From the desk: FINGERPRINTS OF DEM BUMS
In baseball's sixth ever World Series clash of 1889, the National League New York Giants defeated the American Association champion Brooklyn Bridegrooms six games to three, and an inter-city rivalry was born. While this marked the New York Giants second straight championship victory over the Association, it would be Brooklyn's last campaign as an AA member club. The following season, the Bridegrooms would make their National League debut where they remain to this day. Welcome to "BEFORE the BUMS" my game-by-game rewind of (the city) Brooklyn's historic 1890 season.
GAME #106
Friday, August 29, 1890
WASHINGTON PARK
Bridegroom Bats Overcome Sloppy Effort in Field
In a fielding effort seemingly bereft of competence, the Bridegrooms committed six errors, contributing to five of six Cleveland runs being unearned. After taking a 5-2 lead after two, only to trail the Spiders 6-5 after the fourth, Byrne's sluggers righted the ship with a five-run outburst in the fifth. Several stellar catches by center fielder Darby O'Brien saved the City of Churches from further ruin. At the plate, the Bridegrooms tallied ten runs on ten hits initially against Cleveland starter Ed Beatin who was knocked out of the box after the first inning, then rookie Cy Young who likewise suffered poor support in the field. Getting a break from catching duty and making a start at first base, Tom Daly led Brooklyn with two hits and three runs batted in. Darby O'Brien knocked home two runs, and starting in right field, Dave Foutz drove in one. Starter Adonis Terry helped with two hits at the plate and held the Spiders scoreless over the final five frames. He allowed one earned run on six hits and four walks with four strikeouts for his 18th win this season.
- FINAL: CLE 6; BKN 10
- RECORD: 70-36 (.660); 1st place, 2.0 GA of Boston Beaneaters
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