Baseball in Boston -- 1901 & Beyond

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It's deja vu all over again, as Boston drops another close game as a result of defensive errors. The St. Louis Browns (56-57) prevailed over the Boston Americans (65-48) by a 3 to 2 score. Boston maintains a slim 1-game lead in the American League race. This is not the way I wanted to start the final month of the regular season.

St. Louis pitcher Hooks Wiltse (10-17) limited scoring today, as he permitted 2 earned runs on 8 hits and 2 walks in his 111-pitch outing; Game Score 63. Sam Leever (18-8) gave up 3 runs (2 earned) on 8 hits and 1 hit batsman in 8 2/3 innings of work; Game Score 61.

The Browns offense was generated by Patsy Donovan (2 for 4, Double, Run), Billy Lauder (1 for 3, RBI), and Kip Selbach (1 for 1, Run). The Americans relied on Solly Hofman (3 for 4, Run, 2 Stolen Bases) and Jesse Hoffmeister (1 for 1, Run).

Player of the Game: Hooks Wiltse

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The Boston Americans (66-48) started the scoring early and cruised behind the pitching of Noodles Hahn to a 5 to 2 victory over the hometown Chicago White Sox (46-68).

Breaking the losing streak, Noodles Hahn (18-10) limited Chicago to 2 runs (1 earned) on 9 hits and 1 hit batsman while striking out 5 in his 134-pitch outing; Game Score 68. Taking the loss was Fred Glade (8-21) who permitted 5 runs (3 earned) on 10 hits, 2 walks, and 1 hit batsman; Game Score 54.

The Americans hit the ball well today, led by Dave Brain (2 for 4, Homerun, 2 Runs, RBI, Stolen Base), John Farrell (2 for 4, Double, 2 RBIs), and Bill Lange (2 for 4, Run, Walk). The White Sox were powered by Charley O'Leary (2 for 3, 2 Runs, Hit by Pitch), Harry Bay (2 for 3), and Charles Moran (2 for 4).

Player of the Game: Noodles Hahn (Season: #18 / Career: #79)

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It took extra innings to decide the outcome, but the solid pitching of Johnny Lush and the clutch hit of Chick Stahl propelled the Boston Americans (67-48) to a 2 to 1 victory over the Chicago White Sox (46-69). The win, coupled to a Senators loss, places the Americans into a 2-game lead in the American League race.

Picking up his 16th win of his rookie season, Johnny Lush (16-12) allowed just 1 earned run on 4 hits, 2 hit batsmen, 1 wild pitch while striking out 6 in his 123-pitch, 10 inning outing; Game Score 85. Bill Carrick (13-15) was tagged with the loss after permitting 2 runs (1 earned) on 7 hits and 1 walk; Game Score 73.

With limited offense by both teams, not many hitting performances to spotlight. Chick Stahl (1 for 3, RBI. Sacrifice Bunt) contributed for Boston, while Harry Bay (1 for 3, Run, Walk) played well for Chicago.

Player of the Game: Johnny Lush (Season: #18 / Career: #18)

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Staked to an early lead, Jesse Tannehill led his Boston Americans (68-48) to a 5 to 2 win over the hometown Chicago White Sox (46-70). Boston now enjoys a 3-game lead in the American League standings.

Jesse Tannehill (13-15) pitched a solid game, allowing 2 earned runs on 6 hits and 1 walk, striking out 5 in his 116-pitch outing; Game Score 71. Bill Phillips (10-17) was saddled with the loss after he permitted 5 runs (2 earned) on 6 hits and 3 walks; Game Score 60.

At the plate today, Chick Stahl (1 for 4, Double, 2 RBIs), Fred Clarke (1 for 3, Run, RBI, Walk), and Bill Lange (0 for 3, 2 Runs, RBI, Walk, 2 Stolen Bases) contributed in the win. Claude Rossman (1 for 1, Run) and Charlie Frisbee (1 for 1, Run) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Jesse Tannehill (Season: #12 / Career: #70)

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What a game! A 19-inning, 5 hours and 6 minutes nailbiter that saw both starting pitchers toss 200+ pitches and post game scores among the best of the season. In the end, the Boston Americans (69-48) topped the Washington Senators (65-52) by a 4 to 3 score to the delight of the 8,937 fans in attendance. Boston now has a 4-game lead in the American League race.

While neither starting pitcher recorded a decision, both pitched outstanding. Sam Leever threw 215 pitches in 18 innings of play, allowing 3 runs (1 earned) on 14 hits, 4 walks, and 1 wild pitch; Game Score 96. Oscar Jones (1-1) covered the final inning in a scoreless outing to pick up his first victory of the year. Not to be outdone in awesomeness, Rube Waddell threw 213-pitches in 16 innings of play, allowing 2 runs (1 earned) on 12 hits and 4 walks while striking out 10; Game Score 98. Carl Lundgren (3-5) (BS 1) was roughed up in his 2 1/3 innings of play in which he permitted 2 runs (1 earned) on 5 hits and 2 walks to take both the loss and blown save.

With a combined 31 hits on the day, there were several noteworthy hitting performances. For Boston, Solly Hofman (3 for 8, Triple, Run, RBI, Sacrifice Bunt), Chick Stahl (2 for 3, Double), Johnny Lush (2 for 3, RBI, Walk), and Bill Lange (2 for 6, 2 Runs, 3 Walks). The Senators were led by Kid Gleason (3 for 6, 2 Walks), Duff Cooley (2 for 8, Triple, 2 Runs), and Frank Bowerman (1 for 3, Double, Run).

Player of the Game: Sam Leever (Season: #15 / Career: #51)

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A snapshot of who is leading MLB in road RBI.

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Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Wid Conroy put together a solid week at the plate to earn his 1st National League Player of the Week award. His results at the plate were a .545 batting average (12 for 22) with 2 Doubles, 1 Triple, 2 Runs, 6 RBIs, and 2 Stolen Bases that led to a slashline of .545/.545/.727 and 0.6 WAR.

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In what has been a challenging season that saw him spend time in the minors, Philadelphia Athletics pitcher Buttons Briggs earned his 1st career American League Player of the Week award. In earning the honor, he posted a 2-0 record with a 0.00 ERA in 18 innings of play.

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Staked to a 4-run lead, Noodles Hahn led his Boston Americans (70-48) to a 4 to 1 victory over the visiting Washington Senators (65-53). The victory expands Boston's American League position to a 5-game lead.

Noodles Hahn (19-10) earned the win, limiting the Senators to 1 earned run on 8 hits while striking out 5 in his 121-pitch outing; Game Score 72. Jack Chesbro (16-12) was tagged with the loss after allowing 4 runs (1 earned) on 5 hits and 1 wild pitch; Game Score 66.

The Americans' limited offense came from Solly Hofman (1 for 3, Run, Sacrifice Bunt) and John Farrell (1 for 3, Run), while the Senators were led by Doc Casey (2 for 4, Run) and Danny Green (1 for 3, RBI).

Player of the Game: Noodles Hahn (Season: #19 / Career: #80)

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While things got a little too close in the 9th inning for the liking of the 8,267 fans in attendance, the Johnny Lush led Boston Americans (71-48) topped the visiting Washington Senators (65-54) by a 4 to 2 score. The win capped the 3-game sweep and extends Boston's American League lead to 6-games.

While he struggled with control today, Johnny Lush (17-12) somehow navigated his way through the challenges to pick up the win by limiting the Senators to 2 earned runs on 3 hits, 7 walks, and 1 wild pitch; Game Score 73. Casey Patten (8-12) was burdened with the loss after allowing 4 earned runs on 14 hits and 1 walk in 8 innings of play; Game Score 38.

The Americans had several outstanding hitting performances today, led by Fred Clarke (4 for 4, 2 Triples, 3 Runs), Frank Chance (2 for 3, Run, 2 RBI, Stolen Base), and Bill Lange (2 for 4, Triple, 2 RBI). Kid Gleason (1 for 3, RBI) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Johnny Lush (Season: #19 / Career: #19)

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The red-hot Americans were cooled down in their road trip to Cleveland, as the strong pitching of Watty Lee led his Cleveland Naps (59-61) team to a convincing 7 to 1 victory over the visiting Boston Americans (71-49). Despite the loss, Boston still maintains a 6-game lead in the American League standings.

Watty Lee (16-13) twirled a gem today, as he allowed 1 unearned run on 9 hits and 2 walks in his 120-pitch effort; Game Score 65. There was something off with Jesse Tannehill (13-16) today, as he struggled to locate his pitches. This inconsistency led to 7 runs (5 earned) on 11 hits and 3 walks; Game Score 37.

The Naps put the ball in play today, led by Doc Gessler (2 for 4, Double, 2 RBIs), Harry Wolverton (2 for 4, 2 Runs), Watty Lee (2 for 4, Run, RBI), and Lee DeMontreville (1 for 3, Double, Run, 2 RBIs, Sacrifice Bunt). Fred Clarke (2 for 4) and Ossee Schreckengost (2 for 4) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Watty Lee

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There never seems to be an "easy" game, as this one was another nailbiter to the end. On the day, the Boston Americans (72-49) bested the Cleveland Naps (59-62) by a 3 to 2 score. The Americans have a 6-game lead in the American League standings.

While there is no question in my mind that his record and game outcomes far exceed what is ratings show, Sam Leever (19-8) picked up another win today as he allowed just 2 unearned runs on 5 hits while striking out 2; Game Score 75. Jake Weimer (11-20) took the loss after permitting 3 earned runs on 11 hits and 2 walks while striking out 6 in his 134-pitch outing; Game Score 57.

Boston's offensive production was generated by Frank Chance (3 for 4, Double, Run, RBI, Walk, Stolen Base), Solly Hofman (2 for 3, RBI), and Fred Clarke (2 for 5, Run). Jimmy Sheckard (2 for 4, Double, RBI) and Harry Lumley (1 for 4, RBI, Stolen Base) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Sam Leever (Season: #16 / Career: #52)

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This one was over after just 1 inning, as the Cleveland Naps (60-62) jumped out to a quick 4-run lead and cruised to a 7 to 1 victory over the visiting Boston Americans (72-50). With the Senators also losing today, Boston maintains its 6-game lead in the AL race.

"Wild Bill" Donovan (17-13) picked up the win, as he permitted 1 earned run on 5 hits and 4 walks in his 120-pitch outing; Game Score 72. Noodles Hahn (19-11) was roughed up today, lasting 7 innings in which he allowed 5 earned runs on 11 hits, 2 walks, and 1 wild pitch; Game Score 37. Fred Applegate covered the final inning and allowed 2 unearned runs on 2 hits and 2 walks.

Hitting the ball well today for the Naps were Ed Delahanty (3 for 5, Double, Run, 2 RBIs), Jimmy Sheckard (2 for 3, 2 Runs, 2 Walks), and Dan Leahy (2 for 4, RBI). John Farrell (2 for 3, Double, RBI) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Bill Donovan

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Thanks to the sloppy defensive play of the Highlanders and the all-around performance of Johnny Lush, the Boston Americans (73-50) thumped the New York Highlanders (60-63) by an 8 to 2 score. By picking up the win, Boston increased its lead to 7-games in the American League race.

Noodles Hahn (18-12) had an acceptable day on the mound, as he allowed 2 runs (1 earned) on 10 hits, 4 walks, and 1 wild pitch while striking out 2 in his 149-pitch effort; Game Score 59. Barney Wolfe (13-15) was tagged with the loss after serving up 8 runs (3 earned) on 12 hits and 2 walks in 7 1/3 innings of play; Game Score 31. Zeke Wilson pitched 2/3 of an inning of scoreless ball before turning it over to Harry McNeal for the final inning of play.

The Americans offense was generated by Danny Shay (3 for 5, 3 Runs, RBI, Stolen Base), Johnny Lush (3 for 5, RBI), John Farrell (2 for 4, 2 Runs, RBI, Walk, Stolen Base), and Bill Lange (1 for 4, Run, 2 RBIs, Walk). Jesse Burkett (3 for 5, Run, RBI) and Harry Davis (2 for 3) played well on the day for New York.

Player of the Game: Johnny Lush (Season: #20 / Career: #20)

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Brooklyn Superbas rookie 3rd-baseman Art Devlin was locked in at the plate last week. In picking up his 1st career National League Player of the Week award, Devlin went 13 for 27 (.481 BA) with 3 Doubles, 6 Runs, 6 RBIs, 1 Walk, and 2 Stolen Bases that led to a slashline of .481/.517/.593 which generated 0.8 WAR.

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While this season may not have lived up to his previous 2 seasons, New York Highlanders ace Christy Mathewson had a fine week from the mound. Earning his 3rd career American League Player of the Week award, Mathewson posted a 2-0 record with a 0.00 ERA and 0.78 WHIP in 18 innings of play.

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A quick look at the MLB active career hits leaders. No surprise, Nap Lajoie and Honus Wagner lead the way.

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While defense was less than ideal and Tannehill was not able to keep the opposition from putting the ball in play, the Boston Americans (74-50) beat the hometown New York Highlanders (60-64) by an 8 to 4 score. Boston's American League lead now sits at 8 games.

Picking up the victory today was Jesse Tannehill (14-16) who allowed 4 runs (2 earned) on 9 hits, 1 walk, and 1 hit batsman; Game Score 58. Wiley Piatt (12-17) was tagged with the loss after allowing 8 runs (7 earned) on 11 hits and 2 walks in 5 1/3 innings of play; Game Score 16. Ed Doheny pitched 2 2/3 innings of scoreless ball before turning pitching over to Win Kellum's final 1 inning of scoreless play.

The Boston scoring machine was powered by Bill Lange (2 for 4, Homerun, 2 Runs, 2 RBIs), Jesse Tannehill (2 for 4, Homerun, 2 Runs, 2 RBIs), John Farrell (3 for 4, Double, 2 Runs), and Solly Hofman (2 for 4, Double, Run, Walk, Stolen Base). Jimmy Bannon (2 for 5, Homerun, Run, RBI) and Lave Cross (3 for 4, Run) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Jesse Tannehill (Season: #13 / Career: #71)

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A pitching duel early on that turned in the 5th inning when the Highlanders put up 4 runs to ultimately get the win. On the day, the New York Highlanders (61-64) topped the Boston Americans (74-51) by a 5 to 4 score.

Addie Joss (17-14) was the winning pitcher of record, as he allowed 4 runs (1 earned) on 6 hits, 1 walk, and 1 wild pitch; Game Score 68. Sam Leever (19-9) was denied entry into the 20-win club due to permitting 4 earned runs on 7 hits and 3 walks, striking out 5 in 7 innings of play; Game Score 49. Jose Ramos allowed 1 earned run on 2 hits and 1 walk in his 1 inning of play.

Claude Ritchey (2 for 3, Run, RBI, Walk), Roy Thomas (1 for 3, Run, 2 RBIs, Walk), Patsy Dougherty (1 for 1, Run, RBI), and Harry Davis (1 for 3, Run, RBI, Walk) led New York's offense, while Homer Smoot (2 for 4, Triple, 2 Runs, RBI) and Johnny Lush (1 for 2, Run, RBI) played well in defeat.

Player of the Game: Addie Joss

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It took a dramatic 9th-inning comeback, but the Boston Americans (75-51) prevailed over the visiting Detroit Tigers (64-62) by a score of 3 to 2 before an announced attendance of 8,451 fans.

With today's victory, Noodles Hahn (20-11) notched his 3rd career 20+ win season by limiting the opposition to 2 earned runs on 5 hits, 2 walks, 1 wild pitch, and 1 hit batsman while striking out 4 in his 134-pitch outing; Game Score 71. Doc White (15-15) was tagged with the loss after allowing 3 earned runs on 10 hits, 1 walk, and 1 wild pitch in 8 1/3 innings of play; Game Score 52.

While there was no one standout hitting performance today, collectively the Americans offense was spread between Jesse Hoffmeister (1 for 1, Run, RBI), John Farrell (2 for 4, RBI), and Danny Shay (2 for 3, Walk). The Tigers limited offense came from Charlie Hickman (1 for 4, Homerun, Run, RBI) and Dave Fultz (1 for 4, Run).

Player of the Game: Noodles Hahn (Season: #20 / Career: #81)