The Baseball Times
June 24th, 1891
Gleason Pitches Chicago to 6-0 Shutout Over St. Louis
Kid Gleason delivered an exceptional performance on the mound, leading the Chicago Cardinals to a 6-0 victory over the St. Louis Roughnecks at Cardinals Ballpark. Gleason threw a complete-game shutout, allowing 5 hits and 1 walk while striking out none, but his mood remained buoyant throughout.
"5 hits?" Gleason said with a laugh after the game. "Listen, I'd be happy with a 30-hitter, as long as it was a shutout."
This season, Gleason has a 6-9 record with 35 strikeouts in 113.2 innings, maintaining a 3.80 ERA. His commanding performance was a key factor in the Cardinals' decisive win.
Wiedman Keeps Detroit Scoreless in 4-0 Victory
Stump Wiedman put in a stellar performance for the Brooklyn Hitmen, blanking the Detroit Lakers 4-0 at Lakers Field. Wiedman’s complete-game effort included 4 strikeouts, 1 walk, and 2 hits allowed, helping to keep the bullpen rested.
"I went out there to try to eat up innings and help out our bullpen," Wiedman said postgame. "I felt I had my good stuff, and it turned out my command was solid."
With this win, Wiedman improves to an 11-5 record for the season with a 2.58 ERA over 16 starts, demonstrating his valuable contribution to the Hitmen’s pitching staff.
Hitmen Lose Esterbrook to Injury Following Victory
Despite their 4-0 win over the Detroit Lakers, the Brooklyn Hitmen suffered a setback as left fielder Dude Esterbrook was hit by a pitch and diagnosed with a bruised forearm. Esterbrook is expected to be sidelined for 10 days.
This season, Esterbrook has played 58 games, hitting .263 with 1 home run, 21 runs scored, and 21 RBIs. His injury adds a challenge for the Hitmen as they look to maintain their strong performance on the field.