100th Anniversary
BROOKLYN ROBINS
1920 National League Champions
Game #87: Monday, July 19, 1920 - BR
Brooklyn Robins vs. Cincinnati Reds
Redland Field
Ninth Inning Gaffe Dooms Brooklyn; Defending Champs Even Series
Trolley Dodgers Lose Two Straight For First Time This Month
A thrilling back and forth affair for Reds fans and manager Pat Moran, not so much for Uncle Robbie and visiting Brooklyn. Facing Jeff Pfeffer the Reds score single runs in the first, third, and fourth innings. Cincinnati has to thank for their 3-0 lead left fielder Pat Duncan, shortstop Larry Kopf, and third baseman Heinie Groh. Zack Wheat drives home Brooklyn's first run in the fifth. In the sixth Jimmy Johnston drives in their second run, then Bernie Neies plates two with a triple to right giving the Robins a 4-3 lead. First baseman and former Brooklyn Robin Jake Daubert's base hit in the bottom half of the sixth ties the game at four. With Al Mamaux pitching in relief of Jeff Pfeffer, and starter Dutch Ruether still in the box for Cincinnati, into the ninth inning they go. Jimmy Johnston, Bernie Neis, and Zack Wheat, are retired in order. Jake Daubert leads off the bottom of the ninth with a double to center. Reds star center fielder Edd Roush attempts a sacrifice bunt, but Al Mamaux in his attempt to first throws the ball away permitting Daubert to score the winning run. Alas the Cincinnati Reds tie the series at two game apiece. The game is only Brooklyn's fourth loss against fourteen victories during what is so far an overwhelmingly successful road trip. Three times this month they've mounted streaks of at least five wins or more. Slated to pitch Tuesday's series finale at Redland Field are Burleigh Grimes for Brooklyn versus Hod Eller for the Reds.
- RECORD: 52-35 (.597)
- First Place; 2.0 GA
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