Fanning Feat By Smokey Joe Wood
Red Sox reliever Smoky Joe Wood fans 10 Cleveland batters in just four innings as visiting Boston wins, 6 – 4.
Christy Mathewson of the New York Giants strikes out 16 Cardinals setting a new record
On October 3, 1904 – Christy Mathewson of the New York Giants strikes out 16 Cardinals in a 3 – 1 Giants victory. His 16 strikeouts set a new record as he finishes the game in one hour and 15 minutes.
Rube Waddell of Pittsburgh strikes out a National League season-high 12 in a 2 – 1 win over Chicago.
Rube Waddell of Pittsburgh strikes out a National League season-high 12 in a 2 – 1 win over Chicago. He will lead the league with 130 strikeouts and a 2.37 ERA.
