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amead17 · 11-10-2025, 01:38 AM

THE SPORTING TIMES — June 1, 1909

“CARDINALS SNAP TEN-GAME SKID — ROOKIE MEYERS LEADS COMEBACK IN PITTSBURGH”
By Arthur H. Leland, Sporting Times

At long last, the dark clouds over St. Louis parted. After ten straight defeats and weeks of frustration, the St. Louis Cardinals finally found their footing this afternoon in Pittsburgh, claiming a hard-fought 9–6 victory over the Pirates. The win, their first in eleven games, lifted their record to 15–29 for the year and offered a rare smile for the weary Cardinals faithful.

For much of the contest, it appeared the misery might continue. The Pirates jumped out early, taking a 5–2 lead after three innings, and by the end of the seventh, the Cardinals still trailed 6–4, staring at the prospect of yet another loss. Then, in the eighth, something stirred in the St. Louis bats — a sudden burst of fight that changed the game’s complexion entirely.

Frank Baker opened the inning with a double down the line, and rookie catcher Jack Meyers, showing the poise of a veteran, followed with a sharp single that brought Baker home. What followed was a hitting parade — four straight singles, each adding to the rally, as the Cardinals stormed ahead with four runs in the frame to seize an 8–6 lead.

They weren’t done yet. In the ninth, Baker struck again, this time driving a triple deep to the gap, setting up an insurance run that sealed the long-awaited victory.

The day’s brightest star was undoubtedly Jack Meyers, who turned in a fine performance at the plate — 2-for-3 with a walk, two runs scored, and two runs batted in. The young backstop, who has quietly impressed in his first full season, lifted his average to .296 and continues to show why the Cardinals had such faith in his promise.

After the game, a visibly relieved General Stafford, the Cardinals’ manager, praised his team’s spirit.

“We’ve had a rough spell, no denying it,” said Stafford, smiling for the first time in weeks. “But the boys didn’t fold. They fought from the first pitch to the last, and today they earned every bit of that win.”

Meyers, still in his dusty gear and grinning broadly, spoke modestly about his role in the victory.

“I just tried to do my part,” the rookie said. “We’ve all been waiting for a game like this — to finally see some of the breaks go our way. Hopefully, this gets us moving in the right direction.”

Whether this win marks a turning point remains to be seen, but for one afternoon in Pittsburgh, the Cardinals rediscovered their fight — and perhaps, their confidence.

11-10-2025, 01:38 AM	#355
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,850	Cardinals snap 10 game losing streak THE SPORTING TIMES — June 1, 1909 “CARDINALS SNAP TEN-GAME SKID — ROOKIE MEYERS LEADS COMEBACK IN PITTSBURGH” By Arthur H. Leland, Sporting Times At long last, the dark clouds over St. Louis parted. After ten straight defeats and weeks of frustration, the St. Louis Cardinals finally found their footing this afternoon in Pittsburgh, claiming a hard-fought 9–6 victory over the Pirates. The win, their first in eleven games, lifted their record to 15–29 for the year and offered a rare smile for the weary Cardinals faithful. For much of the contest, it appeared the misery might continue. The Pirates jumped out early, taking a 5–2 lead after three innings, and by the end of the seventh, the Cardinals still trailed 6–4, staring at the prospect of yet another loss. Then, in the eighth, something stirred in the St. Louis bats — a sudden burst of fight that changed the game’s complexion entirely. Frank Baker opened the inning with a double down the line, and rookie catcher Jack Meyers, showing the poise of a veteran, followed with a sharp single that brought Baker home. What followed was a hitting parade — four straight singles, each adding to the rally, as the Cardinals stormed ahead with four runs in the frame to seize an 8–6 lead. They weren’t done yet. In the ninth, Baker struck again, this time driving a triple deep to the gap, setting up an insurance run that sealed the long-awaited victory. The day’s brightest star was undoubtedly Jack Meyers, who turned in a fine performance at the plate — 2-for-3 with a walk, two runs scored, and two runs batted in. The young backstop, who has quietly impressed in his first full season, lifted his average to .296 and continues to show why the Cardinals had such faith in his promise. After the game, a visibly relieved General Stafford, the Cardinals’ manager, praised his team’s spirit. “We’ve had a rough spell, no denying it,” said Stafford, smiling for the first time in weeks. “But the boys didn’t fold. They fought from the first pitch to the last, and today they earned every bit of that win.” Meyers, still in his dusty gear and grinning broadly, spoke modestly about his role in the victory. “I just tried to do my part,” the rookie said. “We’ve all been waiting for a game like this — to finally see some of the breaks go our way. Hopefully, this gets us moving in the right direction.” Whether this win marks a turning point remains to be seen, but for one afternoon in Pittsburgh, the Cardinals rediscovered their fight — and perhaps, their confidence.