Strat-O-Matic Report
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2099 Federal League Date: 5/10/2099
WASHINGTON AT PITTSBURGH
Senators........ 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 - 3 9 1
Grays........... 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 - 4 6 0
Win:Plank(3-3) Loss:Bender(0-3)
Homeruns- B.Ruth(9th)
Eddie Plank allowed Pittsburgh's manager to rest his bullpen, tossing a
complete game at Forbes Field as the Washington Senators lost a heartbreaker
to Pittsburgh Grays by the score of 4 to 3.
The deciding run was scored by Pittsburgh in the bottom of the 9th. Willard
Brown laced a one-base hit. Roy Campanella stepped up to the plate and he
slapped a base-hit. Two outs later Ernie Lombardi came to the plate and was
walked intentionally. John Ward followed and he doubled making Pittsburgh
victorious to the delight of the the home town crowd. Although they lost,
Washington did out-hit Pittsburgh 9 to 6.
Plank(3-3) finished the game allowing 3 runs in the victory. The loss was
charged to Chief Bender(0-3) in relief. 'I was a little good, a little bad
and a little ugly.' said Plank, 'I was just giving us a chance to win.'
PHILADELPHIA AT NEW ORLEANS
Liberty......... 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 3 - 7 10 2
Jazz Kings...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 5 1
Win:Johnson(6-1) Loss:Perry(2-4)
Homeruns- T.Cobb(2nd)
Walter Johnson had a strong outing and Ty Cobb lofted one into the 'cheap
seats' and had 3 RBI as the Philadelphia Liberty topped the New Orleans Jazz
Kings by a score of 7 to 0 at Dodger Stadium.
Cobb had a big day against New Orleans. He doubled plating a run in the 3rd
inning, popped a two-run clout over the fence in the 6th inning and stroked a
one-base hit in the 9th inning. Overall Philadelphia out-hit New Orleans 10
to 5.
Johnson(6-1) was the winner allowing no runs in 8 and 2/3 innings. The losing
pitcher was Gaylord Perry(2-4). The Philadelphia ballclub's record now
stands at 19-15. With the loss, New Orleans has a record of 7-3 lately,
18-16 overall.
NEW YORK AT BOSTON
Knights......... 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 - 6 8 3
Pilgrims........ 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 - 3 8 1
Win:Brown(2-0) Loss:Streeter(3-3)
Homeruns- T.Lazzeri(3rd), B.Williams(5th), J.Bench(6th)
Ferguson Jenkins went 8 strong innings at Braves Field as the New York Knights
beat the Boston Pilgrims in 11 innings 6 to 3.
The score was tied at 3 after nine. New York came out on top in the 11th
inning. Billy Williams started the attack as he smashed a solo-shot out of
the park. Yogi Berra stepped into the batter's box and he reached on an
error. Lou Brock then lined a single. Three Finger Brown followed and he
laid down a sacrifice bunt. Home Run Baker stepped into the box and
delivered a one-base hit. Tony Lazzeri added his contribution to the rally
and grounded into a double play. New York took care of Boston with no
trouble in the bottom of the 11th.
Brown(2-0) picked up the victory, allowing no runs in 3 innings. Sam
Streeter(3-3) was tagged with the loss in relief. He gave up 3 runs in 2
innings of work.
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