The Giants stop the Pirates, 6 – 0, with Christy Mathewson and George Ferguson combining for the shutout. Lefty Leifield takes the loss.

On August 9, 1906 — The Giants stop the Pirates, 6 – 0, with Christy Mathewson and George Ferguson combining for the shutout. Lefty Leifield takes the loss.

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