The Baseball Times
July 15th, 1884
Hecker's Command Shuts Down Philadelphia in 12-0 Rout
Boston Bears right-hander Guy Hecker displayed masterful control yesterday, leading his team to a resounding 12-0 victory over the Philadelphia Stallions. Hecker's full arsenal of pitches kept the Stallions off balance throughout the game, as he allowed just 4 hits, issued 1 walk, and struck out 4.
"It felt like my catcher and I were on the same page all day, and Philadelphia was on a way, way different page," Hecker commented after the game.
In addition to his pitching prowess, Hecker has been a notable contributor at the plate this season. He is hitting at a .220 pace with 5 home runs, 22 RBIs, and has scored 42 times. His performance on both the mound and in the batter's box has been a key factor in the Bears' success this year.