But ended with great defensive plays in the ninth inning.
The Braves quickly scored 5 runs in the first inning led by Bill McLellan's three run home run. The Nationals tied the game by scoring 5 runs in the bottom of the first inning led by Penny Pelletier's triple.
In the third inning the Braves took the lead by scoring 5 runs again led by Bill McLellan's three run home run. The seventh inning the Braves scored 5 runs on 5 straight hits with Bill McLellan and Harlan Lautenschlager both hitting back to back doubles. The Nationals didn't throw in the towel but tried to catch up by scoring 7 runs in the bottom of the seventh inning. Score was 17-14 going into the ninth inning.
The Braves added 3 runs in the top of the ninth to increase their lead to 20-14.
In the bottom on the ninth, the Braves defense really shined. Bill McLellan made a difficult catch at third base and Harlan Lautenschlager made a super catch up the middle on a hard hit ball by Steve Hill. Shortstop Russ King caught the last fly ball to end the game. Final Score was Braves 20-Nationals 14.
Larry Powell was winning pitcher.
Leading hitters for the Braves:
John Fulton 3-4
Russ King 4-4 one double
Bill McLellan 4-4 two home runs & two doubles
Gene Morey 2-2 one walk
Leading hitters for the Nationals:
Jim Altemose 4-4 one walk
Penny Pelletier 4-4 one triple
Elmer Black 4-4 three doubles
Billy Crowe 3-4
Write up by Larry Powell, Braves Manager
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