Sox Stop Sweep, Take One at Fenway

Facing elimination in their first game at home at Fenway Park, the Boston Red Sox showed they still had some fight left. Fritz Ostermueller retired the first 13 batters he faced, and allowed just 2 earned runs on 7 hits in 7 innings. Meanwhile, rookie Ted Williams continued to heat up. Williams was 3 for 4 with 2 RBI and his 1st home run of the Tournament. He’s 5 for 8 in the last two games after an 0 for 4 start. Bobby Doerr added more power, hitting two solo shots in the leadoff spot. The Nationals Lefty Stewart struggled to find his rhythm, allowing 13 hits and 6 runs in 5 2/3 innings. The 7-3 win keeps Boston’s hopes alive. The teams will play a final game at Fenway tomorrow. If they Red Sox can win that one, the series will move back to Washington for the decisive 5th game.

’33 Nationals @ ’39 Red Sox – 9/4/23