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amead17 · 10-17-2025, 08:33 AM

SEYMOUR’S SIX-HIT SHOW STUNS DETROIT — HIGHLANDERS WIN 14-INNING THRILLER 8–5

Star Outfielder Drives in Five as New York Outlasts Tigers in Marathon Contest

By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times
September 24, 1906

In one of the season’s most remarkable individual displays, Cy Seymour of the New York Highlanders turned in a batting performance to remember, collecting six hits in eight at-bats as his club battled past the Detroit Tigers in a 14-inning slugfest that ended 8–5 in favor of New York. The victory lifted the Highlanders to 76–68 on the season and gave their supporters a day they will not soon forget.

Seymour, who has been the unquestioned leader of the Highlanders’ attack all year, was at his brilliant best from the outset. He opened the scoring in the first inning with an RBI double, then added singles in the third and seventh frames, striking out only once in the fifth. After another single in the ninth, he kept his momentum going with leadoff hits in both the eleventh and thirteenth innings. But it was in the fourteenth that Seymour sealed his masterpiece — a three-run double that gave New York the decisive runs and broke Detroit’s resistance at last.

By day’s end, Seymour’s ledger read an extraordinary 6-for-8, with two runs scored and five runs batted in. His season average now stands at .303, further confirming his place among the American League’s finest hitters.

After the game, a tired but elated Seymour spoke briefly about his memorable performance.

“It was one of those days where everything seemed to find the right part of the bat,” he said with a grin. “Detroit kept coming at us, but we never gave in. I’m just glad I could help the club get the win — that’s what matters most.”

Highlanders manager Ismael Garcia was equally full of praise for his veteran outfielder.

“Cy has been the backbone of this team all season,” Garcia remarked. “When the game is on the line, he’s the man you want at the plate. Six hits in one afternoon — that’s something special. It shows the kind of player and competitor he truly is.”

For the Highlanders, the long afternoon in Detroit proved that perseverance — and a steady bat from Cy Seymour — can still carry the day.

10-17-2025, 08:33 AM	#235
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,677	Cy Seymour 6 hits SEYMOUR’S SIX-HIT SHOW STUNS DETROIT — HIGHLANDERS WIN 14-INNING THRILLER 8–5 Star Outfielder Drives in Five as New York Outlasts Tigers in Marathon Contest By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times September 24, 1906 In one of the season’s most remarkable individual displays, Cy Seymour of the New York Highlanders turned in a batting performance to remember, collecting six hits in eight at-bats as his club battled past the Detroit Tigers in a 14-inning slugfest that ended 8–5 in favor of New York. The victory lifted the Highlanders to 76–68 on the season and gave their supporters a day they will not soon forget. Seymour, who has been the unquestioned leader of the Highlanders’ attack all year, was at his brilliant best from the outset. He opened the scoring in the first inning with an RBI double, then added singles in the third and seventh frames, striking out only once in the fifth. After another single in the ninth, he kept his momentum going with leadoff hits in both the eleventh and thirteenth innings. But it was in the fourteenth that Seymour sealed his masterpiece — a three-run double that gave New York the decisive runs and broke Detroit’s resistance at last. By day’s end, Seymour’s ledger read an extraordinary 6-for-8, with two runs scored and five runs batted in. His season average now stands at .303, further confirming his place among the American League’s finest hitters. After the game, a tired but elated Seymour spoke briefly about his memorable performance. “It was one of those days where everything seemed to find the right part of the bat,” he said with a grin. “Detroit kept coming at us, but we never gave in. I’m just glad I could help the club get the win — that’s what matters most.” Highlanders manager Ismael Garcia was equally full of praise for his veteran outfielder. “Cy has been the backbone of this team all season,” Garcia remarked. “When the game is on the line, he’s the man you want at the plate. Six hits in one afternoon — that’s something special. It shows the kind of player and competitor he truly is.” For the Highlanders, the long afternoon in Detroit proved that perseverance — and a steady bat from Cy Seymour — can still carry the day.