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amead17 · 11-02-2025, 01:24 AM

PIATT HURLS NO-HITTER AS ATHLETICS STUN TIGERS

Philadelphia Southpaw Finds His Form in Masterful 6–2 Victory

By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times
July 18th, 1908

Baseball can be a fickle game, and no one knows that better than Wiley Piatt. The Philadelphia Athletics left-hander has endured a season of mixed fortunes, but today he delivered a performance for the ages. Before a roaring home crowd, Piatt threw a no-hitter as the Athletics defeated the Detroit Tigers, 6–2, at Columbia Park.

While the scoreline suggests a comfortable win, the achievement was anything but routine. Piatt held the dangerous Detroit bats hitless through nine innings, surrendering only five walks and two unearned runs that came in the eighth frame after a defensive miscue and a rare lapse in command. Still, the blemishes could not overshadow what was one of the finest pitching displays seen in Philadelphia this season.

The victory brought the Athletics to an even 43–43 record for the campaign, a fitting punctuation to a day that may well signal a turning point for both Piatt and the club. Over the full nine innings, the lefty fanned eight batters, mixing his curve and fast one with a precision that kept the Tigers guessing from the outset.

Speaking modestly after the game, Piatt credited his teammates for their steadiness behind him.

“I’ve had some rough ones this year, so to see it come together means a great deal,” Piatt said. “The boys backed me every step, and even when things got shaky in the eighth, they kept their heads. That’s what carried us through.”

Manager Chris Smith was beaming with pride at his pitcher’s effort.

“Wiley’s been battling all season,” Smith remarked. “But today, he showed the kind of heart and control that makes a pitcher great. A no-hitter’s a special thing, and he earned every bit of it.”

For Piatt, now 10–14 with a 3.26 ERA, this performance may well mark the resurgence of a veteran rediscovering his craft — and for Philadelphia, it was a day to remember.

11-02-2025, 01:24 AM	#314
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,715	Wiley Piatt No Hitter PIATT HURLS NO-HITTER AS ATHLETICS STUN TIGERS Philadelphia Southpaw Finds His Form in Masterful 6–2 Victory By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times July 18th, 1908 Baseball can be a fickle game, and no one knows that better than Wiley Piatt. The Philadelphia Athletics left-hander has endured a season of mixed fortunes, but today he delivered a performance for the ages. Before a roaring home crowd, Piatt threw a no-hitter as the Athletics defeated the Detroit Tigers, 6–2, at Columbia Park. While the scoreline suggests a comfortable win, the achievement was anything but routine. Piatt held the dangerous Detroit bats hitless through nine innings, surrendering only five walks and two unearned runs that came in the eighth frame after a defensive miscue and a rare lapse in command. Still, the blemishes could not overshadow what was one of the finest pitching displays seen in Philadelphia this season. The victory brought the Athletics to an even 43–43 record for the campaign, a fitting punctuation to a day that may well signal a turning point for both Piatt and the club. Over the full nine innings, the lefty fanned eight batters, mixing his curve and fast one with a precision that kept the Tigers guessing from the outset. Speaking modestly after the game, Piatt credited his teammates for their steadiness behind him. “I’ve had some rough ones this year, so to see it come together means a great deal,” Piatt said. “The boys backed me every step, and even when things got shaky in the eighth, they kept their heads. That’s what carried us through.” Manager Chris Smith was beaming with pride at his pitcher’s effort. “Wiley’s been battling all season,” Smith remarked. “But today, he showed the kind of heart and control that makes a pitcher great. A no-hitter’s a special thing, and he earned every bit of it.” For Piatt, now 10–14 with a 3.26 ERA, this performance may well mark the resurgence of a veteran rediscovering his craft — and for Philadelphia, it was a day to remember.