At the Polo Grounds, it takes Christy Mathewson just 92 pitches to top the Reds, 6 – 1. Big Six allows just two Cincy hits in beating George Suggs. It is Matty’s 22nd straight win over the Ohioans.

On August 16, 1911 — At the Polo Grounds, it takes Christy Mathewson just 92 pitches to top the Reds, 6 – 1. Big Six allows just two Cincy hits in beating George Suggs. It is Matty’s 22nd straight win over the Ohioans.

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