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Special Report
----American Baseball Digest July 18, 1871

Chet Geept, sports writer for the American Baseball Digest, I was on hand at the Philadelphia Athletics game against the Boston Red Stockings on July 18th. The atmosphere at the stadium was electric, as the crowd was buzzing with excitement about the debut of Sean Strange for the Athletics. It was Strange's first game in Philadelphia, and fans were eager to see what he could bring to the team. Strange had a solid outing in his debut, going 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs and a run scored.

The Red Stockings got off to a strong start, with a 1-run lead in the first inning and 4 more runs in the second. But the Athletics refused to go down without a fight, and they clawed their way back with 2 runs in the sixth and 1 in the seventh and eighth innings. In the end, it wasn't enough, as the Red Stockings held on for the 8-5 victory.

One of the highlights of the game was the defensive play of Red Stockings shortstop Scott Baitinger, who turned an amazing double play to end the game. It was one of the plays of the year, and it helped secure the win for the Red Stockings.

Overall, it was a thrilling game, and the Red Stockings will be looking to build on this win as they continue their pursuit of the top spot in the American League. The Athletics, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back and make a push for the playoffs. It's sure to be an exciting second half of the season, and I can't wait to see what happens next.