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.

The Reds defeat the visiting Pirates‚ 12 – 1, stealing 7 bases against the Bucs. Bob Bescher has 3 and Rube Benton‚ the winning pitcher‚ adds a steal of home.

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The Reds defeat the visiting Pirates‚ 12 – 1, stealing 7 bases against the Bucs. Bob Bescher has 3 and Rube Benton‚ the winning pitcher‚ adds a steal of home.

The Giants complete a western trip in first place, beating the Reds today, 6 – 1. Christy Mathewson is in total control, giving up three hits in the first three innings, and then retiring the next 18 batters. The Giants will win nine straight, before losing to St. Louis, 5 – 1, on May 31st, and will open a 14-game lead.

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The Giants complete a western trip in first place, beating the Reds today, 6 – 1. Christy Mathewson is in total control, giving up three hits in the first three innings, and then retiring the next 18 batters. The Giants will win nine straight, before losing to St. Louis, 5 – 1, on May 31st, and will open a 14-game lead.

In an attempt to shake up the team, the Pirates send veteran Tommy Leach and pitcher Lefty Leifield to Chicago for 29-year-old Solly Hofman and pitcher King Cole. Cole, 40-13 in 2+ years of pitching, will be a poor contributor, eventually pitching in just 17 games for Pittsburgh before ending his career with the Highlanders.

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In an attempt to shake up the team, the Pirates send veteran Tommy Leach and pitcher Lefty Leifield to Chicago for 29-year-old Solly Hofman and pitcher King Cole. Cole, 40-13 in 2+ years of pitching, will be a poor contributor, eventually pitching in just 17 games for Pittsburgh before ending his career with the Highlanders.

Bill Malarkey of the Pacific Coast League’s Oakland Oaks allows no hits for nine innings before being touched for a single in the 10th against San Francisco. The game ends in a scoreless tie because of a time limit.

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Bill Malarkey of the Pacific Coast League’s Oakland Oaks allows no hits for nine innings before being touched for a single in the 10th against San Francisco. The game ends in a scoreless tie because of a time limit.

Roy Akin of Houston, who hit the ball that led to Walter Carlisle’s remarkable unassisted triple play at Los Angeles the year before, turns the tables. Playing 3B against Waco(Texas League), he catches a hit-and-run bunt, steps on third base, and then tags the runner coming down from second base.

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Roy Akin of Houston, who hit the ball that led to Walter Carlisle’s remarkable unassisted triple play at Los Angeles the year before, turns the tables. Playing 3B against Waco(Texas League), he catches a hit-and-run bunt, steps on third base, and then tags the runner coming down from second base.