Yankees’ catcher Les Nunamaker becomes the first catcher to accomplish three assists an inning since 1887

Yankees’ catcher Les Nunamaker becomes the first catcher to accomplish three assists an inning since 1887

In the seventh inning of the 4-1 loss to Detroit at the Polo Grounds, Yankees’ catcher Les Nunamaker is has three assists to become the first catcher to accomplish the feat since 1887. The 25 year-old guns down Sam Crawford and Bobby Veach trying to steal, and picks off Hugh High leading off second base in the frame, marking the only time this century a backstop will be credited with three assists.

The Giants split with the Reds, winning the opener, 7 – 2 behind Christy Mathewson, then blowing a 4 – 0 lead to drop the nitecap, 5 – 4.

The Giants split with the Reds, winning the opener, 7 – 2 behind Christy Mathewson, then blowing a 4 – 0 lead to drop the nitecap, 5 – 4.