Black Sox Blog

April 22, 1917 at Comiskey Park
White Sox 3, Browns 2  (8-2)

The White Sox came from behind to win their third straight game in a 3-2 win over the Browns.  Down 2-1, Swede Risberg drew a one out walk in the bottom of the ninth and he moved to third on a single by Eddie Collins.  Joe Jackson was walked intentionally Happy Felsch then hit an infield single to drive in the tying run and then Collins scored when he overran third and the fielder threw behind him as he scampered home.

Dave Danforth was taken out in the second after he was hit by a comebacker.  Lefty Williams finished the game up and he picked up the win.