April 20th, 1934 - NL Game Summaries

Braves Keep Rolling; Deal Giants First Loss

Both Pitchers Go Distance in Duel at the Polo Grounds

Boston (NL) 3 7 2

New York (NL) 1 7 1

Ben Cantwell completed the game without help from the bullpen at the Polo Grounds as the Boston Braves beat the New York Giants 3 to 1. Boston did all the necessary damage in the 4th inning with 3 runs using 2 hits. Buck Jordan got things going when he laced a one-base hit. Randy Moore was next and he drew a walk. Wally Berger then drew a walk to load the bases. Pinky Whitney came up and he smacked a single which was good for two runs. Joe Mowry stepped into the box and reached on an error scoring the final run of the inning. The pitchers took over after the 4th inning as neither team was able to score again. The victory was credited to Cantwell (1-0) who went the distance, allowing 1 run. Hal Schumacher(0-1) was charged with the loss. He gave up 3 runs and 7 hits in 9 innings. Manager Bill Terry said, 'We're certainly not blaming Hal for this one. Heck, not only did he pitch a fine game, he got 2 of our 7 hits.'


Brooklyn Celebrates First Win of 1934 Season

Dodgers Score 5 in 8th in come from behind win
Philadelphia (NL) 8 12 4

Brooklyn 11 8 0

Shortstop Jimmy Jordan had 2 base hits and 2 RBI as the Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 11 to 8 at Ebbetts Field for their first win of the 1934 season. Ray Benge(1-0) pitched well in relief and was credited with the victory. He went 1 and 2/3 innings allowing no hits and 1 walk. Art Herring, after tossing a perfect ninth, was credited with his 1st save. George Darrow (0-1) was tagged with the loss in relief. He was knocked around by Brooklyn, allowing 5 hits and 3 walks in 2 innings. In all, Phillies pitchers showed little control on the mound today, yielding 10 walks.