The Boston Americans came all the way back in 1898 to win thier third World Championship and prove that a season is never over until the final out is thrown. The Americans came from behind in dramatic fashion to steal the pennant from the Washington Senators on the last day of the season and then finished the job in the Series for their third title in team history.
Boston remains the capatal of winning baseball having won more titles then any other ciity, between their two teams the city has won 8 titles.
For Chicago there is even more disapointment as the team with the best record in the league lost the World Series for the third straight year, only the second team in history to lose the big one three seasons in a row. The Orphans are said to be once again stunned by the loss, something that the public isnt happy about as many are asking for a change at the top as manager Al Spalding hasnt proved he can win the big one.
To the Chicago defense is the fact they were missing three of their very best players for the series. Charlie Geggus their star pitcher, Frank Clarke their star outfielder, and Reddy Mack their engine powered infielder were all out for the entire series.
"We apologize to the fans" said Spaliding, "we did our very best but came up short again". Rumors still persist that Spalding may be stepping down.
Series Review:
Game 1 at West Side Park
| Tuesday, September 27th, 1898 |
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
| Boston Americans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 |
| Chicago Orphans | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | X | 8 | 11 | 2 |
WP: A. Rusie
LP: D. Esper
Boston makes five errors and the Orphans get off to the perfect start to overwhelm the Amercans. Hughie Jennings drives in two runs and Amos Rusie strikes out five while not allowing an earned run.
Game 2 at West Side Park
| Wednesday, September 28th, 1898 |
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
| Boston Americans | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| Chicago Orphans | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
WP: C. Seymour
LP: A. Orth
Four runs in the first two innings and Boston gave Cy Seymour all the help he would need. Seymour went the distance and allowed only one run as Al Orth of the Orphans settled down a bit too late. Boston only had six hits in the win.
Game 3 at Huntington Avenue Grounds
| Friday, September 30th, 1898 |
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
| Chicago Orphans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| Boston Americans | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | X | 9 | 16 | 1 |
WP: T. Ramsey
LP: N. Cuppy
Orphans starter Nip Cuppy leaves with an injury and the Americans dominate this game in front of their fans. Toad Ramsey pitches a shutout and strikes out nine as the Orphans score one run in two games and fall behind in this series.
Game 4 at Hungtington Avenue Grounds
| Saturday, October 1st, 1898 |
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | R | H | E |
| Chicago Orphans | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 3 |
| Boston Americans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 2 |
WP: J. Chesbro (1-0)
LP: D. Esper
The best game of the series thus far had a great finish. Russ Hall gave Chicago the lead in the 10th but with two out Pop Schriver tied the game with a double for Boston. Still Chicago wouldnt quit and in the 11th John McGraw drove in the go ahead run and Jack Chesbro finished strong as Chicago tied the series.
Game 5 at Huntington Avenue Grounds
| Sunday, October 2nd, 1898 |
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
| Chicago Orphans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| Boston Americans | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
WP: A. Orth
LP: C. Seymour
Chicago have a late rally and are in control of the series going back home. Down by a run in the 8th Sam Thompson singles with the bases loaded to score two. An insurance run is added later and a great start by Al Orth stands as Boston lose two of three at home.
Game 6 at West Side Park
| Tuesday, October 4th, 1898 |
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
| Boston Americans | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 2 |
| Chicago Orphans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
WP: Toad Ramsey
LP: A. Rusie
Its Toad Ramsey to the resue for Boston as the Americans score early and late to never really give the Orphans a chance. General Stafford drives in two runs and Ramsey pitches his second complete game of the series again striking out nine. The Series goes down to one game.
Game 7 at West Side Park
| Wednesday, October 5th, 1898 |
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
| Boston Americans | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 19 | 0 |
| Chicago Orphans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6 |
WP: D. Esper
LP: J. Chesbro
Al Spalding goes with Jack Chesbro in the start and the game wasnt even close as Boston overan him. The Americans hammered 19 hits and scored 11 runs in three innings helped by six Chicago errors, three by Russ Hall. Boston drubb Chicago and the fans of the city leave dejected as the visitors celebrate.