April 21st, 1934 - AL Game Summaries

Red Sox Win in Dramatic 12th Inning Rally
Sox Ride on Former Yank's Relief Pitching

New York (AL) 5 11 2
Boston (AL) 6 17 1

Boston made it three straight wins by scoring two runs in the bottom of the 12th inning at Fenway Park when Max Bishop doubled to right center, driving in Moose Salters and Rick Ferrell. Manager Bucky Harris, however, reserved the highest praise for the Red Sox's most recent acquisition, former Yankee star pitcher Herb Pennock. Pennock came in during the sixth inning and remained through the ninth, when he yielded way to Fritz Ostermueller. Pennock was able to preserve a 4-4 tie, allowing only 2 hits while striking out 3 in his 3 and 1/3 innings pitched. The Yankees scored the go ahead run on an errant throw by Salters in the top of the 12th, but Salters quickly redeemed himself by sparking the Red Sox 12th inning rally.

The winning pitcher was Ostermueller (1-0) who allowed 1 run in 3 innings. Jimmie Deshong (0-1) was charged with the loss in relief.


Nats' Bats Overpower A's Pitching
Washington 7th breaks 3-3 deadlock

Washington 8 15 1
Philadelphia (AL) 4 8 1

Earl Whitehill was able to finish what he started and was credited with a complete game and center fielder Fred Schulte (pictured) had 4 hits and 2 RBI as the Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 8 to 4 at Shibe Park. Washington brought 3 runs across the plate in the 7th inning with the help of 5 hits. The key at-bat was by Schulte who quieted the home crowd when he delivered a one-base hit scoring two base runners. Washington rapped out 15 hits for the afternoon. Whitehill (2-0) lasted until the end allowing 4 runs for the win. Sugar Cain (1-1) suffered the loss. He allowed 11 hits and 6 walks in 7 innings.