The Baseball Times
May 9th, 1893
Tommy Bond Shuts Down Cleveland Royals in 6-0 Victory
Tommy Bond was in complete control as he led the Washington Americans to a commanding 6-0 shutout victory over the Cleveland Royals. Bond, showcasing his signature poise on the mound, allowed just four hits, struck out one, and issued two walks in a complete-game performance.
"A complete-game shutout is fun territory for me," Bond remarked after the game. "I had good balance and mechanics, and was able to keep the ball down. When I do that, good things happen."
With this win, Bond improves his season record to 4-5. Across his nine appearances this year, he has pitched 72 innings, surrendered 70 hits, struck out 15 batters, and posted a solid 3.00 ERA. Bond's outing helped the Americans snap a two-game losing streak as they look to climb the standings.
Rookie Win Mercer Dominates as St. Louis Sox Crush Boston Rebels 18-0
Nineteen-year-old rookie Win Mercer put on a dazzling performance for the St. Louis Sox, shutting out the Boston Rebels in a dominant 18-0 victory. Mercer allowed nine hits but never faltered, walking two and striking out one in a complete-game effort.
"Mercer certainly pitched a strong game against us today," said Boston manager Sam Trammell after the rout. "He was in a groove, throwing everything for strikes, throwing hard, and changing speeds."
The young right-hander has been a standout for St. Louis this season, compiling a 5-3 record with a 3.38 ERA in eight starts. Mercer's commanding performance underscores his promising future in the league, and the Sox will look to ride this momentum into the coming games as they continue to rely on the rookie’s impressive arm.