Baseball in Boston -- 1901 & Beyond

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Cincinnati Reds second baseman Larry "Nap" Lajoie was locked in during the month, as the promising player smacked the ball to the tune of .333 (40 for 120) with 12 Doubles, 2 Triples, 3 Home Runs, 19 Runs, and 26 RBIs. This is LaJoie's first National League Batter of the Month award.

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Boston Americans pitcher Jesse Tannehill put together a special month, earning the American League Pitcher of the Month honors. On the month, Tannehill went 6-2 with 40 strikeouts and a 1.37 ERA in 72 1/2 innings pitched

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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Luther Taylor had a special month, earning both National League Rookie of the Month & National League Pitcher of the Month honors.

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Cleveland Blues pitcher Watty Lee continues to wow fans and scouts alike, this time putting together a 7-0 record with a 2.25 ERA to earn American League Rookie of the Month honors.

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MLB Standings as the season moves into the month of August and the Pennant race is still very much alive for both leagues.

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Listing out the leaders for American League players and teams.

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National League player and team leaders.

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Washington Senators outfielder Wille "Wee Willie" Keeler has found his grove, as he now has successfully hit in 20 straight games. On the season, Keeler is batting .319 (144 for 451) with 11 Doubles, 6 Triples, 2 Homeruns, 54 Runs and 45 RBI's. This has generated a slash line of .319/.367/.384 with a 125 OPS+ and 2.5 WAR.

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The month of August is here and the Boston Americans finished up its series with the Chicago White Sox.


Game 112: The Americans (66-46) jumped out to an early lead and then had to hold on as the White Sox (49-63) made this a much closer game than it should have been in the 11 to 9 victory. Cy Young (15-12) did just enough to pick up the win, tossing 8 2/3 innings while allowing 9 runs (2 earned) on 10 hits while striking out 4 for a Game Score of 46. In a rather surprising move, Noodles Hahn came in for the final batter to earn his first save of the year. The losing pitcher was Willie Sudhoff (9-16) after allowing 6 runs (3 earned) on 6 hits and 3 walks over 6 innings of play; Game Score of 39. The Chicago bullpen effort was mixed, as George "Nig" Cuppy allowed 5 runs (4 earned) in 1 inning, while Bill Cristall allowed 0 runs in his 1 inning of play. Boston's scoring was led by Frank Chance (2 for 3, 2 Runs, 1 RBI, 2 Walks), Fred Clarke (2 for 4, 1 Run, 1 Walk, 1 Stolen Base), Jesse Hoffmeister (2 for 5, Double, 1 Run, 1 RBI), and Kid Elberfeld (1 for 4, 2 Runs, 2 RBIs). Chicago was led by John Anderson (3 for 5, Double, Triple, 3 Runs, 1 RBI) and Mike Grady (2 for 4, Homerun, 1 Run, 3 RBIs) in the loss.

Player of the Game: Frank Chance (Season: #1 / Career: #1)


Game 113: A close game throughout, the White Sox (50-63) scored 2 runs in the 9th inning to win by a score of 4 to 2 over the Americans (66-47). Bill Carrick was the starting pitcher for Chicago, allowing 2 earned runs on 5 hits over 7 innings of play (Game Score of 60), but it was George "Nig" Cuppy (3-0) who picked up the win for his 2 innings of work. John Anderson (2 for 4, 1 RBI) and Mike Grady (2 for 3, Double, 1 RBI) provided the scoring support in the win. Fred Klobedanz (15-12) took the loss, allowing 4 runs (3 earned) while allowing 6 hits and 3 walks for a Game Score of 57. John Farrell (2 for 4, Double, 1 Run) and Harry Truby (1 for 4, 2 RBIs) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Bill Carrick

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Cleveland Blues pitcher "Wild Bill" Donovan has put together a fine season and he is showing no signs of slowing down. Donovan went 2-0 on the week, pitching 2 shutouts while striking out 20 batters to earn American League Player of the Week honors.

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Boston Beaneaters outfielder Emmet "Snags" Heidrick put together a special week, batting an impressive .560 (14 for 25) batting average with 4 Runs, 4 RBIs, and 2 Doubles to earn National League Player of the Week honors.

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The Americans welcomed the Philadelphia Athletics into the Bay State for a 3-game series that was crucial for Boston to do well in. Taking 2 of 3 games was nice but not enough to make the critical move towards the top.


Game 114: What a game by Noodles Hahn (19-12), as he allowed just 2 hits and 1 run (0 earned) to lead Boston (67-47) to a 3 to1 victory over the Athletics (43-71). In picking up the win, Hahn struck out 6 while tossing just 92 pitches for a Game Score of 87. Philadelphia pitcher Earl Moore (5-23) pitched decent in the loss, allowing 3 runs (2 earned) while giving up 9 hits and 2 walks for a Game Score of 55. The Americans were led by Win Mercer (2 for 4, Triple, 1 RBI), Bill Lange (2 for 4, 1 Run, 1 RBI, 1 Stolen Base), and Ossee Schreckengost (2 for 2, 1 Run, 1 Walk).

Player of the Game: Noodles Hahn (Season: #20 / Career: #20)


Game 115: What an effort by both starting pitchers, as they continued to face batters into the 13th inning. When it was all said and done, the Athletics (44-71) topped the Americans (67-48) by a score of 5 to 3. Philadelphia pitcher Mal Eason (13-8) picked up the win by tossing 193 pitches over 12 1/3 innings in which he allowed 3 earned runs on 11 hits and 2 walks for a Game Score of 72. Closer Bill Reidy got the final 2 outs to earn his 5th save of the season. Boston pitcher Jesse Tannehill (18-10) took the loss after allowing 5 runs (3 earned) over 13 innings in which he threw an astounding 212 pitches for a Game Score of 66. Mike Kelley (2 for 5, 2 Doubles, 2 RBIs), George Magoon (3 for 5, Double, 2 Runs), and Tom McCreery (2 for 5, 2 Runs, 1 Walk) led the offense punch for the winning team. Jesse Hoffmeister (3 for 4, Double, 3 RBIs), Bill Lange (3 for 7, 2 Runs), and Sport McAllister (2 for 2) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Mal Eason


Game 116: Boston needed a big outing from starting pitcher Cy Young and they got just that. Young (16-12) allowed 1 run (0 earned) on 8 hits for a Game Score of 72 to lead the Americans (68-48) to a 4 to 1 victory over the Athletics (44-72). Doc McJames (8-11) took the loss due to allowing 4 runs (2 earned) on 5 hits and 2 walks; Game Score of 60. Frank Chance (2 for 3, 1 Run) and John Farrell (1 for 2, 1 Run, 1 Walk) contributed to the victory. Socks Seybold (2 for 4, Double) and Tom McCreery (2 for 4, Double) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Cy Young (Season: #13 / Career: #13)

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The 1901 Pennant Race is on and several teams are batting for the top spot. In the American League, The Blues (35% chance) and the Americans (4.5% chance) are in a struggle for taking the top spot from the Tigers (60.3% chance). The opponent schedule strength is most favorable to the Tigers (.473) and least favorable to the Senators (.503).

In the National League, the Cardinals (14.3% chance - opponents strength of schedule .483) are facing an uphill challenge of taking over the Beaneaters (85.6% chance - opponents strength of schedule .478).

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What a performance by Rube Waddell. Despite taking the loss, Waddell set an American League and MLB record for 15 K's in a 9 inning game. While his team will not make the playoffs, Waddell is the overwhelming favorite to win the Platinum Pitcher Award.

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Game 117: The Boston Americans (69-48) squared off against the Washington Senators (65-52) in a battle to gain ground in the American League pennant race. Behind the solid pitching of Fred Klobedanz, the Americans were able to mount a late-game rally off of All-Star pitcher Rube Waddell to pull out a 3 to 2 victory. Klobedanz (16-12) gave up 2 runs on 6 hits and a walk to finish with a Game Score of 68. The Boston offense was led by Fred Clarke (2 for 5, RBI) and Win Mercer (2 for 4, Walk). In the loss, Waddell (22-12) allowed 3 runs (1 earned) on 9 hits and 2 walks, striking out 14 batters (WOW!) for a Game Score of 73. Jack Doyle (2 for 4, 1 Run) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Fred Klobedanz (Season: #11 / Career: #11)


Game 118: There was no better time for Noodles Hahn to demonstrate why he is among the top pitchers in all of baseball. Scattering 8 hits and 3 walks, Hahn (20-12) gave up just 1 earned run while striking out a franchise record 13 batters (Game Score of 77) to lead Boston (70-48) to a 4 to 1 victory over the Senators (65-53). John Farrell (3 for 4, 2 Doubles, 2 Runs, 1 RBI), Jesse Hoffmeister (2 for 4, Double, 1 Run), and Kid Elberfeld (1 for 4, Double, 1 RBI) had a solid day at the plate. Casey Patten (15-12) took the loss after allowing 4 earned runs on 10 hits and 2 walks; Game Score of 51. Doc Casey's efforts (2 for 5, Double, 1 RBI) did not translate into a win for his team.

Player of the Game: Noodles Hahn (Season: #21 / Career: #21)


Game 119: The Washington Senators (66-53) refused to be swept by the Boston Americans (70-49), as they rode the pitching of Jack Chesbro to a 3 to 1 win. Chesbro (14-12) allowed 1 run (0 earned) on 6 hits and 3 walks to finish with a Game Score of 76. Jack Doyle (3 for 4, Double, Triple, 2 Runs) and Wille Keeler (2 for 4, 1 RBI) powered the offense. Taking the loss for the Americans was Jesse Tannehill (18-11) who allowed 3 earned runs on 9 hits and 1 walk; Game Score of 51.

Player of the Game: Jack Chesbro

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Washington Senators 1st baseman Jack Doyle had a special day at the plate, smacking out 5 singles for a 5 for 7 day.

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Cleveland Blues pitcher Kid Nichols has been on a hot streak and his fine pitching earned him American League Player of the Week honors. For the week, Nichols tossed back-to-back shutouts for a 2-0 record with Game Scores of 85 and 88, and is now 10-4 in his last 14 decisions after starting the year 3-10.

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Chicago Orphans 1st baseman Jake Beckley pounded the ball last week to the tune of a .438 average (14 for 32) with 1 HR, 6 Runs, and 10 RBIs to earn National League Player of the Week honors.

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Game 120: The Cleveland Blues traveled to Beantown to take on the Boston Americans in a crucial matchup between contending teams. While the Blues (74-46) jumped out to an early led, Boston (71-49) was able to muster a rally to pick up the 6 to 4 victory. Cy Young (17-12) got the win by allowing 4 runs (0 earned) on 8 hits and 2 walks for a Game Score of 65. The Americans' hitting attack was led by Fred Clarke (2 for 3, Double, 1 Run, 2 RBIs), Win Mercer (2 for 4, Triple, 2 Runs), and Kid Elberfeld (1 for 4, Double, 1 Run, 2 RBIs). In the loss, Jim Hughes (11-13) allowed 6 runs (5 earned) on 11 hits and 1 walk for a Game Score of 41. George Van Haltren (2 for 5, 1 Run) and Joe Sugden (2 for 4) provided some offense in the loss.

Player of the Game: Cy Young (Season: #14 / Career: #14)


Game 121: In what was a close game through the first 5 innings, the Blues (75-46) ratcheted things up and smoked the Americans (71-50) to the tune of 12 to 6. "Wild Bill" Donovan (22-9) allowed 6 runs (2 earned) on 11 hits and 2 walks for a Game Score of 51 to earn the victory, while Fred Klobedanz (16-13) got hammered in the loss by allowing 9 earned runs on 11 hits and 3 walks for a Game Score of 17 over 6 1/3 innings of play. Boston brought in reliever Willie Garoni who did not fare well either, as he allowed 3 runs (1 earned) on 4 hits and 3 walks in 2 2/3 innings. Cleveland's hitting attack was led by Dusty Miller (3 for 5, 2 Runs, 1 RBI), Zeke Wrigley (1 for 2, 2 Runs, 3 RBIs, and 1 Walk), and George Van Haltren (2 for 4, 2 Runs, 1 RBI, 2 Walks). In the loss, Jesse Hoffmeister (3 for 5, Triple) and John Farrell (3 for 3, Triple, 1 Run, 2 RBIs) played well.

Player of the Game: Zeke Wrigley


Game 122: The rubber-match game saw Boston (72-50) capitalize on a 5-run 4th inning to capture the 5 to 1 victory over the Blues (75-47). Noodles Hahn (21-12) allowed just 1 unearned run on 7 hits while striking out 6 for a Game Score of 77, while Watty Lee (23-8) took the loss after giving up 5 runs (3 earned) on 7 hits and 3 walks for a Game Score of 52. Jesse Hoffmeister (2 for 4, 2 RBIs) and Kid Elberfeld (2 for 4, 1 Run, 1 RBI) played well in the victory.

Player of the Game: Noodles Hahn (Season: #22 / Career: #22)

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While RBIs are not the best stat, it is a stat and here are the MLB leaders at the centerfield position.