The Gas House Gang

September 4, 1926 at Crosley Field

Reds 5, Cardinals 0  (78-56)

The Cardinals gave up first place with a lost to the Reds.  The Reds now lead the Cardinals by a half game in the American League with two games remaining between the two teams.

It was a scary moment in the first inning when Rogers Hornsby collpased in the first inning after losing a pop fly in the sun.  Hornsby was tended to by a physician and ended up getting up and finishing out the game.

Bill Sherdel was shelled and he gave up four runs in the first inning and was pulled after getting only two outs.  There’s not much to say about the Cardinals on offense.  They managed only five hits and they were all by different players.