Baseball in Boston -- 1901 & Beyond

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Okay, here we go! The 1904 regular season kicked off well for the Boston Americans (1-0), as they topped the Philadelphia Athletics (0-1) by a 11 to 4 score before an opening day crowd of 9,338 fans.

Noodles Hahn (1-0) picked up the win, allowing 4 earned runs on 11 hits while striking out 4 for the complete game 119-pitch victory that generated a Game Score of 53. Cy Falkenberg (0-1) was tagged with the loss after he was driven from the game after 5 2/3 innings in which he allowed 10 earned runs on 12 hits, 3 walks, and 2 hit batsmen; Game Score of 3. Kid Carsey covered the final 3 1/3 innings in which he allowed 1 unearned run on 3 hits and 1 walk, striking out 4.

The Boston offense was firing on all cylinders today, as they pounded out 15 hits and worked 4 base on balls from the opposition. Pacing the effort were Chick Stahl (2 for 3, 2 Runs, 2 RBIs, 2 Walks), Frank Chance (2 for 5, 2 Doubles, 2 Runs, Hit by Pitch), and Solly Hoffman (3 for 5, Run, 2 RBIs). For the Athletics, George Davis (2 for 5, Double, Run, RBI), Billy Maloney (2 for 5, Double, Run), and Honus Wagner (1 for 4, Homerun, Run, 2 RBIs) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Chick Stahl (Season: #1 / Career: #7)

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The major-league debut of Johnny Lush did not disappoint. The rookie pitcher led the Boston Americans (2-0) to a 4 to 0 victory over the Philadelphia Athletics (0-2). What a start for this promising player.

In notching the shutout win, Lush (1-0) scattered 2 hits, walked 2, and hit 2 batters, while striking out 8, in his 118 pitch effort; Game Score of 89. On the other side of the ledger, Mordecai Brown (0-1) was saddled with the loss after surrendering 2 earned runs on 6 hits and 3 walks in 8 innings of play; Game Score of 65. Joe Turner was called in to cover the final inning, though ineffective as he allowed 2 earned runs on 3 hits.

At the plate, Fred Clarke (2 for 5, Double), Frank Chance (1 for 5, Double, 2 RBIs), and John Farrell (2 for 4, Run, RBI) paced the way for the Americans. Philadelphia's limited offense came from John Titus (1 for 4) and Tom McCreery (1 for 3).

Player of the Game: Johnny Lush (Season: #1 / Career: #1)

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St. Louis Cardinals 1st baseman Dan McGann put together a solid game in which he went 5 for 5 with 2 Runs and 2 RBIs in leading his team to a 5 to 2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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A competitive game that ultimately turned on the sloppy defense (3 errors, 2 by Farrell) of the Americans. In the end, the Philadelphia Athletics (1-2) topped the Boston Americans (2-1) by a 4 to 2 score.

Earl Moore (1-0) allowed 2 earned runs on 7 hits and 4 walks on his way to the 130 pitch victory; Game Score 63. Jesse Tannehill (0-1) was tagged with the loss after surrendering 4 runs (2 earned) on 11 hits and 1 hit batsman (103 total pitches); Game Score 49.

The Athletics were led at the plate by George Davis (3 for 4, Double, RBI), Larry McLean (2 for 4, Double, Run), and Billy Maloney (2 for 4, 2 Runs, RBI, 2 Stolen Bases). For Boston, offense was generated by Chick Stahl (2 for 3, RBI, Walk) and Jesse Tannehill (2 for 3).

Player of the Game: Earl Moore

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Another close game that just didn't go Boston's way. Here, the Philadelphia Athletics (2-2) outlasted the Americans (2-2) by a 3 to 1 score.

Rookie pitcher Mike Lynch (1-0) twirled a gem, allowing 1 unearned on 4 hits and 5 walks, striking out 7 in his 158-pitch effort; Game Score 79. What a way to make your major league debut. On the other side of the ledger, Sam Leever (0-1) took the loss after he gave up 3 earned runs on 8 hits, 1 walk, 1 hit batsman in 7 innings of play; Game Score 51. Ham Iburg was called in to cover the final inning of play, allowing 1 hit and hitting 1 batter in his scoreless effort.

At the plate, Billy Maloney (3 for 4, Double, 2 RBIs), Tommy Corcoran (2 for 4, Run, RBI), and John Titus (1 for 2, Double, Run, Walk) led the Athletics. For Boston, Bill Lange (1 for 3, Run, Walk, 2 Stolen Bases) and Fred Clarke (1 for 2, 2 Walks) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Mike Lynch

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On a chilly home opening day, this was not the ideal way to treat the 8,901 fans in attendance, as the visiting St. Louis Browns (3-2) got the best of the Boston Americans (2-3) by a 5 to 4 score. A tough outcome that was impacted by the sloppy defense of Frank Chance and Danny Shay.

St. Louis starter Hooks Wiltse (2-0) picked up the victory, as he allowed 4 earned runs on 11 hits and 4 walks in his 160-pitch effort; Game Score 48. Noodles Hahn (1-1) was tagged with the loss after he permitted 5 runs (3 earned) on 11 hits and 2 walks in 8 innings of play; Game Score 47. Closer Jose Ramos covered the final inning in a scoreless appearance.

At the plate, Kip Selbach (3 for 5, Double, 2 RBIs), Charlie Babb (2 for 4, Triple, 2 Runs, Walk), and Bill Hassamaer (1 for 3, Run, Walk, 2 Stolen Bases) led the Browns. For Boston, Solly Hoffman (3 for 4, Triple, Run), Fred Clarke (2 for 4, 2 Doubles, RBI, Walk), and Danny Shay (2 for 3, Double, Run, RBI, Walk) hit the ball well.

Player of the Game: Hooks Wiltse

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The losing streak extends to 4 games and counting, as the St. Louis Browns (4-2) beat the Boston Americans (2-4) by a 4 to 3 score.

Picking up the win for the Browns was Andy Coakley (1-1) who allowed 3 earned runs on 7 hits and 3 walks (total of 156 pitches); Game Score 62. Taking the loss was Johnny Lush who gave up 4 earned runs on 11 hits, 2 wild pitches, and 1 hit batsman, though with 9 strikeouts and no walks; Game Score 58.

At the plate, Kip Selbach (3 for 4, Double, 2 Runs), Jimmy Barrett (2 for 4, Double, 2 Runs), and Bill Fallon (2 for 4, Double, 3 RBIs) powered the St. Louis offense. For the Americans, Jesse Hoffmeister (2 for 4, Triple, RBI), Chick Stahl (1 for 3, Triple, Run, RBI, Walk), and Fred Clarke (2 for 4, Triple, Run) played well on the day.

Player of the Game: Andy Coakley

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The Americans jumped out to an early lead but a combination of sloppy defense and bad-breaks resulted in another loss for the home team. Here, the St. Louis Browns (5-2) topped Boston (2-5) by an 8 to 3 score, as the losing streak now sits at 5 games. With the loss, the Americans sit in last place in the American League standings.

Picking up the win for the visiting Browns was Weldon Henley (2-0) who allowed 3 earned runs on 10 hits, 3 walks, and 1 wild pitch; Game Score 53. Jesse Tannehill (0-2) was tagged with the loss after serving up 8 runs (6 earned) on 12 hits, 3 walks, and 1 hit batsman in 8 2/3 innings of play; Game Score 34. Gus Thompson struck out the 1 batter he faced in his 1/3 of relief pitching.

With a combined 22 hits and 6 walks, there was no shortage of fine offensive performance. For the visitors, George Magoon (2 for 4, Double, 3 RBIs), Patsy Donovan (2 for 5, 2 Runs, RBI), and Weldon Henley (1 for 2, Double, Run, 2 Sacrifice Bunts) played well. For the Americans, Bill Lange (3 for 5, Triple, Run, 3 Stolen Bases), Danny Shay (2 for 4,Run, Stolen Base), and Frank Chance (1 for 4, Triple, Run, RBI, Walk, Stolen Base) hit the ball well.

Player of the Game: Weldon Henley

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The Boston Americans (3-5) were finally able to treat the 6,202 hometown faithful to a win, as they topped the visiting Chicago White Sox (3-5) by an 8 to 2 score.

Picking up the win was Sam Leever (1-1), who allowed 2 earned runs on 9 hits and 1 walk, striking out 4 in his 125-pitch effort; Game Score 64. Bill "Whoh Bill" Phillips (0-2) took the loss after serving up 8 runs (6 earned) on 10 hits and 4 walks in 5 2/3 innings of play; Game Score 18. Sadie McMahon covered the final 2 1/3 innings in a scoreless outing.

The offensive production for Boston was nicely distributed, as 8 of the positional players recorded a hit; led by Chick Stahl (2 for 3, Run, 2 RBIs, Walk), Bill Lange (1 for 4, Homerun, Run, RBI), and Fred Clarke (2 for 3, Double, Run, Walk). For Chicago, the bats of John Dobbs (2 for 4, Triple, Run), Hughie Jennings (2 for 3, Run), and Sherry Magee (1 for 4, 2 RBIs) contributed in the effort.

Player of the Game: Sam Leever (Season: #1 / Career: #37)

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A nice outing by Noodles Hahn resulted in the Boston Americans (4-5) topping the Chicago White Sox (3-6) by a 3 to 2 score.

In picking up the win, Hahn (2-1) allowed just 2 runs (1 earned) on 8 hits while striking out 4 on his way to the complete-game 121 pitch effort; Game Score 69. For the White Sox, Chief Bender (1-2) pitched well but came up on the short-end of the ledger, as he allowed 3 runs (1 earned) on 7 hits and 2 walks; Game Score 63.

While this was hardly an offensive-minded game, there were still a few players who performed well. For Boston, Solly Hoffman (2 for 4, Run), Chick Stahl (1 for 3, Double, RBI, Walk), and Frank Chance (1 for 3, Run, Walk) played well. The White Sox were led by Duke Farrell (2 for 4, RBI), Lew Ritter (1 for 4, Triple, 2 Runs), and Hughie Jennings (1 for 3, RBI).

Player of the Game: Noodles Hahn (Season: #1 / Career: #62)

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Cincinnati Reds outfielder Davy Jones put on a show today much to the dismay of the Polo Ground fans, as he hit for the cycle in the Reds 8 to 7 win over the Giants. On the day, Jones went 4 for 6, with 4 Runs, RBI, and Stolen Base.

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An exciting 2 to 1 extra-innings win by the Boston Americans (5-5) over the visiting Chicago White Sox (3-7). Much to the delight of the 5,567 fans, the victory moves the Americans back to the .500% win mark and places them in 4th place in the American League standings.

Both pitchers performed very well today, with Johnny Lush (2-1) picking up the victory as he allowed just 1 earned run on 3 hits, 1 walk, and 2 wild pitches in 10 innings of play; Game Score 90. Despite taking the loss, Fred Glade (0-3) pitched a strong game; allowing 2 earned runs on 12 hits, 1 walk, and 1 hit batsman in 9 2/3 innings in which he tossed 151 pitches; Game Score 58.

The Americans were led at the plate by Chick Stahl (2 for 5, Triple, Run), Bill Lange (2 for 5, Double), Fred Clarke (2 for 5, Run), and Sport McAllister (1 for 1, Double, game-winning RBI). The White Sox limited offense was generated by Mike Grady (1 for 4, Run) and Lew Ritter (1 for 3).

Player of the Game: Johnny Lush (Season: #2 / Career: #2)

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The Chicago Cubs sent over a trade proposal in which they would send 19-year old reliever Bill Bartley in return for minor league pitcher Effie Norton and minor league 2B Leo Lozada. While I am always on the lookout for young pitching talent, I just don't think this is the right move for me to make. Trade proposal rejected.

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What a week for New York Highlanders ace Christy Mathewson, as he picked up American League Player of the Week honors. In posting a 3-0 record and a 0.47 ERA, with 15 strikeouts to just 3 walks, "Matty" generated 0.7 WAR and 0.9 WPA. This is his first PofW award.

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Fresh off of hitting for the cycle, Cincinnati Reds outfielder Davy Jones was named the National League Player of the Week. On the week, Jones batted .464 (13 for 28) with 2 Doubles, 1 Triple, 1 Homerun, 6 Runs, 4 RBIs, 1 Walk, and 3 Stolen Bases for a slash line of .464/.500/.714 that generated 0.8 WAR and WPA 0.63 on the way to his first PofW award.

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The Power Rankings are out and the Washington Senators (7-3) are at the top of the list, though the St. Louis Browns (7-3) are in hot pursuit. The Boston Americans (5-5) are sitting in the 8th spot, while the Chicago White Sox (3-7) are in the historical familiar position of 16th place.

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A tight game throughout, the outcome turned on defensive miscues by the Boston defense and the long-ball smash by Sherry Magee that resulted in the Chicago White Sox (4-7) topping the Boston Americans (5-6) by a 5 to 4 score.

Bill Carrick (3-0) continued his winning ways, allowing 4 runs (3 earned) on 6 hits and 1 walk on his 103 pitch effort; Game Score 61. On the other hand, Jesse Tannehill (0-3) cannot seem to catch a break as he was saddled with the loss after allowing 5 runs (1 earned) on 9 hits; Game Score 59.

At the plate, Hughie Jennings (3 for 4, Double, 2 Runs), Sherry Magee (1 for 4, Homerun, Run, 2 RBIs), and Lew Ritter (1 for 4, RBI) paced the Chicago offense. In the loss, Fred Clarke (2 for 3, 3 RBIs), Bill Lange (1 for 3, Double, Run), and Frank Chance (1 for 4, Triple, Run, RBI) played well.

Player of the Game: Bill Carrick

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This was a tough matchup, as the Boston Americans (6-6) were taking on the AL leading Washington Senators (8-4). Thanks to the solid pitching of Sam Leever and a few timely hits, the Americans prevailed over the Senators by a 3 to 1 score.

In picking up the win, Leever (2-1) allowed just 1 earned run on 6 hits and 1 walk in his 103 pitch outing; Game Score 72. For the home team, Jock Menefee (1-2) was tagged with the loss after allowing 3 runs (1 earned) on 5 hits, 2 walks, and 1 wild pitch in 8 innings of play; Game Score 67. Beany Jacobson covered the final inning with a scoreless effort.

The Boston offense leaders included Danny Shay (2 for 3, Run, Stolen Base), Chick Stahl (1 for 4, RBI), and John Farrell (1 for 3, Run). Tim Jordan (1 for 1, Double, Run), Duff Cooley (1 for 3, Triple, Walk), and Fred Carisch (1 for 3, RBI) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Sam Leever (Season: #2 / Career: #38)

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What an absolutely crazy game that took 18 innings to declare the winner. In this instant-classic, the Boston Americans (7-6) topped the Washington Senators (8-5) by a 3 to 2 score in the longest MLB game in history.

Not sure if either pitcher is going to have an arm after this game. For the Americans, Noodles Hahn (3-1) picked up the win by allowing just 1 earned run on 12 hits, while striking out 9, in 17 innings of play on a bonkers total of 224 pitches thrown; Game Score 108. Jose Ramos (SV 1) closed out the game to earn his first save of the season, but his 1 inning of play was fraught with danger as he allowed 3 hits and 1 unearned run in the 6 batters faced. The Senators pitching was led by Rube Waddell's 223 pitch effort that allowed 1 unearned run on 6 hits and 3 walks, striking out 17, in 15 innings of play; Game Score 117. Carl Lundgren took over for 2 innings in which he allowed 1 hits and 2 walks, striking out 3, before turning the ball over to Beany Jacobsen (0-1) who was tagged with the loss after serving up 2 unearned runs on 3 hits.

With such dominant pitching performances, hitting was limited though a few players shined at the plate. For Boston, Fred Clarke (2 for 8, 2 Doubles), Solly Hoffman (1 for 6, RBI, 2 Walks), and Jesse Hoffmeister (2 for 8, Run, RBI, though with 4 Strikeouts). The Senators' offensive success came from Red Dooin (3 for 7, Double, RBI) and Kid Gleason (3 for 8, Double, Run, RBI).

Player of the Game: Noodles Hahn (Season: #2 / Career: #63)

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It took some late-inning heroics, but the visiting Boston Americans (8-6) topped the Washington Senators (8-6) by a 4 to 3 score. With the victory, the Americans moved into a 2nd place tie with four other teams; 1 game behind the New York Highlanders for the American League top spot.

This was a decent performance for both starting pitchers, with Johnny Lush (3-1) picking up the win by limiting the opposition to 3 runs (1 earned) on 5 hits while striking out 7, though control problems impacted his outing as he allowed 7 walks, 1 wild pitch, 1 hit batsman, and 1 balk; Game Score 69. In the loss, Jack Chesbro (3-1) allowed 4 earned runs on 16 hits to finish with a Game Score 42.

Boston had several fine hitting performances from its lineup, including Bill Lange (4 for 5, Double, 2 Runs), Frank Chance (3 for 4, Double, Run, RBI), Fred Clarke (2 for 4, 2 RBIs), and Danny Shay (3 for 4, Stolen Base). Duff Cooley (2 for 2, Double, Walk) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Johnny Lush (Season: #3 / Career: #3)