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Lord Byron · 02-10-2024, 11:17 PM

The 1903 World Series: New York Highlanders vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Results

Game 1, October 2nd, 1903, Hilltop Park
Road Win Lifts Pittsburgh to 1-0 Lead in WS
The Pittsburgh Pirates started the World Series in dominant fashion today, blowing out the host New York Highlanders at Hilltop Park by a score of 11-1 and securing an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-9 series. Pirates left-hander Rube Waddell turned in a fine performance. He threw 9.0 innings of 2-hit ball.
The Highlanders had trouble solving Waddell, who surrendered 1 run on 2 hits over 9 innings.
"This was a good win for us," said Waddell. "It's one more step toward our ultimate goal."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Hilltop Park in New York.
Pirates lead 1-0

Game 2, October 3rd, 1903, Hilltop Park
Pittsburgh Tops New York Again, 7-2
Starter Jack Chesbro was sensational for the Pittsburgh Pirates in his team's 7-2 triumph over the New York Highlanders in Game 2 of the World Series today. Chesbro pitched well, but Pittsburgh picked up the win to take a 2-0 lead in the series.
Who knows how it might've ended, had it not been for Honus Wagner? The Pittsburgh shortstop had a run-scoring double in the top of the fifth inning to put the Pirates on top, 3-2. For the game, Wagner had 1 double and 1 single in 5 at-bats.
"We lost," New York manager John McGraw said later. "We'll deal with it. The series isn't over."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Hilltop Park in New York.
Pirates lead 2-0

Game 3, October 4th, 1903, Hilltop Park
Beaumont, Pirates Sink Highlanders Again in Game 3
Riding the 4-hit performance of center fielder Ginger Beaumont, the Pittsburgh Pirates got a road win against the New York Highlanders, 19-4, in Game 3 of the World Series today. Beaumont went 4-7 with a home run and 3 singles. He scored 3 times and drove in 4 for the Pirates, who now lead the best-of-9 series, 3 games to 0.
Kitty Bransfield, the 28-year-old first baseman, had a direct impact on the outcome. Bransfield contributed a 2-run single in the top of the first inning to put Pittsburgh up, 2-0.
"We came out aggressive," said Pirates manager Fred Clarke. "We came out swinging the bats."
The next game is set to be played for October 6th, 1903 at Exposition Park in Pittsburgh.
Pirates lead 3-0

Game 4, October 6th, 1903, Exposition Park
Pirates Win to Extend Series Lead to 4-0
Riding the 4-hit performance of left fielder Fred Clarke, the Pittsburgh Pirates stopped the visiting New York Highlanders, 14-5, in Game 4 of the World Series today. Clarke went 4-5 with 3 triples, while scoring 3 times and driving in 4 for the Pirates, who now lead the best-of-9 series, 4 games to 0.
In the bottom of the first, Clarke had one of his most important at-bats: a run-scoring triple off Joe McGinnity that staked the Pirates to a 1-0 lead.
"It's nice to come out on top today," said Clarke.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Exposition Park in Pittsburgh.
Pirates lead series 4-0

Game 5, October 7th, 1903, Exposition Park
New York Breaks Through for First Win in World Series; Now Trails 4-1
The New York Highlanders have closed some of the gap between themselves and the series-leading Pittsburgh Pirates, winning 7-6 at Exposition Park today. Highlanders left fielder Mike Donlin went 4-4 with a triple, 3 singles, and a walk. He scored 3 runs. The win cuts the deficit facing the Highlanders to 4-1 in the best-of-9 World Series.
New York relied on the bat of Bill Keister to get the win. The right fielder ripped a 2-run double in the top of the eighth inning to put the Highlanders ahead, 7-6. For the game, Keister had 1 double and 1 triple in 5 at-bats.
"It was a good day but I'm not letting my guard down," Donlin said. "I'll let my guard down as soon as someone puts a big, fat championship ring on my finger."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Exposition Park in Pittsburgh.
Pirates lead series 4-1

Game 6, October 8th, 1903, Exposition Park
Pittsburgh Pirates Capture World Series
The Pittsburgh Pirates were good enough to get past the New York Highlanders at Exposition Park today and secure the 1st championship in franchise history.
"When you wear Pirates on your shirt, you're good at something," Pittsburgh skipper Fred Clarke told the press.
Pirates left fielder Fred Clarke was named MVP of the series after he went .500 with 1 home run and 9 RBIs.
"It feels totally incredible," Clarke said. "I could live to 1,000 years old and I'd remember this moment."
The new champions capped off a great season with a 8-5 victory over the Highlanders to win the World Series 5-1.
Pirates win series 5-1

Series MVP: LF Fred Clarke (Pittsburgh Pirates)

02-10-2024, 11:17 PM	#35
Lord Byron Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2023 Posts: 2,851	1903 World Series The 1903 World Series: New York Highlanders vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Results Game 1, October 2nd, 1903, Hilltop Park Road Win Lifts Pittsburgh to 1-0 Lead in WS The Pittsburgh Pirates started the World Series in dominant fashion today, blowing out the host New York Highlanders at Hilltop Park by a score of 11-1 and securing an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-9 series. Pirates left-hander Rube Waddell turned in a fine performance. He threw 9.0 innings of 2-hit ball. The Highlanders had trouble solving Waddell, who surrendered 1 run on 2 hits over 9 innings. "This was a good win for us," said Waddell. "It's one more step toward our ultimate goal." The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Hilltop Park in New York. Pirates lead 1-0 Game 2, October 3rd, 1903, Hilltop Park Pittsburgh Tops New York Again, 7-2 Starter Jack Chesbro was sensational for the Pittsburgh Pirates in his team's 7-2 triumph over the New York Highlanders in Game 2 of the World Series today. Chesbro pitched well, but Pittsburgh picked up the win to take a 2-0 lead in the series. Who knows how it might've ended, had it not been for Honus Wagner? The Pittsburgh shortstop had a run-scoring double in the top of the fifth inning to put the Pirates on top, 3-2. For the game, Wagner had 1 double and 1 single in 5 at-bats. "We lost," New York manager John McGraw said later. "We'll deal with it. The series isn't over." The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Hilltop Park in New York. Pirates lead 2-0 Game 3, October 4th, 1903, Hilltop Park Beaumont, Pirates Sink Highlanders Again in Game 3 Riding the 4-hit performance of center fielder Ginger Beaumont, the Pittsburgh Pirates got a road win against the New York Highlanders, 19-4, in Game 3 of the World Series today. Beaumont went 4-7 with a home run and 3 singles. He scored 3 times and drove in 4 for the Pirates, who now lead the best-of-9 series, 3 games to 0. Kitty Bransfield, the 28-year-old first baseman, had a direct impact on the outcome. Bransfield contributed a 2-run single in the top of the first inning to put Pittsburgh up, 2-0. "We came out aggressive," said Pirates manager Fred Clarke. "We came out swinging the bats." The next game is set to be played for October 6th, 1903 at Exposition Park in Pittsburgh. Pirates lead 3-0 Game 4, October 6th, 1903, Exposition Park Pirates Win to Extend Series Lead to 4-0 Riding the 4-hit performance of left fielder Fred Clarke, the Pittsburgh Pirates stopped the visiting New York Highlanders, 14-5, in Game 4 of the World Series today. Clarke went 4-5 with 3 triples, while scoring 3 times and driving in 4 for the Pirates, who now lead the best-of-9 series, 4 games to 0. In the bottom of the first, Clarke had one of his most important at-bats: a run-scoring triple off Joe McGinnity that staked the Pirates to a 1-0 lead. "It's nice to come out on top today," said Clarke. The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Exposition Park in Pittsburgh. Pirates lead series 4-0 Game 5, October 7th, 1903, Exposition Park New York Breaks Through for First Win in World Series; Now Trails 4-1 The New York Highlanders have closed some of the gap between themselves and the series-leading Pittsburgh Pirates, winning 7-6 at Exposition Park today. Highlanders left fielder Mike Donlin went 4-4 with a triple, 3 singles, and a walk. He scored 3 runs. The win cuts the deficit facing the Highlanders to 4-1 in the best-of-9 World Series. New York relied on the bat of Bill Keister to get the win. The right fielder ripped a 2-run double in the top of the eighth inning to put the Highlanders ahead, 7-6. For the game, Keister had 1 double and 1 triple in 5 at-bats. "It was a good day but I'm not letting my guard down," Donlin said. "I'll let my guard down as soon as someone puts a big, fat championship ring on my finger." The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Exposition Park in Pittsburgh. Pirates lead series 4-1 Game 6, October 8th, 1903, Exposition Park Pittsburgh Pirates Capture World Series The Pittsburgh Pirates were good enough to get past the New York Highlanders at Exposition Park today and secure the 1st championship in franchise history. "When you wear Pirates on your shirt, you're good at something," Pittsburgh skipper Fred Clarke told the press. Pirates left fielder Fred Clarke was named MVP of the series after he went .500 with 1 home run and 9 RBIs. "It feels totally incredible," Clarke said. "I could live to 1,000 years old and I'd remember this moment." The new champions capped off a great season with a 8-5 victory over the Highlanders to win the World Series 5-1. Pirates win series 5-1 Series MVP: LF Fred Clarke (Pittsburgh Pirates)