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1915 League Championship Series

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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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Giants Roar Back by the Bay, Stay Alive in the Series

Ah, baseball. She may take her time, but she always arrives with drama in her back pocket.

And so, on a cool evening wrapped in the mist and mystique of Oracle Park, the San Francisco Giants reminded everyone that October baseball has a heartbeat of its own. With the sun setting behind the Bay Bridge and the crowd on its feet, the orange and black staved off elimination, trimming the St. Louis Cardinals’ lead in the League Championship Series to a more manageable 3 games to 2.

Final score: Giants 6, Cardinals 3. But the story, as always, lives in the details.

Let’s start with the young southpaw on the mound—Shamar Beeman. Now, if you didn’t know his name before tonight, you do now. Beeman carved through the Cardinals lineup like a seasoned barber on a Saturday morning, tossing seven innings of three-hit baseball with the cool of a man tying his shoes. Not flashy, not overpowering—just efficient, confident, and oh-so-needed.

And speaking of timely—enter, stage left: Jesús Ladino.

Now, here’s a young man who swings the bat with the kind of purpose that doesn’t just make pitchers nervous—it makes poets consider metaphors. In the bottom of the third, with the crowd humming like a tuning fork, Ladino laced a double down the line off St. Louis right-hander Randy Gesell, driving in a run and setting the tone for the night. By the time it was all said and done, the kid had himself a line worth framing: 2-for-3, a pair of doubles, two RBI, and a run scored.

"I'm just trying to make good contact," Ladino said after the game, the kind of modest answer you expect from a man whose bat speaks volumes.

The Giants played like a team not quite ready to pack for the winter. Crisp defense, clutch hitting, and a bullpen that slammed the door with a polite but unmistakable click.

As the last out was recorded and the final cheer rolled through the San Francisco night like a cable car rattling downhill, the series was no longer a formality—it was a fight.

And so, the scene shifts eastward to the banks of the Mississippi, to Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Monday, October 25th, 1915—yes, you read that right. A strange wrinkle in time, or perhaps just a bit of poetic symmetry. The ghosts of baseball’s past will be watching, and somewhere, someone will write a new chapter.

Because in this game, as in life, it ain’t over ‘til it’s over. And tonight, the Giants made sure the story continues.

Stay tuned, folks. This one’s far from finished.

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Chicago White Sox: 1st American League Pennant
1915

White Sox Advance to World Series with First-Ever AL Pennant

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1915 ALCS - Game 5

White Sox Silence Orioles Behind Hester’s Complete-Game Gem

In a dazzling display of control and poise, right-hander Justin Hester hurled a complete-game shutout Sunday afternoon at Comiskey Park, leading the Chicago White Sox to a tidy 4–0 victory over the visiting Baltimore Orioles.

Hester needed just 99 pitches to tame the Orioles, scattering six hits across nine innings while striking out five and walking none. The 26-year-old righty was rarely threatened, erasing baserunners with timely double plays and inducing soft contact throughout the matinee.

“I just tried to stay ahead in the count and let the defense work behind me,” Hester said after the game, his uniform still dusted with the spoils of nine dominant innings. “The guys made all the plays, and that gave me the confidence to keep pounding the zone.”

The White Sox scratched out a run in the third after Henry Ayala reached on a fielder’s choice, moved to second on a bunt, then crossed the plate when shortstop Sergio Herrera booted a grounder from Manuel Felix.

Though that lone unearned tally held for much of the afternoon, Chicago found breathing room in the late innings. In the sixth, Christian Villa laced a two-out RBI single to left, scoring Jonathan Huskey to make it 2–0. Two innings later, Eric Rehfeld blew the game open with a towering two-run homer to right-center, his 414-foot blast punctuating the White Sox's efficient offensive effort.

Huskey was the catalyst throughout, collecting three hits including a pair of doubles and scoring twice. Felix and Eickhoff also chipped in multi-hit performances.

Baltimore’s starter Zach Guckian pitched valiantly over seven innings, allowing just two earned runs while striking out five. But the Orioles’ bats never came alive, their six hits coming piecemeal and often erased on the basepaths. Baltimore was caught stealing twice and grounded into a pair of twin killings.

The Orioles’ best chance came in the seventh, when back-to-back singles from Jordan Rizo and Kazuhito Kawakami put two on with none out. But Hyland promptly grounded into a 4-6-3 double play, and Alfonso’s fly out ended the threat.

Hester shut the door in the ninth, working around a one-out single from Herrera to complete his masterpiece.

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1915 ALCS recap

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St. Louis Cardinals: 3rd NL Pennant
1908 1912 1915

Third Time’s the Charm? Cardinals Punch Ticket to 1915 World Series

ST. LOUIS — For the first time in three years, the St. Louis Cardinals are headed back to the Fall Classic.

Behind a breakout performance from right fielder Carlos Murrone and a pitching staff that came up big when it mattered most, the Cardinals clinched the National League pennant with a 2-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants, winning the series 4 games to 2 and sending St. Louis to its third World Series appearance in club history — and first since 1912.

“We’re not done yet,” Murrone said on the field, moments after being named NLCS Most Valuable Player. “It’s been a long road to get here, but we’ve got one more step.”

Murrone, who seemed to deliver every time the Cardinals needed a spark, hit .375 in the series with 7 RBI and 6 runs scored. He didn’t go deep, but his steady production proved vital in a tight, hard-fought series. Still, the 27-year-old slugger insisted his focus remained squarely on the scoreboard, not the stat sheet.

“I didn’t even know what my numbers were,” Murrone said. “I’m just trying to stay locked in and help this team win. That’s the only thing I’m thinking about right now.”

The Cardinals, who previously claimed the NL flag in 1908 and 1912, fell short in both of those World Series. Now, in 1915, they get a third crack at baseball’s biggest prize — this time against the Chicago White Sox, who dispatched the Baltimore Orioles in five games.

With the ghosts of those early 20th-century heartbreaks still lingering, this year’s club will try to do what no Cardinals team has yet accomplished: bring a World Series title home to St. Louis.

“It's been a long time coming,” said manager Frank Halloran. “This city deserves a championship, and this group is hungry to make history.”

The full World Series schedule will be released once the American League celebrations settle, but one thing is already certain — St. Louis will be buzzing, and this team will be ready.

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1915 NLCS Game 6 summary

Final Score:
St. Louis Cardinals 2, San Francisco Giants 0

�� Key Performances:
St. Louis Cardinals:

Dave Rady (SP):
8.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K
Dominant and efficient (86 pitches), named Player of the Game.
C. Murrone (RF):
3-for-4, 1 R, 3 SB
Created havoc on the bases and scored the game-winning run.
Bill Hemphill (2B):
1-for-3, 1 RBI
Drove in Murrone for the game's first run.
Z. Gonser (RP):
1.0 IP, 0 H, 1 BB, 0 R, Save (4)

San Francisco Giants:

Antonio Hernandez (SP):
7.1 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 3 K
Solid outing, hurt by lack of run support.
J. Linkletter (CF):
1-for-3, Double
J. Ladino (SS):
1-for-4, Double
Bullpen (D. Moran):
0.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R
�� Team Stats:
Stat Giants Cardinals
Runs 0 2
Hits 5 7
Walks 1 3
Strikeouts 6 3
LOB (Left on Base) 5 7
Errors 0 1
Double Plays Turned 1 1
Stolen Bases 0 (1 CS) 4
�� Turning Points:
4th Inning:
C. Murrone singles, steals 2nd, scores on Hemphill’s single.
8th Inning:
Cardinals add insurance after Gaddy walks, steals, and scores via smart situational hitting.
Offensive Struggles for Giants:
5 LOB total; 0-for-3 with RISP.
�� Game Notes:
Pitching Duel: Classic low-scoring affair dominated by lefty Dave Rady.
Efficiency: Rady threw only 86 pitches through 8 innings; no walks allowed.
Stolen Bases: Cardinals used aggressive base running to manufacture runs.
Missed Opportunities: Giants had multiple chances but couldn’t capitalize, grounding into one double play and stranding runners in scoring position.

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1915 WORLD SERIES PREVIEW: WHITE SOX AND CARDINALS SET FOR A SHOWDOWN OF FIRSTS


October 27, 1915 — St. Louis, MO

For the first time in baseball history, the Fall Classic will see two hungry franchises face off, each eyeing their first-ever World Series championship. The American League champion Chicago White Sox, fresh off their inaugural pennant win, are set to clash with the battle-tested yet title-starved St. Louis Cardinals, who arrive with their third National League pennant—but still no crown to show for it.

What’s at stake isn’t just a trophy or a title—it’s immortality.

The White Sox: A City Awakens
In just a few short years, the South Side has transformed from upstart to elite. The White Sox battled through a grueling American League campaign, emerging as a disciplined, opportunistic club with a deep pitching staff and sharp baserunning. Their inaugural pennant is a statement to the rest of the league: Chicago is no longer a second city when it comes to baseball.

Built on grit and chemistry, the Sox don’t boast the flashiest bats, but they know how to manufacture runs and win tight games. Every bunt, every stolen base, every double play is a calculated act of warfare in a game they’ve mastered at its most fundamental level.

For the team, this Series is more than just a championship—it’s a chance to define a franchise’s legacy. For their city, it’s a call to arms: the South Side has something to say.

The Cardinals: Third Time the Charm?
Over in St. Louis, the Cardinals return to October with a chip on their shoulders and experience in their bones. Twice before, they’ve reached the pinnacle of National League play—only to fall short when the stakes were highest. But this time, they’ve come prepared.

The Redbirds bring a well-balanced attack, with a roster that combines veteran presence with youthful spark. Their hitters are patient and clutch; their pitchers are resilient. Most of all, they’ve tasted disappointment, and that memory burns.

In their third attempt, the Cardinals carry the weight of a city—and a legacy—long overdue for triumph. A World Series victory would not only cement their place in the baseball firmament, it would exorcise the ghosts of their past.

A Battle for the Ages
Two Midwestern cities. Two clubs without a World Series flag. One series to determine who writes their name in gold and who returns to the shadows, empty-handed once more.

The 1915 World Series promises tension, strategy, and drama. It’s a chess match played with leather and lumber. Every inning will be a war of nerves; every run could swing the balance of history.

Who will claim their first championship banner and hoist it above the diamond as a symbol of supremacy? Will it be the White Sox, staking a bold new claim in their first attempt? Or the Cardinals, determined to finally seize the glory that has twice slipped through their fingers?

History waits at the corner of opportunity and destiny. And this October, either Chicago or St. Louis will finally answer the call.