American League Division Series

White Sox
New York Yankees
Yankees win series 4-0

Game Four
(Yankees 10, White Sox 7)

CHICAGO, IL (10/07/11) Babe Ruth launched 2 homeruns and had 4 RBI as the New York (AL) Yankees defeated the Chicago (AL) White Sox 10 to 7 at New Comiskey Park.

Ruth enjoyed a big day at the plate. He lifted one out of the park for a two run home run in the 5th inning and bombed a two-run dinger in the 6th inning. New York (AL) kept the pressure on throughout the contest as they scored in 6 different innings.

Waite Hoyt(2-0) went 8 and 2/3 innings allowing 7 runs for the victory. Jack McDowell(0-2) was given the loss. He was touched for 3 homeruns in his 5 and 2/3 innings of work.
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Game Three
(Yankees 6, White Sox 5)

CHICAGO, IL (10/06/11) Babe Ruth slammed 2 homeruns as the New York (AL) Yankees outscored the Chicago (AL) White Sox in 14 innings 6 to 5.

Both teams were tied at 3 runs apiece after nine innings. New York (AL) won the game in the 14th inning. After an out was recorded, Bob Meusel keyed the rally when he drew a walk. Ruth was the next batter, but he struck out. Lou Gehrig then lifted one out of the park for a two run home run. Ben Paschal was up next and he slapped a one-base hit. New York (AL) managed 15 hits in their victory.

Wilcy Moore(1-0) got the win allowing 2 runs in 5 and 1/3 innings. Moore was helped out by Bob Shawkey who recorded his 1st save. Jose Deleon(0-1) took the loss in relief. He surrendered 3 runs and 4 hits in 3 innings.
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Game Two
(White Sox 6, Yankees 14)

NEW YORK (10/04/11) Designated hitter Ben Paschal rocketed 2 homeruns and had 3 RBI and Wilcy Moore finished beautifully as the New York (AL) Yankees defeated the Chicago (AL) White Sox by a score of 14 to 6 at Yankee Stadium.

Paschal had a big day at the plate. He cracked a solo homerun in the 2nd inning, stroked a single in the 4th inning, smashed a two-run homer in the 5th inning and delivered a one-base hit in the 8th inning. Moore relieved and was untouched by Chicago (AL) as he recorded the save, his 1st.

The win was credited to Urban Shocker(1-0) who went 6 and 2/3 innings allowing 6 runs. Alex Fernandez(0-1) took the loss. New York (AL) scored big getting 6 runs off him in 4 innings.
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Game One
(White Sox 0, Yankees 2)

NEW YORK (10/03/11) Waite Hoyt whitewashed Chicago (AL) at Yankee Stadium as the New York (AL) Yankees beat the Chicago (AL) White Sox 2 to 0.

Hoyt(1-0) was simply too much for the Chicago (AL) batters. He allowed just 6 hits and 1 walk in 9 innings. New York (AL) banged out 7 hits on the afternoon.

Jack McDowell(0-1) was given the loss. He pitched 7 and 2/3 innings allowing 7 hits and no walks.
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Philadelphia A's
Cleveland Indians
Philadelphia wins series 4-1

Game Five
(Athletics 5, Indians 4)

PHILADELPHIA, PA (10/08/11) The Philadelphia A A's nipped the Cleveland Indians 5 to 4 at Shibe Park in a hard fought contest.

Philadelphia A claimed the early lead in the first inning plating an isolated run utilizing 2 base hits. After two outs Al Simmons tripled. Mickey Cochrane came next and he doubled. Cleveland threatened in the 9th but Philadelphia A was able to put down the rally.

George Earnshaw(2-0) was the winner allowing 4 runs in 7 and 2/3 innings. Lefty Grove gained credit for his 1st save. Chad Ogea(0-1) took the loss. He surrendered 4 runs and 5 hits in 1 and 2/3 innings.
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Game Four
(Athletics 4, Indians 1)

PHILADELPHIA, PA (10/07/11) Lefty Grove completed the game without help from the bullpen at Shibe Park as the Philadelphia A A's beat the Cleveland Indians 4 to 1.

Philadelphia A took the lead for keeps in the bottom of the 3rd inning when they scored 2 runs on 3 hits. That was all the offense they were to need. The Cleveland bats were silent in the 9th.

The win went to Grove(2-0) who allowed 1 run in the game. Dennis Martinez(0-2) was the loser. He surrendered 6 hits and 1 walk in 5 and 1/3 innings.
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Game Three
(Athletics 8, Indians 3)

PHILADELPHIA, PA (10/06/11) Albert Belle had 2 base hits and 2 RBI as the Cleveland Indians defeated the Philadelphia A A's by the score of 8 to 3 at Shibe Park.

Charles Nagy(1-0) pitched a solid game. He was reached for 8 hits and 3 walks in 7 and 2/3 innings. Both teams finished the game with 8 hits.

The loss was charged to Rube Walberg(0-1). He pitched 9 innings allowing 8 hits and 8 walks.
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Game Two (Athletics 5, Indians 4)

CLEVELAND, OH (10/04/11) George Earnshaw allowed Connie Mack to rest his bullpen, tossing a complete game as the Philadelphia A A's staged a dramatic comeback over the Cleveland Indians by a score of 5 to 4 at Jacobs Field.

Philadelphia A had the winning rally in the 9th inning when they scored 5 runs on 5 hits. Philadelphia A finished with 9 hits in the victory.

Earnshaw(1-0) lasted until the end allowing 4 runs for the win. The losing pitcher was Julian Tavarez(0-1) in relief. 'We just kept swinging the bats and didn't give up,' Max Bishop said. 'If you just keep trying good things can happen!'
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Game One
(Athletics 17, Indians 4)

CLEVELAND, OH (10/03/11) Lefty Grove was able to finish what he started and was credited with a complete game as the Philadelphia A's ballclub embarrassed the Cleveland Indians by the count of 17 to 4.

Mickey Cochrane enjoyed a fine day at the plate. He banged out a single in the 3rd inning, doubled plating all three baserunners in the 4th inning and stroked a one-base hit plating two runs in the 9th inning. Philadelphia A provided plenty of action in the 4th inning which saw them plate 4 runs on 4 hits and the 9th inning with 9 runs on 7 hits. Philadelphia A had many opportunities throughout the game and scored in 6 separate innings.

The winning pitcher was Grove(1-0) who allowed 4 runs for the game. Dennis Martinez(0-1) took the loss. He allowed Philadelphia A 6 runs in 5 and 1/3 innings of work.
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