[Nick Soulis]

Series #146



1906 Chicago White Sox
Record: 93-58
Finish: World Champions
Manager: Fielder Jones
Ball Park: South Side Park
WAR Leader: George Davis (6.4)
Franchise Record: 8-4
Hall of Famers: (2)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHW/1906.shtml

2019 Cincinnati Reds
Record: 75-87
Finish: 4th in NL Central
Manager: David Bell
Ball Park: Great American Ballpark
WAR Leader: Sonny Gray (6.1)
Franchise Record: 10-6
Hall of Famers: 0
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CIN/2019.shtml
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Gray Heroics Not Enough To Unseat Sox
Walsh and White Bring Chicago Back From Brink



Game 1
At South Side Park
2019 Cincinnati Reds 1
1906 Chicago White Sox 0
WP: S. Gray (1-0) LP: E. Walsh (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Sonny Grey (9 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 3 BB, 4 K, 114 P)
2019 Reds Lead Series 1-0

In the opener of a thrilling best-of-seven Field of Dreams series, Sonny Gray delivered a masterful no-hitter as the 2019 Cincinnati Reds edged the 1906 Chicago White Sox 1-0 at South Side Park. Gray's dominance was on full display, striking out four and walking three while allowing no hits across nine innings. The lone run of the game came in the seventh inning, when Eugenio Suárez scored after a key hit, giving the Reds the narrow lead. Despite Ed Walsh's valiant 9-inning effort on the mound for Chicago, allowing just one earned run on five hits, Gray's brilliance stole the spotlight. The White Sox struggled offensively, with their lineup unable to crack Gray's impeccable pitching. The 2019 Reds take a 1-0 series lead.

Game 2
At South Side Park
2019 Cincinnati Reds 5
1906 Chicago White Sox 6
WP: D. White (1-0) LP: L. Castillo (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Doc White (9 IP, 10 H, 3 ER, 1 BB,2 K, 140 P)
Series Tied 1-1

In a thrilling Game 2 of the best-of-seven Field of Dreams series, the 1906 Chicago White Sox rallied late to secure a 6-5 walk-off victory over the 2019 Cincinnati Reds, tying the series at 1-1. Fielder Jones played the hero for the White Sox, driving in the game-winning run with a single in the bottom of the ninth inning. Chicago’s offense was paced by three-hit performances from both Frank Isbell and Billy Sullivan, while Doc White went the distance, allowing five runs on ten hits but doing enough to earn the win. Despite Luis Castillo’s valiant effort on the mound for Cincinnati, pitching 8.2 innings, the White Sox’s timely hitting proved too much. The series now shifts to Cincinnati for Game 3.

Game 3
At Great American Ballpark
1906 Chicago White Sox 0
2019 Cincinnati Reds 5
WP: A. Desclafani (1-0) LP: N. Altrock (0-1)
HR: J. Winker (1)
POG: Anothony DesClafani (9 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 0 K, 107)
2019 Reds Lead Series 2-1

In Game 3 of the Field of Dreams series, the 2019 Cincinnati Reds claimed a 5-0 victory over the 1906 Chicago White Sox to take a 2-1 lead in the series. Behind a masterful complete-game shutout by Anthony DeSclafani, the Reds silenced the White Sox offense, scattering just six hits over nine innings. DeSclafani's command was impeccable, inducing 12 groundouts and 14 flyouts while keeping Chicago off balance. Cincinnati's offensive breakthrough came in the third inning, scoring three runs, highlighted by José Iglesias's two-RBI hit. Jesse Winker added insurance with a two-run homer in the eighth. The 40,403 fans at Great American Ball Park witnessed DeSclafani earn Player of the Game honors on a crisp, 59-degree October afternoon.

Game 4
At Great American Ballpark
1906 Chicago White Sox 0
2019 Cincinnati Reds 1
WP: S. Gray (2-0) LP: E. Walsh (0-2)
HR: None
POG: Sonny Grat (9 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 96 P)
2019 Reds Lead Series 3-1

In a tense Game 4 of the Field of Dreams series, the 2019 Cincinnati Reds edged the 1906 Chicago White Sox 1-0, taking a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Both teams were locked in a scoreless duel until the bottom of the ninth, when Yasiel Puig, pinch-hitting for Scott Schebler, delivered a walk-off single to score Eugenio Suárez and send the 44,256 fans at Great American Ball Park into a frenzy. Sonny Gray was magnificent, tossing a complete-game shutout, allowing just three hits and striking out three, earning Player of the Game honors. Despite a strong performance by Ed Walsh, who went 8.2 innings with six strikeouts, the White Sox couldn’t muster any offense. The Reds now stand one win away from clinching the series under clear, cool skies in Cincinnati.

Game 5
At Great American Ballpark
1906 Chicago White Sox 1
2019 Cincinnati Reds 0
WP: D. White (2-0) LP: L. Castillo (0-2)
HR: None
POG: Doc White (10 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 5 K, 127 P)
2019 Reds Lead Series 3-2

In a tense Game 5 of the Field of Dreams series, the 1906 Chicago White Sox kept their championship hopes alive with a thrilling 1-0 extra-inning victory over the 2019 Cincinnati Reds. The White Sox, facing elimination, leaned heavily on Doc White, who delivered a masterful 10-inning complete-game shutout. White scattered seven hits, struck out two, and navigated through dangerous Reds scoring opportunities to earn the win. The game remained scoreless through nine innings, but in the top of the 10th, Jiggs Donahue’s clutch RBI triple off Luis Castillo gave the White Sox the only run they needed. Despite Castillo’s brilliant performance, pitching 10 innings of his own and allowing just one run on six hits, the Reds' offense couldn’t crack White’s composure. With the victory, Chicago cut Cincinnati’s series lead to 3-2, sending the series back to South Side Park. The clear skies and cool 53-degree weather at Great American Ball Park set the stage for a classic pitchers' duel, attended by 45,555 fans. Doc White earned Player of the Game honors for his unforgettable performance.

Game 6
At South Side Park
2019 Cincinnati Reds 1
1906 Chicago White Sox 2
WP: N. Altrock (1-1) LP: A. Desclafani (1-1)
HR: None
POG: Nick Altrock (9 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 124 P)
Series Tied 3-3

In Game 6 of this best-of-seven Field of Dreams series, the 1906 Chicago White Sox edged out the 2019 Cincinnati Reds 2-1, tying the series at 3-3 and setting up a dramatic Game 7. Played in front of 44,238 fans at South Side Park, Chicago’s Nick Altrock pitched a complete game, allowing just one run on six hits. The White Sox’s offense, though limited to just three hits, capitalized on the Reds’ three errors, scoring two unearned runs. Anthony DeSclafani pitched well for Cincinnati but was undone by defensive miscues. After a 32-minute rain delay in the 8th inning, Altrock closed out the win to force a decisive final game.

Game 7
At South Side Park
2019 Cincinnati Reds 1
1906 Chicago White Sox 3
WP: E. Walsh (1-2) LP: S. Gray (2-1)
HR: None
POG: Ed Walsh (9 IP, 8 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, 124 P)

In a thrilling Game 7 of the best-of-seven Field of Dreams series, the 1906 Chicago White Sox clinched the series with a 3-1 victory over the 2019 Cincinnati Reds at South Side Park. Ed Walsh delivered a masterful performance on the mound, going the full nine innings, allowing just one run on eight hits while striking out five. Chicago capitalized on a pair of Cincinnati errors, with Frank Isbell and George Davis driving in key runs to build an early lead. Sonny Gray pitched well for the Reds but was undone by his defense. With the wind blowing out to right on a chilly, cloudy day, the White Sox secured the win in front of 20,288 fans. Walsh was named Player of the Game, sealing the White Sox's 4-3 series win in what will be remembered as a classic battle of past and present.

1906 Chicago White Sox Win Series 4 Games To 3
Series MVP:

(2-0, 1.42 ERA, 19 IP, 2 BB, 4 K, 1.00 WHIP, 0 HR)