Baseball in Boston -- 1901 & Beyond

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As the trading deadline approaches and team's are gauging the likelihood of a playoff run, the Detroit Tigers picked up veteran pitcher Kid Nichols (10-14, 2.79 ERA in 199 2/3 IP, 2.4 WAR; career 13.6 WAR) in return for sending 24-year old outfielder Emil Batch (2nd Rd. 1903 draft, 23rd overall; 65th ranked prospect; .295/.327/.409 in 49 PA; 0.3 WAR at Triple-A) to the Cleveland Naps.

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While they remain 7-games out of the top spot in the American League race, the New York Highlanders have not given up hope with their playoff chances. In a rather stunning trade today, the Highlanders parted with top-prospect 25-year old Fred Odwell (1st Rd. 1903 draft, 16th overall; 33rd ranked prospect; .266/.274/.385 in 149 PA; 1.0 WAR) to the Philadelphia Phillies in return for veteran 30-year old 2B Claude Ritchey (1st Rd. 1896 draft, 6th overall; .276/.357/.317 in 426 PA for 3.4 WAR; 11.1 career WAR).

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What an odd pitching performance for Philadelphia Athletics pitcher Mike Lynch. On a day that saw him toss 216 pitches in a 4 to 2 loss, Lynch set an Athletics team record with 14 strikeouts but an American League extra-innings record with 10 walks.

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The magnificent mystery of how Sam Leever keeps winning is something to behold. In a match-up against the best pitcher in MLB, Leever somehow got the best of Rube Waddell, as the Boston Americans (54-43) thumped the Washington Senators (56-41) by an 11 to 2 score. The Americans now sit just 2-games out of the top spot in the American League race.

The winning continues, as Sam Leever (16-6) kept the opposition in check as he allowed just 2 runs (0 earned) on 7 hits and 2 walks in his 101-pitch effort; Game Score 68. Surprisingly, Rube Waddell (19-6) did not have it today as he permitted 7 runs (3 earned) on 9 hits and 4 walks, striking out 7 in 7 innings of work; Game Score 42. Jock Menefee covered the final 2 innings in which he allowed 4 runs (0 earned) on 4 hits.

The Boston bats were active today, as Fred Clarke (3 for 4, Run, 3 RBIs, Walk), Frank Chance (2 for 5, Triple, 2 Runs), Solly Hofman (2 for 5, Triple, Run, RBI), and Johnny Lush (2 for 5, Run, RBI) hit the ball well. Danny Hoffman (2 for 3, Walk, Stolen Base), Duff Cooley (1 for 3, Double, Walk), and George McBride (1 for 4, Triple, 2 RBIs) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Sam Leever (Season: #12 / Career: #48)

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A pitching gem by Noodles Hahn powered the Boston Americans (55-43) over the Washington Senators (56-42) by a 3 to 0 score. The victory moves the Americans to just 1-game behind the Senators for the American League lead.

After a stretch of less-than stellar outings, Noodles Hahn (14-10) was dialed in as he tossed a 96-pitch, 2 hit shutout in which he struck out 3 while walking 0; Game Score 86. Jack Chesbro (13-10) was tagged with the loss after he allowed 3 earned runs on 8 hits, 1 walk, 1 wild pitch, striking out 4; Game Score 62.

Solly Hofman (2 for 5, 2 Runs, RBI, 2 Stolen Bases), Fred Clarke (1 for 4, Triple, RBI), and Noodles Hahn (1 for 4, Triple, Run) had a nice day at the plate for Boston. Doc Casey (2 for 4) was the lone bright spot for Washington.

Player of the Game: Noodles Hahn (Season: #14 / Career: #74)

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New York Giants star 1st baseman Sam Crawford had an outstanding week in which he went 14 for 29 (.483 BA) with 2 Doubles, 2 Triples, 4 Runs, 3 RBIs, 1 Walk, and 1 Stolen Bases for a slashline of .483/.500/.690 that generated 0.8 WAR for the week. This is Crawford's 5th career National League Player of the Week award.

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No stranger to baseball accolades, Honus Wagner took home his 5th career American League Player of the Week award after a tremendous week at the plate in which the All-Star shortstop batted .531 (17 for 32) with 5 Doubles, 1 Homerun, 4 Runs, 5 RBIs, 2 Walks, and 4 Stolen Bases which was good for a .531/.559/.781 slashline and 0.9 WAR.

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Despite being 6 games under the .500% mark and 7 games out of the top spot in the National League race, New York Giants owner Tyler Cooper surprised reporters today by announcing that he sees an opening for success and that he has shared his "Win Now" view with baseball organization leadership.

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A special treat for the 5,725 hometown fans, as they watched rookie Johnny Lush toss a 2-hit shutout to lead the Boston Americans (56-43) to a 2 to 0 win over the visiting Cleveland Naps (48-51). With the Senators losing today, Boston is now in a tie for the American League race.

This was a great outing for Johnny Lush (13-11), as the promising rookie scattered 2 hits and allowed 1 walk in his 99-pitch shutout victory; Game Score 89. Jim Hughes (0-1) was tagged with the loss after permitting 2 earned runs on 7 hits and 3 walks; Game Score 60.

While offense was limited today, there were a few noteworthy performances. For the Americans, Frank Chance (2 for 3), Solly Hofman (1 for 2, 2 RBIs), and Chick Stahl (1 for 3, Run, Walk) played well. On the otherside of the field, Harry Lumley (1 for 3) and Erve Beck (1 for 3) put the ball in play.

Player of the Game: Johnny Lush (Season: #15 / Career: #15)

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Cleveland's Jimmy Sheckard was dialed in at the plate today, leading the Naps (49-51) to an impressive 9 to 5 victory over the Boston Americans (56-44). The loss drops Boston back into second place in the American League race; 1 game behind the Washington Senators (57-43).

While Watty Lee (13-11) did not have his best stuff today, he did enough to pick up the win. On the day, Lee allowed 5 earned runs on 9 hits and 3 hit batsmen; Game Score 50. Jesse Tannehill (10-14) was tagged with the loss after he permitted 8 runs (5 earned) on 11 hits, 3 walks, and 1 wild pitch in his 7 2/3 innings of work; Game Score 29. Gus Thompson covered the final 1 1/3 innings of play in which he allowed 1 unearned run.

Cleveland's offense was powered by Jimmy Sheckard (3 for 4, Homerun, 2 Runs, 2 RBIs), Doc Gessler (2 for 3, 2 Runs, 2 RBIs, 2 Walks), and Harry Lumley (2 for 4, Run, RBI, Stolen Base). The Americans received contributions from Danny Shay (2 for 4, Run, Hit by Pitch), Dave Brain (1 for 4, Homerun, Run, 3 RBIs), and Homer Smoot (1 for 1, Double, Run).

Player of the Game: Jimmy Sheckard

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Boston (57-44) jumped out to an early lead and relied upon the pitching on Sam Leever to top the visiting Cleveland Naps (49-52) by a 4 to 2 score.

Sam Leever (17-6) picked up the win by limiting the Naps to 2 earned runs on 5 hits and 3 walks, striking out 4 in his 108-pitch outing; Game Score 70. Jake Weimer (10-16) was tagged with the loss after serving up 4 runs (3 earned) on 9 hits, 2 walks, 1 hit batsman while striking out 8; Game Score 56.

The Americans offense was led by John Farrell (3 for 4, Triple, 2 RBIs), Fred Clarke (2 for 4, RBI, Stolen Base), and Frank Chance (2 for 3, Hit by Pitch, Stolen Base). Cleveland received help from Harry Lumley (2 for 4, Double, Run, RBI) and Lew Dill (1 for 3, Double).

Player of the Game: Sam Leever (Season: #13 / Career: #49)

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In a 17-inning battle between the New York Giants (47-54) and the Brooklyn Superbas (55-46), New York's Elmer Flick and Brooklyn's George Stone were dialed in at the plate. On the day, Flick went 6 for 8 with 2 Doubles, RBI, and Stolen Base, while Stone went 5 for 6 with an RBI, 2 Walks, and Stolen Base. Flick set the NL regular season extra-innings game record for hits with 6.

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Before a crowd of 8,499 fans, the Boston Americans (58-44) held off the visiting New York Highlanders (50-52) by a 4 to 3 score. Boston remains 1 game behind in the American League race.

This was not his best outing of the season, but Noodles Hahn (15-10) did enough to pick up the win. On the day, Hahn allowed 3 earned runs on 10 hits, 5 walks, and 1 hit batsman; Game Score 51. Christy Mathewson (14-16) was burdened with the loss after permitting 4 runs (3 earned) on 10 hits and 1 walk, striking out 6 in his 135-pitch effort; Game Score 53.

There were several fine hitting performances today, with Fred Clarke (2 for 4, Triple), Bill Lange (1 for 4, Homerun, Run, 3 RBIs), and Frank Chance (2 for 4, 2 Stolen Bases) aiding Boston's efforts. Roy Thomas (2 for 3, RBI, 2 Walks), Claude Ritchey (1 for 3, Run, RBI, Walk), and Harry Davis (1 for 5, Triple, Run) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Noodles Hahn (Season: #15 / Career: #76)

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It seems to be the case that any Johnny Lush start will come with very little run support. While that was the case again today, the Boston Americans (59-44) outlasted the New York Highlanders (50-53) by a 2 to 1 score. The win, coupled to a Washington Senators (59-44) loss moved Boston back into a 1st-place tie in the American League race.

Rookie sensation Johnny Lush (14-11) twirled a gem today, as he allowed just 1 earned run on 6 hits and 1 walk, striking out 5 in his 106-pitch outing; Game Score 75. Barney Wolfe (11-12) was tagged with the loss despite keeping the opposition in check to the tune of 2 runs (1 earned) on 8 hits and 2 walks; Game Score 59.

Contributions at the plate came from Jesse Hoffmeister (1 for 1, Triple, Run), Bill Lange (2 for 4), and Frank Chance (1 for 3, RBI, Walk) in the win, while the Highlanders were led by Jesse Burkett (1 for 3, Double, RBI) and Roy Thomas (1 for 3, Walk).

Player of the Game: Johnny Lush (Season: #16 / Career: #16)

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The Boston Red Sox announced that they agreed to terms with the Cincinnati Reds in a 7-player trade that has 30-year old SS Sport McAllister (career .310/.358/.414 in 96 PA at MLB; .351/.399/.434 in 471 PA at Triple-A in 1903), 24-year old C Jack Coveney (.424/.457/.485 in 35 PA at Double-A; 5th Rd selection 1902 draft), 31-year old C Joe Wall (career .234/.342/.358 in 904 PA at Double-A; .244/.320/.334 in 416 PA at Triple-A in 1903), and 31-year old RHP Chummy Gray (1-1 with 12 SV and 2.38 ERA in 48 1/3 IP at Double-A; career 20-7 with 19 SV and 1.63 ERA in 297 1/3 IP at Triple-A; 4th Rd selection 1898 draft) going to the Reds in return for 26-year old C Admiral Schlei (.281/.363/.446 in 391 PA at Triple-A; 2nd Rd selection 1903 draft), 23-year old 2B Jim Miller (.283/.368/.522 in 235 PA at Triple-A), 25-year old RHP Fred Applegate (0-0 with 1 SV and 2.57 ERA in 7 IP; 3rd Rd selection 1903 draft), and $100 in cash. Cincinnati retained 100% of Miller and Applegate's remaining contracts (combined $746).

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Make that a sweep! The Boston Americans (60-44) topped the visiting New York Highlanders (50-54) by a 3 to 2 score before a passionate crowd of 8,083 cheering fans. The Americans now enjoy a 1-game lead in the American League race over the Washington Senators (59-45).

This was a nice outing from Jesse Tannehill (11-14), as he permitted just 2 earned runs on 10 hits and 1 walk; Game Score 59. Wiley Piatt (10-14) was saddled with the loss after allowing 3 earned runs on 6 hits and 2 walks; Game Score 57.

The firepower came from the bats of Dave Brain (2 for 4, Triple, 2 Runs, RBI), Solly Hofman (1 for 3, Double, RBI), and Bill Lange (1 for 3, Run, Walk) to lead their team to victory. Jimmy Collins (2 for 5, Stolen Base), Harry Davis (1 for 3, Triple, Run, RBI, Walk), and Lave Cross (2 for 4, RBI) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Jesse Tannehill (Season: #10 / Career: #68)

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What a way to make the most of your MLB call up. At 30-years old, it is difficult to call Philadelphia Phillies 2B Gus Dundon a rookie, yet the recent addition to the Phillies lineup is not letting the opportunity pass by him. In earning his 1st National League Player of the Week award, Dundon batted .455 (10 for 22) with 1 Double, 1 Homerun, 5 Runs, 6 RBIs, 1 Walk, and 3 Stolen Bases. This was good for a slashline of .455/.478/.636 that resulted in 0.6 WAR.

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In what has been an overall successful rookie season thus far, Boston Americans star pitcher Johnny Lush can add to his list of accomplishments the American League Player of the Week award. In earning this honor for the first time, Lush posted a 2-0 record with a 0.50 ERA and 12 K's to just 2 BB in 18 IP.

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Received an unsolicited trade offer from the St. Louis Browns in which they are willing to part with 25-year old pitcher Tom Hughes (10-7 with 2.38 ERA in 162 1/3 IP with 2.2 WAR; career record of 48-69 with 2.91 ERA in 1051 IP with 16.1 WAR in 4 seasons; 1st Rd selection (#1) in 1899 draft) in return for 28-year old 3B Jesse Hoffmeister (.217/.292/.319 in 185 PA with 0.2 WAR; career slashline of .265/.317/.395 in 886 PA with 5.4 WAR; 1st Rd selection (#15) in 1896 draft). I have to admit, this is a tempting offer as I likely will need to replace Jesse Tannehill and Sam Leever at some point in the not so distant future. I am going to give this some serious consideration.

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Well the good fortune that Sam Leever has enjoyed over the last few months came to a crashing end today. In a disappointing outing (coupled to sloppy defensive play), the visiting Boston Americans (60-45) fell to the Detroit Tigers (53-52) by a 7 to 6 score.

The Tigers starter did not factor into the decision, as Doc White lasted 6 innings in which he surrendered 6 earned runs on 11 hits, 1 walk, and 1 hit batsman; Game Score 28. Norwood Gibson (10-8) was called in to cover the final 3 innings and did an outstanding job to earn the win; as the spot starter scattered 3 hits without allowing a hit or walk. Sam Leever (17-7) took the loss after he permitted 7 runs (5 earned) on 15 hits and 1 walk; Game Score 28.

The Tigers had a nice offensive output today, led by Mike Donlin (3 for 4, Triple, Run, 2 RBIs), Dave Fultz (3 for 5, Run, RBI), and Charlie Hickman (2 for 3, Run, RBI, Sacrifice Fly, Stolen Base). Solly Hofman (3 for 4, Double, Run, 2 Stolen Bases), Fred Clarke (1 for 5, Homerun, Run, 3 RBIs), Frank Chance (2 for 4, Triple, Run, Hit by Pitch), and Bill Lange (2 for 4, Triple, Run, RBI) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Mike Donlin