Young, Pilgrims Drop Orioles (5/17/01)

It took the Boston Pilgrims' best pitcher to do it but the Pilgrims finally broke their losing streak thanks to Cyclone Young (4-2, 3.19 ERA). Young was masterful, pitching a complete game 10 hitter allowing just 2 runs to the Baltimore Orioles. The Pigrims defense once again threw the ball all over the field to commit 4 errors, but Young did his part by striking out 9 batters. Offensively the Pilgrims were led by Young himself who went 3 for 4 with a run batted in. Buck Freeman knocked in two big runs and Jimmy Collins scored two runs. It all added up to a 4-2 victory over the Orioles 4-2 at the Huntington Avenue Grounds.

                                                   Samuel J Tilden approves of the win

Hero of the Night is Cyclone Young. He threw a complete game 10 hitter allowing just 2 runs. He was also 3 for 4 with an rbi and a run scored.

                                                               Hero Young

The Good:

Charlie Hemphill was 1 for 3 with a walk and 3 runs scored.

Jimmy Collins was 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored.

Buck Freeman was 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored and a stolen base.

Fred Mitchell walked and scored a run.

The Bad:

Tommy Dowd was 0 for 5 with a strikeout.

Hobe Ferris was 0 for 4.

Lou Criger was 0 for 4.

The Ugly:

Charlie Jones was 0 for 3 but walked, stole a base and drove in a run.

Freddy Parent was 0 for 2 with 2 errors but drew a walk.

Final Thoughts:

Errors are going to kill this team in the long run and I think Pilgrims manager Jimmy Collins knows it. He benched Parent after making two more errors and its a good thing Young was on his strikeout game, who knows how many runs would have scored if John McGraw's club could make more contact. Young was great but he can't pitch every day, someone else is going to have to step up on the mound and more importantly in the field. How many more errors is this team going to make this year in close games?  The good news was the team continues to hit well, Young included. Freeman and Collins carried the offense and hopefully that can continue. The win improved the Pilgrims to 8-10, 6.5 games behind the Detroit Tigers for first place in the American League. The Pilgrims look to take the rubber game of the series tomorrow afternoon. Win Kellum goes for the Pilgrims up against Jack Dunn of the Orioles. The game begins at 2:05 PM at the Huntington Avenue Grounds.

Gear Outduels Young, Senators Beat Pilgrims (5/14/01)

Talk about going from one extreme to the other. After spending the first week of may beating the daylights out of American League teams averaging nine runs a game, the Boston Pilgrims have now lost three games in a row to the Washington Senators averaging about three runs a game. Today it was Dale Gear that shut down the Pilgrims, the same Gear that hadn't pitched since 1896 up until two weeks ago. Meanwhile Cyclone Young (3-2, 3.59 ERA was let down by his bats and defense AGAIN. Once again the Pilgrims committed another three errors, the unearned run Young allowed being the difference in the game. The Senators scored all their runs in the top of the second inning but only Tommy Dowd and Buck Freeman were able to drive runs in. The Pilgrims and Senators actually had eight hits apiece but the unearned run was just enough as the Senators handed Boston their third straight defeat 3-2 at the Huntington Avenue Grounds.

                                                Madame Sherwood laughs at the Pilgrims

Jackass of the Night is Charlie Hemphill. He was 0 for 4 and failed to drive in Tommy Dowd twice in a one run game.

                                                              Hemphill The Jackass

The Good:

Tommy Dowd was 1 for 3 with a walk and an rbi.

Jimmy Collins was 2 for 4 with a run scored.

One of the rare times the losing pitcher ends up on the good list but Cyclone Young pitched great. He pitched a complete game 8 hitter allowing just 2 earned runs.

The Bad:

Ossee Schrecongost was 0 for 1 as a pinch hitter.

The Ugly:

Buck Freeman was just 1 for 4 with an error but drove in a run.

Charlie Jones was just 1 for 4.

Freddy Parent was just 1 for 4 with an error.

Hobe Ferris was just 1 for 4 with an error.

Lou Criger was 0 for 4 but scored a run.

Final Thoughts:

So much for that high powered offense. The Boston bats are back to doing nothing and making errors left and right. The Pilgrims must have the very worst defense in the league and its cost them a number of games now. Who knows what the outcomes of these games would be if they just cut down on the errors. Today in particular that third run was the difference in the game. Give credit to Dale Gear for shutting the Pilgrims down but the game could have been at least a tie if the Pilgrims just stop kicking the ball all over the field, Parent and Ferris in particular. If your double-play combo can't get it done, what are you going to do? Especially if they're ice cold at the plate to boot. Once again just have to tip your cap to the Senators and fight them again tomorrow. The loss drops the Pilgrims to 7-8, 5 games behind the Detroit Tigers for first place in the American League. The Pilgrims look to avoid a four game sweep tomorrow against the Senators when they send George Cuppy (1-1) to the mound against Watty Lee of the Senators. The game begins at 2:00 PM at the Huntington Avenue Grounds.

Young, Pilgrims Win Home Opener (5/8/01)

Today the Boston Pilgrims made their Huntington Avenue Grounds debut in front of the Royal Rooters and dominated the Philadelphia Athletics. The red hot Boston bats carried over from their road trip to smack around Bill Bernhard of the Athletics for TWENTY-TWO hits and 11 runs. Meanwhile Cyclone Young (3-1, 4.01 ERA) tossed a complete game while holding the Athletics to 4 runs off 11 hits. The offensive charge was led by Buck Freeman who drove in 5 runs while Charlie Hemphill went 4 for 4. All nine starters got a hit and when Chick Stahl left the game, his replacement Charlie Jones scored and drove in a run. It all added up to Boston's fourth straight win overall as they bashed the Athletics 12-4 at the Huntington Avenue Grounds.

                                     Mike "Nuff Ced" McGreevy approves of the win

Hero of the Night is Buck Freeman. He outscored the Athletics by himself by going 3 for 5 while driving in 5 runs.

                                                               Freeman The Hero

The Good:

Tommy Dowd was 3 for 5 with an rbi and 2 runs scored.

Charlie Hemphill was 4 for 4 with 3 runs scored and a stolen base.

Chick Stahl was 1 for 2 with an rbi.

Freddy Parent was 2 for 5 with a stolen base and a run scored.

Jimmy Collins was 2 for 5 with 2 rbis and a run scored.

Hobe Ferris was 3 for 5 with an rbi and a run scored.

Lou Criger was 2 for 5.

Cyclone Young got the win by tossing a complete game 11 hitter while allowing 4 runs. At the plate he was 2 for 5 with a stolen base and 2 runs scored.

The Bad:

None

The Ugly:

Charlie Jones was 0 for 2 but drove in a run and scored a run.

Final Thoughts:

This offense is rolling right now and Buck Freeman is the Pilgrims most dangerous hitter right now. He's got 16 rbis so far and the season is 11 games old. If it wasn't for their cold start they'd be in first place by now. There's plenty of time to overtake the Detroit Tigers so there's hope yet. Cyclone Young continues to be worth every cent Charlie Sommers is paying him as he continues to be Boston's best pitcher. Hopefully the pitching continues to improve around Young because this kind of offense can't possibly be sustained the whole season. There's going to be cold streaks at some point but enjoy this while you can. The win improves the Pilgrims to 6-5, 3 games behind the Tigers for first place in the American League. The Pilgrims look to make it five straight wins and second in a row tomorrow afternoon when George Cuppy (1-1) gets the start against Chick Fraser of the Athletics. The game begins at 2:00 PM at Huntington Avenue Grounds.

Young, Pilgrims Dominate Senators (5/4/01)

The Boston Pilgrims may have pitching woes that may sink their season in the end but Cyclone Young (2-1, 4.38 ERA) is going to be fun to watch this year. The 34 year old went the distance today against the Washington Senators, holding them to just 1 earned run. Young scattered 8 hits and struck out 7 without walking anyone. On the other side of the ball, the Pilgrims exploded for 15 hits and 10 runs against Washington starter Win Mercer and his replacement Casey Patten. Buck Freeman led the charge for the Pilgrims by going 3 for 5 with 4 big rbis. Once again the Pilgrims made a few errors, one of them led to a run by the Senators but Young worked his way around it. The Pilgrims came away the winners with a 10-2 victory over the Senators at American League Park.

                                                   Bob Fitzsimmons approves of the win

Hero of the Night is Buck Freeman. He drove in 4 runs to outscore the Senators pretty much by himself.

                                                                Buck Hero

The Good:

Charlie Hemphill was 2 for 4 with a walk and 2 runs scored.

Chick Stahl was 2 for 4 with a walk, stolen base, rbi and 2 runs scored.

Freddy Parent was 2 for 4 with a walk and an rbi.

Hobe Ferris was 2 for 5 with an rbi and a run scored.

Cyclone Young went the distance, allowing 2 runs and 8 hits to earn the win/ He was 2 for 4 with an rbi and a run scored at the plate.

The Bad:

Lou Criger was 0 for 4.

The Ugly:

Tommy Dowd was just 1 for 5 but scored a run.

Jimmy Collins was just 1 for 5 but scored a run.

Final Thoughts:

The offense may have to score 10 runs a game to win when other guys are on the mound but they won't have to worry about it when Cyclone Young on the mound. Cy was his normal self in this one, holding the Senators to 2 runs while the Boston bats took down the Senators pitchers. Knocking out Mercer and getting to Patten ended the game early. Young at the plate almost matched Washington's production by himself and that's doubly embarrassing for Jim Manning's team. Charles Somers needs to find some pitchers to go with Young otherwise they won't have much of a chance moving forward. Who knows? Maybe they'll score ten runs a game, they've pretty much had to do it every game so far. The win improved the Pilgrims to 3-5, 3 games behind the Chicago White Sox for first place in the American League. The Pilgrims look to make it two in a row over the Senators on Monday afternoon when Ted Lewis (1-0, 11.00 ERA) takes on Watty Lee of Washington. The game begins at 1 PM at American League Park.

Pilgrims Win First Game, Defeat Athletics in Ten (4/30/01)

It took four games but the brand new Boston Pilgrims have their first win in franchise history. Let the record books show it was a come from behind victory against the Philadelphia Athletics. Cyclone Young (1-1, 6.32 ERA) went the distance for the Pilgrims, hurling all 10 innings and allowing just 3 earned runs. The Athletics jumped out to a 6-2 lead after three innings as Buck Freeman and Tommy Dowd committed big errors. The Pilgrims stormed back with runs in the sixth and the seventh inning. Buck Freeman saved the day in the top of the ninth with a two run home run to tie the game. The Pilgrims scored another two runs in the top of the tenth and Young slammed the door on Connie Mack's club in the bottom of the frame. The Pilgrims won their first game in franchise history 8-6 in 10 innings at Columbia Park.

                                                          Frances Cleveland approves of the win

Hero of the Night is Buck Freeman, His two run home run saved the game to put the Pilgrims in a position to come back.

                                                               Freeman The Hero

The Good:

Charlie Hemphill was 2 for 6

Chick Stahl was 2 for 5 with a walk, stolen base, rbi and 2 runs scored.

Jimmy Collins was 2 for 6 with an rbi.

Hobe Ferris was 3 for 5 with 2 runs scored.

The Bad:

None

The Ugly:

Tommy Dowd was 2 for 6 with a stolen base, rbi and a run scored but committed two big errors.

Freddy Parent was 0 for 3 but walked and scored two runs.

Lou Criger was just  1 for 4 but walked and scored a run.

Cyclone Young earned the win but allowed 6 runs although only 3 were earned. He was 2 for 4 with a walk and 2 rbis at the plate.

Final Thoughts:

Mark the date down folks. April 30, 1901 was the date of the Boston Pilgrims first victory. Thanks to the efforts of Young and Freeman the Pilgrims didn't start the year with four straight losses. The season is still early so there's plenty of time to turn things around. The defense and the pitching haven't been up to snuff but that may come around. Hopefully this win will put the Pilgrims on a nice long winning streak. Jimmy Collins' lineup has been working out just fine but he and owner Charles Somers may need to find better pitching to help them win the first American League championship pennant this year. Cyclone Young can't do it all himself. The Pilgrims are back in action tomorrow afternoon against these same Athletics. Win Kellum (0-1) goes for Boston against Wiley Piatt of Philadelphia. The game begins at 1:00 PM at Columbia Park.

Orioles Outslug Pilgrims (4/27/01)

Two games and two losses for the new American League's Boston Pilgrims. John McGraw's Baltimore Orioles were relentless in their second game in front of their home crowd albeit a much smaller one than yesterday. Only 6,000 showed up to watch the Orioles beat around Boston's best pitcher, Cyclone Young (0-1, 12.71 ERA). Young simply didn't have it as he allowed 10 runs off 9 hits and 5 walks before being lifted by Pilgrims manager Jimmy Collins in the sixth inning. His replacement Fred Mitchell was tagged for two runs himself as the Orioles pounded out 11 hits and 10 runs. Meanwhile the Pilgrims managed to score just six runs against Baltimore starter Harry Howell. McGraw himself had two hits and three runs scored and former Brooklyn star Wilbert Robinson called a good game by Howell. The Sox committed two errors as well and it all added up to a 12-6 beating by the Orioles at Oriole Park.

                                  President McKinley laughs at the Pilgrims for losing

Jackass of the Night is Cyclone Young. He allowed 10 runs in just 5 1/3 innings while going 0 for 2 at the plate.

                                                                 Cyclone Jackass

The Good:

Charlie Hemphill was 3 for 4 with a walk and 3 runs scored.

Chick Stahl was 2 for 5 with a run scored.

Jimmy Collins was 2 for 4 with a walk, 3 rbis and a run scored.

The Bad:

Lou Criger was 0 for 4.

Fred Mitchell allowed 2 runs in 2 1/3 innings.

The Ugly:

Tommy Dowd was 0 for 5 but scored a run.

Larry McLean was just 1 for 5 with 2 strikeouts.

Freddy Parent was just 1 for 5 but drove in 2 runs.

Hobe Ferris was just 1 for 4 with an error but walked and drove in a run.

Final Thoughts:

Just like the first game, the Baltimore Orioles couldn't miss against the Pilgrims' pitchers. No matter if its a 25 year old rookie in Win Kellum or a veteran like Cyclone Young, the Orioles scored 22 runs in two games against Boston. The Pilgrims scored six of their own in today's game against Howell but it wasn't nearly enough. Jim Jackson and Bill Keister drove in three runs apiece to match Boston's entire output. There should be better days ahead but things are definitely not starting out well for the Pilgrims defensively and on the mound. Its only April and there's a lot of baseball left to be played.....if the league doesn't fold that is. The games that were rained out will be made up at a later date so for now the Orioles are 2-0 against the Pilgrims. Boston continues to hit the road and the next stop is in Philadelphia to play the Athletics. 31 year old former Cleveland Spider George Cuppy gets the start for Boston against Bill Bernhard of the Athletics. The game begins at 1:00 PM at Columbia Park.