On September 1, 2002 — Boston trims the Indians‚ 7 – 1‚ behind the strong pitching of Tim Wakefield‚ who doesn’t allow a hit before Matt Lawton’s homer in the 5th. Manny Ramirez and Brian Daubach hit back-to-back home runs‚ and Johnny Damon scores 3 runs. Jim Thome reaches 100 walks for the 4th consecutive year and the 6th time in his career. Thome is the only player in Indians history to ever have consecutive 100 walks seasons.
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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 1
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Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
SABR Games Project
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