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Greene's Streak Extended to 22 Games!!

September 1, 1871


Baltimore Canaries' 3B Errol Greene continued his tear during the month of August, extending his hitting streak to 22 games. Greene went 8 for 17 during the month to keep the streak alive. He is currently hitting .458 on the year, leading the ABC.

Standings through August 31, 1871

Code:
Team                        W     L     PCT       GB
Washington Nationals        15    7      .682      -
Baltimore Canaries          13    9      .591     2.0
Boston Red Stockings        13    9      .591     2.0
Chicago White Stockings     11   11      .500     4.0
Buffalo Bisons              10   12      .455     5.0
Cincinnati Reds             10   12      .455     5.0
New York Mutuals             9   13      .409     6.0
Philadelphia Keystones       7   15      .318     8.0

Batter of the Month
LF Bill Gibbs - Baltimore Canaries

After hitting .615 with 4 RBIs and 3 runs scored, Baltimore's Bill Gibbs has been selected the August 1871 Batter of the Month. Gibbs helped Baltimore go 3-1 for the month.

Pitcher of the Month
SP Bryan MacKey - Buffalo Bisons

Buffalo Bisons' SP Bryan MacKey followed up a good July with an equally impressive August. MacKey won 3 of his 4 starts, compiling an ERA of 1.98 on his way to the Pitcher of the Month award.
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