The Baseball Times
April 25, 1900
Jones Dominates Bandits in Royals Shutout
Cleveland Royals starter Alex Jones put on a masterclass performance, shutting out the Columbus Bandits 9-0 at Cleveland Grounds. The left-hander baffled the Bandits' hitters all game, surrendering just six hits while striking out two and walking two.
Jones's dominance this season continues as he improves his record to 2-3 with a 2.82 ERA. His complete-game shutout was a key factor in the Royals' dominant victory over Columbus.
Hawke Shuts Down Stallions in Complete-Game Victory
Bill Hawke of the Washington Americans pitched a brilliant complete-game shutout against the Philadelphia Stallions, leading his team to a 5-0 win at Stallions Park. Hawke gave up nine hits, struck out five, and walked two in his impressive outing.
"I felt great out there," Hawke said after the game. "After the second or third inning, I got real comfortable. Hopefully this is a building block for me. I'd love a few more starts like this."
Hawke’s victory improved his record to 3-2 with a 3.98 ERA through five starts this season.
Murphy Leads Cardinals to Shutout Win Over Roughnecks
Ed Murphy of the Chicago Cardinals blanked the St. Louis Roughnecks 5-0 at Roughnecks Field, allowing just four hits in his complete-game performance. Murphy did not register a strikeout but issued two walks while maintaining control throughout the game.
Chicago manager Zachary Taylor praised Murphy's aggressive approach: "He just came out and was on the attack from the first pitch he threw. When Ed stays ahead in the count, he does well. That's the key."
Murphy’s performance pushed his record to 3-2 with a 4.67 ERA on the season. He has started six games, thrown 44.1 innings, struck out four batters, and walked 24.