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amead17 · 11-13-2025, 01:37 AM

THE SPORTING TIMES — September 10, 1909

“Hawley’s Steady Hand Secures His 200th Win as Phillies Outslug Boston”
By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times

The Philadelphia Phillies kept their pennant hopes alive this afternoon at the South End Grounds, prevailing in a wild slugfest against the Boston Doves by a score of 13–8. Though the bats ruled early, the story of the day belonged to veteran hurler Pink Hawley, who entered in relief and calmly steered the contest to victory — notching the 200th win of his illustrious career.

The early going was anything but quiet. Both clubs traded heavy blows through the first few innings, with the scoreboard showing 11–7 in favor of Philadelphia before the game had even settled. Starting pitcher Doc White was relieved of duty as the Doves threatened to close the gap, and Manager Emmanuel Saavedra turned to his dependable bullpen veteran, hoping for stability amid the chaos.

Hawley answered the call in masterful fashion. Over five and two-thirds innings, he allowed no runs on just five hits, silencing the Boston bats and securing both the team’s win and his own milestone triumph. The Phillies improved to 76–57, remaining squarely in the thick of the National League pennant race.

Now in his fifteenth major league season, Hawley has transitioned gracefully into a relief role. The right-hander has appeared in 16 games this year, compiling a 2–0 record with one save and an impressive 1.07 earned run average.

After the game, a smiling but reflective Hawley spoke of what the day meant to him.

“You sit in that bullpen most days and just wait for your turn,” he said. “Sometimes it doesn’t come, sometimes it does — and when it does, you do your best to make it count. To get number two hundred like this, helping the boys win a tough one, well… that makes all those quiet afternoons out there worth it.”

Manager Emmanuel Saavedra was quick to praise his seasoned pitcher.

“Pink’s been a rock for us all year,” he remarked. “He’s the kind of man every club needs — steady, reliable, and ready when the moment calls. The way he handled those Boston bats today showed every ounce of his experience. You couldn’t script a finer way for him to reach that milestone.”

It was a day of loud bats and louder cheers, but in the end, it was Pink Hawley’s calm command that told the story — a veteran’s poise amid the storm, and a 200th victory well earned.

11-13-2025, 01:37 AM	#371
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,854	Pink Hawley 200 wins THE SPORTING TIMES — September 10, 1909 “Hawley’s Steady Hand Secures His 200th Win as Phillies Outslug Boston” By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times The Philadelphia Phillies kept their pennant hopes alive this afternoon at the South End Grounds, prevailing in a wild slugfest against the Boston Doves by a score of 13–8. Though the bats ruled early, the story of the day belonged to veteran hurler Pink Hawley, who entered in relief and calmly steered the contest to victory — notching the 200th win of his illustrious career. The early going was anything but quiet. Both clubs traded heavy blows through the first few innings, with the scoreboard showing 11–7 in favor of Philadelphia before the game had even settled. Starting pitcher Doc White was relieved of duty as the Doves threatened to close the gap, and Manager Emmanuel Saavedra turned to his dependable bullpen veteran, hoping for stability amid the chaos. Hawley answered the call in masterful fashion. Over five and two-thirds innings, he allowed no runs on just five hits, silencing the Boston bats and securing both the team’s win and his own milestone triumph. The Phillies improved to 76–57, remaining squarely in the thick of the National League pennant race. Now in his fifteenth major league season, Hawley has transitioned gracefully into a relief role. The right-hander has appeared in 16 games this year, compiling a 2–0 record with one save and an impressive 1.07 earned run average. After the game, a smiling but reflective Hawley spoke of what the day meant to him. “You sit in that bullpen most days and just wait for your turn,” he said. “Sometimes it doesn’t come, sometimes it does — and when it does, you do your best to make it count. To get number two hundred like this, helping the boys win a tough one, well… that makes all those quiet afternoons out there worth it.” Manager Emmanuel Saavedra was quick to praise his seasoned pitcher. “Pink’s been a rock for us all year,” he remarked. “He’s the kind of man every club needs — steady, reliable, and ready when the moment calls. The way he handled those Boston bats today showed every ounce of his experience. You couldn’t script a finer way for him to reach that milestone.” It was a day of loud bats and louder cheers, but in the end, it was Pink Hawley’s calm command that told the story — a veteran’s poise amid the storm, and a 200th victory well earned.