Why AP writers don't give their names

Nor editors, for that matter:

Doubront lasted just 3 2/3 innings, giving up seven hits and four runs, snapping Boston's streak of a starter allowing three runs or fewer at 11 games. It matched the longest by the team since 1988. The previous best was 12 in 1915. - "Associated Press"

Now, I certainly make mistakes in writing, but I'm not being published on websites and newspapers throughout the country, and this one is a doozy. My limited readership is sure to spot all the flaws without any help from me, but it's my rant, so here I go.

• If the "previous best" was 12, it's still the "current best," not the "previous best." 
• If this "current best" happened in 1915, and hasn't happened since, then this matched the longest by the team since 1915, not merely since 1988. 
• Speaking of which, did this streak match the team's best since 1988, or more likely, was this one their best such since 1988? (and . . . )
• Is the writer suggesting that the last such streak of 11 games happen in 1988?

Seriously, uncredited writer: find a job you're qualified to do.