1908 – The Giants sweep, scoring a run in the 8th and two in the 9th to trip Irv Young and the host Pirates, 4 – 3. Christy Mathewson, in relief, is given the win, though by today’s scoring he would receive a save. New York’s 8-game win streak puts them ahead of Pittsburgh and Chicago by 3 1/2 games.

1908 – The Giants sweep, scoring a run in the 8th and two in the 9th to trip Irv Young and the host Pirates, 4 – 3. Christy Mathewson, in relief, is given the win, though by today’s scoring he would receive a save. New York’s 8-game win streak puts them ahead of Pittsburgh and Chicago by 3 1/2 games.