1st May 1889
The fans of the Red Stockings are hoping that the solid form shown during the first month of the season can be converted into a strong overall season. The team picked up 15 wins from their 26 games to move into 2nd place in the NL table, 2 games behind the leaders.
Series Results
1-2 on the road to the New York Giants
1-2 at home to the Pittsburgh Alleghenys
1-2 at home to the St Louis Browns
2-1 at home to the Philadelphia Quakers
2-1 at home to the Chicago White Stockings
2-1 on the road to the Boston Beaneaters
2-1 on the road to the Brooklyn Bridegrooms
3-0 on the road to the St Louis Browns
went 1-1 to start a home series against the Boston Beaneaters
The team didn't fair to well in the injury lists this month. They lost Second Baseman Monte Ward for 2 weeks during the month with a concussion while Left Fielder Ed Beecher tore his meniscus in his knee and will be sidelined for 5-6 weeks.
The team lost Centre Fielder Holly Hollingshead to the Boston Beaneaters via waivers.
New Short Stop Ollie Beard showed signs of what could be a promising career ahead in his first full month of top level ball. He managed to collect 41 hits from 109 at bats during his 26 starts. He scored 22 runs with 21 RBI's for an average of .376. The NL voters were so impressed they voted him the Rookie of the Month for April.
Pitching
Batting
