World Series (1912)
The Red Sox won their second World Series in 1912, defeating the New York Giants in eight games.
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The 1912 World Series was played between the New York Giants of the NL and the Red Sox of the AL. The Red Sox won in eight games, 4–3, having played the Giants to a tie in Game 2.
Quick Facts
- Opponent
- New York Giants
- Series result
- 4 wins, 3 losses (1 tie)
- Key pitcher
- Smoky Joe Wood
- Key batter
- Tris Speaker
- Deciding game
- Game 8
- Key figures
- Tris Speaker
- Smoky Joe Wood
- Harry Hooper
- Manager
- Jake Stahl
- Home field advantage
- Fenway Park (Opened April 20, 1912)
Lore & Background
One of the deciding plays in the World Series was a muffed fly ball by Giants outfielder Fred Snodgrass, which became known as the '$30,000 muff' in reference to the prize money for the winning team.
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