Tag: Rip Hagerman

Cleveland lost 2-1 in extra innings to the Cardinals on Saturday, despite Guardians pitchers allowing just two hits and striking out 12.

It was just the fourth time in franchise history they lost despite recording six times as many strikeouts as hits allowed. The list:

• 2023 vs STL with Tanner Bibee pitching: 12 K, 2 hits
• 1987 vs DET with Tom Candiotti pitching: 7 K, 1 hit
• 1969 vs CAL with Mike Paul pitching: 8 K, 1 hit
• 1915 vs WSH with Rip Hagerman pitching: 6 K, 1 hit

The 1987 loss occurred despite Candiotti getting within four outs of a no-hitter. However, even in the 8th inning he was already trailing 1-0, before a walk, error and the lone hit allowed a second run to score. Earlier in the game a walk, error, sac bunt and fielders choice allowed a run.

In 1969, Paul allowed three runs on one hit due to two walks preceding a double with the runner advancing to third on the throw home, followed by a sacrifice fly.

And the 1915 loss may be the strangest of all. The first batter reached on an error by pitcher Hagerman, advancing to second on the throwing error, then to third on a fielders choice. The next batter, Clyde Milan, then hit into a fielders choice with runner on third getting thrown out at home – but the rundown was so chaotic, Milan was able to advance to third. During the next at-bat, Milan stole home.

Hagerman ended up tossing a complete-game one-hitter with that being the only run to score, but Bert Gallia tossed a shutout for the Senators.