Little Josh Devore Saves Day in Ninth at Fenway
Giants win a tight game over the Red Sox at Fenway Park in a pitcher duel. Lefty Christy Marquard controls the pace, while Buck O’Brien falters with high balls and passes.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1912
Page
10
Giants win a tight game over the Red Sox at Fenway Park in a pitcher duel. Lefty Christy Marquard controls the pace, while Buck O’Brien falters with high balls and passes.
In a vivid recap of the recent game fans roared as Murray and Herzog stood out with stellar fielding and timely hits. Bill Carrigan backed O'Brien with smart pitching calls and solid defense as Devore stole second on a noted signal.
The pitching was the best of the series with Marquard the winner. He dominated the Red Sox for seven innings before weakening late. Devore's remarkable catch kept him from an early exit, sealing a dramatic win.
The Red Sox concede they failed in the pinch and were outplayed by the Giants. Buck O'Brien pitched well but Boston could not back him with runs, while Marquard shut them down with fast balls and timely hits. The club praises Giants defense and vows to rise to the challenge in the championship hunt.
The narrative recalls Marquard’s luck on Jake Stahl’s sloppy fifth inning dash and a near four base hit on a deep seventh inning drive blocked by a short left field fence. It notes Devore’s superb ninth inning catch and argues Lewis was forced home amid confusing signals as Gardner’s third base run was thwarted.
Rube Marquard pitched masterfully for the Giants, silencing the Red Sox across eight innings and thriving on calculated, patient pitching. Josh Devore's spectacular fifth inning catch preserved a 2 1 lead, while Boston squandered chances late as Marquard closed out a 2 1 victory and tied the series.
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