The Cubs overcome a 5 â 2 Giants lead to tie the game at 5 â 5â but a Johnny Evers error in the 8th gives New York a 6 â 5 win. Christy Mathewsonâ who pitches just 2 and 1/3 innings is credited with the winâ since he left the game with the Giants ahead. Hooks Wiltse pitches the last 7 1/3 innings. By taking three out of four in Chicagoâ the Giants increase their hold on first place.
The Cubs overcome a 5 â 2 Giants lead to tie the game at 5 â 5â but a Johnny Evers error in the 8th gives New York a 6 â 5 win. Christy Mathewsonâ who pitches just 2 and 1/3 innings is credited with the winâ since he left the game with the Giants ahead. Hooks Wiltse pitches the last 7 1/3 innings. By taking three out of four in Chicagoâ the Giants increase their hold on first place.
