The Baseball Times
July 25th, 1882
Foley's Gem Leads St. Louis Sox Over Louisville Captains 7-0
Curry Foley showcased his pitching prowess yesterday at Sox Park, leading the St. Louis Sox to a commanding 7-0 victory over the Louisville Captains. Foley dazzled on the mound, pitching a 4-hit shutout while striking out 4 batters and issuing no walks.
"He was kind of teasing them with his off-speed stuff, and his fastball was moving everywhere," remarked St. Louis skipper Harry Wright, impressed by Foley's performance.
The Captains struggled to generate offense against Foley's varied repertoire, with manager Joey Larson acknowledging, "We just didn't swing the bats very well. Or else he just pitched good, whichever way you want to look at it."
This season, Foley has also been a force at the plate, maintaining a .339 batting average with 3 home runs, 47 runs scored, and 54 RBIs. His contributions extend beyond the mound, solidifying his role as a key player for the Sox.
Arundel's Shutout Lifts Philadelphia Thunder Over Chicago Cardinals 1-0
Harry Arundel delivered a stellar performance on the mound at Cardinals Ballpark, leading the Philadelphia Thunder to a narrow 1-0 victory over the Chicago Cardinals. Arundel pitched a complete-game shutout, allowing only 6 hits while striking out 5 and issuing no walks.
"I felt strong out there all day," Arundel commented after the game, reflecting on his dominant outing.
Arundel's exceptional season continues to impress, boasting a remarkable 21-5 record with a stellar 1.76 ERA, underscoring his consistency and effectiveness as a top pitcher in the league.