The Baseball Times
July 7th, 1877
Barnes Extends Streak but Thunder Fall to Saints
The hitting streak of Philadelphia Thunder second baseman Ross Barnes has now reached 32 games, but it was not enough to secure a win as the Thunder fell 4-3 to the New York Saints. Barnes went 1-for-4, doubling in the 8th inning to keep his streak alive.
"Things went well for me personally," Barnes stated post-game. "I got 1 hit and the streak keeps going. But we didn't win the game."
Barnes's performance included a flyout in the 1st, groundouts in the 3rd and 5th, a double in the 8th, and a walk in the 9th. Despite the loss, his season remains impressive with a .420 batting average, 58 hits, 22 RBIs, and 26 runs scored.
The defeat puts the Thunder's record at 16-15, while the Saints improve to 19-12.
Clinton Shines with 5-for-5 Performance in Thunder's Loss
Philadelphia Thunder third baseman Jim Clinton delivered a remarkable performance at Saints Park, going 5-for-5 against the New York Saints. Despite his stellar effort, the Thunder still fell short, losing 4-3.
"It's a shame that we lost the game," Clinton remarked. "It's really hard to enjoy what I did. You would think 5 hits would do it."
Clinton's hits included singles in the 2nd, 5th, 9th, and 10th innings, and a double in the 7th. His efforts boosted his season stats to a .309 batting average, .320 on-base percentage, with no home runs and 17 RBIs over 31 games.
Though Clinton's individual performance was outstanding, the Thunder's loss places their record at 16-15, while the Saints advance to 19-12.