On September 23, 1904 — 1904 – The Giants sleepwalk against the Pirates (“Pittsburg Plays All By Itself” is the New York Herald headline) as Red Ames allows three runs in eight innings before John McGraw pulls him. His replacement is Frank Bowerman who gives up four runs in his only big league inning. The Pirates win, 7 – 0.
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Baseball Reference September 23
National Pastime September 23
Retro Sheet
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