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1902 World Series
Doc White dominates in game one as the White Sox cruise to a 6-0 victory to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Not only did Doc White throw the shutout but he also homered.
The Braves jumped to a 3-0 lead in the second but the White Sox chipped away one run at a time and tied it in the 8th. The game went into the 13th tied at 3. Thirdebaseman Jimmy Collins hits a two out solo homer in the top of the 13th to give the Braves a 4-3 lead. Tully Sparks closed the door in the bottom half of the inning to tie the series 1-1.
In game three Doc White takes to the mound and the White Sox win 6-2 to take a 2 games to 1 lead.
The White Sox jump out early and coast to a 7-2 win in game four and now hold a 3 games to 1 lead in the series.
The Braves jump on Doc White in game 5 and lead 6-2 heading into the 9th. Bill Everitt leds the inning off with a triple. Pop Foster singles to make the score 6-3. Chick Stahl walks to make it 1st and 2nd. Ossee Schrenkengost reaces on an error to load the bases, still with no outs and down 6-3. Sam Crawford singles to make it 6-4, bases still loaded with no outs. George Davis singles to make it 6-5, still bases loaded and no outs. Harry Steinfeldt grounds back to the pitcher who throws home for one and to first for the double play; 2nd and 3rd with 2 outs. Claude Ritchey rips the first pitch to left but right at the fielder to end the game. The Braves now trail just 3 games to 2 as it heads back to Chicago.
Roy Patterson shuts out the Braves in game six in a tight 1-0 victory. Thei White Sox win 4 games to 2 and have repeated as champions.
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