Chicago whips the visiting Phillies‚ 17-12‚ for their 3rd win in a row over the Philadelphians. The Phils will not lose for the rest of the season. Adrian “Cap” Anson is 3-for-5‚ giving him 17 hits in the last 5 games. His hot streak will win him the NL batting title with an official .421 average (without walks‚ which are counted as hits‚ Sam Thompson would have won the title with a .372 mark).

September 14, 1887 This Day In Baseball

On September 14, 1887 Chicago whips the visiting Phillies‚ 17-12‚ for their 3rd win in a row over the Philadelphians. The Phils will not lose for the rest of the season. Adrian “Cap” Anson is 3-for-5‚ giving him 17 hits in the last 5 games. His hot streak will win him the NL batting title with an official .421 average (without walks‚ which are counted as hits‚ Sam Thompson would have won the title with a .372 mark).

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