The Gas House Gang

September 17, 1926 at the Baker Bowl

Cardinals 10, Phillies 1  (86-60)

For the fourth straight time, the Cardinals beat the Phillies and for the third straight time, they did it by racking up at least ten runs.  More importantly, the Reds lost so the Cardinals now have a one game lead in the National League with only eight games left to play.

Bill Sherdel coasted to an easy win after the Cards offense game him four runs in the first inning.  He gave up a single run on eight hits and one walk with four strikeouts.

Jim Bottomley and Tommy Thevenow both homered for the Cards in the blowout win.  Billy Southworth and Bottomley both had three hits and two runs and Taylor Douthit scored three times.