[Nick Soulis]

Series #34
Preliminary Round



1946 Detroit Tigers
Record: 92-62
Finish: 2nd in AL
Manager: Steve O'Neill
Ball Park: Briggs Stadium
WAR Leader: Hal Newhouser (9.6)
Hall of Famers: (3)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/1946.shtml

1915 Washington Senators
Record: 85-68
Finish: 4th in AL
Manager: Clark Griffith
Ball Park: Griffith Stadium
WAR Leader: Walter Johnson (12.5)
Hall of Famers: (1)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/WSH/1915.shtml
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Game 1
At Briggs Stadium
1915 Washington Senators 0
1946 Detroit Tigers 3 (14 inn)
WP: S. Overmire (1-0) LP: W. Johnson (0-1)
HR: B. McCosky (1)
POG: Hal Newhouser (13 IP, 0 ER, 5 BB, 14 K, 187 P)
McCosky 3 run walk off HR in 14th

Game 2
At Briggs Stadium
1915 Washington Senators 0
1946 Detroit Tigers 1
WP: F. Hutchinson (1-0) LP: D. Ayers (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Fred Hutchinson (9 IP, 3 H, 1 BB, 6 K, 112 P)
Senators shut out for 23 innings in games 1 and 2

Game 3
At Griffith Stadium
1946 Detroit Tigers 0
1915 Washington Senators 3
WP: H. Harper (1-0) LP: D. Trout (0-1)
HR: D. Moeller (1)
POG: Harry Harper (9 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 6 K, 136 P)
Harper 7.1 no hit innings

Game 4
At Griffith Stadium
1946 Detroit Tigers 5
1915 Washington Senators 0
WP: V. Trucks (1-0) LP: J. Shaw (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Virgil Trucks (9 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, 109 P)
Jimmy Outlaw 2-4 with 2 RBI

Game 5
At Griffith Stadium
1946 Detroit Tigers 3
1915 Washington Senators 0 (11 inn)
WP: H. Newhouser (1-0) LP: G. Dumont (0-1)
HR: H. Greenberg (1), G. McBride (1)
POG: Hal Newhouser (11 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, 163 P)
Hank Greenberg 3 run home run in 11th

1946 Detroit Tigers Win Series 4 Games To 1
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Tigers Pitching Steals The Show
Even Big Train Cant Keep Pace With Detroit Arms



In a clash of baseball eras, the 1946 Detroit Tigers emerged victorious over the 1915 Washington Senators in a best-of-seven series, securing a 4-1 win. The Tigers' pitching staff, led by the outstanding performance of Hal Newhouser, proved to be the decisive factor in the series.

The series kicked off with an intense pitching duel at Briggs Stadium. The 1915 Washington Senators, led by legendary pitcher Walter Johnson, faced the formidable 1946 Detroit Tigers. After a grueling 14 innings, the Tigers emerged triumphant with a 3-0 victory. Hal Newhouser delivered an extraordinary performance, pitching 13 innings without allowing an earned run. Barney McCosky sealed the win with a dramatic three-run walk-off home run in the 14th inning.

The Tigers continued their dominance in Game 2, as Fred Hutchinson showcased his pitching prowess with a complete-game shutout. The 1915 Senators struggled to find offensive momentum, suffering a second consecutive shutout. Hutchinson's stellar performance earned him Player of the Game honors, contributing to the Tigers' 1-0 victory.

The series shifted to Griffith Stadium for Game 3, where the 1915 Washington Senators finally broke their scoreless streak. Harry Harper spearheaded the Senators' effort with a complete-game shutout, limiting the Tigers to just one hit. Dave Moeller's home run provided the offensive spark needed, and the Senators claimed a 3-0 victory to stay alive in the series.

In Game 4, the Tigers reasserted their dominance, securing a 5-0 win over the Senators. Virgil Trucks delivered a pitching gem, tossing a complete-game shutout with only three hits allowed. Jimmy Outlaw's offensive contribution, going 2-4 with two RBIs, played a crucial role in the Tigers' victory, giving them a 3-1 series lead.

In the decisive Game 5, Hal Newhouser once again took center stage, pitching 11 innings of stellar baseball. The Tigers' offense came alive in the 11th inning, with Hank Greenberg delivering a three-run home run. Newhouser's remarkable performance and Greenberg's clutch hit sealed the Tigers' 3-0 victory and secured their series win.

Hal Newhouser's exceptional contributions on the mound earned him the Most Valuable Player (MVP) honors for the series. Over 24 innings pitched, Newhouser allowed only one earned run, showcasing his dominance and pivotal role in the Tigers' triumph.

The 1946 Detroit Tigers showcased their pitching prowess throughout the series, with standout performances from Hal Newhouser, Fred Hutchinson, and Virgil Trucks. The victory over the 1915 Washington Senators highlighted the Tigers' ability to control the game from the mound, securing their place in baseball history with a 4-1 series win.

Series MVP:

(24 IP, 1 ER, 8 BB, 20 K, 0.92 WHIP, 7.5 K/9)