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The Baseball Times
April 8, 1899

Lee Viau Dominates in Thunder Shutout Victory

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Lee Viau was untouchable at Thunder Ballpark, tossing a complete-game shutout as the Philadelphia Thunder edged the New York Saints 1-0. Viau held New York to 9 hits over 9 innings, walking 2 batters and striking out none in a display of precise pitching.

The win evens Viau’s record at 1-1 for the season and lowers his ERA to 3.00. His effort gave Philadelphia their second win of the season and left the Saints frustrated at the plate.

Willie Keeler Shines in Cardinals' Loss to Bears

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Willie Keeler’s bat was red-hot, but it wasn’t enough to save the Chicago Cardinals from a 10-6 defeat against the Boston Bears. Keeler went an incredible 5-for-6 at Cardinals Ballpark, including an RBI double in the fourth inning, but his stellar day was overshadowed by the Bears’ powerful offense.

"I feel bad for Willie -- that's not how any of us wanted things to turn out," said Chicago manager Zachary Taylor after the game.

Keeler, who now boasts an astounding .645 batting average through six games, continues to impress with his consistency. He has yet to hit a home run but has recorded 2 RBIs and 4 runs scored this season.

Lou Bierbauer Reaches 2000 Hits in Loss to Cleveland

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Lou Bierbauer of the Columbus Bandits joined an elite group of hitters by reaching the 2000-hit milestone during a 5-2 loss to the Cleveland Royals. The 34-year-old second baseman recorded 2 hits in 4 at-bats, marking a significant achievement in his 1689-game career.

"2000 hits are a lot," Bierbauer said after the game. "It puts you in a very select group. You have to hit well over a lot of seasons to do this. It's a good feeling to have your name in the record books."

Bierbauer’s career totals now include 2000 hits, 325 doubles, 144 triples, 54 home runs, 1090 RBIs, and 1030 runs scored. His lifetime batting average stands at .292. Despite the personal achievement, Bierbauer expressed disappointment in his team’s loss, calling it "a very special game for me, but not a good one for the team."

12-02-2024, 12:18 PM	#3140
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,275	April 8th 1899 The Baseball Times April 8, 1899 Lee Viau Dominates in Thunder Shutout Victory Lee Viau was untouchable at Thunder Ballpark, tossing a complete-game shutout as the Philadelphia Thunder edged the New York Saints 1-0. Viau held New York to 9 hits over 9 innings, walking 2 batters and striking out none in a display of precise pitching. The win evens Viau’s record at 1-1 for the season and lowers his ERA to 3.00. His effort gave Philadelphia their second win of the season and left the Saints frustrated at the plate. Willie Keeler Shines in Cardinals' Loss to Bears Willie Keeler’s bat was red-hot, but it wasn’t enough to save the Chicago Cardinals from a 10-6 defeat against the Boston Bears. Keeler went an incredible 5-for-6 at Cardinals Ballpark, including an RBI double in the fourth inning, but his stellar day was overshadowed by the Bears’ powerful offense. "I feel bad for Willie -- that's not how any of us wanted things to turn out," said Chicago manager Zachary Taylor after the game. Keeler, who now boasts an astounding .645 batting average through six games, continues to impress with his consistency. He has yet to hit a home run but has recorded 2 RBIs and 4 runs scored this season. Lou Bierbauer Reaches 2000 Hits in Loss to Cleveland Lou Bierbauer of the Columbus Bandits joined an elite group of hitters by reaching the 2000-hit milestone during a 5-2 loss to the Cleveland Royals. The 34-year-old second baseman recorded 2 hits in 4 at-bats, marking a significant achievement in his 1689-game career. "2000 hits are a lot," Bierbauer said after the game. "It puts you in a very select group. You have to hit well over a lot of seasons to do this. It's a good feeling to have your name in the record books." Bierbauer’s career totals now include 2000 hits, 325 doubles, 144 triples, 54 home runs, 1090 RBIs, and 1030 runs scored. His lifetime batting average stands at .292. Despite the personal achievement, Bierbauer expressed disappointment in his team’s loss, calling it "a very special game for me, but not a good one for the team."