The Baseball Times
August 14th, 1891
Pete Meegan Shuts Down Detroit Lakers in 6-0 Victory
New York Saints pitcher Pete Meegan delivered a masterful performance at Saints Park, leading his team to a commanding 6-0 win over the Detroit Lakers. Meegan was in control from start to finish, allowing just 6 hits while issuing 1 walk and striking out 2 batters.
"It was just one of those games where everything went right. I threw a lot of strikes," Meegan said after the game. "And the pitches they did get to hit, they didn't do anything with them."
The 29-year-old hurler's dominance brought his season record to 14-8 with a 3.62 ERA over 24 starts, cementing his status as a key asset for the Saints as they continue their campaign.