In the 1912 World Series, the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Giants four games to three (with one tie). This dramatic Series showcased great pitching from Christy Mathewson and from Boston fireballer Smokey Joe Wood. Wood won two of his three starts and pitched in relief in the final game. In the deciding game, Boston rallied for two runs in the tenth inning thanks to two costly Giants fielding misplays. Mathewson started three games, completed all three, compiled a 0.94 earned-run average for the Series...and got two losses and a no-decision for his efforts.