The Gas House Gang

August 30, 1926 at Sportsman’s Park

Pirates 3, Cardinals 0  (72-54)

The Cardinals were held to two hits in the opener of their first of two doubleheader against the Pirates.  Les Bell and Bob O’Farrell singled, and that was the extent of the Cardinals offense.

Flint Rhem gave up three runs on eight hits in eight innings of work.  He struck out three.

August 30, 1926 at Sportsman’s Park

Cardinals 5, Pirates 3  (73-54)

The Cardinals bounced back in game two of their doubleheader against the Pirates.  Les Bell had a big homerun and Taylor Douthit scored twice to lead the Cardinals offense.

Jesse Haines threw a solid game.  He gave up three runs on seven hits and two walks with four strikeouts.