The Baseball Times
September 15th, 1876
Cherokee Fisher Shuts Down Boston Bears with Four-Hit Gem
Cherokee Fisher of the Philadelphia Stallions delivered a dominant performance against the Boston Bears, blanking them with a masterful four-hit shutout. Fisher was in complete control throughout the game, issuing no walks and recording no strikeouts in the 4-0 victory.
"I had my good stuff and it went where I wanted it to go," Fisher told BNN reporters after the game.
This impressive outing brings Fisher's season record to an even 14-14. Over 242.1 innings, he has accumulated 22 strikeouts and 9 walks, maintaining a solid 2.41 ERA. Fisher's ability to control the game and limit opponents' scoring opportunities has been a valuable asset for the Stallions this season.
Tommy Bond Powers Washington Americans Past Cleveland Royals
The Washington Americans triumphed over the Cleveland Royals with a 9-5 victory at Cleveland Grounds, thanks in large part to an exceptional performance by starting pitcher Tommy Bond. The 21-year-old had a career day at the plate, collecting five hits and driving in two runs.
"Every batter wants to have a quality at-bat every time he steps up to the plate," Bond said. "He wants to hit the ball hard."
Bond certainly did, singling in the 2nd, hitting an RBI double in the 4th, singling again in the 6th, tripling in the 7th, and adding an RBI single in the 9th.
"Not much that I can say," said Cleveland manager Benito Perez. "He just hammered the heck out of us."
This season, Bond has been a dual threat for the Americans. As a pitcher, he has compiled a 15-13 record with a 2.25 ERA over 28 starts. He has given up 249 hits in 255.2 innings, struck out 28 batters, and issued just 6 walks, while opposing hitters have managed a .250 batting average against him. Bond's remarkable day at the plate further highlights his versatility and importance to the Washington squad.