With no hint that a record is about to be set, the Giants coast to a 14 – 2 lead through eight innings at Boston, then score seven more in the 9th for a 21 – 2 lead. The Braves rally for 10 in the last of the 9th, but lose 21 – 12. The 17 runs are the NL post-1900 record scored by two teams in the 9th. Another 20th century mark set is the 11 stolen bases by the Giants – four by Josh Devore, including two in the 9th – and 14 swipes by both clubs. Thirteen Giants score runs, tying the major league record. The Giants’ Ernie Shoremakes his debut in this game and surrenders eight hits, a walk, and 10 runs (3 earned) in one inning, the 9th, of relief work, but is credited with a save for Hooks Wiltse. It is his only appearance in the NL. Buster Brown takes the loss.

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On June 20, With no hint that a record is about to be set, the Giants coast to a 14 – 2 lead through eight innings at Boston, then score seven more in the 9th for a 21 – 2 lead. The Braves rally for 10 in the last of the 9th, but lose 21 – 12. The…

In a doubleheader at Cincinnati, Pittsburgh’s Owen Wilson hits two triples in the opener, including one in the 10th with a man on, then hits another in the nitecap. It’s his fifth straight game with a three-bagger. Wilson will hit an incredible 36 triples this season, a major league record.

In a doubleheader at Cincinnati, Pittsburgh’s Owen Wilson hits two triples in the opener, including one in the 10th with a man on, then hits another in the nitecap. It’s his fifth straight game with a three-bagger. Wilson will hit an incredible 36 triples this season, a major league record.

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On June 20 1912, In a doubleheader at Cincinnati, Pittsburgh’s Owen Wilson hits two triples in the opener, including one in the 10th with a man on, then hits another in the nitecap. It’s his fifth straight game with a three-bagger. Wilson will hit an incredible 36 triples this season, a major league record.

Red Ames is the winner over the Cubs‚ 8 - 3

New York’s Red Ames is the winner over the Cubs‚ 8 – 3

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On June 11, 1912 New York’s Red Ames is the winner over the Cubs‚ 8 – 3. Christy Mathewson relieves Ames with a 4 -3 lead‚ and K’s 3 of the 6 batters he faces. Heinie Zimmerman argues a strike call and gets an ejection and 3-day suspension. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Play by Play, Box Scores, News Paper Reports and other links Other Resources & Links…

1912 – New York Giants pitcher Christy Mathewson allows 11 hits and six runs, but still defeats the Cincinnati Reds, 7 – 6. George Suggs takes the loss for Cincinnati, which now trails New York by 9 1/2 games.

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1912 – New York Giants pitcher Christy Mathewson allows 11 hits and six runs, but still defeats the Cincinnati Reds, 7 – 6. George Suggs takes the loss for Cincinnati, which now trails New York by 9 1/2 games.