Art Fromme Does It Alone
Plus Day In Review, May 13, 1908
Art Fromme Does It Alone
The Cardinals won this game through a miracle.
It was a two base error by Billy Maloney with the bases loaded that did it, turning a 1-0 defeat into a miracle victory:
But that’s not the real story.
Fromme’s Crazy Start
Cardinals Pitcher Art Frome had a bizarre start.
I mean, just look at the boxscore:
It’s really not common for 1908 games to feature a pitcher who walks 6 and strikes out 7.
It’s also kind of odd that the Superbas didn’t score more runs. There were no double plays. Brooklyn managed to leave 9 men on base, and their only run was a manufactured run in the top of the 1st. Hummel singled, Jordan bunted him over, and Sheehan knocked him in — and that was it.
I suppose Art Fromme figured that he didn’t need his defense. He really didn’t, as a matter of fact. Brooklyn only managed a single hit after that 1st inning: a useless single by Harry Pattee that amounted to nothing.
Both these teams are lousy. The Cardinals were just a little bit better today.
Other Action
Tigers 10, Red Sox 9 (10): At Boston, Detroit blows a 5 run lead in the bottom of the 9th, but goes ahead by one in the top of the 10th to win it. Both teams use 4 pitchers in a game with a ton of hitting. Watch the game here. Read the summary here.
Cubs 3, Phillies 2 (12): At Chicago, the Cubs almost blow an early lead, coming up with the winning run in the bottom of the 12th. Watch the game here. Read the summary here.
Doves 5, Reds 4: At Cincinnati, the Doves manage to hold off a late Reds attack to win.
Naps 9, Highlanders 3: At New York, the Naps chase Bill Hogg before he can get through 3 innings, scoring a whopping 8 runs on 7 hits and 3 walks before a single out is recorded in the 3rd. Watch the game here.
Athletics 6, White Sox 1: At Philadelphia, Eddie Plank keeps the hitless wonders in check as the Athletics win easily. Watch the game here.
Giants 3, Pirates 1: At Pittsburgh, the Giants continue their winning ways. Iron Man Joe McGinnity pitches a complete game, and Honus Wagner provides almost all of Pittsburgh’s offense. Watch the game here.
Cardinals 2, Superbas 1: At St. Louis, the Cardinals win on a two base error with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 9th. Read the summary here.
Browns 4, Senators 1: At Washington, the Browns make short work of the Senators. Watch the game here.
Standings
Are we finally getting a front runner in the American League?