Games on August 2, 1898

The games of August 2, 1898

4 games were played on August 2, 1898, according to Retrosheet. The Cleveland Spiders routed the Philadelphia Phillies 9-1, the widest margin of the day. Runs came easiest when the New York Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-5. A shutout went on the board for the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Washington Senators (2-0). The rest of the slate: the Louisville Colonels topped the Boston Beaneaters 1-1. The Boston Beaneaters and the Louisville Colonels played to a 1-1 tie. Only final scores are available for this date. The pager links to the previous game day, Aug 1, 1898 and the next, Aug 3, 1898. The 1898 season page has the standings and leaders for the year.