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amead17 · 09-18-2025, 11:38 AM

SENATORS LOSE MUNOZ TO SHOULDER INJURY IN WIN OVER BROWNS

By Charles H. Wentworth, Sporting Times
June 21st, 1903

Washington Rallies Late, But Rotation Takes Another Blow

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The Washington Senators snatched a spirited 7–6 victory yesterday over the St. Louis Browns, scoring three times in the ninth inning to turn the tide. Yet the triumph was marred by another cruel blow to their already thinned pitching corps, as right-hander José Munoz was forced from the mound with a grave shoulder injury.

Munoz, making his eighth start of the season, was laboring in the sixth frame with the Senators trailing 3–1. A brief 23-minute rain delay had preceded the inning, and after resuming, the 29-year-old hurler signaled discomfort following a pitch. The club’s medical staff quickly intervened, removing him from the contest.

Later examination confirmed the worst: a torn labrum, sidelining Munoz for an estimated three to four months. His ledger for the year stands at 1–6 with a 3.55 earned run average, numbers that belie his hard-luck season.

Speaking with reporters, Munoz reflected on the cruel twist of fate. “I felt strong before the rains came, but when we took the field again, something never quite loosened,” he admitted. “I fear it was a poor warm-up after the delay that led to this. It is a hard blow to take, but I shall do everything in my power to return.”

Manager Jim Manning, though proud of his club’s rally, cut a solemn figure when asked about his pitcher. “It seems each week fate tests us with another loss to our staff,” Manning said. “Munoz has given us honest innings, and to see him laid low is bitter indeed. But baseball offers no sympathy — we must press on, find strength in our depth, and honor his fight by carrying forward.”

While the Senators reveled in their comeback, the cloud of Munoz’s injury hung heavy — another trial in what has become a trying campaign for Washington’s hurlers.

09-18-2025, 11:38 AM	#101
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,854	Munoz Injury SENATORS LOSE MUNOZ TO SHOULDER INJURY IN WIN OVER BROWNS By Charles H. Wentworth, Sporting Times June 21st, 1903 Washington Rallies Late, But Rotation Takes Another Blow ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The Washington Senators snatched a spirited 7–6 victory yesterday over the St. Louis Browns, scoring three times in the ninth inning to turn the tide. Yet the triumph was marred by another cruel blow to their already thinned pitching corps, as right-hander José Munoz was forced from the mound with a grave shoulder injury. Munoz, making his eighth start of the season, was laboring in the sixth frame with the Senators trailing 3–1. A brief 23-minute rain delay had preceded the inning, and after resuming, the 29-year-old hurler signaled discomfort following a pitch. The club’s medical staff quickly intervened, removing him from the contest. Later examination confirmed the worst: a torn labrum, sidelining Munoz for an estimated three to four months. His ledger for the year stands at 1–6 with a 3.55 earned run average, numbers that belie his hard-luck season. Speaking with reporters, Munoz reflected on the cruel twist of fate. “I felt strong before the rains came, but when we took the field again, something never quite loosened,” he admitted. “I fear it was a poor warm-up after the delay that led to this. It is a hard blow to take, but I shall do everything in my power to return.” Manager Jim Manning, though proud of his club’s rally, cut a solemn figure when asked about his pitcher. “It seems each week fate tests us with another loss to our staff,” Manning said. “Munoz has given us honest innings, and to see him laid low is bitter indeed. But baseball offers no sympathy — we must press on, find strength in our depth, and honor his fight by carrying forward.” While the Senators reveled in their comeback, the cloud of Munoz’s injury hung heavy — another trial in what has become a trying campaign for Washington’s hurlers.