Brooklyn Cyclones Blank Winston-Salem to Clinch Division Flag

From the desk: THE CONEY ISLAND NINE

Brooklyn vs. Winston-Salem

I - BKN 6; WSD 2

II - BKN 5; WSD 2

III - BKN 6; WSD 0

IV - BKN 3; WSD 0

Brooklyn Cyclones Clinch First-Ever South Atlantic League Division Flag

With Brooklyn shutting out the Winston-Salem Dash for a second straight game and the Hudson Valley Renegades bowing to the Blue Rocks at Wilmington, the Cyclones clinched the South Atlantic League North Division second-half flag.

Starter Jeffrey Colon hurled a gem.  Making his third start (sixth appearance) for Brooklyn, the right-hander surrendered a mere three hits and one walk with eight strikeouts for his first win as a Cyclone.  Colon faced 22 batters while throwing an economical 68 pitches, with an effective 69.1% (47) going for strikes.  

Serving as Coney's primary closer down the stretch, Daison Acosta tossed two scoreless innings of no-hit ball with one walk and two strikeouts for his tenth save this season.

Winston-Salem starter Luis Moncada matched Colon pitch for pitch but exited with a no-decision after allowing three hits and no walks with three strikeouts over five scoreless innings.  

Dash reliever Haylen Green pitched into and out of trouble in the sixth.  But things went away for Green in the seventh.  With one out, DH Joe Suozzi homered to left field.  With runners on the corners, Alex Ramirez singled home Shervyen Newton, and Jose Peroza knocked home Matt Rudick, giving the Clones a 3-0 lead and their final margin of victory.

Friday night marks Brooklyn's fourth straight win against the Dash, highlighted by back-to-back shutouts.  The Clones are now winners of six in a row and 14 of their last 16 games and improved to a second-half best 40-24 (.625) record and a 70-60 mark overall.

Two games remain in the regular season.  Afterwhich, the Cyclones will take on the first-half champ Aberdeen Ironbirds in the first-round North Division playoff.

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BEFORE the BUMS 9/9/1890: Philadelphia Phillies Take Second Straight From 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, Wednesday, September 10, 1890

GAME #117

Tuesday, September 9, 1890

Brooklyn Bridegrooms vs. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES

BAKER BOWL/NATIONAL LEAGUE PARK

Bridegrooms Lose Season-High Fourth Consecutive Game

The Phillies continued turning Brooklyn's visit to Baker Bowl into a costly endeavor.  Philadelphia punished the offerings of Adonis Terry and Bob Caruthers to all parts of the field for 15 hits and 13 runs.  The hosts led by five runs after the second inning to knock Terry out of the box.  The Phillies increased their lead to nine in the fourth.  Not yet done, the locals tallied twice more in the fifth, once in the sixth, and one last time in the eighth, all against Caruthers.  Facing young New Jersey native 

Kid Gleason, the Bridegrooms, mustered four runs in the fourth and tallied single runs in the eighth and ninth innings.  But their efforts were for naught as the Phillies closed out a commanding victory, their second straight against Byrne's sluggers.

• FINAL: BKN 6; PHI 13
• RECORD: 77-40 (.658); 1st place, 4.5 GA of Boston Beaneaters

MANAGER

Brooklyn Cyclones Win Third Straight at Winston-Salem

From the desk: THE CONEY ISLAND NINE

Brooklyn vs. Winston-Salem

I - BKN 6; WSD 2

II - BKN 5; WSD 2

III - BKN 6; WSD 0

Look What the Cyclones Did to the Dash, Again

Brooklyn opened with three runs in the first inning, and starter Dominic Hamel 

made it stand.  Designated hitter Carlos Rincon doubled home two runs and scored on Stanley Consuegra's single to left field.  Afterwhich, Hamel limited the Dash to four hits and one walk with eight strikeouts through the seventh.  

Hamel faced 25 batters, throwing 97 pitches with 64 (65.9%) going for strikes.  Making his eleventh start with Brooklyn, he improved to 5-1 with a 2.59 ERA.  

The Cyclones added late insurance.  Shortstop Shervyen Newton and Matt Rudick 

knocked home a run in the eighth, and Stanley Consuegra capped off the scoring with an RBI single in the ninth.  

Right-hander Sammy Tavarez yielded no hits and one walk with two strikeouts over the final two innings to preserve the shutout.

That makes three straight wins against Winston-Salem and 13 in their last 15 games.  Hudson Valley shut out the Blue Rocks at Wilmington to remain 1.5 games behind the Cyclones, who now own a magic number of two with three games left to play.  BOXSCORE

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BEFORE the BUMS 9/8/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Bow to Phillies at Philadelphia

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 Philadelphia Inquirer, Tuesday, September 9, 1890

GAME #116

Monday, September 8, 1890

Brooklyn Bridegrooms vs. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES

BAKER BOWL/NATIONAL LEAGUE PARK

Phillies Topple Tom Lovett in Ninth Inning

Embarking on a season-ending road trip, Byrne's Bridegrooms were met with defeat upon their arrival in Philadelphia.  Recall how the Phillies spent over fifty days earlier this season perched atop the National League standings.  On Monday, they served Brooklyn, presently in first place, a City of Brotherly Love reminder that nothing is certain.  Right-hander Tom Lovett toed the slab for Brooklyn, opposed by the gamely Tom Vickery twirling for the hosts.  In the second inning, Phillie shortstop Bob Allen converted a sensational grab of a line hit into a 6-4-3 rally-killing triple play with Adonis Terry and Tom Daly getting caught too far off base, respectively.  After two scoreless frames, Hub Collins reached on a bunt and scored in the third, but Philadelphia promptly tied the game at one.  The score remained unchanged through the fifth.  Then in the sixth, Oyster Burns and Daly each drove in a run giving the Grooms a 3-1 lead.  Tom Lovett kept the Phillies at bay through the eighth but buckled in the final frame, allowing three runs and enduring a gut-wrenching loss.  At the Polo grounds, the Giants and Beaneaters battled to a 6-6- draw as the game was called after eleven innings due to darkness.

• FINAL: BKN 3; PHI 4
• RECORD: 77-39 (.664); 1st place, 4.5 GA of Boston Beaneaters

MANAGER

Brooklyn Cyclones Power Up Against Winston-Salem

From the desk: THE CONEY ISLAND NINE

Brooklyn vs. Winston-Salem

I - BKN 6; WSD 2

II - BKN 5; WSD 2

Brooklyn's Magic Number is Three, With Four to Play

The Brooklyn Cyclones remain in control of their destiny.  They took a second straight contest from the Dash on Wednesday and are now winners of 12 of their last 14 games and lead all SAL teams with a second-half 38-24 (.613) record.  Meanwhile, the Hudson Valley Renegades defeated the Blue Rocks at Wilmington to stay within 1.5 games of the Cyclones, with four games left to play.

Winston-Salem took an early lead, manufacturing two runs on three hits off starter Luis Moreno in the first.  But they would score no more.  Moreno limited the Dash to four hits and one walk with five strikeouts over seven innings.  He exited on the winning side thanks to Coney Island's five-run outburst in the third.  

Left fielder Matt Rudick kicked things off with a clutch two-out run-scoring triple, then scored on an Alex Ramirez double to center.  First baseman JT Schwartz drove in Ramirez with a home run to right field, and Jose Peroza went back-to-back with his eighth home run this season.

Right-hander Franklin Sanchez struck out the side in the eighth, and Dylan Hall earned his fourth save with a scoreless ninth.  BOXSCORE

Brooklyn Cyclones Open Final Series With Victory Over Winston-Salem Dash

From the desk: THE CONEY ISLAND NINE

Brooklyn vs. Winston-Salem

I - BKN 6; WSD 2

Better Late Than Never; Cyclones Extend Lead Over Renegades

With Brooklyn making their first-ever visit to Truist Stadium, North Carolina, starter Christian Scott was treated to a rude welcome by the Dash.  After falling behind in the first, Jose Mena singled home JT Schwartz in the top of the second.  But Winston-Salem went ahead again in the bottom half of the frame.  

Despite retiring six of his next seven batters faced, Scott exited after allowing five hits and two walks with five strikeouts in four innings.  

Afterwhich, the bullpen held the Dash scoreless over the final five frames.  Right-hander Trey McGloughlin followed with 2.1 scoreless innings of one-hit ball, Nolan Clenney went unscathed through the eighth, and Nathan Lavender hurled a scoreless ninth.

Their efforts were rewarded starting in the seventh when shortstop Shervyen Newton and Matt Rudick delivered home a pair, Stanley Consuegra doubled home a run in the eighth, and Newton smashed a two-run home run in the ninth - his eighth this season.

Brooklyn wins their third consecutive game.  Coupled with Hudson Valley's loss against Wilmington, the Cyclones now own a 1.5 game lead ahead of the Renegades with five games left to play.  BOXSCORE

BEFORE the BUMS 9/6/1890: New York Giants Spoil Bridegroom Finale 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, Sunday, September 7, 1890

GAME #115

Saturday, September 6, 1890

New York Giants vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Amos Rusie Outlasts Adonis Terry; Giants Take Series

Upwards of 4,400 fans were present for Brooklyn's regular-season finale at Washington Park.  With 

Amos Rusie tossing for the Giants and Adonis Terry going for the Bridegrooms, the teams battled to a one-all tie through the eighth.  New York first baseman Lew Whistler doubled and scored in the first, and after seven scoreless innings for Brooklyn, Oyster Burns singled home the tying run in the eighth.  Much to the home crowd's dismay, New York tallied four runs against Terry in the ninth.  Afterwhich, Amos Rusie retired the Bridegrooms in order in their half of the frame for the win.  Brooklyn must now defend a five-game circuit lead on the road.  They will first make stops in Philadelphia, the Polo Grounds, and Boston before heading west to compete against the Colts, Reds, Spiders, and the Alleghenys.

• FINAL: NYG 5; BKN 1
• RECORD: 77-38 (.670); 1st place, 5.0 GA of Boston Beaneaters

BEFORE the BUMS 9/5/1890: New York Giants Bring Brooklyn Bridegroom Win Streak to an End

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, September 6, 1890

GAME #114

Friday, September 5, 1890

New York Giants vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Jim Mutrie's Youngsters Get Better of Byrne's Sluggers

In front of 1,234 fans at Washington Park, New York Giant rookie and native Staten Islander Jack Sharrott brought Brooklyn's streak of (nine) successive victories to an abrupt halt.  The right-hander limited the Bridegrooms to one run on four hits for the win.  New York opened with an unearned run in the first and a throwing error by starting pitcher Tom Lovett in the second inning cleared the way for another six unearned runs.  The Giants took an 8-1 lead in the sixth, which was it for Lovett, who surrendered eight hits and walked three.  Mutrie's men scored one last time against Bob Caruthers in the ninth.  Rookie first baseman Lew Whistler homered among his two hits and drove in a pair.  Second baseman Charley Bassett and left fielder Joe Hornung each tripled.  Bridegroom left fielder Adonis Terry singled home Brooklyn's only run.

• FINAL: NYG 9; BKN 1
• RECORD: 77-37 (.675); 1st place, 6.0 GA of Boston Beaneaters

Brooklyn Cyclones Take Over First Place

From the desk: THE SURF AVENUE SLUGGERS

Wilmington vs. Brooklyn

I - BKN 2; WIL 1

II - WIL 11; BKN 7

III - BKN 9; WIL 1

IV - WIL 1; BKN 0

V - BKN 2; WIL 1

VI - BKN 11; WIL 5

Look Who's Number One!

The Cyclones provided fans with one last regular-season thrill on Coney Island.  They scored early, often, and late in a rout of the Wilmington Blue Rocks.  

With three runs in the first and six in the third, starter Mike Vasil was pulled after allowing no runs, no hits, and no walks, with two strikeouts.  Right-hander Junior Santos pitched the next three innings, allowing an unearned run on three hits and no walks with three strikeouts to earn his eighth win.  However, the bullpen suffered a minor implosion, allowing four runs in the ninth inning before Dylan Hall was called upon to secure the final out.  

Replacing Matt Rudick in left field, Justin Guerrera capped off the scoring for Brooklyn with a two-run home run in the eighth.  Right fielder Stanley Consuegra and William Lugo also drove home two runs apiece.  

Brooklyn takes the series from Wilmington four games to two.  They now own the SAL's top second-half record with a 36-24 (.600) mark.  Coupled with Jersey Shore's victory at Dutchess Stadium, the Clones head to Winston-Salem with a half-game division lead ahead of the Renegades with six games left to play.  Hudson Valley must now travel to Wilmington while Brooklyn visits the Dash.  BOXSCORE

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

Brooklyn Cyclones Defeat Wilmington But Gain No Ground

From the desk: THE SURF AVENUE SLUGGERS

Wilmington vs. Brooklyn

I - BKN 2; WIL 1

II - WIL 11; BKN 7

III - BKN 9; WIL 1

IV - WIL 1; BKN 0

V - BKN 2; WIL 1

Cyclones Limit Wilmington to Three Hits; Keep Heat on Hudson Valley Renegades

Despite eleven hits, the Cyclones mustered only two runs, but the pitching made it stand.  Shortstop 

Shervyen Newton singled home a run in the second, and after Wilmington tied the game in the top of the fifth, JT Schwartz drove in the game's decisive run in the bottom of the frame.  Starter Jeffrey Colon was relieved after yielding the tying run.  He allowed two hits and one walk with five strikeouts in 4.2 innings.  Right-hander Sammy Tavarez followed with 2.1 scoreless innings for the win, and Daison Acosta closed the game with two scoreless innings of no-hit ball for his ninth save.  Up at Dutchess County Stadium, the Jersey Shore BlueClaws were drubbed by the Renegades, who get to spend another night with a half-game lead ahead of the Cyclones, with just seven games left in the season.  Boxscore

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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

Brooklyn Cyclones Lose Extra-Inning Pitcher's Duel to Wilmington

From the desk: THE SURF AVENUE SLUGGERS

Wilmington vs. Brooklyn

I - BKN 2; WIL 1

II - WIL 11; BKN 7

III - BKN 9; WIL 1

IV - WIL 1; BKN 0*

*10 innings

Cyclones Suffer Heartbreaking Loss; Cede First Place Back to Hudson Valley Renegades

With first place on the line, a crowd of 3,894 was made to wait out an old-fashioned pitcher's duel as both Wilmington and Brooklyn twirlers served up goose eggs for nine full innings.  

The Blue Rocks went the opener's route, with Evan Lee getting the start and exiting after allowing three hits and no walks with three strikeouts through the second inning.  Three relievers combined to limit the Cyclones to a pair of hits over the next seven innings.  

Brooklyn starter Dominic Hamel effectively hurled a gem, holding the Blue Rocks to three hits and no walks with nine strikeouts over seven scoreless innings.  Right-hander Nolan Clenney followed with four strikeouts in two scoreless frames.

Then into extra innings on Coney Island, they went.

Southpaw Nathan Lavender was tasked with pitching the tenth.  The ghost runner was bunted over to third, then scored on Cody Wilson's base hit - simple as that.  

In the bottom of the tenth, Wilmington's Orlando Ribalta set down the Cyclones in order and struck out Jaylen Palmer to end the game.

Coupled with Hudson Valley's victory over the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, the Renegades regain a half-game lead ahead of the Cyclones with eight games left to play.  BOXSCORE

BEFORE the BUMS 9/2/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Complete Sweep of 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 Philadelphia Inquirer, Tuesday, September 3, 1890

GAME #111 

Tuesday, September 2, 1890

Pittsburgh Alleghenys vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Bridegrooms Stage Ninth Inning Rally for Series Sweep 

With their fate seemingly sealed by Pittsburgh in the eighth, the Bridegrooms rallied for three ninth-inning runs to complete the series sweep of the Alleghenys and win their seventh consecutive contest in a row.  Facing Bob Caruthers, the visitors plated a pair of runs in the second and one in the third.  But Brooklyn clawed back with two runs in the bottom half of the third.  Afterwhich, the score remained unchanged until the Alleghenys notched an insurance run in the eighth.  Caruthers helped his cause by knocking home Bob Clark and Germany Smith in the home ninth, then scored the game-winning run from third when Pittsburgh novice starter Bill Day unleashed a wild pitch.

• FINAL: PITT 4; BKN 5
• RECORD: 75-36 (.673); 1st place, 5.5 GA of Boston Beaneaters