Washington shuts out the A’s again, winning 3 – 0, as 17-year-old outfielder Merito Acosta collects two hits and swipes third base in the 4th inning. Yesterday, the Cuban teenager was caught trying in his steal attempt.

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Washington shuts out the A’s again, winning 3 – 0, as 17-year-old outfielder Merito Acosta collects two hits and swipes third base in the 4th inning. Yesterday, the Cuban teenager was caught trying in his steal attempt.

The Phillies are 2 and 1 for the day, finishing the game of August 30 with the Giants, and splitting two more. The Phils win, 8 – 6, with the loss going to Christy Mathewson, in the disputed game. Mathewson and Rube Marquard then combine to beat the Phils, 8 – 3 before the Quakers return the favor, 4 – 3.

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The Phillies are 2 and 1 for the day, finishing the game of August 30 with the Giants, and splitting two more. The Phils win, 8 – 6, with the loss going to Christy Mathewson, in the disputed game. Mathewson and Rube Marquard then combine to beat the Phils, 8 – 3 before the Quakers return the favor, 4 – 3.