the Month. The #15 pick had a 1.83 ERA over 54 innings, 43 Ks, and 5-1 record. Doheny also had the season’s first no-hitter on May 5 against Philadelphia, striking out nine over 119 pitches with one walk and one hit batsmen.

Cincinnati holds the best overall record in the majors at 36-20 atop the National League West Division. Indianapolis had a strong 18-8 May, putting the Clowns two games away at 34-22. New Orleans is also right there at 32-24 and Louisville is 29-27. The entire NL East had a weaker month with Philadelphia maintaining a five-game lead at 33-23 thanks to their strong April. Brooklyn and Buffalo are tied for second at 28-28.

Former #1 pick Fred Clarke led the way for Indy as NL Batter of the Month with a .356 average, 5 homers, 30 RBI, and 18 runs. Brooklyn’s George Davies was pitcher of the Month on a 1.88 ERA, 52.2 innings, 50 strikeouts, and 5-0 record. #9 pick CF John Anderson for New Orleans was Rookie of the Month with a .337 average, 6 homers, and 25 RBI.

1B Duke Farrell won six Silver Sluggers with Detroit, but was traded in the offseason to Chicago. The White Sox have been happy with the 28-year old switch hitter, giving him a five-year, $115,000 extension. Cincinnati’s Jim Fogarty had a 21-game hitting streak ended on May 27.

In milestones, Philadelphia’s Charlie Duffee became the 6th to 300 career home runs. Five reached 1000 runs scored in May; King Kelly, Dick Johnston, Frank Olin, Alex McKinnon, and Yank Robinson. Johnston and Henry Larkin both also reached 1000 RBI. Bob Petitt earned his 600th stolen base.

04-08-2026, 06:32 AM	#175
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 3,402	1895 May Minnesota went on a 21-6 tear in May, giving them the American League’s best record at 35-20 after two months. They pulled away from their AL West foes, now seven games ahead of 28-27 St. Louis and 7.5 up on 28-28 Kansas City. Detroit, who led after the first month, struggled to 10-17 in May. Washington lost its AL East lead with an 11-16 record in May. It was Boston going 18-10 that vaulted the Red Sox to first place at 32-24. Cleveland is second at 30-26 and the Nationals are third at 29-26. Spiders two-way man George Van Haltren was AL Batter of the Month in May with a .418 average, 9 home runs, 22 RBI, and 26 runs. He also pitched 47.2 innings with a 2.27 ERA, 3-2 record, and 30 strikeouts. It was Washington’s Ed Doheny as Pitcher of the Month and Rookie of the Month. The #15 pick had a 1.83 ERA over 54 innings, 43 Ks, and 5-1 record. Doheny also had the season’s first no-hitter on May 5 against Philadelphia, striking out nine over 119 pitches with one walk and one hit batsmen. Cincinnati holds the best overall record in the majors at 36-20 atop the National League West Division. Indianapolis had a strong 18-8 May, putting the Clowns two games away at 34-22. New Orleans is also right there at 32-24 and Louisville is 29-27. The entire NL East had a weaker month with Philadelphia maintaining a five-game lead at 33-23 thanks to their strong April. Brooklyn and Buffalo are tied for second at 28-28. Former #1 pick Fred Clarke led the way for Indy as NL Batter of the Month with a .356 average, 5 homers, 30 RBI, and 18 runs. Brooklyn’s George Davies was pitcher of the Month on a 1.88 ERA, 52.2 innings, 50 strikeouts, and 5-0 record. #9 pick CF John Anderson for New Orleans was Rookie of the Month with a .337 average, 6 homers, and 25 RBI. 1B Duke Farrell won six Silver Sluggers with Detroit, but was traded in the offseason to Chicago. The White Sox have been happy with the 28-year old switch hitter, giving him a five-year, $115,000 extension. Cincinnati’s Jim Fogarty had a 21-game hitting streak ended on May 27. In milestones, Philadelphia’s Charlie Duffee became the 6th to 300 career home runs. Five reached 1000 runs scored in May; King Kelly, Dick Johnston, Frank Olin, Alex McKinnon, and Yank Robinson. Johnston and Henry Larkin both also reached 1000 RBI. Bob Petitt earned his 600th stolen base. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports The Level Playing Field: Alternate MLB History From 1884-Onward Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)