The Baseball Times
August 25th, 1883
John Ward Leads Philadelphia Stallions to 2-0 Shutout Victory Over Cleveland Royals
John Ward of the Philadelphia Stallions delivered a stellar performance on the mound, leading his team to a 2-0 shutout victory over the Cleveland Royals at Stallions Park. Ward's dominance was evident as he held the Royals to just 4 hits while striking out 2 batters and issuing no walks.
"I'm sweating now because it's hot in here," Ward remarked in the clubhouse after the game. "But it didn't even feel like I was sweating out there."
Ward's superb outing underscores his pivotal role in the Stallions' success this season, both as a pitcher and a contributor on offense. This year, Ward has maintained an impressive batting average of .319, driving in 60 RBIs, scoring 47 runs, and hitting 1 home run.