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Tuesday, September 27, 1881
Providence 7, Cleveland 6 - Four hits by Providence's John Glenn helped the Grays survive a furious comeback attempt by the Blues, who were hoping to clinch the pennant with this game. Cleveland ultimately was able to get the tying run to third base and the winning run to second with two out in the ninth inning and star hitter Abner Dalrymple at the plate, but Dalrymple simply popped out to third baseman Jerry Denny.
Boston 6, Buffalo 4 - The Red Caps, trying to keep their slim pennant hopes alive, got three hits from outfielder Frank Heifer and a home run from shortstop Sadie Houck to defeat the Bisons.
With these results, the final series between Cleveland and Boston is rendered meaningful. If Boston can sweep the three games, they will win the 1881 pennant. If Cleveland wins any of them, they will have their first championship.
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