Canaries and Keystones Tied After 28 Games!!
October 7, 1872
Baltimore and Philadelphia entered the final day of the season tied at the top of the standings. Philadelphia traveled to Boston and lost to the Red Stockings, 6-5. Baltimore was at home against the Chicago White Stockings and they lost 4-3. These teams will play each other today to decide the 1872 championship. The game will be in Philadelphia since they won the season series 3-1.
Standings through October 6, 1872
Code:
Team W L PCT GB
Baltimore Canaries 17 11 .607 -
Philadelphia Keystones 17 11 .607 -
Boston Red Stockings 15 13 .536 2.0
Cincinnati Reds 14 14 .500 3.0
Washginton Nationals 13 15 .464 4.0
Buffalo Bisons 12 16 .429 5.0
Chicago White Stockings 12 16 .429 5.0
New York Mutuals 12 16 .429 5.0