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This Day in Giants History, September 26, 1900: Christy Mathewson Blows a Lead
At Boston’s South End Grounds, Giants reliever Christy Mathewson fails to hold a 7-4 lead, and Boston wins, 8-7. It is Matty’s third loss. The Giants will return the rookie to Norfolk of the Virginia League rather than pay the … Continue reading
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This Day in Giants History, September 23, 1908: Merkle’s Boner
Today is the 107th anniversary of Merkle’s Boner, which cost the New York Giants the 1908 National League pennant. In the aftermath of the game and umpire Hank O’Day‘s controversial ruling, Giants hurler Christy Mathewson, the pitcher of record that … Continue reading
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This Day in Giants History, September 16, 1911: “Victory” Faust Strikes Out Honus Wagner
Before a game at Forbes Field, the Giants’ mascot, Charles Victory Faust, strikes out Honus Wagner on three pitches, to the delight of the 20,000 fans. The early twentieth century was a period in which almost all ballplayers had … Continue reading
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No-Hitters — and Pitching — Have Changed in a Century
In pitching his second no-hitter in less than a year, Tim Lincecum joins some elite company in Giants history. Only one other Giant pitcher threw two no-hitters for the team, and looking at the no-hitters thrown by the two pitchers … Continue reading
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