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amead17 · 09-12-2024, 11:58 AM

The Baseball Times
July 12th, 1890

Bob Black Dominates as Cardinals Blank Detroit in 1-0 Victory

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Bob Black of the Chicago Cardinals put on a masterful display at Cardinals Ballpark, tossing a complete game shutout and holding the Detroit Lakers to just 2 hits in a 1-0 victory. Black, who struck out 6 and walked 3, kept the Detroit offense off balance throughout the game.

"He stayed aggressive and his ball was really moving," Detroit manager Brian Valdez remarked after the game, acknowledging Black’s control and precision.

Black credited his strong outing to his ability to consistently make good pitches. "If I make good pitches, I'm going to get some outs," Black said. "I was making good pitches the entire game."

Black, who has had an up-and-down season, improved his record to 6-11. He has struck out 66 batters while walking 65 in 162.2 innings, and his ERA now stands at a solid 3.15. This dominant performance is a reminder of his potential when he's on top of his game.

09-12-2024, 11:58 AM	#1938
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,288	July 12th 1890 The Baseball Times July 12th, 1890 Bob Black Dominates as Cardinals Blank Detroit in 1-0 Victory Bob Black of the Chicago Cardinals put on a masterful display at Cardinals Ballpark, tossing a complete game shutout and holding the Detroit Lakers to just 2 hits in a 1-0 victory. Black, who struck out 6 and walked 3, kept the Detroit offense off balance throughout the game. "He stayed aggressive and his ball was really moving," Detroit manager Brian Valdez remarked after the game, acknowledging Black’s control and precision. Black credited his strong outing to his ability to consistently make good pitches. "If I make good pitches, I'm going to get some outs," Black said. "I was making good pitches the entire game." Black, who has had an up-and-down season, improved his record to 6-11. He has struck out 66 batters while walking 65 in 162.2 innings, and his ERA now stands at a solid 3.15. This dominant performance is a reminder of his potential when he's on top of his game.