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amead17 · 09-29-2025, 12:08 PM

BECKLEY SCORES 1500th RUN AS REDS BEST PIRATES

By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times
September 3, 1904

Veteran first baseman reaches milestone in Cincinnati’s 7–5 triumph

Cincinnati’s venerable first baseman Jake Beckley added another laurel to his long career yesterday, crossing the plate for the 1,500th time as the Reds defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 7–5 on the road. The victory lifted the Reds to 67–57, keeping their faint pennant hopes alive in the crowded National League race.

The moment came in the seventh inning, with Cincinnati trailing by a run. Beckley’s base hit set the table for a three-run rally that turned the contest, and his crossing of home plate marked the milestone tally. He would score twice on the day, finishing 1-for-5 with an RBI. His batting mark for the year now rests at .325, while his career average stands at a lofty .311.

Beckley, who began his major league service in 1888 and has worn Cincinnati’s colors since 1897, was in a reflective mood after the game.

“Fifteen hundred runs is a great many trips ‘round the bases,” Beckley said with a smile. “I’ve been fortunate to play this game a long while, and it pleases me most that I can still help the club in the heat of a pennant chase. The numbers are fine, but it’s the wins that matter.”

Manager Bid McPhee, himself no stranger to long service in the game, praised his first baseman’s durability and steady hand.

“Jake has been the anchor of this club for years,” McPhee remarked. “You know what you’ll get from him each day — a sharp bat, sure glove, and the wisdom of a veteran. I daresay no man in the league has crossed the plate with more consistency these past years. It is a worthy milestone, and the whole club salutes him.”

As September play begins, Beckley’s achievement is a reminder of the endurance and skill that have defined one of baseball’s most reliable figures. And for the Reds, every run he scores down the stretch will be as vital as the last.

09-29-2025, 12:08 PM	#153
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,860	Jake Beckley 1500 Runs BECKLEY SCORES 1500th RUN AS REDS BEST PIRATES By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times September 3, 1904 Veteran first baseman reaches milestone in Cincinnati’s 7–5 triumph Cincinnati’s venerable first baseman Jake Beckley added another laurel to his long career yesterday, crossing the plate for the 1,500th time as the Reds defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 7–5 on the road. The victory lifted the Reds to 67–57, keeping their faint pennant hopes alive in the crowded National League race. The moment came in the seventh inning, with Cincinnati trailing by a run. Beckley’s base hit set the table for a three-run rally that turned the contest, and his crossing of home plate marked the milestone tally. He would score twice on the day, finishing 1-for-5 with an RBI. His batting mark for the year now rests at .325, while his career average stands at a lofty .311. Beckley, who began his major league service in 1888 and has worn Cincinnati’s colors since 1897, was in a reflective mood after the game. “Fifteen hundred runs is a great many trips ‘round the bases,” Beckley said with a smile. “I’ve been fortunate to play this game a long while, and it pleases me most that I can still help the club in the heat of a pennant chase. The numbers are fine, but it’s the wins that matter.” Manager Bid McPhee, himself no stranger to long service in the game, praised his first baseman’s durability and steady hand. “Jake has been the anchor of this club for years,” McPhee remarked. “You know what you’ll get from him each day — a sharp bat, sure glove, and the wisdom of a veteran. I daresay no man in the league has crossed the plate with more consistency these past years. It is a worthy milestone, and the whole club salutes him.” As September play begins, Beckley’s achievement is a reminder of the endurance and skill that have defined one of baseball’s most reliable figures. And for the Reds, every run he scores down the stretch will be as vital as the last.