May, 18, 1901

News

• The Athletics charged out to a 6-0 lead after two innings and broke a five-game losing streak by beating the Senators, 11-6, in Washington

• Eddie Plank made his first start for the A's, giving up six runs on six hits and four walks while striking out five

• Phil Geier had four hits, including a double, and scored three runs

• The Senators committed six errors

• Manager Connie Mack tried Nap Lajoie at shortstop with Phil Geier moving to second

May 18, 1901
Philadelphia Athletics (5-13) at Washington Senators (11-6)

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
PHL	2	4	0	0	1	2	1	0	1	-	11	14	4
WTN	0	0	1	0	0	4	1	0	0	-	6	6	6

Ballpark	American League Park
City	Washington, DC
Attendance	2,883
Managers	Connie Mack (PHL), Jimmy Manning (WTN)
Starting pitchers	Eddie Plank (PHL), Dale Gear (WTN)