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.

On September 30, 1913 — 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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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 30
National Pastime September 29
Retro Sheet
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