The Baseball Times
May 12th, 1884
Reis Dominates as Cleveland Blanks Washington
Cleveland pitcher Laurie Reis delivered a commanding performance, shutting out the Washington Americans 3-0 while allowing only 2 hits. Reis cruised through the Americans lineup, fanning 4 batters and walking just 1 in a strong outing.
"He was very efficient and he hit his spots," Royals manager Jordan Jackson said after the game. "He stayed down in the zone and stayed away from the middle of the plate."
Lynch Leads Lakers to Victory Over Hitmen
Starter Jack Lynch was in control throughout the Detroit Lakers' victory over the Brooklyn Hitmen. In a superb performance, Lynch blanked Brooklyn 3-0, yielding only 2 hits, registering no strikeouts, and issuing 2 walks.
"That was a fun one," the 28-year-old said later.
Henderson's Masterful Shutout Secures Thunder Win
In a remarkable performance, Philadelphia Thunder starter Hardie Henderson beat the Louisville Captains 4-0, pitching an impressive 3-hit shutout. Henderson, showing pinpoint control and a sharp fastball, struck out 4 batters and walked 3.
"My arm felt good, mechanics were good and my stuff was working," Henderson said. "It doesn't get any better than this."
Louisville manager Joey Larson acknowledged the challenge his team faced. "It was a rough one for my guys," Larson said. "We weren't at our best and their guy was."