The Baseball Times
October 2nd, 1891
Whitney Dominates as St. Louis Sox Blank Columbus Bandits
In an impressive display at St. Louis Grounds, Jim Whitney showcased his pitching prowess, shutting out the Columbus Bandits with a commanding 7-0 victory. Whitney allowed only 3 hits, striking out 6 batters and issuing just 1 walk.
"The first two pitches I'm looking for an out, a ground ball or a fly ball," Whitney explained postgame. "I'm trying to get quick outs. I've never been a big believer in trying to strike a guy out from the very first pitch."
This season, Whitney is also making his mark at the plate, hitting .286 with 2 home runs and 95 RBIs, solidifying his value to the team.
Elmer Smith Shines with Shutout Against Chicago Cardinals
Elmer Smith delivered a stellar performance for the St. Louis Roughnecks, tossing a 3-hit shutout in a 6-0 win over the Chicago Cardinals. With 4 strikeouts and only 1 walk, Smith made it look easy on the mound.
"It certainly makes my job easy when my pitcher tosses a shutout," remarked St. Louis manager Billy Arnold. "I can just sit back, watch and enjoy."
Smith's offensive contributions have also been noteworthy this season, boasting a .324 batting average with 25 RBIs across 82 games.
Farmer Weaver’s Hitting Streak Ends in Heartbreaking Loss
Farmer Weaver's impressive 25-game hitting streak came to an end today as the Philadelphia Stallions fell 4-3 to the Milwaukee Bucks. The 27-year-old left fielder went 0-for-4 at the plate, reflecting on his performance postgame.
"I swung at a couple pitches I probably shouldn't have and didn't swing at a couple I should have," Weaver said, visibly disappointed. "But that's what makes a hit streak so impressive in the first place — it only takes a couple mistakes to end it all."
Despite the setback, Weaver is hitting .307 this season, with 1 home run and 74 RBIs, alongside a .367 on-base percentage.
Ed Cushman Faces Tough Offseason After Injury
Veteran pitcher Ed Cushman of the Washington Americans is facing significant challenges ahead of the offseason, as he has been sidelined for 4 months due to ulnar nerve entrapment. This injury follows a lengthy recovery from elbow ligament reconstruction that kept him out for most of the 1889 season.
At 40 years of age, Cushman must now weigh the prospects of continuing his career. This season, he has logged an 8-14 record over 23 starts, with a respectable ERA of 3.59. The decision ahead will undoubtedly weigh heavily on the experienced pitcher.