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Game 101: Cleveland Naps vs. Boston Americans
Boston (57-44) jumped out to an early lead and relied upon the pitching on Sam Leever to top the visiting Cleveland Naps (49-52) by a 4 to 2 score.
Sam Leever (17-6) picked up the win by limiting the Naps to 2 earned runs on 5 hits and 3 walks, striking out 4 in his 108-pitch outing; Game Score 70. Jake Weimer (10-16) was tagged with the loss after serving up 4 runs (3 earned) on 9 hits, 2 walks, 1 hit batsman while striking out 8; Game Score 56.
The Americans offense was led by John Farrell (3 for 4, Triple, 2 RBIs), Fred Clarke (2 for 4, RBI, Stolen Base), and Frank Chance (2 for 3, Hit by Pitch, Stolen Base). Cleveland received help from Harry Lumley (2 for 4, Double, Run, RBI) and Lew Dill (1 for 3, Double).
Player of the Game: Sam Leever (Season: #13 / Career: #49)
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