Baseball in Boston -- 1901 & Beyond

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Pitching stats for the month sorted by innings pitched (IP). Jesse Tannehill and Noodles Hahn continue to be the anchors of the staff. Leever and Young are hit and miss, though Young did have a decent month. Closer Jose Ramos has nice numbers but he sure causes me a lot of stress when he comes into the game.

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A global look at the Boston Americans. The July record is consistent with the previous two months, with the difficult April setting the team back. I like how the team is hitting the ball and running the bases. Pitching as remained solid all year, though the staff has a tendency to serve up the long-ball far too often. Much to my surprise, team fielding is actually pretty good.

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I am actually surprised that we won this game. Despite the Philadelphia Athletics (62-50) jumping out to an early 4-0 lead, the Boston Americans (61-51) were able to overcome the deficit and take the game by a 5-4 score. With the win, Boston moved to 4 games out of the top spot, though the Magic # sits at 26.

In a match-up between the "Cys", Cy Young (10-14) picked up the win despite allowing 4 earned runs on 8 hits and 3 walks; Game Score 53. Cy Falkenberg (12-11) pitched very well but his defense let him down, as he surrendered 5 runs (1 earned) on 4 hits and 2 walks; Game Score 61.

The Americans limited hitting came from Cy Young (1 for 1, Triple, Run, 2 Sacrifice Bunts), Jiggs Donahue (1 for 4, Double, 2 Runs), and Danny Shay (1 for 3, Run, Stolen Base). John Titus (2 for 4, Double), Dick Harley (2 for 3, 2 RBIs), and Cy Falkenberg (2 for 3, Run, 2 RBIs) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Cy Falkenberg

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A special game for Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Bill Keister, as he went 5 for 6 in a 17 to 8 win over the New York Giants. Keister's game performance included 2 Doubles, 3 Runs, and 5 RBIs.

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A nail-biter of a game, but in the end the Boston Americans (62-51) prevailed over the Philadelphia Athletics (62-51) by a 3 to 2 score to complete the 3-game sweep. With the win, the Americans moved into a tie for 2nd-place; 4 games out of the top spot.

The winning pitcher on the day was Sam Leever (16-11), as the "Goshen Schoolmaster" allowed just 2 runs (1 earned) on 10 hits and 1 walk; Game Score 62. Mordecai Brown took the mound for Philadelphia but did not factor into the decision. Brown allowed 2 earned runs on 6 hits and 2 walks in 8 innings of play; Game Score 63. Lave Winham (1-1) was tagged with the loss after he permitted 1 earned run on 2 hits and 1 wild pitch in his 2/3 innings of work.

At the plate, Homer Smoot (3 for 4, Run, Stolen Base), Chick Stahl (2 for 3, RBI), and Fred Clarke (1 for 2, Triple, Run, RBI, Walk) played well in the win. For the Athletics, Bill Coughlin (1 for 1, Run, RBI), Billy Clingman (1 for 3, Walk), and Tom Corcoran (1 for 4, Run) contributed in the loss.

Player of the Game: Sam Leever (Season: #12 / Career: #34)

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St. Louis Browns pitcher Andy Coakley continues to baffle opposing batters; last week being no exception. In taking home his 1st American League Player of the Week award, Coakley posted a 2-0 record with a 0.00 ERA in 18 innings of play. His efforts generated 0.4 WAR and 0.8 WPA.

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The National League Player of the Week award went to Brooklyn Superbas pitcher Nick Altrock. In picking up his 1st PofW award, Altrock posted a 2-0 record with a 0.00 ERA in 18 innings of play which was good for 0.2 WAR and 0.7 WPA.

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The latest Power Rankings are out and the St. Louis Cardinals (67-46) are in the top spot. Following closely behind are the Boston Beaneaters (66-47), Boston Americans (62-51), Brooklyn Superbas (61-52), and New York Highlanders (66-47). Remaining in last place are the New York Giants (41-72).

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Things are starting to heat up with the Pennant Chase. In the American League, the New York Highlanders (78.3% playoff chance) maintain a 4-game lead over the Boston Americans (12% playoff chance) and Philadelphia Athletics (9.5% playoff chance). The National League race is a battle between the St. Louis Cardinals (58.6% playoff chance) and the Boston Beaneaters (40.0% playoff chance).

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A nice pitching performance by Noodles Hahn and timely hitting of Chick Stahl led the Boston Americans (63-51) to a 2 to 1 victory over the Chicago White Sox (48-66). The win, coupled to a New York Highlanders loss, moved the Americans to just 3-games out of the top spot.

Noodles Hahn (15-11) picked up the win by limiting the opposition to just 1 earned run on 8 hits and 2 walks, striking out 6 on a total of 130 pitches; Game Score 71. Fred Glade (12-18) ended up on the wrong side of the ledger, as he was tagged with the loss after allowing 2 earned runs on 8 hits and 2 walks, striking out 3 on a total of 124 pitches; Game Score 64.

The Boston hitting-attack was led by Chick Stahl (2 for 4, Double, Triple, Run) and Dave Brain (2 for 4, RBI, Stolen Base). John Anderson (2 for 4, Double), Hughie Jennings (2 for 4, RBI), and John Dobbs (1 for 1, Walk) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Noodles Hahn (Season: #14 / Career: #59)

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So utterly frustrating to have my team defense play so poorly. Specifically, what the heck is Kid Elberfeld doing playing shortstop when he is an error machine and hasn't hit the ball well in months. Squandering another opportunity, the Boston Americans (63-52) fell to the Chicago White Sox (49-66) in a 9th-inning blunder that ended in a 4 to 3 score.

Bill Carrick (11-15) picked up the win after limiting the opposition to 3 runs (2 earned) on 9 hits, 3 walks, and 1 hit batsman; Game Score 61. Jesse Tannehill (17-11) was burdened with the loss after allowing 4 runs (0 earned) on 8 hits and 3 walks; Game Score 59.

For the White Sox, Mike Grady (2 for 3, 2 RBIs, Walk), John Anderson (2 for 4, Run), and Jim Jackson (1 for 1, Double, Run) played great at the plate. Frank Chance (2 for 4, Double, Run, RBI, 2 Stolen Bases), Fred Clarke (2 for 5, 2 RBIs), and Bill Lange (1 for 4, 2 Runs, Walk) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Bill Carrick

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The New York Giants were eliminated from National League playoff race, marking the first team in MLB this season to have its playoff hopes dashed. The Giants have several players with outstanding potential on the team and perhaps they can find a way to build a contender around the likes of Zaza Harvey, Sam Crawford, and Cy Morgan.

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A 6-run 1st inning powered the Boston Americans (64-52) to a 13 to 3 route of the Chicago White Sox (49-67). The Americans remain in 2nd-place, 4 games out of the top spot.

Cy Young (11-14) took the mound and picked up the complete-game victory, allowing 3 runs (0 earned) on 6 hits, 2 walks, and 1 hit batsman; Game Score 71. Brickyard Kennedy (8-13) lasted on 2 2/3 innings in the loss, as he served up 8 runs (3 earned) on 5 hits and 8 walks; Game Score 14. Len Swormstedt allowed 3 runs (2 earned) on 4 hits and 1 walk in 3 2/3 innings of relief before turning the ball over to Dad Hale for the final 2 2/3 innings in which Hale permitted 2 runs (0 earned) on 5 hits and 1 hit batsman.

The Boston hitting-attack was dialed today, led by Fred Clarke (3 for 5, Triple, 3 Runs, 2 RBIs, Walk), Chick Stahl (2 for 5, Double, 2 Runs, 3 RBIs, Stolen Base), John Farrell (2 for 4, Run, RBI, 2 Walks), and Jiggs Donahue (2 for 5, Run, RBI). Hughie Jennings (3 for 4, Double, RBI) and Mike Grady (1 for 4, Run, RBI) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Cy Young (Season: #9 / Career: #41)

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An exciting game played before 7,048 fans saw an outstanding pitching performance by Sam Leever and a timely 2-out double from Jiggs Donahue powered the Boston Americans (65-52) to a 2 to 1 victory over the visiting St. Louis Browns (51-66). The Americans remain 4 games out of 1st-place; Magic #20.

The Americans called upon Sam Leever (17-11) and he delivered. In picking up the win, Leever allowed 1 run (0 earned) on 5 hits and 2 walks; Game Score 75. Andy Coakley (15-17) pitched well but came up short in the loss after allowing 2 runs (0 earned) on 7 hits and 2 walks while striking out 8; Game Score 70.

At the plate, Fred Clarke (2 for 3, Double, Run, Walk), Jiggs Donahue (1 for 4, Double, 2 RBIs), and Frank Chance (2 for 4) played well in the victory. While the Browns had limited offense, Jimmy Barrett (1 for 3, Run, Walk, Stolen Base) and Patsy Donovan (1 for 4, RBI) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Sam Leever (Season: #13 / Career: #35)

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Before a season high 7,917 fans, the Boston Americans (65-53) missed an opportunity to keep pressure on the playoff race as they fell to the St. Louis Browns (52-66) by a score of 4 to 3. The loss pushed Boston to 5 games out of the top spot, with its playoff chance slimmed down to 4.9% and the looming Magic # reduced to 18.

The winning pitcher on the day was Weldon Henley (15-14), who allowed 3 earned runs on 9 hits and 2 wild pitches; Game Score 63. Noodles Hahn (15-12) was tagged with the loss after he allowed 4 runs (3 earned) on 13 hits; Game Score 52.

The Browns found success against Hahn, led by Charlie Babb (3 for 5, 2 Doubles, Run, RBI), Weldon Henley (2 for 4, Double, Run), Bill Hassamaer (3 for 5, RBI), and Jimmy Barrett (2 for 4, Double, Run). The Americans found help at the plate from Dave Brain (2 for 3, Homerun, Run, 2 RBIs), Jiggs Donahue (2 for 4, Double, Run), Frank Chance (2 for 4, RBI, 2 Stolen Bases), and Bill Lange (2 for 5, Run, 2 Stolen Bases).

Player of the Game: Weldon Henley

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A nail-biter of a game saw the Boston Americans (66-53) overcome a deficit with a 2-run 9th inning to prevail over the St. Louis Browns (52-67) by a 6 to 5 score. The Americans remain 4 games out of the top spot; Magic #18 and 9.8% chance to make the playoffs.

It wasn't his finest outing of the season, but it was enough to get the job done. In picking up the win, Jesse Tannehill (18-11) allowed 5 runs (3 earned) on 10 hits and 4 walks; Game Score 51. Tom Hughes (10-18) was hit with the loss after serving up 6 runs (5 earned) on 14 hits, 3 walks, and 3 hit batsman; Game Score 36.

At the plate, Dave Brain (2 for 4, Double, RBI), Danny Shay (1 for 1, Run, 2 Hit by Pitch, Stolen Base), Chick Stahl (2 for 4, Run, RBI, Walk) played well for Boston. The Browns offense was led by Bill Hassamaer (2 for 5, Double, Triple, 2 Runs, RBI), Kip Selbach (2 for 5, Triple, RBI), and Ed Phelps (2 for 2, Run, Walk).

Player of the Game: Jesse Tannehill (Season: #18 / Career: #58)

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A familiar face takes home the American League Player of the Week award. In picking up his 4th PofW award of the season (and the 6th of his career), Big Ed Delahanty smacked the ball to the tune of a .600 batting average (15 for 25), with 6 Doubles, 1 Homerun, 5 Runs, 10 RBIs, and 2 Walks for a slash line of .600/.630/.960 which generated 1.0 WAR and 1.34 WPA. The Cleveland Naps outfielder is currently the overwhelming favorite to take home season MVP honors.

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Boston Beaneaters 1st-baseman Willie Clark put together a week of solid hitting to take home the National League Player of the Week award. In earning his 2nd career PofW honor, Clark had a .440 batting average (11 for 25) with 1 Double, 2 Triples, 2 Homeruns, 6 Runs, 6 RBIs, 2 Walks, and 1 Stolen Base for a slash line of .440/.464/.880 that was good for 0.7 WAR and 0.08 WPA.

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Playing before a home crowd of 5,958 fans, the Boston Americans (67-53) capitalized on the defensive miscues of the Detroit Tigers (58-62) to take the victory by a 4 to 3 score. The Americans remain 3 games out of the top spot; Magic #17.

The venerable Cy Young (12-14) played well enough to secure the win, allowing 3 runs (2 earned) on 7 hits, 1 walk, and 1 wild pitch for the complete game 120-pitch effort; Game Score 65. Nixey Callahan (3-17) was tagged with the loss after allowing 4 runs (0 earned) on 8 hits, 1 walk, and 1 hit batsman; Game Score 59.

Boston's offense was powered by Dave Brain (3 for 4, Double, Run, Stolen Base), Danny Shay (2 for 4, Run, RBI), and John Farrell (1 for 4, Double, Run, RBI). On the other side of the ledger, Charlie Hickman (3 for 4, Double, Run), Roger Bresnahan (1 for 4, Double, RBI), and Freddy Parent (1 for 4, Run, RBI, and Stolen Base) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Cy Young (Season: #10 / Career: #42)

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Behind the solid pitching of Sam Leever and some timely 8th inning hitting by Fred Clarke, the Boston Americans (68-53) outlasted the Detroit Tigers (58-63) by a 2 to 1 score to the delight of the 6,794 fans in attendance.

Leever (18-11) limited the opposition to just 1 earned run on 8 hits and 1 walk in his 129-pitch outing; Game Score 71. Bob Ewing (13-14) was burdened with loss after allowing 3 runs (0 earned) on 6 hits and 2 walks; Game Score 65.

The Americans lineup did just enough to secure the win. Leading the way was Danny Shay (2 for 3, Run), Jiggs Donahue (2 for 3, Triple, RBI), Chick Stahl (1 for 3, Triple, Walk, Stolen Base), and Fred Clarke (1 for 4, 2 RBIs). Tom O'Brien (2 for 3, Stolen Base), Freddy Parent (1 for 2, Run, Stolen Base), and Mike Donlin (1 for 3, Double, Walk) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Sam Leever (Season: #14 / Career: #36)