The Reds’ Fred Toney pitches 12 innings in the nitecap against Brooklyn before the game is called at 1 – 1 apiece. Zack Wheat goes hitless to end his hitting streak at 29 games. He’ll put together a streak of 26 in 1919.

On September 16, 1916 — The Reds’ Fred Toney pitches 12 innings in the nitecap against Brooklyn before the game is called at 1 – 1 apiece. Zack Wheat goes hitless to end his hitting streak at 29 games. He’ll put together a streak of 26 in 1919.

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