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August In The Books

September 1, 1876

Chicago gained another game against the rest of the league in August. Their magic number is 7 headed into September.

Standings through August 31, 1876

Code:
Team                        W     L       PCT      GB
Chicago White Stockings    45    23      .662      -
New York Mutuals           35    33      .515    10.0
Washington Nationals       35    33      .515    10.0
Brooklyn Superbas          34    34      .500    11.0
Philadelphia Keystones     33    35      .485    12.0
Baltimore Orioles          31    37      .456    14.0
Boston Red Stockings       30    38      .441    15.0
Cincinnati Reds            29    39      .426    16.0
Rookie of the Month
1B Hoyt O'Finn - New York Mutuals

O'Finn managed a .429 batting average to go along with his 12 RBIs and 7 runs to earn this month's Rookie of the Month award.

Pitcher of the Month
SP Rick Sawyer - Baltimore Orioles

This is the 2nd month in a row that Sawyer has won this award. He went 5-2 with a 1.77 ERA.

Batter of the Month
CF James Moore - Baltimore Orioles

Like his teammate, this is the 2nd time this year Moore has won this award. He posted a .431 batting average, 11 RBIs and 9 runs scored.
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