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ORIOLES NARROW DEFICIT IN SERIES WITH VICTORY AT CHICAGO
Donoghue Masterful in Mound Work as Baltimore Triumphs, 3 to 2—Alfonso Aids Cause with Timely Blow—Next Contest To-Morrow
CHICAGO, Ill., June 27 — Displaying grit and resolve characteristic of clubs unwilling to submit to elimination, the Baltimore Base Ball Club registered a narrow yet determined victory over the Chicago White Sox this afternoon at Guaranteed Rate Field, triumphing by a tally of 3 runs to 2. The contest marks the fourth in the championship bout of the League, and the Orioles, by their efforts to-day, now trail the series three games to one.
Craig Donoghue, right-handed twirler for the Baltimore nine, proved himself the architect of the day’s success. Donoghue took to the rubber with resolute poise, yielding but two runs over the course of seven and one-third innings. His delivery was firm and his composure unshaken, even as the Chicago batsmen sought to mount an assault upon him in the middle frames.
The contest turned notably in Baltimore’s favor during the third inning, when Mr. Chris Alfonso, a gentleman of some distinction upon the diamond and twice honored with All-Star selection, lofted a well-struck fly to the outer garden, sufficient in distance to score the go-ahead run by sacrifice. The run, which proved decisive, placed Baltimore ahead, 3 to 2.
When approached following his effort, Donoghue expressed modesty in tone: “If the personal accolades come, so be it,” said he. “I just want to win ballgames.”
The White Sox, for their part, made several spirited attempts to draw even, but were continually repelled by sound defensive arrangement and Donoghue’s capable hurling. Chicago’s supporters, who filled the grandstands with considerable enthusiasm, were silenced by the final out.
The clubs shall meet again upon the morrow, upon the same field, where Baltimore shall endeavour to extend the series further, and the White Sox shall seek to close it.
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