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Today in White Sox History: May 5
TL;DR
On May 5, 1901, the White Sox suffered a historic 21-7 loss to the Brewers, marked by nine errors and 25 hits allowed. The Sox scored seven runs on just three hits due to 14 walks issued by Milwaukee pitchers.
Key points
- White Sox lost 21-7 to the Brewers on May 5, 1901
- The game featured nine errors by the White Sox
- White Sox scored seven runs on three hits
- Milwaukee pitchers issued 14 walks
- Frank Shugart, Fred Hartman, and Herm McFarland committed two errors each
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Frank ShugartFred HartmanHerm McFarland
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1901
It was just the 11th game in White Sox MLB history, but still remains as likely the ugliest game the team ever played. In a 21-7 pummeling at the hands of the 2-8 Milwaukee Brewers, the White Sox allowed 25 hits and committed nine errors!
While weather conditions up north arenât known for this game, they might have been pretty poor, because even the Brewers could not escape the dayâs ugliness: The White Sox scored their seven runs on just three hits, thanks to 14 free passes issued by Milwaukee hurlers.
Or, perhaps the sun was blinding on the left side of the field; six White Sox committed errors, but shortstop Frank Shugart, third baseman Fred Hartman and left fielder Herm McFarland all committed two apiece.
The White Sox actually led, 4-1, through two innings at Lloyd Street Grounds.
In an ultimate act of wearing it, White Sox starter Roy Patterson went the distance, allowing all 21 runs (14 earned) and finishing with a game score of -33. By game score, Pattersonâs effort was the worst of his career and the sixth-worst start in major league history.
The nine errors in a game remain the second-most the White Sox have ever committed in a game, and the 21 runs allowed and 25 hits allowed are both tied for the second-most ever for a White Sox team.
Perhaps most remarkable of all is that this all-time team errors record was erased pretty quickly by an all-time mark that still stands. Stay tuned, tomorrow.
1917 Yes, the team with the most wins (100) and best winning percentage (.649) in franchise history was no-hit. And not just no-hit, but no-hit by Ernie Koob of the St. Louis , who would finish 43 games behind the 1917 White Sox. At this early juncture of the season, however, the White Sox were in second place at 11-8 with just one game behind.
Q&A
What was the score of the White Sox game on May 5, 1901?
The White Sox lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 21-7 on May 5, 1901.
How many errors did the White Sox commit in the May 5, 1901 game?
The White Sox committed nine errors during the game against the Brewers.
Who were the players that committed two errors each for the White Sox?
Frank Shugart, Fred Hartman, and Herm McFarland each committed two errors in the game.
What unusual statistic did the White Sox achieve in their scoring during the game?
The White Sox scored seven runs on just three hits, aided by 14 walks from Brewers pitchers.
