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amead17 · 09-25-2025, 11:40 AM

WADDELL FANS 16 AS PIRATES TRIUMPH IN EXTRA INNINGS

By Charles H. Wentworth, Sporting Times
May 30, 1904

Pittsburgh ace proves his worth in 12-inning victory over Cardinals

The Pittsburgh Pirates continue to surge, and much of their strength lies in the mighty left arm of Rube Waddell. On Monday afternoon, before a lively crowd in Pittsburgh, Waddell turned in one of the finest performances of the season, striking out sixteen St. Louis Cardinals in a thrilling 4–3 victory that lasted twelve innings.

The contest, tense from start to finish, was ultimately decided in the bottom of the twelfth when Honus Wagner doubled sharply down the line and was brought home on a timely single by Ginger Beaumont, sending the spectators into joyous applause. The Pirates, now 24–17 on the year, remain among the leaders in the National League.

Waddell, who has proven himself the very backbone of Pittsburgh’s staff, was as brilliant as he was durable. In addition to his 16 strikeouts, he yielded only nine hits and issued but one free pass across the long afternoon. His record now stands at 7–5, with a sterling 2.20 earned run average.

After the game, Waddell was characteristically spirited in his remarks.

“I could have pitched all night if they needed me,” he said with a grin. “The Cardinals kept fouling me off, but I knew sooner or later I’d get the better of them. When the lads won it in the twelfth, it made every pitch worth it.”

Manager Fred Clarke, himself no stranger to hard-fought victories, lauded his star hurler.

“Rube gave us every chance to win, and that’s all a manager can ask,” Clarke declared. “Sixteen strikeouts speaks for itself. He’s a marvel, and with him leading the staff, I fancy we’ll be in the thick of the pennant chase all summer.”

The Pirates now look ahead with confidence, carried on the broad shoulders of their eccentric but brilliant southpaw.

09-25-2025, 11:40 AM	#138
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,024	Waddell Fans 16 WADDELL FANS 16 AS PIRATES TRIUMPH IN EXTRA INNINGS By Charles H. Wentworth, Sporting Times May 30, 1904 Pittsburgh ace proves his worth in 12-inning victory over Cardinals The Pittsburgh Pirates continue to surge, and much of their strength lies in the mighty left arm of Rube Waddell. On Monday afternoon, before a lively crowd in Pittsburgh, Waddell turned in one of the finest performances of the season, striking out sixteen St. Louis Cardinals in a thrilling 4–3 victory that lasted twelve innings. The contest, tense from start to finish, was ultimately decided in the bottom of the twelfth when Honus Wagner doubled sharply down the line and was brought home on a timely single by Ginger Beaumont, sending the spectators into joyous applause. The Pirates, now 24–17 on the year, remain among the leaders in the National League. Waddell, who has proven himself the very backbone of Pittsburgh’s staff, was as brilliant as he was durable. In addition to his 16 strikeouts, he yielded only nine hits and issued but one free pass across the long afternoon. His record now stands at 7–5, with a sterling 2.20 earned run average. After the game, Waddell was characteristically spirited in his remarks. “I could have pitched all night if they needed me,” he said with a grin. “The Cardinals kept fouling me off, but I knew sooner or later I’d get the better of them. When the lads won it in the twelfth, it made every pitch worth it.” Manager Fred Clarke, himself no stranger to hard-fought victories, lauded his star hurler. “Rube gave us every chance to win, and that’s all a manager can ask,” Clarke declared. “Sixteen strikeouts speaks for itself. He’s a marvel, and with him leading the staff, I fancy we’ll be in the thick of the pennant chase all summer.” The Pirates now look ahead with confidence, carried on the broad shoulders of their eccentric but brilliant southpaw.