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Here is an MLB Box score. Write an AP wire story about the game. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS AT BOSTON RED SOX
GAME ID: 1014 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 28TH , 1930 - GAME LOG
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Philadelphia Athletics (62-69) 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 15 2
Boston Red Sox (48-78) 3 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 X 8 13 1
PHILADELPHIA BATTING LINESCORE BOSTON BATTING LINESCORE
Player AB R H RBI BB K LOB AVG HR RBI
K. Cuyler CF 5 0 1 0 0 2 3 .339 12 69
F. Frisch 2B, 3B 5 1 2 0 0 1 2 .271 3 54
R. Hornsby 1B, 2B 5 2 2 3 0 1 2 .321 31 97
H. Heilmann RF 4 0 0 0 1 0 2 .309 10 71
C. Gelbert SS 5 0 3 0 0 0 1 .293 2 53
L. Durocher 3B 3 1 2 0 0 0 1 .278 1 35
S. Harriss P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .091 0 1
b-C. Fewster 3B, 1B 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 .220 0 6
A. Metzler LF 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 .238 1 26
J. Gooch C 4 0 2 1 0 0 2 .286 0 43
E. Erickson P 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .026 0 0
a-S. Hale 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .265 1 9
G. Spencer P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0
c-M. Archdeacon PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .283 0 18
N. Brady P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0
Totals 40 4 15 4 2 5 15
a - S. Hale substituted for E. Erickson in the 5th
b - C. Fewster substituted for S. Harriss in the 6th
c - M. Archdeacon pinch hit for G. Spencer in the 8th
BATTING
Home Runs: R. Hornsby 2 (31, 3rd Inning off B. Burke, 1 on, 0 outs; 7th Inning off F. Fitzsimmons, 0 on, 0 outs)
Total Bases: K. Cuyler , F. Frisch 2 , R. Hornsby 8 , C. Gelbert 3 , L. Durocher 2 , A. Metzler 2 , J. Gooch 2 , S. Hale
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: K. Cuyler , F. Frisch , H. Heilmann , C. Fewster , J. Gooch
GIDP: C. Gelbert
Team LOB: 11
FIELDING
Errors: R. Hornsby (20) , J. Gooch (5)
Double Plays: 1 (Frisch-Gelbert-Hornsby)
Player AB R H RBI BB K LOB AVG HR RBI
C. Bell CF 3 2 2 0 2 0 0 .257 4 41
C. Walker LF 3 1 2 4 1 0 0 .270 0 30
B. Terry 1B 5 0 1 1 0 0 4 .327 13 63
A. Comorosky RF 5 1 1 0 0 1 4 .301 2 26
M. McManus 3B 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 .303 8 83
a-J. Burns PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .111 0 0
c-J. Warner 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .191 1 4
A. Lopez C 4 1 2 1 0 0 1 .288 6 55
A. Reese 2B 4 1 3 1 0 0 0 .247 1 28
H. Schuble SS 4 1 2 1 0 0 2 .306 1 13
B. Burke P 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .151 0 3
b-B. Miller PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .279 4 34
F. Fitzsimmons P 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .234 3 14
Totals 35 8 13 8 4 1 15
a - J. Burns pinch hit for M. McManus in the 6th
b - B. Miller pinch hit for B. Burke in the 6th
c - J. Warner substituted for J. Burns in the 7th
BATTING
Doubles: C. Walker (19, 6th Inning off S. Harriss, 3 on, 2 outs) , B. Terry (20, 6th Inning off G. Spencer, 1 on, 2 outs)
Total Bases: C. Bell 2 , C. Walker 3 , B. Terry 2 , A. Comorosky , A. Lopez 2 , A. Reese 3 , H. Schuble 2
2-out RBI: C. Walker , B. Terry , A. Lopez , A. Reese
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: , A. Comorosky 3 , H. Schuble , F. Fitzsimmons
GIDP: B. Terry
Sac Bunt: C. Walker
Team LOB: 8
BASERUNNING
SB: C. Bell 2 (17)
CS: J. Warner (2)
FIELDING
Errors: M. McManus (14)
Double Plays: 1 (Warner-Reese-Terry)
OF assists: 1 (Bell(Gooch at 3rd base))
PHILADELPHIA PITCHING LINESCORE BOSTON PITCHING LINESCORE
Player IP H R ER BB K HR PI ERA
E. Erickson 4.1 5 3 3 3 0 0 73 4.41
S. Harriss L (1-1) 1.1 4 5 5 1 0 0 31 5.17
G. Spencer 1.1 3 0 0 0 1 0 22 4.62
N. Brady 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 5.62
PITCHING
Game Score: E. Erickson 38
Batters Faced: E. Erickson 20, S. Harriss 9, G. Spencer 7, N. Brady 4
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: E. Erickson 7-5, S. Harriss 2-2, G. Spencer 2-0, N. Brady 3-0
Pitches - Strikes: E. Erickson 73-40, S. Harriss 31-20, G. Spencer 22-15, N. Brady 7-6
Inherited Runners - Scored: G. Spencer 1-1
Player IP H R ER BB K HR PI ERA
B. Burke W (9-15) 6.0 12 3 3 0 3 1 111 4.59
F. Fitzsimmons SV (1) 3.0 3 1 1 2 2 1 52 4.99
PITCHING
Game Score: B. Burke 39
Batters Faced: B. Burke 29, F. Fitzsimmons 13
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: B. Burke 5-8, F. Fitzsimmons 2-4
Pitches - Strikes: B. Burke 111-71, F. Fitzsimmons 52-30
GAME NOTES
Player of the Game: Curt Walker
Ballpark: Fenway Park 1926-1933
Weather: Partly Cloudy (68 degrees), wind blowing out to left at 11 mph
Start Time: 3:05 PM ET
Time: 2:53
Attendance: 6259
Special Notes: SP Eric Erickson was injured while pitching.
ChatGPT
AP Wire Story
BOSTON RED SOX CRUSH PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS IN DOMINANT FASHION
FENWAY PARK, BOSTON (AP) – In a formidable display of power and precision, the Boston Red Sox unleashed a relentless offensive barrage, defeating the Philadelphia Athletics with a commanding 8-4 victory on Thursday, August 28th, 1930.
The Red Sox, resolute in their quest for triumph, surged ahead early in the contest, capitalizing on an explosive three-run opening frame. The Athletics, undeterred, mustered a response in the second inning, mustering a solitary run to narrow the gap. However, the relentless Boston squad refused to relinquish their grip on the game.
The Red Sox hurler, Bill Burke, showcased his mettle on the mound, skillfully navigating through six innings of battle. Though he conceded three runs, his composure and pinpoint accuracy stifled the Athletics' attempts to mount a significant comeback.
Burke's teammates provided him ample offensive support, with Curt Walker leading the charge. The stalwart outfielder delivered a pivotal performance, amassing two hits, including a resounding home run, and tallying four RBIs. His commanding presence at the plate left the Philadelphia pitching staff grappling for answers.
The Athletics, valiant in their efforts, demonstrated resilience with a series of offensive flurries. Rogers Hornsby, the venerable veteran, exemplified the never-say-die spirit, clubbing two home runs and contributing three RBIs to his team's cause. Nevertheless, the Philadelphia squad was ultimately unable to close the significant deficit that the Red Sox had built.
In a twist of fate, the Athletics encountered a setback when their starting pitcher, Eric Erickson, succumbed to an injury mid-game, forcing an early exit. The ensuing relief efforts proved futile against the relentless Red Sox assault.
As the final out was recorded, the victors reveled in their achievement, while the vanquished Athletics took solace in their valiant efforts. Fenway Park bore witness to a clash of titans, leaving the jubilant Boston faithful rejoicing in their team's commanding triumph.
The Red Sox, inspired by their formidable display, continue their pursuit of excellence, while the Athletics regroup and look ahead to their next battle in this captivating Major League Baseball season.
Note: This article is a fictional representation of an AP wire story written in the style of the 1930s and inspired by historical newspaper reporting of the era.
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