Monday, October 24, 2022

Series One: Michigan takes two of three from Ontario

Michigan 2-1, Ontario 1-2

Game One: Michigan 13, Ontario 5
WP: Alexander (1-0)
LP: Johnson (0-1)
Save: Rixey (1)
HR: Clarke (1)

Game Two: Ontario 8, Michigan 5
WP: Spahn (1-0)
LP: Sutton (0-1)
Save: Marquard (1)
HR: Lombardi 2 (2), Wilson (1), Brock (1)

Game Three: Michigan 7, Ontario 6
WP: Gomez (1-0)
LP: Roberts (0-1)
HR: Aaron (1)

First-innng runs were the rule in this series, with a total of 13 runs scored in the opening frame.

Both teams scored three runs in the first of the opener, with Pete Alexander walking four men in the top of the inning and Hack Wilson driving in two runs with a double in the bottom of the inning. Wilson's leadoff single in the third started another three-run inning, with George Kell hitting a two-run double. Eppa Rixey entered to get the final out of the eighth to protect a one-run lead, and the Michigans then erupted for seven runs in the bottom of the inning, with Fred Clarke hitting a grand slam off Jim Bunning.

Ernie Lombardi hit a three-run homer in the first inning and a two-run shot in the seventh to power the Ontarios in Game Two. Ty Cobb had three hits, stole two bases and scored three times.

Michigan scored four runs in the fifth of the third game to take a 7-6 lead, after which the pitching suddenly stiffened. Lefty Gomez entered for the Michigans after the first two batters of Ontario singled in the sixth and calmed the storm. He allowed one hit in four innings with four strikeouts and was credited with the win under scorer's discretion. 

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