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Wednesday, April 16, 1901
In the American League, the Yankees continued to roll and made it 3 in a row by edging Detroit 3 to 2. Whitey Ford (1-1) evened his record with a superlative performance, limiting the hardhitting Tigers to just 2 runs and 7 hits. Hal Newhouser was almost as good, leaving for a pinchhitter in the top of the ninth, trailing 2 to 0. Harry Coveleski (0-1) took over for him and took the loss. With 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th, pinchhitter Bill Dickey punched Yogi Berra across with a clutch single and won the game. Mickey Mantle led the New York hitters with 3 hits and Derek Jeter had the game's only homer.
In Cleveland, Herb Score (1-1) regained his southpaw touch in his second start and blunted the Bosox 4 to 3 and got the best of Cy Young (1-1). He got the win with ninth inning help from Don Mossi. Al Rosen's two run single in the 8th was the game winner. Young went all the way allowing 4 runs and 7 hits, while striking out 3 and walking one. Score pitched a 7 hitter, struck out 7 and walked 5.
Baltimore got back on the win track after 2 losses. They nipped the Washington Nationals 3 to 2 as Mike Mussina (1-0) won a close one over Bert Blyleven (1-1). Sam West's double scored Marty McManus with the winning run in the last of the 8th. Both clubs are 3 and 2 so far this season.
The White Sox broke a 3 game losing streak by dumping the Philadelphia Athletics 8 to 5. Ed Cicotte (1-1) went the first 6 innings and got the victory, surrendering 4 runs and 6 hits. Wilbur Wood nailed down his second save, giving up only 1 run over the last 3 innings. Lefty Grove (0-2) held the Sox to one run until the 7th, when he got shelled for 5 more and took the loss. Frank Thomas and Luke Appling were the Chisox's hitting stars as each hit their second homer of the year. Ricky Henderson and Home Run Baker had two hits each for the Athletics.
Atlanta knocked Brooklyn from the ranks of the unbeaten 4 to 2. Lefty Warren Spahn (1-0) outdueled Dazzy Vance (1-1), halting the Dodgers on a 7 hit, 9 strikeout performance. Rabbit Maranville and Wally Berger led the Tomahawk attack with 3 hits each. Maranville singled in the winning runs in the 9th. Brooklyn's Gil Hodges belted his 3rd homer and Jackie Robinson got #2. The Bums fall to 4 and 1 on the year. Atlanta is 3 and 2.
The Cincinnati Redlegs continued to roll with a 10 to 2 thrashing of the Cubs. Cincy is now 4 and 1 on the season, while Chicago is a dismal 1 and 4. Paul Derringer (1-0) tossed a fine 4 hitter, stuck out 7 and walked only one to notch the victory. Barry Larkin, Frank Robinson and Pete Rose paced the Big Red Machine's 17 hit attack with 3 hits each. Robinson ripped his 3rd homer and Ted Kluszewski powered his first. Moe Brown (0-2) took the brunt of the Red run barrage in his second straight poor performance.
In the friendly confines of Forbes Field, the Pittsburgh Pirates pounded the St. Louis Cardinals for the second consecutive day, routing them 12 to 5. Leading the 17 hit parade was Honus Wagner. He went 5 for 5 with a home run, 2 triples, 3 runs scored and 3 runs batted in. Arky Vaughan chipped in 3 rbi's and Roberto Clemente continued his torrid hitting with 4 for 5. Deacon Phillippe (1-1) scattered 12 hits for the win, while Bob Gibson (1-1) was tagged with the loss after being embarrassed by 8 runs in less than 2 innings.
Christy Mathewson (1-1) and the New York Giants dealt the poor Phillies their 5th straight loss. The final score was 12 to 5. Philadelphia has yet to win this year. Matty effectively scattered 8 hits over the nine innings. Curt Schilling (0-2) caught the loss, being slammed for 6 runs in 6 innings. Bill Terry paced the New Yorkers with 3 hits and 3 rbi's. Willie Mays supported him with a home run.
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