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Saturday 10/21/1885: Baltimore's Geggus earns Pitcher Of The Year
Baltimore's right-hander Charlie Geggus was untouchable all year long. His work paid off today as the American League named him the Pitcher Of The Year winner! Opposing players hit .201 against Charlie this season. While posting an ERA of 1.54 he went 35-10 in 46 starts, fanning 341 and walking 57 hitters. Charlie has pitched 8 shutouts and 38 complete games. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! The 1885 National League Pitcher Of The Year winner is from Boston (N) this year. Charlie Buffinton put together impressive numbers on the mound this season as well. His ERA of 2.26 helped him to a 24-16 record this year. He struck out 181 and walked 78 in 403 innings. Charlie has pitched 4 shutouts and 39 complete games. He's 2nd in the National League in ERA and 1st in wins!
 
Saturday 10/21/1885: Browning and Kelly win Hitter Of The Year
The Hitter Of The Year in the American League was handed to Louisville's centerfielder Pete Browning! His season features a batting average of .346 (205 hits in 593 AB), 48 doubles, 5 triples and 6 longballs. Browning collected 100 RBI and 97 runs as well. He's 1st in the American League in batting, 5th in homeruns and 2nd in RBI! The Hitter Of The Year in the National League was handed to Chicago (N)'s third baseman King Kelly! While compiling an on base percentage of .382, King hit .334 and slugged .479. He has collected 86 runs batted in this year. He's 5th in the National League in batting!
 
Saturday 10/21/1885: Geggus and Thompson receive Rookie Of The Year
Charlie Geggus was named the American League Rookie Of The Year winner today. Baltimore's pitcher put up pretty good numbers for a rookie this year. This 23 year old kid will probably have a long and successful career! His ERA of 1.54 helped him to a 35-10 record this year. He struck out 341 and walked 57 in 402.1 innings. He has 38 complete games and 8 shutouts. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! Sam Thompson was named the National League Rookie Of The Year winner today. Pittsburgh's rightfielder put up pretty good numbers for a rookie this year. This 25 year old kid will probably have a long and successful career! While compiling an on base percentage of .391, Sam hit .343 and slugged .518. He has collected 80 runs batted in this year. He's 3rd in the National League in batting!
 
Monday 10/2/1885: Baltimore's Emslie wins Player of the Week award
Bob Emslie of Baltimore wins his 3rd Player of the Week award for dominating American League's hitters the entire week. Bob went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00, while fanning 1 in 14.2 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to New York (N)'s Dan Casey this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 1.50 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well.
 
Sunday 10/1/1885: Providence's Richmond earns Pitcher of the Month award
It's the 1st time that the American League Pitcher of the Month award goes to Providence's pitcher Lee Richmond. His record of 4-1 in 5 was among the leagues best this month. In 44 innings of work he allowed just 32 hits while striking out 17, compiling an ERA of just 0.61. This season Richmond compiled an ERA of 3.16, going 10-21 in 32 starts. He fanned 85 while giving up 290 hits in 273.2 innings. Denny Driscoll couldn't have pitched much better than he did in September, and the National League thought so as well, naming the left-hander Pitcher of the Month. He started 8 games in September, going 7-1 and compiling an ERA of 2.50 in 72 innings. Denny fanned 17 hitters. Denny got two complete game shutouts as well! His ERA of 3.26 helped him to a 24-16 record this year. He struck out 133 and walked 32 in 392 innings. He has 35 complete games and 3 shutouts. He's 1st in the National League in wins!
 
Sunday 10/1/1885: Red hot Zimmer and Troy win Batter of the Month award
The American League Batter of the Month award goes to Chief Zimmer, Baltimore's starting leftfielder. He had an on base percentage of .422 and hit .366, while driving in 13 runs. He has hit 2 longballs while batting .256 this season. His 152 hits and 31 walks add up to a .293 on-base percentage. The National League's best player of the month was New York (N)'s Dasher Troy, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. In 86 at bats he hit .407 with 1 HR and 18 RBI. His season features a batting average of .318 (154 hits in 484 AB), 40 doubles, 5 triples and 5 bombs. Troy collected 76 RBI and 56 runs as well. He's 10th in the National League in batting!
 
Friday 9/29/1885: Baltimore's Emslie out for 4 weeks
BALTIMORE - Baltimore is without its right-hander Bob Emslie for at least 4 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Pete Hotaling in a game against Cleveland. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Pulled Tricep Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. His ERA of 2.45 helped him to a 20-15 record this year. He struck out 156 and walked 64 in 375 innings. Bob has pitched 4 shutouts and 32 complete games. He's 3rd in the American League in ERA and 9th in wins!
 
Tuesday 9/26/1885: Charlie Geggus pitches his 8th shutout of the season
BALTIMORE - Great days are rare. But not for Baltimore's right-hander Charlie Geggus. Providence found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 8th shutout this season, and the 8th time he has done it in his career. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' Geggus (33-10) fanned 9 and walked 1, throwing 111 pitches. Billy Reid provided Baltimore with the offense Geggus needed as he finished with 2 hits in 4 AB, with 2 RBI. Baltimore improved its record to 90-65, scoring 6 runs on 10 hits.
 
Monday 9/25/1885: Ernie Burch hits for the cycle against Brooklyn
BROOKLYN - Ernie Burch is a pretty good hitter, but his 5 hit performance seemed to surprise even himself considering that the hits added up to the cycle, one of the most difficult things to accomplish in baseball. A double off Frank Meinke in the 5th inning accounted for his 2nd hit. Number 3 in the 7th inning, a shot estimated at 345 feet, cleared the wall in right field. A single in the 10th off Frank Meinke accounted for his 4th hit. That drive completed the cycle, causing a smile on his face! A single in the 15th off Jim Egan accounted for his 5th hit. Ernie scored 3 runs, and he collected one RBI as well! He is hitting .243 this season, with 2 HR and 49 RBI. He becomes the 2nd player in league history collect at least a single, double, triple and a homerun in a single game. On 8/4/1885, Buck Ewing was the last player to hit for the cycle.
 
Monday 9/25/1885: Player of the Week honors go to Seward and Hutchison
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Ed Seward, one of Philadelphia (A)'s best starting pitchers. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 1.00 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. St. Louis (N)'s pitcher Bill Hutchison had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. Bill went 2-0 with an ERA of 3.00, while fanning 7 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well.
 
Saturday 9/23/1885: Charlie Ferguson shuts out Boston (N) on 2 hits
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh's right-hander Charlie Ferguson didn't look unexperienced at all. The 22 year old pitched a 2-hit shutout against Boston (N), recording his 1st shutout of the season. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' Ferguson (13-13) struck out 2 and walked none, throwing 63 of 100 pitches for strikes. Ed Swartwood helped Ferguson at the plate, he went 2 for 4, hitting a double. Pittsburgh scored 3 runs on 6 hits.
 
Monday 9/18/1885: Cincinnati's Thompson wins Player of the Week award
It's the 3rd time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Philadelphia (A)'s pitcher George Bradley. George went 2-0 with an ERA of 2.50, while fanning 4 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. In 30 starts this year George struck out 80 batters in 264.1 innings of work. His ERA is 2.45, his record 23-5. He has 23 complete games and 4 shutouts. He's 5th in the American League in ERA and 3rd in wins! It's the 1st time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Cincinnati's pitcher Art Thompson. Art went 2-0 with an ERA of 2.50, while fanning 14 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well.
 
Saturday 9/16/1885: George Bradley turns in great performance against St. Louis (A)
ST. LOUIS (A) - Philadelphia (A)'s right-hander George Bradley is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. St. Louis (A) found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Bradley 4th shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 6th shutouts in his career. The bid for a no-hitter was broken up when Chris Fulmer singled with one out in the 5th inning. Bradley (23-5) struck out 2 and walked none, throwing 53 of 83 pitches for strikes. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today.' The hitting star for Philadelphia (A) was shortstop Joe Quinn, he went 3 for 4, doubling twice, scoring two runs and driving in 4 runs. Philadelphia (A) improved its record to 81-65, scoring 9 runs on 12 hits.
 
Monday 9/11/1885: St. Louis (N) has no chance in a 1-hitter by Art Thompson
CINCINNATI - Cincinnati's right-hander Art Thompson is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking St. Louis (N) on just one hit. It's his 3rd shutout this season, and the 4th time he has done it in his career. Thompson (14-10) fanned 8 and walked 4, throwing 124 pitches. 'My catcher called a very good game. I have to give credit to him.' Cincinnati's centerfielder Podge Weihe finished 1 for 4. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Thompson. The final score of the game was 3-0.
 
Monday 9/11/1885: Cady (CLE) and Davis (SLN) win P.O.W. award
Cleveland's pitcher Charlie Cady had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 2.00 while going 1-1. He hurled a shutout as well. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Daisy Davis, one of St. Louis (N)'s best starting pitchers. Davis was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50. Along the way he struck out 12 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. Opposing players hit .273 against Daisy this season. While posting an ERA of 3.50 he went 19-12 in 36 starts, fanning 152 and walking 59 hitters. He has 30 complete games and 2 shutouts. He's 3rd in the National League in wins!
 
Sunday 9/10/1885: Charlie Buffinton shuts out New York (N) on 2 hits
BOSTON (N) - Great days are rare. But not for Boston (N)'s right-hander Charlie Buffinton. New York (N) found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 4th shutout this season, and the 7th time he has done it in his career. 'They took some ugly cuts at my breaking stuff, so I kept throwing it. Fortunately they were not able to adjust in time.' Buffinton (22-12) struck out none and walked none, throwing 54 of 86 pitches for strikes. Lew Brown provided Boston (N) with the offense Buffinton needed as he got 1 hit in 3 AB, hitting a double. The final score of the game was 1-0.
 
Monday 9/4/1885: Phillips (CLE) and Meegan (CHN) win P.O.W. award
It's the 1st time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Cleveland's first baseman Bill Phillips. Bill went 14 for 28 (.500), while hitting 1 HR and collecting 9 RBI. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Pete Meegan, one of Chicago (N)'s best starting pitchers. Meegan was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00. Along the way he struck out 6 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well.
 
Saturday 9/2/1885: Charlie Buffinton dominates Brooklyn, gives up just 2 hits
BOSTON (N) - Charlie Buffinton had some fun again. Brooklyn hitters did not. Boston (N)'s right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 3rd shutout of the season. He now has 6 career shutouts in 80 games started. Buffinton (21-11) fanned 3 and walked 2, throwing 111 pitches. 'Winning is the most important thing. And I gave my team all the support it needed!' Boston (N)'s second baseman John Morrill finished with 1 hit in 4 AB, blasting a homerun, and collecting 2 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Buffinton. Boston (N) improved its record to 75-59, scoring 4 runs on 7 hits.
 
Saturday 9/2/1885: Charlie Geggus dominates Washington, gives up just 2 hits
BALTIMORE - Great days are rare. But not for Baltimore's right-hander Charlie Geggus. Washington found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 7th shutout this season, and the 7th time he has done it in his career. Geggus (29-8) struck out an astounding 15 and walked 1, throwing 72 of 121 pitches for strikes. 'Things like that happen. You take the mound and everything works. My velocity was pretty good today and I guess it showed.' Chief Zimmer helped Geggus at the plate, he stroked 2 hits in 3 AB, scoring two runs and collecting 2 RBI. The final score of the game was 7-0.
 
Friday 9/1/1885: Brooklyn's Lynch named Pitcher of the Month
It's the 1st time that the American League Pitcher of the Month award goes to Philadelphia (A)'s pitcher George Bradley. He had an ERA of just 1.74 in 62 innings of work in which he struck out 20 hitters. His record in August is 6-0. George got two complete game shutouts as well! This season Bradley compiled an ERA of 2.40, going 20-4 in 26 starts. He fanned 73 while giving up 213 hits in 228.1 innings. George has pitched 3 shutouts and 19 complete games. He's 3rd in the American League in ERA and 5th in wins! Winner of this months National League Pitcher of the Month award is Brooklyn's Jack Lynch. He went 7-0 in August and finished the month with an ERA of 0.86. He struck out 31 in 63 innings. Jack got two complete game shutouts as well! This season Lynch compiled an ERA of 2.93, going 14-10 in 24 starts. He fanned 82 while giving up 193 hits in 208.2 innings. He has 21 complete games and 4 shutouts.
 
Friday 9/1/1885: Red hot Mann and Orr win Batter of the Month award
St. Louis (A)'s shortstop Fred Mann had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Batter of the Month. Fred went 32 for 91 (.352), while hitting 1 HR and collecting 18 RBI. Fred is hitting .292 this year, with 133 hits in 455 at bats. He has driven in 72 runs, slugging .446. Dave Orr of Brooklyn wins his 8th Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the National League. Orr helped his team with an average of .379 and 19 RBI in 103 at bats. His season numbers are: .343 AVG, 173 hits, 45 doubles, 15 triples and 4 bombs, along with 77 RBI and 86 runs scored. He's 5th in the National League in batting and 6th in RBI!
 
Wednesday 8/30/1885: Stump Wiedman turns in great performance against Baltimore
DETROIT - Stump Wiedman had some fun again. Baltimore hitters did not. Detroit's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 2nd shutout of the season. He now has 4 career shutouts in 60 games started. The bid for a no-hitter was broken up when Jerry Mccormick singled with two outs in the 5th inning. Wiedman (10-17) struck out 2 and walked 1, throwing 70 of 122 pitches for strikes. 'I was hitting my spots. Now I'll start concentrating on my next start, and hopefully it will work again.' Steve Matthias helped Wiedman at the plate, he finished with 1 hit in 3 AB. The final score of the game was 2-0.
 
Monday 8/28/1885: Cleveland's Cady wins Player of the Week award
It's the 1st time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Cleveland's pitcher Charlie Cady. Charlie went 2-0 with an ERA of 2.50, while fanning 6 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Roger Connor, New York (N)'s starting first baseman. Roger pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .476 with 1 HR and 4 RBI while slugging .857.
 
Friday 8/25/1885: Toad Ramsey out for 6-7 weeks
NEW YORK (N) - New York (N)'s southpaw Toad Ramsey suffered a severe injury on Friday and will be out for at least 6-7 weeks. In the 1st of the game against Chicago (N) he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After being taken to a local hospital, Ramsey was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Bone Chips Elbow. Toad has a record of 15-13 this season, with an ERA of 3.64. In 271.2 Innings he was able to strike out 183 batters. Toad has pitched 3 shutouts and 26 complete games.
 
Friday 8/25/1885: Perry Werden blanks Pittsburgh with a 2-hitter
PITTSBURGH - Cincinnati's right-hander Perry Werden didn't look unexperienced at all. The 20 year old pitched a 2-hit shutout against Pittsburgh, recording his 2nd shutout of the season. Werden (12-19) fanned 6 and walked none, throwing 112 pitches. 'I felt early that I was on top of my game. Fortunately I was able to keep that feeling the entire game.' Bid Mcphee provided Cincinnati with the offense Werden needed as he collected 3 hits in 4 trips to the plate, homering once, scoring three runs and collecting 2 RBI. Cincinnati scored 7 runs on 12 hits.
 
Friday 8/25/1885: Season ending injury strikes Washington's Burke
WASHINGTON - Washington's ace James Burke will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against Cleveland on Friday. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Torn Bicep Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. His ERA of 2.47 helped him to a 21-14 record this year. He struck out 216 and walked 32 in 331.1 innings. James has pitched 4 shutouts and 33 complete games. He's 4th in the American League in ERA and 3rd in wins!
 
Thursday 8/24/1885: J. Fisher fires 2-hitter against Detroit
LOUISVILLE - Detroit's offense is struggling, and Louisville's J. Fisher didn't help them. The right-hander fired his 2nd shutout of the season, a 2-hitter. Fisher (9-14) struck out 5 and walked 4, throwing 72 of 127 pitches for strikes. 'Pitching a great game is always a good thing. And it doesn't get much better than today.' The hitting star for Louisville was shortstop Jimmy Wolf, he stroked 3 hits in 5 AB, and driving in 2 runs. Louisville improved its record to 65-60, scoring 5 runs on 9 hits.
 
Tuesday 8/22/1885: Charlie Getzien pitches his 2nd shutout of the season
CINCINNATI - Philadelphia (N)'s right-hander Charlie Getzien didn't look unexperienced at all. The 21 year old pitched a 2-hit shutout against Cincinnati, recording his 2nd shutout of the season. Getzien (8-17) struck out none and walked 3, throwing 55 of 87 pitches for strikes. 'I had a good grip on the ball today and I was able to put it where I wanted. That kept them out of balance.' The hitting star for Philadelphia (N) was first baseman Sid Farrar, he finished with 2 hits in 5 AB. Philadelphia (N) scored 3 runs on 9 hits.
 
Monday 8/21/1885: Hotaling (CLE) and Orr (BRO) win P.O.W. award
Pete Hotaling from Cleveland wins his 1st Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the American League. He hit .650 with 4 RBI and slugged .900 in 20 at bats. Dave Orr from Brooklyn wins his 2nd Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the National League. Orr helped his team with an average of .600 and 5 RBI in 20 at bats. His season numbers are: .337 AVG, 156 hits, 40 doubles, 14 triples and 3 longballs, along with 70 RBI and 76 runs scored. He's 6th in the National League in batting and 7th in RBI!
 
Monday 8/14/1885: Player of the Week honors go to Bradley and Anson
Philadelphia (A)'s pitcher George Bradley had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Bradley was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.00. Along the way he struck out 8 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. In 22 starts this year George struck out 66 batters in 193.1 innings of work. His ERA is 2.37, his record 17-4. George has pitched 3 shutouts and 18 complete games. He's 3rd in the American League in ERA and 5th in wins! The National League's best player of the week was Chicago (N)'s Cap Anson, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. He had an on base percentage of .550 and hit .550, while driving in 3 runs. His season features a batting average of .320 (140 hits in 437 AB), 28 doubles, 5 triples and no longballs. Anson collected 69 RBI and 76 runs as well.
 
Wednesday 8/9/1885: Pete Browning uncorks five hits against St. Louis (A)
ST. LOUIS (A) - Pete Browning is among the best pure hitters in the game, but his 5 hit performance seemed to surprise even himself. In the 4th inning he belted a RBI double off Cy Bentley. His 4th hit, off Pete Fries in the 6th inning, was a solo homerun and cleared the fence in right field. A pitch from Ed Kent in the 7th inning left his bat for a two-run double. He had singles in the 1st inning and in the 3rd . Pete scored 4 runs, and he collected 4 RBI as well! He's having a very good season so far, batting .354. Louisville improved its record to 58-55, scoring 15 runs on 24 hits.
 
Tuesday 8/8/1885: Jim Conway out for 5 weeks
BOSTON (N) - Boston (N)'s pitcher Jim Conway was part of a scary incident that saw the right-hander being hit by a line drive in the 8th inning of the game between Boston (N) and Brooklyn. Team trainers immediately rushed onto the field after the frightening scene. Conway will miss about 5 weeks. Broken Hand was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. Jim has a record of 18-10 this season, with an ERA of 2.56. In 267.2 Innings he was able to strike out 76 batters. He has 25 complete games and 3 shutouts. He's 3rd in the National League in ERA and 3rd in wins!
 
Monday 8/7/1885: Player of the Week honors go to Bradley and Lynch
Philadelphia (A)'s pitcher George Bradley had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.50 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. George has a record of 15-4 this season, with an ERA of 2.52. In 175.1 Innings he was able to strike out 58 batters. George has pitched 2 shutouts and 16 complete games. He's 5th in the American League in ERA and 5th in wins! The National League Player of the Week award goes to Jack Lynch, one of Brooklyn's best starting pitchers. Lynch was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00. Along the way he struck out 6 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well.
 
Friday 8/4/1885: Buck Ewing on fire, hits for cycle
NEW YORK (N) - Buck Ewing led New York (N) to a 13-0 win over Philadelphia (N) by squeezing four hits out of his bat. That's not the best part, though. He hit for the cycle as well! A RBI triple off Charlie Hilsey in the 1st inning, accounted for his 1st hit. Number 2 in the 3rd inning accounted for a two-run double. A single in the 4th off Charlie Hilsey accounted for his 3rd hit. His 4th hit, a two-run homerun off Bill Gallagher in the 6th inning, cleared the fence in right field. That drive completed the cycle, causing a smile on his face! Buck did drive in 5 while scoring 2 runs on his own. He's having a very good season so far, batting .332. 1 players in league history have so far hit for the cycle, including Buck.
 
Friday 8/4/1885: Providence has no chance in a 2-hitter by Bobby Mathews
PROVIDENCE - Bobby Mathews had some fun again. Providence hitters did not. Philadelphia (A)'s right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 3rd shutout of the season. He now has 9 career shutouts in 73 games started. John Cassidy spoiled the bid for a no-hitter when he singled with no outs in the 6th inning. 'I'll have to give a lot of credit to my catcher. He put all the right fingers down today.' Mathews (15-11) struck out 3 and walked none, throwing 58 of 100 pitches for strikes. Mike Moynahan provided Philadelphia (A) with the offense Mathews needed as he finished 2 for 4. Philadelphia (A) improved its record to 60-48, scoring 4 runs on 7 hits.
 
Tuesday 8/1/1885: Jack Lynch pitches 2-hit shutout against New York (N)
NEW YORK (N) - Jack Lynch had some fun again. New York (N) hitters did not. Brooklyn's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 3rd shutout of the season. He now has 5 career shutouts in 57 games started. 'I was hitting my spots. Now I'll start concentrating on my next start, and hopefully it will work again.' Lynch (8-10) struck out 4 and issued 2 BB, throwing 58 of 98 pitches for strikes. George Gore helped Lynch at the plate, he stroked 2 hits in 5 AB. The final score of the game was 4-0.
 
Tuesday 8/1/1885: Geggus (BAL) and Goldsmith (CHN) win monthly pitcher award
Charlie Geggus couldn't have pitched much better than he did in July, and the American League thought so as well, naming the right-hander Pitcher of the Month. He had an ERA of just 1.03 in 61.1 innings of work in which he struck out 57 hitters. His record in July is 6-1. Charlie fired two shutouts! In 30 starts this year Charlie struck out 221 batters in 261.1 innings of work. His ERA is 1.41, his record 23-6. He has 24 complete games and 6 shutouts. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! Chicago (N)'s pitcher Fred Goldsmith is the National League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in July. His ERA of just 1.00 helped him to a 4-1 record in July. He worked 45 innings, striking out 14 hitters while walking 1. Fred got two complete game shutouts as well! His ERA of 2.11 helped him to a 18-4 record this year. He struck out 77 and walked 19 in 204.1 innings. Fred has pitched 4 shutouts and 20 complete games. He's 2nd in the National League in ERA and 2nd in wins!
 
Tuesday 8/1/1885: Browning (LOU) and Orr (BRO) win monthly award
Pete Browning of Louisville wins his 2nd Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the American League. He hit .390 with 17 RBI and slugged .500 in 100 at bats. He has hit 5 taters while batting .351 this season. His 141 hits and 27 walks add up to a .388 on-base percentage. He's 1st in the American League in batting, 3rd in homeruns and 1st in RBI! The National League's best player of the month was Brooklyn's Dave Orr, who wins the award for the 7th time in his career. Dave went 36 for 96 (.375), while hitting 0 HR and collecting 18 RBI. Orr has walked 15 times this year and posts a .358 OBP. While batting .333, 134 for 402, he has driven in 58 runs. He's 6th in the National League in batting and 9th in RBI!
 
Monday 7/31/1885: Pittsburgh's Moore wins Player of the Week award
The American League's best player of the week was Baltimore's Charlie Geggus, who wins the award for the 4th time in his career. Geggus was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50. Along the way he struck out 14 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. This season Geggus compiled an ERA of 1.41, going 23-6 in 30 starts. He fanned 221 while giving up 192 hits in 261.1 innings. Charlie has pitched 6 shutouts and 24 complete games. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Pittsburgh's Harry Moore this time, as the leftfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. In 22 at bats he hit .545 with 1 HR and 7 RBI. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 8 games.
 
Wednesday 7/26/1885: Charlie Geggus pitches 2-hit shutout against Cleveland
CLEVELAND - Baltimore's right-hander Charlie Geggus is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Cleveland on just 2 hits. It's his 6th shutout this season, and the 6th time he has done it in his career. Geggus (22-6) struck out 9 and walked 2, throwing 79 of 126 pitches for strikes. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches.' The hitting star for Baltimore was rightfielder Curt Welch, he collected 2 hits in 6 trips to the plate, hitting a double, and collecting 2 RBI. Baltimore improved its record to 59-41, scoring 7 runs on 15 hits.
 
Monday 7/24/1885: Geggus (BAL) and Werden (CIN) win P.O.W. award
It's the 3rd time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Baltimore's pitcher Charlie Geggus. Geggus was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.65. Along the way he struck out 15 in 16.1 innings. His ERA of 1.48 helped him to a 21-6 record this year. He struck out 207 and walked 30 in 243.1 innings. He has 22 complete games and 5 shutouts. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! It's the 1st time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Cincinnati's pitcher Perry Werden. Perry went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.13, while fanning 6 in 16 innings of work. A complete game added to his brilliant performance. Opposing players hit .283 against Perry this season. While posting an ERA of 3.52 he went 10-15 in 28 starts, fanning 85 and walking 32 hitters. Perry has pitched one shutout and 4 complete games.
 
Monday 7/17/1885: York and Buffinton win Player of the Week award
Tom York from Cleveland wins his 1st Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the American League. In 21 at bats he hit .524 with 0 HR and 8 RBI. York has hit for a .314 average this season. He has 19 extra base hits along with 110 total bases, resulting in a .389 slugging percentage. He's 8th in the American League in batting! Charlie Buffinton of Boston (N) wins his 2nd Player of the Week award for dominating National League's hitters the entire week. Buffinton was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50. Along the way he struck out 13 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. Opposing players hit .209 against Charlie this season. While posting an ERA of 2.02 he went 17-5 in 26 starts, fanning 103 and walking 44 hitters. He has 22 complete games and one shutout. He's 1st in the National League in ERA and 1st in wins!
 
Monday 7/10/1885: Irwin and Moore win Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Arthur Irwin, Providence's starting shortstop. Irwin helped his team with an average of .529 and 2 RBI in 17 at bats. Irwin has hit for a .306 average this season. He has 20 extra base hits along with 111 total bases, resulting in a .378 slugging percentage. Harry Moore from Pittsburgh wins his 2nd Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the National League. He hit .500 with 6 RBI and slugged .688 in 16 at bats. Moore has walked 19 times this year and posts a .348 OBP. While batting .308, 92 for 299, he has driven in 57 runs.
 
Monday 7/3/1885: Washington's Foley wins Player of the Week award
The American League's best player of the week was Washington's Curry Foley, who wins the award for the 4th time in his career. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.50 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. This season Foley compiled an ERA of 2.26, going 17-7 in 27 starts. He fanned 65 while giving up 221 hits in 235 innings. Curry has pitched 4 shutouts and 22 complete games. He's 3rd in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! It's the 3rd time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to New York (N)'s first baseman Roger Connor. In 20 at bats he hit .550 with 1 HR and 4 RBI. Connor has hit for a .376 average this season. He has 44 extra base hits along with 171 total bases, resulting in a .574 slugging percentage. He's 2nd in the National League in batting, 3rd in homeruns and 6th in RBI!
 
Saturday 7/1/1885: Burke and Goldsmith receive Pitcher of the Month award
Washington's James Burke had a terrific June, and it earned him the American League Pitcher of the month award. His ERA of just 1.03 helped him to a 7-2 record in June. He worked 79 innings, striking out 48 hitters while walking 6. James fired two shutouts! In 27 starts this year James struck out 162 batters in 234 innings of work. His ERA is 2.62, his record 14-11. James has pitched 3 shutouts and 24 complete games. He's 8th in the American League in ERA and 3rd in wins! The best month of June in the National League certainly had Chicago (N)'s right-hander Fred Goldsmith, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. He started 5 games in June, going 4-0 and compiling an ERA of 1.20 in 45 innings. Fred fanned 20 hitters. Opposing players hit .238 against Fred this season. While posting an ERA of 2.43 he went 14-3 in 18 starts, fanning 63 and walking 18 hitters. Fred has pitched 2 shutouts and 15 complete games. He's 3rd in the National League in ERA and 1st in wins!
 
Saturday 7/1/1885: Detroit's Powell earns Batter of the Month award
Martin Powell of Detroit wins his 1st Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the American League. He had an on base percentage of .430 and hit .385, while driving in 15 runs. His season features a batting average of .328 (87 hits in 265 AB), 16 doubles, 2 triples and 4 longballs. Powell collected 35 RBI and 35 runs as well. He's 6th in the American League in batting! The National League Batter of the Month award goes to Roger Connor, New York (N)'s starting first baseman. Roger went 40 for 102 (.392), while hitting 1 HR and collecting 11 RBI. He has hit 3 longballs while batting .378 this season. His 111 hits and 29 walks add up to a .428 on-base percentage. He's 2nd in the National League in batting, 3rd in homeruns and 5th in RBI!
 
Thursday 6/29/1885: John Ward fires 2-hitter against Philadelphia (N)
NEW YORK (N) - New York (N)'s right-hander John Ward is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Philadelphia (N) found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Ward 1st shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 3rd shutouts in his career. 'I felt early that I was on top of my game. Fortunately I was able to keep that feeling the entire game.' Ward (13-3) fanned 2 and walked 1, throwing 92 pitches. New York (N)'s shortstop Dasher Troy collected 2 hits in 4 trips to the plate, hitting a double. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Ward. New York (N) improved its record to 44-35, scoring 4 runs on 9 hits.
 
Monday 6/26/1885: Pittsburgh's Driscoll wins Player of the Week award
James Burke of Washington wins his 9th Player of the Week award for dominating American League's hitters the entire week. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.50 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Denny Driscoll, one of Pittsburgh's best starting pitchers. Driscoll was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.95. Along the way he struck out 7 in 19 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. His ERA of 3.09 helped him to a 12-7 record this year. He struck out 66 and walked 15 in 195.1 innings. He has 18 complete games and one shutout. He's 4th in the National League in wins!
 
Monday 6/19/1885: Baltimore's Lyons wins Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Baltimore's Denny Lyons this time, as the third baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Lyons helped his team with an average of .560 and 4 RBI in 25 at bats. Pittsburgh's pitcher Denny Driscoll had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. Driscoll was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50. Along the way he struck out 3 in 18 innings. He was able to complete both starts of the week.
 
Sunday 6/18/1885: Jim Whitney dominates Pittsburgh, gives up just 2 hits
BOSTON (N) - Boston (N)'s right-hander Jim Whitney is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Pittsburgh on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 5th time he has done it in his career. 'Giving my team a chance to win is the most important thing for me. I was able to do it today.' Whitney (8-8) showed excellent control, walking nobody and fanning 4. Boston (N)'s first baseman Paul Hines finished with 1 hit in 4 AB. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Whitney. Boston (N) scored 2 runs on 5 hits.
 
Monday 6/12/1885: St. Louis (N)'s Hutchison wins Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Washington's Pud Galvin this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.50 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to St. Louis (N)'s Bill Hutchison this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. Hutchison was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.00. Along the way he struck out 7 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. His ERA of 3.39 helped him to a 7-4 record this year. He struck out 53 and walked 26 in 122 innings. Bill has pitched one shutout and 11 complete games.
 
Sunday 6/11/1885: Pittsburgh's Baker out for 5 weeks
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh is without its right-hander Norm Baker for at least 5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Charlie Ganzel in a game against New York (N). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Pulled Tricep Muscle which will require surgery. Opposing players hit .225 against Norm this season. While posting an ERA of 2.89 he went 1-0 in 0 starts, fanning 7 and walking 2 hitters.
 
Sunday 6/11/1885: Pittsburgh's Taylor severely injured, out for season
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh's right-hander Billy Taylor will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against New York (N) on Sunday. Pittsburgh wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Taylor had suffered a Torn Bicep Muscle. In 18 starts this year Billy struck out 76 batters in 150.2 innings of work. His ERA is 3.64, his record 5-8.
 
Monday 6/5/1885: Jack (da) Jones quiets Washington bats with shutout
WASHINGTON - Jack (da) Jones took the mound and never left. And Washington hitters couldn't touch him at all. Detroit's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 2nd shutout of the season. He now has 4 career shutouts in 61 games started. Jones (5-7) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 1, throwing 118 pitches. 'Giving my team a chance to win is the most important thing for me. I was able to do it today.' Pat Callaghan provided Detroit with the offense Jones needed as he stroked 2 hits in 4 AB, doubling twice. Detroit scored 1 run on 6 hits.
 
Monday 6/5/1885: Burke and Davis win Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to James Burke, one of Washington's best starting pitchers. Burke was overpowering all week long, going 3-0 with an ERA of 0.67. Along the way he struck out 16 in 27 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. James has a record of 9-9 this season, with an ERA of 3.07. In 173 Innings he was able to strike out 123 batters. He has 17 complete games and 2 shutouts. He's 4th in the American League in wins! Daisy Davis of St. Louis (N) wins his 4th Player of the Week award for dominating National League's hitters the entire week. Davis was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.00. Along the way he struck out 7 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well.
 
Thursday 6/1/1885: Baltimore's Geggus earns Pitcher of the Month award
Winner of this months American League Pitcher of the Month award is Baltimore's Charlie Geggus. He had an ERA of just 1.90 in 71 innings of work in which he struck out 58 hitters. His record in May is 6-1. Charlie fired two shutouts! His ERA of 1.40 helped him to a 13-2 record this year. He struck out 114 and walked 17 in 141 innings. Charlie has pitched 4 shutouts and 14 complete games. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! Boston (N)'s pitcher Ed Morris is the National League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in May. He went 4-0 in May and finished the month with an ERA of 1.54. He struck out 13 in 35 innings. This season Morris compiled an ERA of 2.87, going 8-1 in 9 starts. He fanned 29 while giving up 79 hits in 78.1 innings. He has 7 complete games and 2 shutouts. He's 5th in the National League in ERA and 4th in wins!
 
Thursday 6/1/1885: O'brien (PHA) and Connor (NYG) win monthly award
The Batter of the Month award in the American League goes to Philadelphia (A)'s Jack O'brien this time, as the third baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. O'brien helped his team with an average of .388 and 24 RBI in 103 at bats. O'brien has hit for a .314 average this season. He has 15 extra base hits along with 85 total bases, resulting in a .405 slugging percentage. The Batter of the Month award in the National League goes to New York (N)'s Roger Connor this time, as the first baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Roger was on fire, hitting .440 with 2 homeruns and 26 RBI. His season numbers are: .370 AVG, 71 hits, 19 doubles, 7 triples and 2 longballs, along with 39 RBI and 40 runs scored. He's 3rd in the National League in batting, 5th in homeruns and 3rd in RBI!
 
Wednesday 5/31/1885: Washington's Galvin severely injured
WASHINGTON - Washington is without its right-hander Pud Galvin for at least 5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Fraley Rogers in a game against Providence. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Strained Back Muscle. Opposing players hit .249 against Pud this season. While posting an ERA of 2.65 he went 8-8 in 18 starts, fanning 55 and walking 8 hitters. He's 6th in the American League in ERA and 4th in wins!
 
Tuesday 5/30/1885: Daisy Davis quiets Brooklyn bats with shutout
ST. LOUIS (N) - Great days are rare. But not for St. Louis (N)'s right-hander Daisy Davis. Brooklyn found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 6th time he has done it in his career. Fred Carroll spoiled the bid for a no-hitter when he doubled with one out in the 5th inning. 'I had a good grip on the ball today and I was able to put it where I wanted. That kept them out of balance.' Davis (6-5) struck out 6 and walked none, throwing 53 of 94 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for St. Louis (N) was centerfielder Blondie Purcell, he finished 3 for 4. St. Louis (N) scored 3 runs on 7 hits.
 
Monday 5/29/1885: Geggus and Hickman win Player of the Week award
Baltimore's pitcher Charlie Geggus had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 1.00 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. In 15 starts this year Charlie struck out 106 batters in 132 innings of work. His ERA is 1.43, his record 12-2. He has 13 complete games and 4 shutouts. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! Ernie Hickman of Chicago (N) wins his 2nd Player of the Week award for dominating National League's hitters the entire week. Ernie went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.69, while fanning 5 in 16 innings of work. Ernie has a record of 7-5 this season, with an ERA of 4.13. In 100.1 Innings he was able to strike out 39 batters.
 
Friday 5/26/1885: Ed Seward fires 2-hitter against Washington
PHILADELPHIA (A) - It was a great day for Philadelphia (A)'s right-hander Ed Seward. The 17-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against Washington on Friday. Seward (2-2) struck out 5 and issued 1 BB, throwing 66 of 98 pitches for strikes. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches.' The hitting star for Philadelphia (A) was leftfielder Joe Quinn, he went 2 for 4. Philadelphia (A) scored 5 runs on 8 hits.
 
Thursday 5/25/1885: Bob Black blanks Providence with a 2-hitter
PROVIDENCE - Louisville's right-hander Bob Black didn't look unexperienced at all. The 22 year old pitched a 2-hit shutout against Providence, recording his 1st shutout of the season. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today.' Black (4-4) fanned 8 and walked none, throwing 104 pitches. Dennis Casey helped Black at the plate, he got 2 hits in 4 AB. The final score of the game was 3-0.
 
Monday 5/22/1885: New York (N)'s Connor wins Player of the Week award
Washington's first baseman Dan Brouthers had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Dan went 12 for 28 (.429), while hitting 1 HR and collecting 5 RBI. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 11 game hitting streak right now. It's the 2nd time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to New York (N)'s first baseman Roger Connor. Roger was on fire, hitting .522 with 1 HR and 10 RBI.
 
Monday 5/15/1885: Player of the Week honors go to Lyons and Connor
Denny Lyons wins his 1st Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Denny went 12 for 22 (.545), while hitting 2 HR and collecting 12 RBI. Lyons has hit 2 taters this year while batting .331. He adds 10 doubles, along with 40 runs scored. He's 10th in the American League in batting and 10th in RBI! New York (N)'s first baseman Roger Connor had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. Connor helped his team with an average of .600 and 4 RBI in 20 at bats.
 
Monday 5/8/1885: Boston (N)'s Conway wins Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Fred Dunlap, Cleveland's starting second baseman. He hit .565 with 5 RBI and slugged .783 in 23 at bats. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 15 game hitting streak right now. His season features a batting average of .405 (53 hits in 131 AB), 9 doubles, 4 triples and 3 taters. Dunlap collected 24 RBI and 22 runs as well. He's 1st in the American League in batting, 1st in homeruns and 2nd in RBI! The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Boston (N)'s Jim Conway this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. Conway was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 2.00. Along the way he struck out 4 in 18 innings. He was able to complete both starts of the week.
 
Monday 5/1/1885: George Bradley (PHA) will miss 5-6 weeks
PHILADELPHIA (A) - Philadelphia (A) is without its right-hander George Bradley for at least 5-6 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Dell Darling in a game against Washington. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Philadelphia (A) wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Bradley had suffered a Strained Bicep Muscle. George has a record of 5-1 this season, with an ERA of 3.12. In 69.1 Innings he was able to strike out 15 batters. He's 4th in the American League in wins!
 
Monday 5/1/1885: Geggus and Henderson receive Pitcher of the Month award
The best month of April in the American League certainly had Baltimore's right-hander Charlie Geggus, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. He struck out 56 hitters in his 8 starts, putting together a record of 7-1 while pitching 56 innings. His ERA in April was 0.90. Charlie got two complete game shutouts as well! It's the 1st time that the National League Pitcher of the Month award goes to Philadelphia (N)'s pitcher Hardie Henderson. His record of 4-1 in 7 was among the leagues best this month. In 61 innings of work he allowed just 48 hits while striking out 35, compiling an ERA of just 1.18. Hardie fired two shutouts!
 
Monday 5/1/1885: Red hot Mann and Kelly win Batter of the Month award
The Batter of the Month award in the American League goes to St. Louis (A)'s Fred Mann this time, as the first baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Mann helped his team with an average of .380 and 21 RBI in 108 at bats. It's the 1st time that the National League Batter of the Month award goes to Chicago (N)'s third baseman King Kelly. King pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .413 with 0 and 25 RBI while slugging .529.
 
Monday 5/1/1885: Player of the Week honors go to Jones and Dickerson
It's the 3rd time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Detroit's pitcher Jack (da) Jones. Jack (da) went 2-0 with an ERA of 2.00, while fanning 8 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. New York (N)'s second baseman Buttercup Dickerson had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. He had an on base percentage of .583 and hit .545, while driving in 8 runs.
 
Wednesday 4/26/1885: Alex Voss dominates Washington, gives up just 2 hits
ST. LOUIS (A) - St. Louis (A)'s right-hander Alex Voss is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Washington found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Voss 2nd shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 4th shutouts in his career. The bid for a no-hitter was broken up when James Burke singled with two outs in the 6th inning. Voss (5-2) fanned 8 and walked none, throwing 111 pitches. 'I was hitting my spots. Now I'll start concentrating on my next start, and hopefully it will work again.' Harry Wheeler provided St. Louis (A) with the offense Voss needed as he finished with 2 hits in 4 AB. The final score of the game was 3-0.
 
Monday 4/24/1885: Geggus (BAL) and Dalrymple (CHN) win P.O.W. award
Baltimore's pitcher Charlie Geggus had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.00 while going 2-0. He pitched two shutouts! The National League Player of the Week award goes to Abner Dalrymple, Chicago (N)'s starting rightfielder. Abner pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .464 with 0 HR and 9 RBI while slugging .750.
 
Wednesday 4/19/1885: Toad Ramsey pitches his 1st shutout of the season
NEW YORK (N) - It was a great day for New York (N)'s lefty Toad Ramsey. The 20-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against Cincinnati on Wednesday. Ramsey (2-3) showed excellent control, walking nobody and fanning 4. 'I was hitting my spots. Now I'll start concentrating on my next start, and hopefully it will work again.' The hitting star for New York (N) was first baseman Roger Connor, he finished with 2 hits in 3 AB. The final score of the game was 2-0.
 
Monday 4/17/1885: Charlie Geggus quiets Cleveland bats with shutout
BALTIMORE - Baltimore's right-hander Charlie Geggus will never forget this day. The 23-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against Cleveland on Monday. Geggus (5-0) struck out 7 and walked 1, throwing 58 of 101 pitches for strikes. 'Giving my team a chance to win is the most important thing for me. I was able to do it today.' Baltimore's first baseman Ecky Stearns went 2 for 4, doubling once, with 2 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Geggus. Baltimore improved its record to 12-4, scoring 6 runs on 9 hits.
 
Monday 4/17/1885: Baltimore's Emslie wins Player of the Week award
The American League's best player of the week was Baltimore's Bob Emslie, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. Emslie was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.50. Along the way he struck out 11 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. Opposing players hit .252 against Bob this season. While posting an ERA of 2.50 he went 3-1 in 4 starts, fanning 17 and walking 4 hitters. Bob has pitched 2 shutouts and 4 complete games. He's 4th in the American League in ERA and 3rd in wins! He's 6th in the American League in saves! Jimmy Ryan from Philadelphia (N) wins his 1st Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the National League. Jimmy was on fire, hitting .519 with 0 HR and 4 RBI.
 
Monday 4/10/1885: Foley and Corcoran win Player of the Week award
The American League's best player of the week was Washington's Curry Foley, who wins the award for the 3rd time in his career. Curry went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.50, while fanning 5 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. Chicago (N)'s pitcher Larry Corcoran had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.00 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well.
 
Sunday 4/9/1885: Washington has no chance in a 2-hitter by Bob Caruthers
WASHINGTON - Cleveland's right-hander Bob Caruthers didn't look unexperienced at all. The 21 year old pitched a 2-hit shutout against Washington, recording his 1st shutout of the season. Caruthers (1-1) struck out 4 and walked 2, throwing 60 of 101 pitches for strikes. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today.' Cleveland's centerfielder Pete Hotaling finished 3 for 4. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Caruthers. Cleveland improved its record to 6-3, scoring 1 run on 8 hits.
 
Thursday 4/6/1885: St. Louis (N)'s Burns severely injured
ST. LOUIS (N) - St. Louis (N)'s third baseman Oyster Burns will miss at least 6 weeks after he got hurt seriously while running hard toward second base. He began limping and then fell down, causing a scary moment for his teammates. He had to be carried off the field. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Pulled Back Muscle which will require surgery.
 
Tuesday 4/4/1885: St. Louis (A)'s Valentine out for the season
ST. LOUIS (A) - St. Louis (A)'s right-hander John Valentine experienced probably the worst case scenario for a pitcher, a season ending injury. After pitching in the 8th inning of the game against Cleveland, Valentine complained about serious pain in his throwing arm. He had to leave the game. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Ruptured Disc Back. Surgery will be performed next week.
 

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