Week 9 Results (06/04/1911 - 06/10/1911)

Monday, June 5, 1911

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Brooklyn infielder Pryor McElveen made his final major league appearance on 06/04/1911

 

Chicago (NL) first baseman Vic Saier was injured (?) on 06/04/1911

 

Cincinnati pitcher Barney Schreiber made his final major league appearance on 06/04/1911

 

Boston (NL) pinch-hitter Bert Weeden made his final major league appearance on 06/04/1911. Boston (NL) sold Weeden to Toledo (American Association), date unknown

 

Boston (AL) (H) 5 Chicago (AL) 3

 

The White Sox scored first with two in the first, but the Red Sox got on the board with one in the third (on a three-base error and a sacrifice fly) and then they finally got a hit on the fifth and then took a 3-2 lead after the sixth. Chicago tied it up in the eighth but Smoky Joe Wood hit a pinch-hit homerun in the bottom of the inning and then pitched the ninth to secure the win.

 

Detroit 13 Washington (H) 0

 

Ed Lafitte (5-3, 3.08) held the Senators to only four hits and went all the way for the shutout victory. The Tigers accumulated twenty hits on the day, with every player in the Detroit lineup getting at least one hit.

 

New York (NL) 3 Chicago (NL) (H) 2

 

The Giants plated single runs in the sixth and seventh innings, only to have the Cubs answer right back in the bottom half to keep the score tied. Second baseman Art Fletcher singled home catcher Art Wilson in the top of the ninth and Christy Mathewson (9-3, 2.62) held on for the win from there.

 

Boston (NL) 13 Cincinnati (H) 5

 

In a battle of two franchises that would love to be able to turn their poor seasons around it was the Rustlers turn to put up a big win by the benefit of a seven-run fifth inning. Center fielder Wilbur Good had the big hit, a three-run homerun that put the game out of reach.

 

Philadelphia (NL) 3 Pittsburgh (H) 2

 

Steve Evans

The Phillies led 3-1 after the third and Pete Alexander (9-1, 2.96) took over from there. The Pirates did push across a run in the bottom of the ninth, but Alexander would not be deterred.

 

Brooklyn 9 St. Louis (NL) (H) 5

 

Nap Rucker (9-0, 2.09) continued his hot start to the season, his only mistake having been a three-run homerun given up to St. Louis right fielder Steve Evans.

 

Tuesday, June 6, 1911

 

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Boston (NL) third baseman Harry Steinfeldt was injured (?) on 06/05/1911

 

Cleveland 10 Washington (H) 5

 

Cleveland second baseman Neal Ball hit two homeruns and drove in seven runs to spark the struggling Naps to a win in Washington. Vean Gregg (8-1, 2.52) shut down the Senators the rest of the way after Washington had tied the score at 5-5 after the third.

 

Chicago (NL) (H) 2 Brooklyn 1

 

The Cubs started the day with a half-game lead over St. Louis and a full-game lead over Brooklyn, so they knew their hold on third place was a bit precarious. Lew Richie (8-3, 2.61) pitched a masterpiece and the Cubs managed to hold their spot in the standings with a late (unearned) run to put them over the top.

 

Cincinnati (H) 11 Philadelphia (NL) 9

 

The Phillies led 9-2 after the top of the sixth but the Reds didn't give up, eventually exploding for seven runs in the bottom of the eighth to grab the unexpected win. Philadelphia outhit the Reds 15-14 but it was a two-out two-run single in the fateful eighth inning from second baseman Dick Egan that put the Cincinnati ahead to stay.

 

Pittsburgh (H) 9 New York (NL) 8

 

It was New York who opened an early 3-0 lead, but by the end of the third it was Pittsburgh on top 6-3, thanks to a four-run fourth. The slowing scored down until the eighth when the Giants scored twice and then the visitors added three more in the ninth to take an 8-7 lead. But the game wasn't over yet and the Pirates came back again when Honus Wagner and Dots Miller hit run-scoring singles in the bottom of the frame to send the home fans home happy.

 

Wednesday, June 7, 1911

 

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Philadelphia (NL) infielder Clarence Lehr returned to play on 06/08/1911 following his injury (?) of 05/18/1911

 

Boston (AL) (H) 8 St. Louis (AL) 3

 

It was the Browns who got off to an early lead but then the Red Sox scored six times in the fifth and locked this one up. Charley Hall (3-3, 7.00) went all the way for the win plus hit a homerun to help keep Boston close during the early going.

 

Detroit 5 Philadelphia (AL) (H) 4

 

In a game that went back and forth the Tigers tied the score with a run in the eighth and then took the lead for good with a run in the ninth. Ed Summers (2-0, 2.00) bested Jack Coombs (12-3, 2.08) for the tough win.

 

Cleveland 8 Washington (H) 6

 

The Senators took a 6-3 lead with a five-run third, but the Naps kept it close when they scored twice in the top of the fourth. Both pitchers bore down from there, not allowing any more runs until Cleveland exploded for three runs in the top of the ninth. Fred Blanding (4-3, 5.55) got the come-from-behind win with help from Gene Krapp who got the Senators out 1-2-3 in the ninth.

 

King Cole

Chicago (NL) (H) 2 Brooklyn 1

 

The Cubs scored two early runs and then King Cole (3-0, 1.57) battled to the end to preserve the close win.

 

Philadelphia (NL) 3 Cincinnati (H) 2

 

A wild pitch put the potential lead run on third base and then a passed ball gave the Phillies their first lead of the day in the top of the eighth and Bert Humphries (3-1, 2.27) held on for the victory in Cincinnati.

 

Pittsburgh (H) 13 New York (NL) 2

 

New York came into this series only two games behind Pittsburgh and were hoping to cut into that lead, but the Pirates came out on top for the second day in a row, this time utilizing the big inning to get on top and then run away. Pittsburgh scored four times in the second to get the lead, and then a six-run explosion in the sixth put an end to things. Babe Adams (9-2, 2.43) got the win as all of the Pirates starters had at least one hit in today's game.

 

St. Louis (NL) (H) 5 Boston (NL) 4

 

Both teams scored two times in the first, but the Rustlers took a 4-2 lead from after the top of the fifth. St. Louis then scored three times in the fifth to get their first lead of the game and Bill Steele (5-4, 3.94) kept Boston off the scoreboard the rest of the way and got the win.

 

Thursday, June 8, 1911

 

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Boston (AL) catcher Bill Carrigan was injured (?) on 06/07/1911. Boston (AL) infielder Billy Purtell returned to play on 06/09/1911 following his injury (?) of 05/13/1911

 

Cleveland pitcher Cy Young made his season debut on 06/09/1911

 

Boston (AL) (H) 11 St. Louis (AL) 6

 

The Red Sox scored three times in the bottom of the first and then added five more in the second to take a big lead. The Browns tried to climb back into it, but that early lead was just too much to overcome. Left fielder Duffy Lewis lead the Boston offense with a 3-for-5 day and four RBI's.

 

Chicago (AL) 6 New York (AL) (H) 2 (10)

 

Both teams scored a single run in the first and then again in the fourth as starters Ed Walsh (6-3, 2.30) and Russ Ford (7-3, 1.94) battled with the game eventually moving into extra innings. The White Sox scored four times in the top of the tenth (three unearned) as the Highlanders defense crumbled. Chicago center fielder Ping Bodie went 2-for-4 with two runs scored, two RBI's, and two doubles and drove home the eventual winning run in the tenth.

 

Philadelphia (AL) (H) 8 Detroit 2

 

The A's didn't have any big innings at the plate but they were happy to just continually nickel-and-dime the Tigers for the easy win. Eddie Plank (7-3, 3.24) didn't allow a run until the eighth inning.

 

Washington (H) 2 Cleveland 0

 

Walter Johnson (8-2, 1.32) held the naps to only five hits and went all the way for the shutout victory. Cleveland starter Willie Mitchell (2-5, 4.58) only allowed four hits, but still took the loss.

 

Chicago (NL) (H) 4 Brooklyn 2

 

Ed Reulbach (2-2, 3.55) kept the Dodgers off balance all day and picked up the tough win at home. Second baseman Heinie Zimmerman hit a two-run double in the first and the Cubs never looked back.

 

Cincinnati (H) 8 Philadelphia (NL) 4

 

The Phillies started the scoring with two runs in the fourth but Cincinnati answered with three runs in the fifth and then blew the game open with four runs in the seventh. Art Fromme (Quincy, IL native) (1-6, 5.95) has had a rough start to the season but got the job done today.

 

Pittsburgh (H) 8 New York (NL) 7 (10)

 

The Giants problems with Pittsburgh continued again today as New York grabbed a 3-0 lead in the third, only to find themselves behind 4-3 after the sixth. Both teams scored a run in the seventh, and then the Giants managed to tie the score at 5-5 with a run in the top of the ninth. Center fielder Fred Snodgrass committed a three-base error in the bottom of the ninth, but later made amends when he threw the runner out at home trying to score on a sacrifice fly attempt. The Giants then scored twice in the top of the tenth but that lead was short-lived as Pittsburgh quickly scored a run in the bottom half of the inning and that was immediately followed by a game-winning two-run homerun from Pirates right fielder Chief Wilson.

 

St. Louis (NL) (H) 10 Boston (NL) 7

 

Boston scored two runs in the top of the first but by the end of the seventh it was St. Louis on top by a score of 4-2, and then a completely different ball game occurred. The slumbering Rustlers scored five times in the top of the eighth to take a 7-4 lead, only to see the Cardinals come roaring back with a six-run rally to recapture the lead and then hold on for the win. Cardinals’ right fielder Rube Ellis led the way by going 3-for-5 with a double and five RBI's.

 

Friday, June 9, 1911

 

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Chicago (AL) shortstop Roy Corhan was injured (?) on 06/08/1911

 

Philadelphia (NL) infielder Clarence Lehr was injured (?) on 06/08/1911. Philadelphia (NL) pitcher Fred Beebe returned to the mound on 06/10/1911 following his injury (?) of 05/23/1911

 

Washington outfielder Warren Miller made his final major league appearance on 06/09/1911.

Washington outfielder Tillie Walker made his major league debut on 06/10/1911. Washington purchased Walker from Spartanburg (Carolina Association) on 06/02/1911 in return for $700.

Washington pitcher Walt Herrell made his major league debut on 06/10/1911

 

St. Louis (AL) pitcher Bill Harper made his major league debut on 06/10/1911

 

St. Louis (NL) infielder Otto McIvor returned to play on 06/10/1911 following his injury (?) of 05/27/1911

 

Boston (AL) (H) 4 St. Louis (AL) 0

 

Two-run singles from left fielder Duffy Lewis and first baseman Rip Williams put Boston up 4-0 in the bottom of the first and Ray Collins (5-3, 2.86) limited the Browns to only four hits as he went all the way for the shutout victory.

 

New York (AL) (H) 7 Chicago (AL) 5

 

The Highlanders scored five times in the first and Ray Fisher (3-5, 4.15) took over from there, including holding off Chicago in a ninth inning rally.

 

Note: The White Sox are nicked up as outfielder Ping Bodie started the game at second base and starter Doc White was stationed at first base. Jesse Baker (0-1, 5.06) made his first start of the season, likely because White wasn't available.

 

Philadelphia (AL) (H) 2 Detroit 1 (11)

 

The Tigers scored a run in the top of the first, the A's tied it with one in the fourth, and that was it until the eleventh when Frank "Home Run" Baker led off with a double, advanced to third on a ground out, and then score the game winner on a single by right fielder Danny Murphy. Harry Krause (6-2, 3.19) went all the way for the win.

 

Cy Young

Cleveland 2 Washington (H) 1

 

After their fast start the Naps have definitely cooled off as their lack of pitching has been their bane. To rectify this Cy Young (1-0, 1.00) was recently acquired and made his first start of the season in today's game. He looked a bit rusty in the first but settled down and held the Senators scoreless the rest of the way. Joe Jackson had three hits on the day, the first one being his 100th hit of the season (in game #49).

 

Chicago (NL) (H) 4 Brooklyn 3 (10)

 

Chicago loaded the bases in the bottom of the ninth but couldn't score a game winner, so when they loaded the bases in the tenth it was veteran left fielder Jimmy Sheckard who beat out an infield grounder with two outs to drive in the winning run for the Cubs.

 

Note: BBR shows Joe Tinker batting sixth for the Cubs and Al Kaiser batting seventh, while ATMgr has them revered.

 

Philadelphia (NL) 6 Cincinnati (H) 1

 

Pete Alexander (10-2, 2.94) drove home two runs with a two-out single in the second inning and then took care of business from there to become the first NL pitcher to reach double-digits in wins.

 

New York (NL) 8 Pittsburgh (H) 4

 

The Giants got off to a fast start and then added three runs in the fourth to take an early 6-1 lead. Christy Mathewson (10-3, 2.65) joined the double-digit-win club as he held off several Pittsburgh rally attempts to salvage one win for New York in their four game series in Pittsburgh.

 

St. Louis (NL) (H) 8 Boston (NL) 3

 

The Cardinals broke through with a five-run fourth, the big hit being a three-run homerun from catcher-manager Roger Bresnahan. Slim Sallee (9-3, 2.05) didn’t have his best game, but he gutted out the complete game victory.

 

Saturday, June 10, 1911

 

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Boston (NL) traded Bill Collins, Cliff Curtis, Wilbur Good, and Peaches Graham  to Chicago (NL) on 06/10/1911 in return for Hank Griffin, Al Kaiser, Johnny Kling, and Orlie Weaver. Boston (NL) outfielder/pitcher Patsy Flaherty returned to play on 06/11/1911 following his injury of 05/12/1911. Boston (NL) pitcher Lefty Tyler returned to the mound on 06/11/1911 following his injury (?) of 05/27/1911

 

Chicago (NL) traded Hank Griffin, Al Kaiser, Johnny Kling, and Orlie Weaver to Boston (NL) on 06/10/191 in return for Bill Collins, Cliff Curtis, Wilbur Good, and Peaches Graham. Chicago (NL) second baseman Johnny Evers returned to play on 06/11/1911 following his injury of 05/04/1911. Chicago (NL) catcher Tom Needham returned to play on 06/11/1911 following his injury (?) of 05/10/1911

 

Boston (AL) pitcher Ray Collins was injured (?) on 06/09/1911

 

Philadelphia (NL) outfielder Paddy Mayes made his major league debut on 06/11/1911

 

Washington outfielder Warren Miller made his final major league appearance on 06/09/1911

 

Detroit 9 Boston (AL) (H) 0

 

The Tigers jumped on Smoky Joe Wood (9-2, 2.21) for five runs in the third and then ran away to an easy road win. Ralph Works (2-5, 4.25) didn't allow a hit until one out in the ninth inning when Tris Speaker took one back up the middle.

 

New York (AL) (H) 2 Cleveland 1

 

The Highlanders outhit the Naps 6-5, but New York bunched their hits in a two-run second and held on for the tight victory. Jack Warhop (3-5, 4.88) got the win over Vean Gregg (8-2, 2.50).

 

Philadelphia (AL) (H) 3 St. Louis (AL) 1

 

Cy Morgan (5-1, 2.83) scattered three hits and the Athletics continued their dominance of the American League with a win over the Browns.

 

Chicago (AL) 13 Washington (H) 6

 

The Senators led 3-1 after the second but then the White Sox offense woke up with a three-run fourth and a four-run sixth to run away with the easy win. Each Chicago hitter had two or more hits except for starter Fred Olmstead (4-2, 4.91) who was just happy to get the win. In his first ML game left fielder Tillie Walker had three RBI's for Washington, plus he reached on an error in his first at-bat and brought home another run.

 

Chicago (NL) (H) 3 Boston (NL) 2

 

Both teams featured slightly revamped lineups following yesterday's eight player trade but it was still Mordecai Brown (7-6, 2.43) who walked away with the win. Chicago scored twice in the second with the Rustlers not getting on the board until Big Jeff Pfeffer hit a pinch-hit homerun in the seventh. Boston tied it at 2-2 in the eighth, but a Jim Doyle sacrifice fly in the bottom of the inning put the Cubs ahead to stay.

 

New York (NL) 3 Cincinnati (H)( 2

 

A two-run fifth put the Giants on top 3-2 and the Rube Marquard (5-0, 2.33) with some help from Bugs Raymond held off the Reds from there for the tough road win.

 

Pittsburgh (H) 7 Brooklyn 3

 

The Pirates scored five runs in the first and Babe Adams (10-2, 2.48) took over from there and did the rest. The big hit of the fateful first was a two out three-run homerun from right fielder Chief Wilson, his tenth of the season, and giving him 53 RBI's on the season.

 

Philadelphia (NL) 7 St. Louis (NL) (H) 5

 

The Phillies exploded for five runs in the sixth and Fred Beebe (1-5, 8.32) picked up his first win of the season. Beebe also went 3-for-4 on the day with a run, an RBI, and a double to help his own cause.

 

Sunday, June 11, 1911

 

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Philadelphia (NL) pitcher Fred Beebe was injured (?) on 6/10/1911. Philadelphia (NL) outfielder Harry Welchonce made his final major league appearance on 06/10/1911

 

Washington pitcher Walt Herrell made his final major league appearance on 06/10/1911

 

St. Louis (NL) infielder Otto McIvor was injured (?) on 06/10/1911

 

New York (AL) second baseman Earle Gardner returned to play on 06/12/1911 following his absence due to a family issue

 

Cleveland pitcher Bill James made his major league debut on 06/12/1911

 

Boston (NL) infielder Herman Young made his major league debut on 06/11/1911. Boston (NL) signed Young as a free agent, date unknown

 

Chicago (NL) (H) 11 Boston (NL) 2

 

Cubs starter King Cole (4-0, 1.70) was ably supported as the home team blew the game open with a six-run fourth.

 

Cincinnati (H) 5 New York (NL) 2

 

Mike Mowrey

A two-run homerun (#6) by first baseman Dick Hoblitzell was the big hit in the Reds three-run third and Art Fromme (2-6, 5.23) dominated the Giants for the win.

 

St. Louis (NL) (H) 6 Philadelphia (NL) 5

 

The Phillies scored twice in the top of the eighth on a double by shortstop Mickey  Doolin gave the visitors a 5-3 lead only ty to see the Cardinals come right back to tie it in the bottom of the inning. St. Louis then won it in the ninth when third baseman Mike Mowrey hit a long sacrifice fly to score shortstop Wally Smith with the game-winner.