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 #128
Thursday, October 2, 1890
WASHINGTON PARK
Champions Arrive at Washington Park
Over one thousand rooters gathered at Washington Park to welcome their National League champions and were given the heartiest reception when they appeared on the field. In return, the home team scored early and often against Pittsburgh, rallying for two runs in the first, two in the second, and three in the third. Starting pitcher Adonis Terry helped with three of Brooklyn's ten hits at the plate. Otherwise, he allowed seven hits and an unearned run in the fifth before exiting after the sixth. Manager McGunnigle summoned Dave Foutz, who hurled three scoreless innings while allowing the Alleghenys only one hit. With Tom Daly shifted to first base, Bob Clark filled in behind the plate and wielded three hits. The team's top slugger Oyster Burns did not play due to an injured finger sustained on the train ride home. Thursday's defeat marks Pittsburgh's 112th loss this season, the most ever by any team. Friday's upcoming game is the last of the 1890 regular season and Byrne's Bridegrooms' first as a National League member club.
- FINAL: PITT 1; BKN 9
- RECORD: 85-43 (.664); *FIRST PLACE, 6.5 GA of Chicago Colts
MANAGER
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