The Baseball Times
June 27th, 1882
Al Pratt Pitches Baltimore Barons to 1-0 Shutout Victory Over New York Timberjacks
Al Pratt delivered a vintage pitching performance yesterday, leading the Baltimore Barons to a narrow 1-0 shutout victory over the New York Timberjacks at Barons Park. Pratt, relying on precise control and a varied pitch selection, held the Timberjacks to just 4 hits while striking out 2 batters and issuing no walks in a complete-game effort.
"I threw a lot of my pitches for strikes in this game," Pratt shared after his impressive outing. "I mixed it up and tried keeping these guys off balance."
Pratt's ability to consistently throw strikes and keep the Timberjacks' hitters guessing earned him praise from both sides of the field.
"He was throwing his breaking ball for strikes and we never capitalized on any of his mistakes," lamented Timberjacks manager Travis Boese postgame.
This season, Pratt has compiled a record of 6 wins and 5 losses with a commendable 3.03 ERA, highlighting his effectiveness and reliability as a starter for the Barons.
John Ward Leads Philadelphia Stallions to 2-0 Victory Over Washington Americans
John Ward of the Philadelphia Stallions delivered a dominant performance on the mound yesterday, guiding his team to a solid 2-0 victory over the Washington Americans. Ward stifled the Americans' offense, limiting them to just 4 hits while striking out 3 batters and issuing 3 walks.
"He's got some good stuff, but we should have done better than that," remarked Washington skipper Joe Lehr after the game.
Ward's precise pitching and ability to control the game were evident throughout the matchup, as he consistently kept the Americans off balance.
In addition to his pitching prowess, Ward has been a productive batter for the Stallions this season, boasting a .285 batting average with 2 home runs, 23 RBIs, and 22 runs scored. His 61 hits in 214 at-bats highlight his contributions both on the mound and at the plate.