1st August 1888
The fans of the Browns are starting to think that their team might be able to get into the mix for the pennant this year after another solid month. The team picked up 15 wins from the 25 games they played. They have moved up to 3rd place in the NL table, 5 games behind the leaders.
Series Results
Won final game of a home series against the Pittsburgh Alleghenys
2-2 on the road to the Brooklyn Bridegrooms
3-0 at home to the Chicago White Stockings
2-1 on the road to the Pittsburgh Alleghenys
3-0 on the road to the Boston Beaneaters
0-3 at home to the Cincinnati Red Stockings
2-1 at home to the Brooklyn Bridegrooms
1-2 on the road to the Philadelphia Athletics
went 1-1 on the road to start a road trip to the Chicago White Stockings
Players making the All Star Squad
Pitcher Daisy Davis, Catcher Fred Carroll, First Baseman Charlie Comiskey, Second Baseman Jimmy Ryan and Left Fielder Pete Browning.
The strong performance of the team was led by star Left Fielder Pete Browning. Browning picked up 36 hits from 103 at bats. He scored 23 runs with 20 RBI's for an average of .350. This earned him the NL Batter of the Month award for July.
Pitcher Mickey Hughes had a good month on the mound with 6 wins from 8 games and an ERA of 2.09. This earned him the NL Rookie of the Month award.
Pitching
Batting
