Baseball in Boston -- 1901 & Beyond

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A much-needed win for the Boston Americans (78-38), as they topped the Washington Senators (56-60) by a score of 6 to 2.

Cy Young (20-7) picked up the victory by allowing just 2 runs (1 earned) on 6 hits and 1 hit batsman to finish with a Game Score of 69. Jock Menefee (0-2) was saddled with the loss after serving up 6 earned runs on 13 hits, 2 walks, and 1 wild pitch; Game Score of 30. With the victory, Young became the 3rd American League pitcher to reach the 20-game win mark this season.

The Boston offense was led by Fred Clarke (2 for 3, 2 Runs, 1 RBI, 1 Walk, 1 Stolen Base), Homer Smoot (2 for 5, Triple), John Farrell (2 for 3, 1 Run, 1 RBI, 1 Walk), and Chick Stahl (1 for 4, Homerun, 1 Run, 1 RBI). Bobby Wallace (2 for 4, Double, 2 Runs) played well in defeat.

Player of the Game: Cy Young (Season: #14 / Career: #31)

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Despite an early deficit, the Cleveland Bronchos (52-65) came back to top the Boston Americans (78-39) by a 7 to 5 score.

Picking up the win for the Bronchos was Bill Donovan (18-11) who allowed 5 runs (2 earned) on 12 hits, 2 walks, and 2 wild pitches to finish with a Game Score of 51. Noodles Hahn was rocked for 7 runs (4 earned) on 11 hits for a Game Score of 42.

Cleveland's offense was led by Erve Beck who went 3 for 4 with 4 Runs scored. Additional support came from Dusty Miller (2 for 4, 1 Run, 3 RBIs) and George Van Haltren (3 for 4, 1 Run, 1 RBI). The Americans were paced on offense by Chick Stahl (3 for 5, 2 Runs, 2 Stolen Bases), Frank Chance (2 for 4, 1 Run, 1 Stolen Base), and Fred Clarke (2 for 4, 1 Run).

Player of the Game: Erve Beck -- Of note, Beck set a regular season game team record with 4 runs scored.

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A regular season record fell with a Herm McFarland blast that marked his 10th homerun of the season. In passing Sam Mertes, McFarland still has several more weeks of baseball that he can use to pad his season record. He currently ranks tied for 2nd place on the all-time career list behind "Wahoo Sam" Crawford.

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Another extra-innings affair that ended with the Boston Americans (79-39) scoring a run in the 15th inning to get the 8 to 7 victory over the Cleveland Bronchos (52-66).

While Boston's Sam Leever did not factor into the decision, he pitched well enough (7 runs, 4 earned on 12 hits and 3 walks; Game Score 47) to keep his team in contention. Newly acquired Jake Boyd (the AI moved him to the majors with roster expansion) pitched 2 solid innings to then turn the ball over to Ham Iburg (2-2) who picked up the win for his 3 innings of play.

The Boston offense was led by Kid Elberfeld (3 for 6, Triple, 2 Runs, 3 RBIs), Dave Brain (2 for 5, 2 Runs, 1 RBI, 2 Walks), and Chick Stahl (1 for 3, Double, 2 Runs, 1 Walk). Harry Wolverton (3 for 7, Triple, 1 Run, 2 RBIs) and Ed Delahanty (2 for 5, 1 Run, 2 Walks) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Kid Elberfeld (Season: #2 / Career: #5)

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It took an 8th inning comeback, but the Boston Americans (80-39) prevailed by a 5 to 3 score over the Cleveland Bronchos (52-67).

Pitcher Jesse Tannehill (19-11) picked up the win by allowing just 3 runs (2 earned) on 8 hits and 1 walk to finish with a Game Score of 62. Jim Hughes (14-14) was saddled with the loss after giving up 5 runs (3 earned) on 8 hits, 4 walks, and 1 hit batsman; Game Score of 55.

At the plate, Jesse Hoffmeister (2 for 4, Double, 1 Run, 3 RBIs) and Frank Chance (2 for 3, Double, 2 Runs, 1 RBI, 1 Walk, 2 Stolen Bases) led the Americans, while George Van Haltren (2 for 3, Triple, 2 RBIs) and Erve Beck (2 for 4) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Jesse Tannehill (Season: #17 / Career: #38)

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Baltimore Orioles pitcher Addie Joss continues to enjoy a solid rookie season, this time picking up American League Player of the Week honors. In earning the award, Joss went 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA, 10 strikeouts, and a 0.78 WHIP in 18 innings of play to finish with 0.5 WAR.

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While the Chicago Orphans may not have had the season they were hoping for, pitcher Snake Wiltse has done his part to keep them competitive. This last week was no exception, as Wiltse went 2-0 with a 0.50 ERA, 0.94 WHIP in 18 innings of play which was good for 0.4 ERA.

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Pitching before a home crowd of 6,225 fans, Cy Young earned his 21st victory of the year as the Boston Americans (81-39) topped the Detroit Tigers (71-49) by a score of 11 to 5.

Young (21-7) allowed 5 runs (4 earned) on 8 hits, 1 walk, and 1 hit batsman; Game Score of 56. Tigers pitcher Nixey Callahan (20-10) lasted 6 1/3 innings in which he allowed 10 earned runs on 15 hits and 3 walks; Game Score of 0. Reliever Bill Popp covered the final 1 2/3 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 2 hits and 1 hit batsman.

With 17 hits (6 of which went for extra-bases), there were several Boston American batters who warrant mention, including Kid Elberfeld (2 for 3, Triple, 2 Runs, 2 RBIs, 1 Walk), Bill Lange (2 for 5, Double, 1 Run, 3 Stolen Bases), Dave Brain (3 for 5, 2 Runs, 2 Stolen Bases), and Frank Chance (2 for 3, 1 Run, 1 RBI, 1 Walk, 1 Stolen Base). For the Tigers, Dave Fultz (2 for 5, 1 Run, 1 Stolen Base) and Tom Daly (2 for 4) saw the ball well today.

Player of the Game: Kid Elberfeld (Season: #3 / Career: #6)

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A nice outing from pitcher Noodles Hahn resulted in a 4 to 2 victory for the Boston Americans (82-39) over the Detroit Tigers (71-50). Hahn (21-10) limited the opposition to 2 runs (1 earned) on 7 hits and 1 walk; Game Score of 68. Bob Ewing (18-12) was tagged with the loss after allowing 4 runs (3 earned) on 8 hits to finish with a Game Score of 53.

Boston's offense was paced by Fred Clarke (3 for 4, 1 Run), Ossee Schreckengost (2 for 3, Double, 1 RBI), and Kid Elberfeld (1 for 3, Triple, 1 Run 1 RBI). The Tigers received help from Candy LaChance (1 for 3, Double, 1 Run, 1 RBI) and Roger Bresnahan (2 for 3) in the loss.

Player of the Game: Noodles Hahn (Season: #19 / Career: #44)

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It took extra-innings, but the Boston Americans (83-39) topped the Detroit Tigers (71-51) by a 6 to 5 score to earn the 3-game sweep. In getting the wins, the Americans now have a 12 game lead over the Tigers for the top spot in the American League.

Sam Leever (19-8) picked up the win by limiting the opposition to 5 runs (2 earned) on 7 hits and 1 walk for a Game Score of 68. Togie Pittinger (19-11) permitted 6 runs (1 earned) on 11 hits, 4 walks, 1 wild pitch, and 1 balk for a Game Score of 55.

The Americans were led at the plate by Homer Smoot (4 for 5, 1 Run, 1 Stolen Base), Frank Chance (3 for 4, 2 Runs, 1 RBI, 1 Walk, 1 Stolen Base), and Fred Clarke (2 for 5, 1 Run, 1 RBI, 1 Stolen Base), while Detroit was paced by Dave Fultz (1 for 3, Double, 1 Run) and Roger Bresnahan (3 for 5, 1 Run, 2 RBIs).

Player of the Game: [B]Sam Leever[/B (Season: #17 / Career: #17)

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"Wahoo Sam" Crawford has been seeing the ball as of late, so much so that he has now strung together a 20-game hit streak (9 multi-hit games). His slash line prior to the start of the streak was .296/.351/.424, while his current slash line has jumped to .313/.364/.450

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Another solid victory for the Boston Americans (84-39) as they topped the Baltimore Orioles (68-55) by a score of 8 to 3.

Jesse Tannehill (20-11) earned the victory for the Americans, allowing 3 earned runs on 11 hits and 3 walks to finish with a Game Score of 53. Baltimore pitcher Wiley Piatt (17-13) took the loss after serving up 6 runs (4 earned) on 6 hits and 4 walks in 7 innings of play; Game Score of 39. Reliever Harry Felix covered the final 2 innings by allowing 2 earned runs on 4 hits and 1 wild pitch.

The offensive punch for Boston was provided by Fred Clarke (2 for 5, Double, 2 Runs, 3 RBIs), Chick Stahl (2 for 5, 2 RBIs), and Dave Brain (2 for 4, 1 Run, 1 RBI). Jesse Burkett (3 for 5, Double, 2 RBIs), Harry Davis (2 for 4), and Harry Gleason (2 for 4) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Fred Clarke (Season: #1 / Career: #2)

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The 6-game win streak is over, as the Baltimore Orioles (69-55) topped the Boston Americans (84-40) by a 6 to 3 score.

Ed Doheny (5-1) kept the opposition in check, as he allowed 3 earned runs on 8 hits, 3 walks, and 1 hit batsman on his way to a Game Score of 57. Cy Young (21-8) was tagged with the loss on account of him serving up 6 runs (5 earned) on 12 hits and 1 walk for a Game Score of 39.

The Orioles received much needed offense from Harry Gleason (3 for 4, Double, 2 Runs, 3 RBIs, and 2 Stolen Bases), Jesse Burkett (3 for 3), Lave Cross (2 for 4, Double, 1 Run), and Ed Doheny (2 for 3, 3 RBIs). The Americans were led by Jiggs Donahue (2 for 4, Double, 1 RBI), Frank Chance (2 for 3, 1 RBI, 1 Walk, 1 Stolen Base), Dave Brain (2 for 4, Double, 2 Runs, 1 Stolen Base).

Player of the Game: Harry Gleason

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This was the Christy Mathewson show, as the star pitcher not only kept the opposition in check, he smacked an American League record-tying 2 triples to aid his cause in what ended up being a repeat of yesterday's score; the Orioles (70-55) 6 to 3 win over the Americans (84-41).

Mathewson (20-11) limited opposing hitters to 3 earned runs on 10 hits, 2 walks, 2 wild pitches, and 1 hit batsman; Game Score of 62. Noodles Hahn (21-11) was tagged with the loss after serving up 6 runs (4 earned) on 14 hits, 1 walk, and 1 wild pitch; Game Score of 35.

The Baltimore hitting-attack was led by Jesse Burkett (3 for 3, Double, 1 Run, 1 Walk), Roy Thomas (3 for 5, 1 Run, 2 RBIs), and Christy Mathewson (2 for 3, 2 Triples, 1 Run). The Americans relied on Frank Chance (2 for 5, Double; currently leads the American League with a .344 batting average), John Farrell (2 for 3, 2 Runs, 1 Walk), and Jiggs Donahue (2 for 4, 1 RBI).

Player of the Game: Christy Mathewson

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An outstanding pitching performance by Sam Leever led the Boston Americans (85-41) to a 2 to 1 victory over the Chicago White Sox (48-78). With the win, the Americans maintain a 13-game lead in the American League pennant race over the Tigers.

Leever (20-8) became the 4th Boston starter to reach the 20-win mark for the season as he limited the White Sox to 1 run (0 earned) on 7 hits to finish with a Game Score of 79. Brickyard Kennedy (14-18) was tagged with the loss despite pitching a fine game in which he allowed just 2 earned runs on 7 hits and 1 walk; Game Score of 64.

While there was limited hitting on the day by either team, the Americans were led by Fred Clarke (1 for 3, 1 Run) and Jiggs Donahue (2 for 4, 1 RBI) while Chicago was benefited by John Dobbs (3 for 4) and Duke Farrell (2 for 4, Double).

Player of the Game: Sam Leever (Season: #18 / Career: #18)

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As the season winds down, a look at the latest Power Rankings:

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Roger "The Duke of Tralee" Bresnahan put on a batting display last week to take home American League Player of the Week honors. The Tigers catcher batted an impressive .571 (12 for 21) with 1 Double, 2 Triples, 4 Runs, 5 RBIs and 1 Walk to finish with a slash line of .571/.565/.810 which was good for a 309 OPS+ and 0.6 WAR. This is Bresnahan's 1st award.

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For the 5th time this season (9th overall), Cincinnati Reds star 2nd baseman Nap Lajoie was named the National League Player of the Week. In picking up his latest honors, Lajoie smashed the ball to the tune of a .577 batting average (15 for 26) with 3 Doubles, 2 Triples, 3 Runs, 9 RBIs, and 2 Walks to finish with a slash line of .577/.621/.846 which resulted in a 329 OPS+ and 0.8 WAR.

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The latest update on the Pennant Chase race. In the American League, the Boston Americans maintain a 13 game advantage over the Detroit Tigers. In the National League, the Boston Beaneaters have a slim 2 game lead over the St. Louis Cardinals, with the Pittsburgh Pirates sitting 5 games back.

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With a Tigers loss and a Boston win, the Americans locked down the top spot and are officially the 1902 American League Champions.