Owen Wilson's Big Hit
Plus: Day in Review, 5/8/1908
Owen Wilson’s Big Hit
The Pirates had lost 7 straight coming into this game. I was ready to write them off as dead.
However, they sure turned things around.
They went into the top of the 9th inning with a 2-0 lead over the league leading Cubs. And that, of course, is where the trouble started.
Orval Overall came up with nobody out and runners on second and third. You’d think that the pitcher wouldn’t be much of a threat. But you’d be wrong:
Orval’s single put runners on first and third, setting things up nicely for Johnny Evers:
That tied it. The Pirates were able to get out of the inning, but the damage had been done.
And then came Owen Wilson in the bottom of the ninth, with a runner on first:
Wilson’s blast gave the Pirates a 3-2 victory, and is the first good thing I’ve seen from the 1908 Pirates in a long time.
The Cubs have got to be asking themselves how they let this one get away. They outhit the Pirates and outfielded them, and yet somehow have managed to lose.
Other Action
Red Sox 4, Highlanders 0: At Boston, Cy Young proves to be the star, driving in 3 runs on 3 base hits and throwing a 4 hit shutout to boot. Watch the game here.
Browns 14, White Sox 2: At Chicago, Ed Walsh is hammered by the Browns offense. St. Louis collects 18 hits in a laughter. Watch the game here.
Naps 6, Tigers 1: At Cleveland, Bob Rhoads holds the Tigers to only 3 hits, overcoming 5 walks to pitch a masterful complete game. Watch the game here.
Giants 4, Doves 1: At New York, Iron Man McGinnity holds the Doves to only a single 9th inning run in a complete game victory. Watch the game here.
Superbas 3, Phillies 1: At Philadelphia, the Superbas overcome a 1-0 deficit with 2 in the 8th and 1 in the 9th to win it.
Pirates 3, Cubs 2: At Pittsburgh, see above.
Reds 2, Cardinals 0: At St. Louis, Billy Campbell throws a one hitter as the Reds put away the Cardinals. The two teams combine for only 5 hits – but also for 7 errors.
Senators 5, Athletics 2: At Washington, the Senators hit Eddie Plank early and often en route to an easy victory. Watch the game here.
Standings
The American League looks closer than ever.