Baseball in Boston -- 1901 & Beyond

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Look at that, we won a game! In a surprising turn of events, the Boston Americans (18-27) topped the Washington Senators (23-22) by a score of 3 to 2 to the delight of the 4,077 hometown fans.

Cy Young (4-7) picked up the win, allowing 2 earned runs on 8 hits and 2 walks; Game Score 66. Rube Waddell (6-6) pitched well but his defense let him down as he allowed 3 runs (0 earned) on 8 hits; Game Score 65.

The Boston hitting-attack was led by Chick Stahl (3 for 3, Run, Stolen Base), Kid Elberfeld (1 for 3, Double, Run), and Bill Lange (1 for 4, Run, RBI). Duff Cooley (2 for 5, Triple, Run, RBI) and Heinie Peitz (3 for 4, Double, Run) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Cy Young (Season: #4 / Career: #36)

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NO-HITTER!

What a day for pitcher Sam Leever, as he recorded just the 2nd no-hitter in MLB history when the Boston Americans (19-27) thumped the Washington Senators (23-23) by a score of 3 to 0.

Leever's (5-6) historic day saw him no-hit the opposition on just 85 total pitches, allowing 1 walk to finish with a Game Score of 86. The shutout lowered his ERA to 3.24 on the season. Jack Chsbro (4-4) was saddled with the loss after allowing 3 earned runs on 9 hits, 1 walk, and 1 hit batsman; Game Score 56. While Leever didn't need much help, the Boston offense was powered by Frank Chance (2 for 3, Double, Run), Bill Lange (2 for 4, Run, Stolen Base), and Chick Stahl (2 for 3, RBI, Walk).

Player of the Game: Sam Leever (Season: #3 / Career: #25)

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A solid pitching performance and timely hitting provided Boston with the basis for the win and its first series sweep of the season. In the 5 to 1 victory, the Boston Americans (20-27) outplayed the Washington Senators (23-24).

Noodles Hahn (5-6) tossed the ball well today, limiting the opposition to 1 earned run on 3 hits and 1 walk; Game Score 78. Rookie (10th overall selection) Doc Scanlan lasted 7 innings in which he surrendered 5 runs (3 earned) on 10 hits and 2 walks; Game Score 43. Carl Lundgren covered the final inning in a scoreless effort.

On the offensive side of the plate, the Americans were led by Fred Clarke (3 for 4, 2 Triples, 2 Runs, 2 RBIs) and Danny Shay (3 for 4, RBI, Stolen Base). The limited offense of the Senators came from Danny Green (1 for 4, Homerun, Run, RBI) and Bobby Wallace (1 for 3, Double). Of note, Clarke's 2 Triples tied an American League regular season record.

Player of the Game: Noodles Hahn (Season: #5 / Career: #50)

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Not known for his offensive prowess, Philadelphia Athletics outfielder Dick Harley turned in a fine hitting performance in his team's recent victory. On the day, Harley went 5 for 6 with a Homerun, Double, 4 Runs, and 1 RBI in the Athletics 15 to 0 win over the St. Louis Browns. Harley's efforts raised his batting average from .134 to .182 on the season.

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The winning streak continues, as the Boston Americans (21-27) topped the Philadelphia Athletics (30-18) by a score of 3 to 1. Despite the 4 consecutive wins, the Americans remain in 2nd to last place in the American League standings.

Jesse Tannehill (6-6) was dialed in, allowing just 1 earned run on 10 hits, 1 walk, and 1 hit batsman; Game Score 64. Cy Falkenberg (4-5) was tagged with the loss, allowing 3 earned runs on 7 hits, 3 walks, and 1 wild pitch in 8 innings of play; Game Score 55. Mordecai Brown came in mopped up the final inning, allowing 2 hits but keeping the opposition from adding to the scoreboard.

Boston's offense was generated by the outstanding play of John Farrell (3 for 4, Triple, 2 RBIs) and Chick Stahl (3 for 4, 2 Runs). The Athletics were powered by Tom McCreery (2 for 5, Double, RBI, Stolen Base) and Honus Wagner (3 for 5, Stolen Base)

Player of the Game: Jesse Tannehill (Season: #6 / Career: #46)

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The pitchers got rocked, the defense couldn't field the ball, but the respective offenses were locked in a power display. Despite being down 7 to 2 and 9 to 4, the Boston Americans (22-27) were able to mount a come back to drive the game into extra-innings and then prevail over the Philadelphia Athletics (30-19) by a football-like score of 17 to 13.

Neither starting pitched lasted long enough to factor into the decision. For the Americans, Cy Young took the mound but was knocked out after 3 innings due to giving up 7 runs (4 earned) on 4 hits and 2 hit batsmen; Game Score 27. Jake Boyd came into the game for 3 innings of relief (2 runs, 1 earned on 3 hits and 1 walk), followed by Doc Amole (1 scoreless inning), Jose Ramos (1 inning in which he allowed 4 runs, 1 earned on 2 hits and 2 walks, Blown Save #2 for the season), followed by Oscar Jones (2-1) who picked up the win in his 3 scoreless innings of play. For the Athletics, Mordecai Brown went 7 innings, allowing 7 runs (1 earned) on 7 hits, 2 walks, and 1 hit batsman; Game Score 48. Lave Winham (Blown Save #1) lasted just 2/3 of an inning in which he was rocked for 4 earned runs on 5 hits and 1 wild pitch, who then was replaced by Red Donahue (3-1) who was credited with the loss after serving up 6 earned runs on 7 hits and 3 walks. Happy Townsend covered the final 2/3 of an inning in the defeat. A combined 451 pitched were thrown on the day!

As noted above, this was a hitting-day for many players. For Boston, Frank Chance (4 for 6, 4 Runs, 2 RBIs, 2 Stolen Bases), Fred Clarke (3 for 6, 2 Doubles, 2 Runs, 4 RBIs, Walk), and Jesse Hoffmeister (2 for 5, Homerun, Double, 3 Runs, RBI, Walk) played great. Philadelphia's plate success was led by Honus Wagner (3 for 6, Double, 3 Runs, 2 RBI), George Davis (1 for 5, Double, Run, 3 RBIs, Walk), and Dick Harley (2 for 5, 2 Runs).

Player of the Game: Frank Chance (Season: #2 / Career: #8)

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Not sure how they are doing it, but the winning streak continues. Here, the Boston Americans (23-27) were victorious over the Philadelphia Athletics (30-20) by a 4 to 3 score. Despite the 6-game winning streak, the Americans remain in 2nd to last place in the American League standings.

Sam Leever (6-6) picked up the win, allowing 3 runs (2 earned) on 10 hits, 1 walk, and 1 hit batsman; Game Score 61. Earl Moore (7-6) was tagged with the loss after serving up 4 earned runs on 7 hits and 2 walks; Game Score 60.

The Boston offense was led by Fred Clarke (1 for 3, Homerun, 2 Runs, 2 RBIs, Walk), Jiggs Donahue (2 for 4, Stolen Base), and Bill Lange (1 for 3, 2 Runs, Walk). The Athletics were powered by Billy Maloney (3 for 4, Run, Stolen Base), John Titus (2 for 4, Run), and Dick Harley (2 for 4, RBI).

Player of the Game: Sam Leever (Season: #4 / Career: #26)

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Chicago Cubs pitcher Joe Corbett was named the National League Player of the Week. In picking up the award, Corbett posted a 2-0 record with a 0.00 ERA in 18 innings of play.

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Charlie Hickman has the makings of being a special player. The Detroit Tiger infielder had things in synch last week, as he took home American League Player of the Week honors. Hickman swatted the ball to the tune of a .520 batting average (13 for 25), with a Double, Triple, 3 Runs, 5 RBIs, Walk, and 3 Stolen Bases which was good for a slash line of .520/.538/.640 that generated a 251 OPS+, 240 wRC+, 0.25 WPA, and 0.6 WAR. This is the 3rd time that Hickman has taken home PofW honors.

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A change at the top of the Power Rankings leader board. The Chicago Cubs (32-18) now sit atop of the list, ahead of the New York Highlanders (32-18) and the Philadelphia Athletics (30-20). Thanks in large part to a 6-game winning streak, the Boston Americans (23-27) have moved up to 9th in the rankings. The Chicago White Sox (14-36) continue to maintain their firm hold on last place.

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This was the Noodles Hahn show, as he led his Boston Americans (24-27) team on both sides of the plate in the 2 to 1 victory over the Chicago White Sox (14-37).

Hahn (6-6) allowed just 1 run (0 earned) on 5 hits in a 101 pitch effort that generated a season-best Game Score of 80. Bill Phillips (2-6) pitched very well in the loss, allowing 2 runs (1 earned) on 2 hits, 3 walks, and 1 hit batsman; Game Score 69.

Boston's offense (a whopping 2 hits) came from Noodles Hahn (1 for 2, Homerun, Run, RBI) and Kid Elberfeld (1 for 2, Run). The White Sox limited hitting came from Bill Phillips (1 for 2) and Harry Bay (1 for 3).

Player of the Game: Noodles Hahn (Season: #6 / Career: #51)

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Make that a 8-game winning streak for the Boston Americans. With their latest victory, the Americans (25-27) topped the Chicago White Sox (14-38) by a score of 8 to 3. The win moves the team into 5th place in the American League standings, 9 games out of 1st place.

Jesse Tannehill (7-6) picked up the win after limiting the opposition to 3 runs (1 earned) on 7 hits, 1 walk, and 1 wild pitch; Game Score 65. This was Tannehill's 5th win in his last 6 decisions. Bill Carrick (3-8) was tagged with the loss after serving up 5 runs (3 earned) on 9 hits, 2 walks, and 1 wild pitch in 7 innings of play; Game Score 41. Willie Sudhoff was called in to cover the final inning, allowing 3 earned runs on 4 hits and 1 walk.

The were several outstanding displays of hitting today, with Frank Chance (4 for 5, 2 Runs, RBI, 2 Stolen Bases), Chick Stahl (2 for 5, Triple, 2 Runs, RBI), and Jesse Tannehill (1 for 3, Triple, Run, 2 RBIs, Walk) leading the way for Boston, while Hughie Jennings (2 for 4, Double, Run) and Jack Thoney (1 for 3, Double, RBI) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Jesse Tannehill (Season: #7 / Career: #47)

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Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Sam Mertes has established himself as one of the best hitters in baseball. A recent game performance provided the reputation is well deserved. In a 7 to 6 victory over the Cubs, Mertes went 5 for 5 at the plate, smacking 3 extra base hits (Triple, 2 Doubles) and scored 2 Runs.

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A strong showing by the Chicago White Sox (15-38) led to the 3 to 2 win over the Boston Americans (25-28), disappointing the 5,544 hometown fans that were hoping to see the win streak continue.

Charles "Chief" Bender (5-10) had a fine day on the mound, limiting Boston to just 2 earned runs on 8 hits and 1 walk; Game Score 64. Cy Young (4-8) was burdened with the loss, allowing 3 earned runs on 10 and 1 hit batsman; Game Score 60.

The White Sox were led at the plate by Mike Grady (3 for 4, 2 Doubles, Run, Stolen Base), Pat Dillard (1 for 3, Homerun, Run, RBI), and John Anderson (2 for 4, Run). The Americans saw Bill Lange (3 for 4, Triple, 2 Runs, 2 Stolen Bases) and Fred Clarke (2 for 4, Stolen Base) play well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Charles Bender

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A nice bounce-back win, as the Boston Americans (26-28) topped the St. Louis Browns (24-30) by a score of 10 to 4.

Sam Leever (7-6) picked up the win after allowing 4 earned runs (1 earned) on 6 hits, 5 walks, and 1 hit batsman; Game Score 62. This was Leever's 3rd consecutive decision picking up a win. Weldon Henley (7-6) took the loss due to serving up 10 runs (8 earned) on 12 hits, 4 walks, and 1 wild pitch in 5 1/3 innings; Game Score 7. Rube Kisinger came into the game to cover the final 3 2/3 inngs in a scoreless effort.

The Americans offense was generated by Chick Stahl (3 for 4, Double, Triple, 2 Runs, 5 RBIs, Walk), Fred Clarke (2 for 4, 2 Runs, RBI, Walk), Bill Lange (2 for 5, Run, Walk, Stolen Base), and Frank Chance (2 for 4, 2 Runs, RBI, Walk, Stolen Base). The Browns were led by Hughie Hearne (1 for 4, Homerun, Run, 3 RBIs, Stolen Base), Bill Hassamaer (2 for 4, Homerun, Run, RBI), and Jimmy Barrett (2 for 3, Run, Walk).

Player of the Game: Chick Stahl (Season: #1 / Career: #5)

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After a rocky start that saw them fall behind by a 3 to 0 score in the first inning, the Boston Americans (27-28) stormed back to take the lead and ultimately the game in a 5 to 3 victory over the St. Louis Browns (24-31). This was the 6th consecutive loss for the Browns.

While Noodles Hahn was roughed up in the first inning, he settled down and pitched a solid game. Hahn (7-6) allowed 3 runs (0 earned) on 8 hits and 1 walk on a total of 130 pitches tossed; Game Score 70. Tom Hughes (6-7) was burdened with the loss after allowing 5 runs (4 earned) on 10 hits and 7 walks (YIKES); Game Score 47.

Frank Chance (4 for 4, Triple, Run, Walk), Fred Clarke (2 for 5, 2 RBIs), and Dave Brain (1 for 4, Triple, Run, RBI, Walk) had a solid day at the plate for Boston, while Kip Selbach (2 for 4, 2 Doubles, Run) and Charlie Babb (2 for 4, Run) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Noodles Hahn (Season: #7 / Career: #52)

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It always feels good to win, but today's victory was extra special as it brought the team back to .500 on the season. In picking up the 8 to 3 win, the Boston Americans (28-28) dealt the St. Louis Browns (24-32) their 7th consecutive loss. Boston now sits in 4th place in the American League standings, 8 games behind the 1st-place New York Highlanders (36-20).

Jesse Tannehill (8-6) picked up the win, allowing 3 runs (0 earned) on 6 hits, 1 walk, and 2 hit batsmen; Game Score 69. With the win, Tannehill now has 6 wins in his last 7 decisions and has lowered his ERA from 3.62 to 2.54 on the season. Bill Dinneen (1-6) took the loss after allowing 8 earned runs on 13 hits and 1 walk in 8 2/3 innings of play. Bill Magee covered the final 1/3 inning on just 2 pitches.

The Boston hitting-attack was fairly evenly dispersed with Bill Lange (3 for 5, Homerun, 2 Runs, 2 RBIs), Frank Chance (2 for 4, 2 RBIs), and Kid Elberfeld (2 for 4, Run, RBI, Stolen Base) having a fine day at the plate. Bill Hassamaer (1 for 3, 2 RBIs), Jimmy Barrett (2 for 4, Triple), and Charlie Babb (1 for 3, 2 Stolen Bases) performed in the loss.

Player of the Game: Jesse Tannehill (Season: #8 / Career: #48)

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While the month ends with a loss, a nice turn around for the team overall. Today, the Detroit Tigers (31-26) shutdown the Boston Americans (28-29) by a 5 to 0 score.

Bob Ewing (6-6) kept the opposition in check in his shutout win, giving up just 4 hits on a total 100 pitches thrown; Game Score 83. Cy Young (4-9) was roughed up in the loss, allowing 5 earned runs on 10 hits and 2 walks; Game Score 45.

The Tigers' offense was led by Tom O'Brien (1 for 3, Double, Run, Walk), Tom Daly (2 for 4), and Roger Bresnahan (1 for 4, Run, 2 RBIs). The limited offense of Boston came from Bill Lange (1 for 4, Stolen Base), Fred Clarke (1 for 4, Double), and Jiggs Donahue (1 for 3).

Player of the Game: Bob Ewing

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Fresh off of his 4-hit gem, Detroit Tigers' pitcher Bob Ewing was named the American League Player of the Week. In picking up the award, Ewing went 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA in 18 innings of play, striking out 10 and walking 1 to finish with 0.6 WAR and 1.1 WPA.

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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Otto Hess was named the National League Player of the Week after he went 2-0 in 18 innings of play, posting a 0.00 ERA while striking out 6 opposing batters and finishing with 0.4 WAR. This is the 1st time that Hess has earned PofW honors.