At Chicago, the Giants win, 5 – 2, on a controversial call in the 8th inning. Art Fletcher is called safe at second base by umpire Bill Byron on an steal attempt, prompting a shower of abuse from the crowd. Moments later, Fletcher scores the go-ahead run on a triple by Chief Meyers off Bert Humphries. The beneficiary of the offense is Christy Mathewson, who wins his 20th game, the 11th straight season he’s topped the mark.

This Day In Baseball

On August 1, 1913 — At Chicago, the Giants win, 5 – 2, on a controversial call in the 8th inning. Art Fletcher is called safe at second base by umpire Bill Byron on an steal attempt, prompting a shower of abuse from the crowd. Moments later, Fletcher scores the go-ahead run on a triple by Chief Meyers off Bert Humphries. The beneficiary of the offense is Christy Mathewson, who wins his 20th game, the 11th straight season he’s topped the mark.

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