The Cubs overcome a 5 – 2 Giants lead to tie the game at 5 – 5‚ but a Johnny Evers error in the 8th gives New York a 6 – 5 win. Christy Mathewson‚ who pitches just 2 and 1/3 innings is credited with the win‚ since he left the game with the Giants ahead. Hooks Wiltse pitches the last 7 1/3 innings. By taking three out of four in Chicago‚ the Giants increase their hold on first place.

On May 24, 1906 — The Cubs overcome a 5 – 2 Giants lead to tie the game at 5 – 5‚ but a Johnny Evers error in the 8th gives New York a 6 – 5 win. Christy Mathewson‚ who pitches just 2 and 1/3 innings is credited with the win‚ since he left the game with the Giants ahead. Hooks Wiltse pitches the last 7 1/3 innings. By taking three out of four in Chicago‚ the Giants increase their hold on first place.

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