BEFORE the BUMS 10/26/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Gain Third Championship Series Victory Over Louisville Colonels

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.

1890

WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP

GAME EIGHT

Saturday, October 25, 1890

LOUISVILLE COLONELS

vs.

BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS  

FROM

Washington Park

The Philadelphia Inquirer, Sunday, October 26, 1890

The Bridegrooms and Colonels finally played their first eastern championship game before 1,042 loyal fans in cold weather and wet field conditions at Washington Park.  It was only the fifth game in eight attempts in this series.  Brooklyn played minus Darby O'Brien's and George Pinkney's services; however, Bob Caruthers returned to action.  The Bridegrooms scored two runs in the first, highlighted by an Oyster Burns home run.  Each team scored once in the second, and starter Tom Lovett took care of the rest.  He limited Louisville to one other run in the fifth on five total hits and one walk for the win.  Brooklyn added pairs of runs in the fourth and seventh innings for a 7-2 margin of victory.  They also played flawless defense while the Colonels committed six errors, resulting in four unearned runs.  Catcher Tom Daly went 2 for 4 with a double, and Dave Foutz wielded a triple.  The Bridegrooms now lead the series with three victories, one loss, and one tie.  Before the game, both teams joined to finally raise Brooklyn's National League pennant up the flagstaff.

l; St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Sunday, October 26, 1890

r; Buffalo Morning Express, Sunday, October 26, 1890

The San Francisco Examiner, Sunday, October 26, 1890

St. Louis Globe-Democrat, Sunday, October 26, 1890

BEFORE the BUMS 10/22/1890: Louisville Colonels Earn First Win Against Bridegrooms; Series Shifts to Brooklyn

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.

1890

WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP

GAME FIVE

Tuesday, October 21, 1890

BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS 

vs. 

LOUISVILLE COLONELS 

FROM

Eclipse Park

The Philadelphia Inquirer, Wednesday, October 22, 1890

The Louisville Colonels won their first series game at Eclipse Park in a tightly contested affair.  Facing Bridegroom right-hander Tom Lovett in an Autumn chill, the Colonels opened the scoring with haste, scoring three runs in the first.  Brooklyn promptly tied the score with a run batted in by Dave Foutz and two by Patsy Donovan in the second.  After trading runs in the third, the score remained unchanged through the sixth.  In the home seventh, second baseman Tim Shinnick led off with a triple and scored the go-ahead and the game's decisive run.  After the third inning, Louisville starter Red Ehret limited the Bridegrooms to one hit over the final six innings.  Brooklyn played minus the services of George Pinkney, with Oyster Burns shifting to third and Donovan ranging in right field.  Despite the home team's victory, this game was the least attended (1,050) of the four games at Louisville.  The series will now shift to Washington Park in the City of Churches.

The Courier-Journal (KY), Wednesday, October 22, 1890

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Wednesday, October 22, 1890

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Wednesday, October 22, 1890

BEFORE the BUMS 10/5/1890: President Byrne Prepares Brooklyn Bridegrooms for World's Championship Series

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.

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Saturday, October 4, 1890

GAME #129

Friday, October 3, 1890

Pittsburgh Alleghenys vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Brooklyn's final game of the 1890 regular season was played Friday, October 3, against the Pittsburgh Alleghenys at Washington Park.  Playing before 357 dedicated supporters under raining skies and on wet grounds, manager McGunnigle again tasked Dave Foutz with pitching duties, who did not disappoint.  After the teams traded runs in the first inning, Byrne's sluggers staked their starter to a 6-2 lead after four.  Pittsburgh pushed across two runs in the top of the visitor's sixth, but the Bridegrooms put the game out of reach with four runs in the bottom half of the frame.  Dave Foutz took care of the rest, holding the Allegenys scoreless over the final three innings, but not before also wielding a game-high four hits at the plate with two runs batted in.  Tallying ten runs against the Alleghenys marks the 30th time the Bridegrooms achieved double-digit runs in a game this season.  Their 884 runs scored were the most in the National League, 34 more runs than second-place Chicago.  Meanwhile, Brooklyn yielded the second-fewest runs, bested only by Boston, and they concluded the season with six wins consecutively.  This makes back-to-back championships for the Bridegrooms, who in 1889 captured the American Association pennant.  In the case of Pittsburgh, their 112th loss is the most by any team at any time.

Right-hander Tom Lovett led the team with a stellar 30-11 record for a league-leading .732 win percentage with a 2.78 ERA.  Right fielder Oyster Burns led the circuit with 13 home runs and 128 batted in, while third baseman George Pinkney, Darby O'Brien, and Foutz finished batting above the .300 mark.

• FINAL GAME: PITT 4; BKN 10
• FINAL RECORD: 86-43 (.667); FIRST PLACE, 6.5 GA of Chicago Colts

The Philadelphia Inquirer, Saturday, October 4, 1890

Carbondale Daily News (PA), Saturday, October 4, 1890

 

Chicago Tribune, Wednesday, October 8, 1890

The World (N.Y.), Wednesday, October 8, 1890

BEFORE the BUMS 10/2/1890: Fans Give Brooklyn Bridegrooms Hearty Greeting at Washington Park

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.

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Friday, October 2, 1890

GAME #128

Thursday, October 2, 1890

Pittsburgh Alleghenys vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

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

BEFORE the BUMS 9/29/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Win Second Straight at Cleveland

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.

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Monday, September 29, 1890

GAME #126

Monday, September 29, 1890

Brooklyn Bridegrooms vs. CLEVELAND SPIDERS

NATIONAL LEAGUE PARK

Tom Lovett Wins Number 29

In an uphill battle, Brooklyn rallied late to outlast the Spiders for a second consecutive victory at National League Park.  Cleveland pounced right away on the offerings of right-hander Tom Lovett for three runs in the first.  Facing starter Ed Beatin, the Grooms then tallied a run in the second and a pair in the third.  The home nine reclaimed the lead in the fifth, and when Brooklyn again tied the game in the top of the sixth, the Spiders answered right back to seize a 5-4 lead through six.  The Bridegrooms finally synchronized their efforts with two runs in the seventh while Tom Lovett held the Spiders scoreless over the final three frames.  Lovett allowed six hits - including a home run by N.Y. native 

George Davis - and four walks to win his team-leading 29th decision this season.  Brooklyn wielded eleven hits, with Hub Collins and Oyster Burns going for extra bases.  Meanwhile, Dave Foutz and 

George Pinkney continues batting above the .300 mark with two hits apiece.  The final series of the season scheduled at Pittsburgh has been moved to Washington Park.

• FINAL: BKN 6; CLE 5
• RECORD: 83-43 (.659); *FIRST PLACE, 6.5 GA of Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Colts

The Philadelphia Inquirer, Tuesday, September 30, 1890

BEFORE the BUMS 9/16/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Rout Beaneaters at South End Grounds

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.

 

l; The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Wednesday, September 17, 1890

r; The Boston Globe, Wednesday, September 17, 1890

GAME #120

Tuesday, September 16, 1890

Brooklyn Bridegrooms vs. BOSTON BEANEATERS

SOUTH END GROUNDS

Bridegrooms Head West With National league Pennant in Sight

The Bridegrooms arrived in Boston for a one-game showdown against the second-place Beaneaters before heading west to conclude the season.  Brooklyn's hosts achieved more errors than hits on slippery grass and a muddied infield but didn't seem to compromise the Bridegrooms much.  They promptly pounded the offerings of Pretzels Getzien to all parts of the field, gaining an 8-1 advantage after two and a 10-2 lead by the third.  Whereas starter Tom Lovett limited the Beaneaters to four runs on four hits and four walks with five strikeouts for his 27th victory this season.  First baseman Dave Foutz and Oyster Burns led Brooklyn's 13-hit attack with three apiece, and Foutz and Darby O'Brien scored six of the Bridegrooms' twelve runs.  Byrne's sluggers will now travel to Chicago with a 5.5 circuit lead and fewer than ten games left to play.

• FINAL: BKN 12; BOS 4
• RECORD: 79-41 (.658); 1st place, 5.5 GA of Boston Beaneaters

BEFORE the BUMS 9/10/1890: Philadelphia Phillies Complete Sweep of Brooklyn Bridegrooms

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.

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Thursday, September 11, 1890

GAME #118

Wednesday, September 10, 1890

Brooklyn Bridegrooms vs. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES

BAKER BOWL/NATIONAL LEAGUE PARK

Bridegrooms Drop Season-High Seventh Consecutive Contest; Circuit Lead Reduced to 4.5 Games

Make no mistake that before and throughout the entirety of the professional baseball establishment's more-than-quarter century existence, the pioneer, player, executive, and manager, Harry Wright, continues to impact the national game significantly.  As if willing his team to victory, Wright's Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday completed a three-game sweep of the visiting Bridegrooms to pull within 5.5 games of the National League leaders.  The defeat was Brooklyn's seventh in a row, their longest streak this season, resulting in a week-long three-game decrease in the standings.  Bridegroom starter Tom Lovett appeared on his mark.  Staked to a 1-0 lead in the first on a Dave Foutz double and Hub Collins base hit, Lovett served up goose eggs through the sixth.  After the first inning, Phillie left-hander Duke Esper also accounted for himself with five scoreless frames.  But in the seventh, Lovett's offerings grew large in the eyes of Phillie batsmen who hit then to all parts of the playing field.  When through, they had amassed a 7-3 lead.  Not yet done, Philadelphia added a pair in the eighth for a decisive six-run margin of victory.  Meanwhile, the second-place Beaneaters defeated the Giants at the Polo Grounds.

• FINAL: BKN 3; PHI 9
• RECORD: 77-41 (.653); 1st place, 4.5 GA of Boston Beaneaters

MANAGER

BEFORE the BUMS 9/4/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Defeat New York Giants for Ninth Consecutive Win

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.

The Brooklyn Citizen, Friday, September 5, 1890

GAME #113

Thursday, September 4, 1890

New York Giants vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Adonis Terry Earns 20th Victory; Bridegrooms Win Ninth in a Row 

Starter Adonis Terry walked home a run, and the Giants scored a second time on George Pinkney's error.  Another error by Hub Collins in the second inning led to New York's third run.  But Adonis Terry settled down to hold the Giants scoreless over the final seven frames.  He allowed seven hits and two walks and struck out seven for his 20th victory this season.  First baseman Dave Foutz batted home two runs in the first, and Giant starter Amos Rusie repaid Brooklyn the favor by walking home two decisive runs in the third.  The Bridegrooms tallied an unearned run in the fifth and tacked on two more in the seventh.  Amos Rusie walked nine batters and surrendered seven hits in the loss.  

• FINAL: NYG 3; BKN 7
• RECORD: 77-36 (.681); 1st place, 6.5 GA of Boston Beaneaters

BEFORE the BUMS 9/3/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Extend Lead Over Boston Beaneaters

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.

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Thursday, September 4, 1890

GAME #112

Wednesday, September 3, 1890

Boston Beaneaters vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Bridegrooms Send National League Very Clear Message

The National League's top contenders took the field for a single-game showdown at Washington Park.  In a makeup game from May 1, center fielder Darby O'Brien led an 18-hit attack against Boston's best.  Already leading 7-2 through the fifth, the Grooms erupted for another six runs in the sixth inning to knock starter John Clarkson out of the box.  Every Bridegroom wielded at least one hit.  O'Brien led the charge with five, including two doubles, and Dave Foutz doubled, tripled, and drove in a run.  Second baseman Hub Collins homered and plated three runs, and third sacker George Pinkney also homered.  Starter Tom Lovett helped himself with a double and two runs batted in.  He otherwise held the Beaneaters to four runs (one earned) on nine hits and two walks with three strikeouts for his 26th victory this season.  The win was Brooklyn's eighth in a row - their third such streak this season - and marks their largest lead in the standings to date, a 6.5 game margin over the second-place Beaneaters with less than twenty games left to play.  Boston now heads to Philadelphia while Brooklyn will welcome Jim Mutrie's New York Giants.

• FINAL: BOS 4; BKN 13
• RECORD: 76-36 (.679); 1st place, 6.5 GA of Boston Beaneaters

BEFORE the BUMS 9/1/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Take Three Games From Pittsburgh Alleghenys

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.

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1890

Monday, September 1, 1890

Pittsburgh Alleghenys vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Bridegrooms Extend First-Place Lead Over Boston Beaneaters

Upwards of 7,100 fans packed Washington Park for three games against the Pittsburgh Alleghenys, easily the circuit's weakest aggregation, arriving in Brooklyn with an unsightly 19-89 (.176) season record.  Only the Cleveland Spiders have scored fewer runs to date than Pittsburgh, whereas the Bridegrooms have tallied the league most.  

GAME #108 - Monday's first game was underway by 10:30 am.  Byrne's sluggers got to work immediately, tallying early, often, and late.  After scoring four runs in the opening frame, the Bridegrooms had amassed a 10-0 lead through the seventh.  Starter Bob Caruthers served the Alleghenys goose eggs over the first eight innings.  In the ninth, Pittsburgh nearly eliminated their deficit with nine runs but ultimately was held one run short.

• FINAL: PITT 9; BKN 10

The Philadelphia Inquirer, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1890

GAME #109 - Game two was a tightly contested affair.  Brooklyn right-hander Tom Lovett was opposed on the mound by little-experienced Dave Anderson for Pittsburgh.  The Bridegrooms opened with a run in the first, and Pittsburgh tied things up in the third.  Brooklyn then scored single runs in the fifth and sixth innings.  Lovett held the Alleghenys scoreless through the subsequent five frames before ceding one last run in the ninth for his 25th victory this season.  Third baseman George Pinkney singled, tripled, and scored twice.

• FINAL: PITT 2; BKN 3

The Philadelphia Inquirer, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1890

GAME #110 - Brooklyn jumped out to a 7-0 lead by the second inning, from which the Alleghenys could not recover.  After three scoreless at-bats, Pittsburgh mustered a run in the fourth and three in the sixth.  Afterwhich, starter Adonis Terry held the Alleghenys scoreless over the final three frames for the win, his 19th this season.  Center fielder Darby O'Brien and Dave Foutz wielded two hits each, and Oyster Burns homered.  In Boston, the Chicago Colts swept two games from the Beaneaters at South End Grounds giving the Bridegrooms a 5.5 game cushion in the standings.

• FINAL: PITT 4; BKN 8
• RECORD: 74-36 (.673); 1st place, 5.5 GA of Boston Beaneaters

BEFORE the BUMS 8/30/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Complete Sweep of Cleveland Spiders

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. 

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Sunday, August 31, 1890

GAME #107

Saturday, August 30, 1890

Cleveland Spiders vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Tom Lovett Shuts Out Spiders

First baseman Dave Foutz hit a first-inning home run with George Pinkney on base, and starter Tom Lovett made it stand.  Brooklyn's burgeoning ace pitcher limited the Spiders to four hits, and two walks over nine scoreless innings for the shutout and his 24th win this season.  Recently signed after being released by the Reds, Cleveland starter Lee Viau held the Bridegrooms to six total hits and three walks and finished with seven scoreless innings in a hard-luck loss.  A crowd of 2,287 expressed appreciation for Lovett's effort while reveling in Brooklyn's three-game sweep of the Cleveland Spiders.  The Bridegrooms will next welcome the Pittsburgh Alleghenys to Washington Park.

• FINAL: CLE 0; BKN 2
• RECORD: 71-36 (.664); 1st place 3.0 GA of Boston Beaneaters

BEFORE the BUMS 8/29/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Notch Second Victory Against Cleveland Spiders

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. 

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Saturday, August 30, 1890

GAME #106

Friday, August 29, 1890

Cleveland Spiders vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

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