June 10, 1950 (Saturday) - Philadelphia, PA

W/L record 26-27 (.491), T3rd place, 5.5 GB, Streak L1, Last10 5-5

What started out as a pitching duel between starters Lou Brissie and Early Wynn ended with the Indians on top, 5-2.

Lou Brissie left after one out in the 7th inning when Johnny Kucab came in for relief. Kucab has pitched well this season allowing only two earned runs in six games and 14 innings of work, but it was Bobby Avila's one out home...

June 9, 1950 (Friday) - Philadelphia, PA

W/L record 26-26 (.500), T3rd place, 4.5 GB, Streak W1, Last10 6-4

The Philadelphia Athletics took game three in fine fashion against the Chicago White Sox Friday night at Shibe Park, 8-4.

Behind another strong pitching performance by ace starter Bobby Shantz, the A's sent the Sox packing. Shantz pitched another complete game, raising his season win total to 9, tops in the American League. Shantz also helped...

June 8, 1950 (Thursday) - Philadelphia, PA

W/L record 25-26 (.490), T3rd place, 4.5 GB, Streak L1, Last10 5-5

The Chicago White Sox came back in strong fashion thumping the Athletics last night, 7-3.

A's starter Bob Hooper (L, 4-2) got booted out of the game early, allowing seven earned runs on eleven hits in only four innings pitched. White Sox first baseman Luke Appling teed off Hooper in the second inning with a two-run shot. The left handed lead...

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With only a week left in the first half of the 2012 season, some teams are building on their division leads while others are trying to meet expectations and stay in the race.

In the Atlantic Division, Maine has opened up a 5 game lead on 2nd place Massachusetts. Maine did suffer the loss this week however, of Jesus Quinones, an outfielder they had signed as a free agent during the off season. Quinones suffered a fractured skull in a game against the New...

June 7, 1950 (Wednesday) - Philadelphia, PA

W/L record 25-25 (.500), 3rd place, 4.5 GB, Streak W1, Last10 5-5

The Philadelphia Athletics hung on and defeated the Chicago White Sox last night by the score of 3-2.

A's starter Alex Kellner went the distance, picking up his 3rd win of the season. He also was named player of the game for his performance, striking out five. His outing was solid through eight innings but ran into a mild charge from the heart of...