June 9th, 1934 - NL Game Summaries

Giants Cruise in Philadelphia

Phillies outhit visitors, can't plate runs

Giants.......... 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 5 8 0

Phillies........ 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 12 1

Third baseman Blondy Ryan went deep and had 2 RBI and Hal Schumacher was able to finish what he started and was credited with a complete game as the NewYork Giants defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5 to 2 at the Baker Bowl. New York promptly took the lead in their half of the first plating an isolated run. After two outs Bill Terry took charge himself, delivering a solo homerun (his 4th of the season). Neither team managed to score after the 4th inning. Schumacher(6-4) finished the game allowing 2 runs in the victory. Reggie Grabowski(0-3) was tagged with the loss. He allowed 8 hits and 1 walk in 5innings.

Cubs Hammer Reds, 14-4

Bruins score 22 hits off Reds' pitching as Herman hits for the cycle

Reds............ 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 - 4 10 1

Cubs............ 1 0 3 0 4 0 4 2 x - 14 22 0

Babe Herman hit for the cycle and had 4 RBI at Wrigley Field as the ChicagoCubs embarrassed the Cincinnati Reds by the lopsided score of 14 to4. Herman enjoyed a big day at the plate. He laced a base-knock resulting in arun in the 1st inning, cracked a two-run shot (his 6th of the season) in the 5th inning, doubled in the 7th inning and tripled which scored a run in the 8th inning. Chicago bats were hot in the 5th inning which saw them plate 4 runs on 4 hits and the 7th inning with 4 runs on 5 hits. Chicago out-hit Cincinnati for the game, 22 hits to 10. Pat Malone(5-4) picked up the victory, allowing 4 runs in 8 innings. Tony Freitas(0-2) was hit with the loss. He was knocked around, surrendering 8 runs in 4 and 2/3 innings. 'I had a big day, but there's a lot of credit to go around' Herman said. 'We played well together as a team.'

Dodgers Sweep Braves for 7 Straight Wins

6 run 8th in nightcap preserves streak

Braves.......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 - 4 12 2
Dodgers........ 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 x - 5 9 1

Braves.......... 2 1 1 0 2 0 0 2 0 - 8 13 1

Dodgers....... 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 6 x - 12 17 2

Buzz Boyle had 4 hits and 2 RBI as the blistering-hot Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the Boston Braves by the score of 5 to 4 at Ebbetts Field in the first game of a double header. In the 3rd inning, Brooklyn scored 3 runs with the help of 3 hits. Ray Benge led off and started the rally when he reached on an error. Boyle stepped up to the plate and he laced a base-knock. Two outs later, Hack Wilson came up and he drew a walk to load the bases. Sam Leslie stepped in and he laced a one-base hit which scored a run. Tony Cuccinello came to the plate and drew a walk bringing in another run. Joe Stripp kept things alive and laced a single scoring the final run of the inning. Boston threatened in the 9th, but their rally came up short. The win went to Benge (7-5) who allowed 4 runs in 8 and 2/3 innings. Tom Zachary recorded the save, his 2nd. Ben Cantwell(2-3) was the losing pitcher. He pitched 6 innings and surrendered 7 hits and 3 walks.

In the nightcap, the sizzling Dodgers defeated the Braves by a score of 12 to 8. Danny Taylor enjoyed a big game at the plate. He popped a two-run clout over the fence (his 2nd of the season) in the 1st inning, doubled knocking in a run in the 2nd inning and singled plating a run in the 8th inning. A wild and woolly affair, this game saw the lead change 5 times. Les Munns (2-1) allowed 2 runs in 4 and 1/3 innings, and picked up the victory. The loss was charged to Huck Betts (3-5). He allowed a few too manybase runners giving up 14 hits and 2 walks in 7 innings. Brooklyn continued on their recent roll, their winning streak now reaching 8 games and counting.

Afterwards, Dodgers manager Casey Stengel bantered with the presss. 'It seems we can't lose these days', Stengel volunteered. Then after a moment to reflect he lamented, 'Oh great! Now I've gone and jinxed us!'