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amead17 · 10-03-2025, 12:17 PM

RED AMES DEALS NO-HIT MASTERPIECE FOR PHILLIES

By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times

Philadelphia, April 28, 1905 – Youth and promise combined with poise and determination at Philadelphia Base Ball Grounds this afternoon, where 22-year-old Red Ames delivered a sparkling no-hit performance to lift the Phillies over the Boston Beaneaters, 3–0.

For nine innings the Boston bats were silenced, rendered helpless by the youngster’s deceptive delivery and unyielding nerve. Though he struck out but two men, Ames permitted neither hit nor run, yielding only two walks and committing one error himself — blemishes that did little to mar the achievement. The triumph brought his season ledger to 1–3 with a 4.05 ERA, and more importantly, gave the beleaguered Phillies faithful reason for cheer as their club advanced to 4–9 on the year.

The Phillies plated their first two tallies in the fifth, sparked by a timely single from the heart of the order, and added an insurance run in the eighth to seal the decision. From there, Ames did the rest, retiring the side with crisp efficiency in the final frame as the home crowd rose in ovation.

After the game, the young hurler spoke with a mix of humility and quiet pride.

“It still doesn’t feel real,” Ames admitted, his cap in hand. “I just tried to keep the ball where they couldn’t square it, and the boys behind me did their part. I may be young yet, but I hope to give this city many more days like this.”

Phillies manager Brian Casto was effusive in his praise, pointing to the performance as a hopeful turning point.

“For a youngster of Ames’s years to pitch with such command, it shows the makings of a true professional,” Casto said. “This is the kind of win that can steady a ballclub. If we keep playing sharp behind him, there’s no telling how far he can go.”

On this spring afternoon in Philadelphia, a new name was etched into baseball’s roll of honor. The Phillies, who have searched for inspiration through a rocky April, may have found it at last in the powerful right arm of Red Ames.

10-03-2025, 12:17 PM	#171
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,825	Red Ames No Hitter RED AMES DEALS NO-HIT MASTERPIECE FOR PHILLIES By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times Philadelphia, April 28, 1905 – Youth and promise combined with poise and determination at Philadelphia Base Ball Grounds this afternoon, where 22-year-old Red Ames delivered a sparkling no-hit performance to lift the Phillies over the Boston Beaneaters, 3–0. For nine innings the Boston bats were silenced, rendered helpless by the youngster’s deceptive delivery and unyielding nerve. Though he struck out but two men, Ames permitted neither hit nor run, yielding only two walks and committing one error himself — blemishes that did little to mar the achievement. The triumph brought his season ledger to 1–3 with a 4.05 ERA, and more importantly, gave the beleaguered Phillies faithful reason for cheer as their club advanced to 4–9 on the year. The Phillies plated their first two tallies in the fifth, sparked by a timely single from the heart of the order, and added an insurance run in the eighth to seal the decision. From there, Ames did the rest, retiring the side with crisp efficiency in the final frame as the home crowd rose in ovation. After the game, the young hurler spoke with a mix of humility and quiet pride. “It still doesn’t feel real,” Ames admitted, his cap in hand. “I just tried to keep the ball where they couldn’t square it, and the boys behind me did their part. I may be young yet, but I hope to give this city many more days like this.” Phillies manager Brian Casto was effusive in his praise, pointing to the performance as a hopeful turning point. “For a youngster of Ames’s years to pitch with such command, it shows the makings of a true professional,” Casto said. “This is the kind of win that can steady a ballclub. If we keep playing sharp behind him, there’s no telling how far he can go.” On this spring afternoon in Philadelphia, a new name was etched into baseball’s roll of honor. The Phillies, who have searched for inspiration through a rocky April, may have found it at last in the powerful right arm of Red Ames.