The Baseball Times
June 27th, 1883
Cummings Pitches Cincinnati Wildcats to 1-0 Victory Over Cleveland Royals
Candy Cummings showcased his pitching prowess yesterday, leading the Cincinnati Wildcats to a narrow 1-0 victory over the Cleveland Royals at Wildcats Park. Cummings delivered a stellar performance on the mound, tossing a four-hit shutout while surrendering only one walk and recording one strikeout.
"Candy is good at getting out of jams," remarked Wildcats manager Jared Juarez in his postgame comments. "He's almost more effective when he gets guys on base or gets behind in the count, because he uses your aggressiveness against you."
Throughout the game, Cummings effectively navigated through potential scoring opportunities for the Royals, demonstrating his ability to maintain composure under pressure.
This season, Cummings has compiled an outstanding 14-2 record in 16 starts, boasting an impressive 1.71 ERA across 142.1 innings pitched. His performance against the Royals further solidified his reputation as a reliable ace for the Wildcats.
Fred Goldsmith Leads Buffalo Gold Sox to 5-0 Win Over St. Louis Sox
The Buffalo Gold Sox secured a convincing 5-0 victory over the St. Louis Sox at Sox Park, thanks to a dominant outing from starter Fred Goldsmith. Goldsmith's stellar performance on the mound limited the St. Louis Sox to just eight hits while preserving a shutout for Buffalo.
"This is what every pitcher wants to do when they go out there," Goldsmith remarked confidently during his postgame press conference, reflecting on his exceptional performance.
This season, Goldsmith has amassed a 10-6 record in 16 starts, registering 45 strikeouts over 134 innings pitched with a commendable 2.75 ERA. His ability to effectively command the game and stymie opposing hitters has been crucial to Buffalo's success.