At Boston’s South End Grounds, Giants reliever Christy Mathewson fails to hold a 7 – 4 lead, and Boston wins, 8 – 7. It is Matty’s third loss. The Giants will return the rookie to Norfolk rather than pay $1500, and Mathewson will be picked up by Cincinnati for $100.

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On September 26, 1900 — At Boston’s South End Grounds, Giants reliever Christy Mathewson fails to hold a 7 – 4 lead, and Boston wins, 8 – 7. It is Matty’s third loss. The Giants will return the rookie to Norfolk rather than pay $1500, and Mathewson will be picked up by Cincinnati for $100.

 

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