August 1st 1919 Update
Senators come flying in from third place to take the top spot in the American League. Meanwhile in the National League, the Boston Braves are trying to hold on to a small lead
over Philadelphia and a waning Brooklyn team. Babe Ruth has hit his 20th home run of the season and needs just three more to equal his total from 1917, and 11 short of Roger
Connor's league leading total.
Standings
Batting Stats
Pitching Stats
Washington Senators Report
Record 57-36 1st Place
We bounce back from a so so month of July with a 21-7 July. Pete Alexander is named Pitcher of the Month for his 7-1, 2.41 effort. And Oscar Charleston is named Batter of the Month,
batting .405 with 2 HR and 25 RBIs, including his second Grand Slam of the year.
ATD (Around the Diamonds)
Luther Barnes (Beaumont Oilers, Texas League) has 17 wins. Oscar Miller (St Paul Saints, American Association) raised him one for 18 wins. Chick Evans (Providence Grays, Eastern
League) raised the raise to 19 wins. Not to be left out but Clarence Grina (San Fransisco Seals, Pacific Coast League) called with his 19 wins.