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1908 World Series: Cleveland Naps vs. Brooklyn Superbas

Results

Game 1, October 11th, 1908, Washington Park
World Series Game 1 Victory for Smith and Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Superbas started the World Series in style, downing the visiting Cleveland Naps at Washington Park by a score of 9-2 to stake an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Superbas right-hander Frank Smith threw 9.0 innings of 6-hit ball.
Smith pitched a complete game for Brooklyn. The 28-year-old right-hander was charged with 2 runs on 6 hits. He struck out 5 during his 113-pitch performance.
"Postseason wins taste oh so sweet," said Smith after the game.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Washington Park in Brooklyn.
Superbas lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 12th, 1908, Washington Park
Naps Clip Superbas, 6-5, in WS Contest
The Cleveland Naps went the distance and then some at Washington Park to drag themselves back into a tie with the Brooklyn Superbas.
It took 10 innings to settle Game 2 of the World Series, but Cleveland eventually took the 6-5 win behind the efforts of pitcher Ed Walsh. Walsh threw 9.0 innings allowing 5 runs to aid the Cleveland cause. The clubs are now tied 1-1 in their best-of-7 series.
The result might have been different, had it not been for 31-year-old second baseman Jimmy Williams. Williams had a run-scoring single in the top of the tenth inning to put the Naps ahead, 6-5. For the game, Williams had 1 double and 1 single in 5 at-bats.
"We're happy," Williams told reporters after the win. "When you're in the playoffs, you've got to treat every game like it could be your last."
The next game is set to be played for October 14th, 1908 at League Park in Cleveland.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 14th, 1908, League Park
Cleveland Wins at Home to Take 2-1 Lead in WS
Hooks Wiltse pitched a gem to help the Cleveland Naps escape with a tight, 2-1 victory over the Brooklyn Superbas in a low-scoring World Series contest. The left-handed Wiltse threw 9.0 innings of 5-hit ball in the win, just enough for the Naps on a day when their offense dried up. Cleveland now leads the best-of-7 series 2-1.
Wiltse went the distance for Cleveland. He allowed 1 run on 5 hits, while striking out 4 and walking 3.
"We lost," Brooklyn manager Patsy Donovan said later. "We'll deal with it. The series isn't over."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at League Park in Cleveland.
Naps lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 15th, 1908, League Park
Brooklyn Win Evens Series at 2
Frank Smith went the distance at League Park to drag the Brooklyn Superbas back to parity with the Cleveland Naps. The right-handed Smith needed 117 pitches to get through the complete game effort, which the Superbas won, 4-0. The clubs are now tied 2-2 in the best-of-7 series.
Smith earned the win, going 9 strong innings for Brooklyn. The right-hander allowed just 2 hits, while striking out 7. Cleveland hitters had little success against him.
"We're one game closer to our goal," Brooklyn manager Patsy Donovan said later. "It isn't any more complicated than that."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at League Park in Cleveland.
Series tied 2-2

Game 5, October 16th, 1908, League Park
Road Win Lifts Brooklyn to 3-2 Lead in WS
When the stakes were high, Bill Bailey raised his game to match.
The left-handed Bailey turned in a stellar performance in Game 5 of the World Series, pitching a 9-inning, complete-game shutout to lead the Brooklyn Superbas to victory. He allowed 4 hits and struck out 4. The win gave Brooklyn a 3-2 lead over the Cleveland Naps in the best-of-7 series.
Bailey was in the zone all game. He frustrated Cleveland hitters while giving the Superbas 9 innings of quality work. Bailey threw 121 pitches, allowing 4 hits and getting 4 punchouts.
"Every team in baseball loses," Naps manager Robby Sorensen said. "We're in the playoffs and we still have the same guys that got us here. We'll bounce back."
Game 6 is scheduled for Sunday at Washington Park in Brooklyn.
Superbas lead series 3-2

Game 6, October 18th, 1908, Washington Park
Naps Win to Tie Series with Superbas
The Cleveland Naps and the Brooklyn Superbas will take the World Series to a decisive 7th game. In a must-win situation, the Naps beat the Superbas, 3-1, at Washington Park to force the series into what will essentially be a one-game playoff. Cleveland left-hander Hooks Wiltse had a big role in the win. He threw 9.0 innings allowing 1 run.
Heinie Zimmerman came through with a big-time hit for Cleveland. The pinch hitter smacked a 3-run home run in the top of the seventh inning to give his team the lead, 3-1. It was his only hit, but it was clutch.
"Coach said he wanted eight innings, so I decided to do him one better," Wiltse said later.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Washington Park in Brooklyn.
Series tied 3-3

Game 7, October 19th, 1908, Washington Park
Brooklyn Triumphs in World Series
The Brooklyn Superbas pulled out all the stops tonight, winning the World Series in a hard-fought series with the Cleveland Naps.
It was a seesaw affair, but with a 3-2 victory at Washington Park, Brooklyn lay claim to the franchise's 1st championship.
"There's no denying we faced a tough opponent," said Frank Smith. "But as the old saying goes, 'when the going gets tough, the tough get going,' and that's what we did today."
The champs finished the regular season 98-56 and claimed first place in the NL.
A victory parade is set to be scheduled in Brooklyn in the days to come.
Superbas win series 4-3

World Series MVP: P Frank Smith (Brooklyn Superbas)