On Opening Day, April 15, 1909, Giants starter Red Ames held the Brooklyn Superbas hitless for nine innings. However, as neither the Giants nor the Superbas had scored, extra innings were required. Ames allowed a hit in the 10th inning, when second baseman Whitey Alpermann doubled to left-center. Ames then went on to allow three runs in the 13th inning as the Giants lost, 3–0.
Man oh man, how things can change so suddenly in baseball.
TRUTH.
Love these turn of the century players! keep ’em coming
It was a fascinating period in baseball history, for sure!
Wondering if Ames’ teammates sued him for non-support? 😯