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The 1924 Pittsburgh Pirates are providing a strong challenge to the
1936 Chicago Cubs in the National League's Uncle Robbie division.
Winning two one-run games after Lee Meadows shut out the 1922 Cardinals
in the series opener, the Pirates put themselves four games over .500.
They will most likely need some help. The 1933 Boston Bees may have
something to say about who wins, as they have series against both
contenders down the stretch.
Meanwhile the '22
Cardinals were on the brink of contention, but a losing streak that has
reached 5 games has knocked them out. Hitting carried the club, but has
slacked off during the losing streak and the pitching is not deep enough
to keep the team afloat. Even throwing their top three starters at the
Pirates in this series could not keep the Redbirds from escaping the
losing side of the ledger. A big reason for the offensive fall off is
that star second baseman Rogers Hornsby has come back to earth. Pirate
pitching held Hornsby to 2 for 11 in the series, both hits singles.
The
Pirates outhit the Cardinals 37-25 in the series, and won back-to-back
one run affairs after an opening 6-0 win, by scores of 5-4 and 6-5.
Bike Mike
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