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amead17 · 10-23-2025, 10:38 AM

WAGNER’S BAT ENDS CUBS’ STREAK IN EXTRA-INNING THRILLER

Pittsburgh Triumphs 6–5 as Chicago’s Ten-Game Run Comes to a Close
By Arthur H. Leland, Sporting Times
June 1st, 1907

Just when it appeared the Chicago Cubs could do no wrong, their remarkable run came to a halt. In a thrilling eleven-inning contest at Exposition Park, the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Cubs 6–5, snapping Chicago’s ten-game winning streak and handing them their first defeat in nearly two weeks. The Cubs now stand at 28–17 for the year.

The game was a hard-fought affair from the outset, with both sides exchanging leads in front of an enthusiastic Pittsburgh crowd. Chicago drew first blood with a lone run in the opening frame, only for the Pirates to respond with four runs in the third, seizing the advantage. The Cubs clawed their way back, leveling matters in the sixth.

After both teams traded a run apiece in the tenth, the contest stretched into the eleventh, where Honus Wagner, the Pirates’ incomparable shortstop, delivered the decisive blow—a ringing walk-off double that brought home the winning run and set the crowd roaring.

Both starting pitchers endured their share of ups and downs. Rube Waddell of Pittsburgh proved the steadier hand, working ten and a third innings, surrendering nine hits, four earned runs, and striking out ten in a masterful display of stamina and skill.

After the game, Wagner spoke modestly about his heroics.

“I was just looking for something I could handle,” Wagner said with his familiar grin. “He gave me a good one over the plate, and I did my best with it. I’m glad it helped the club—these are the kind of games that test a team’s heart.”

Despite the loss, Cubs manager Tom Loftus remained composed, praising his players’ effort while acknowledging the end of their streak.

“You can’t win them all,” Loftus remarked. “We’ve played fine ball for the better part of two weeks. Tonight, they simply got the hit when it mattered. We’ll dust ourselves off and be ready for the next one.”

It was a contest worthy of early June baseball—spirited, tense, and a reminder that even the strongest clubs can be made to stumble when Honus Wagner steps to the plate.

10-23-2025, 10:38 AM	#263
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,288	Cubs streak ends WAGNER’S BAT ENDS CUBS’ STREAK IN EXTRA-INNING THRILLER Pittsburgh Triumphs 6–5 as Chicago’s Ten-Game Run Comes to a Close By Arthur H. Leland, Sporting Times June 1st, 1907 Just when it appeared the Chicago Cubs could do no wrong, their remarkable run came to a halt. In a thrilling eleven-inning contest at Exposition Park, the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Cubs 6–5, snapping Chicago’s ten-game winning streak and handing them their first defeat in nearly two weeks. The Cubs now stand at 28–17 for the year. The game was a hard-fought affair from the outset, with both sides exchanging leads in front of an enthusiastic Pittsburgh crowd. Chicago drew first blood with a lone run in the opening frame, only for the Pirates to respond with four runs in the third, seizing the advantage. The Cubs clawed their way back, leveling matters in the sixth. After both teams traded a run apiece in the tenth, the contest stretched into the eleventh, where Honus Wagner, the Pirates’ incomparable shortstop, delivered the decisive blow—a ringing walk-off double that brought home the winning run and set the crowd roaring. Both starting pitchers endured their share of ups and downs. Rube Waddell of Pittsburgh proved the steadier hand, working ten and a third innings, surrendering nine hits, four earned runs, and striking out ten in a masterful display of stamina and skill. After the game, Wagner spoke modestly about his heroics. “I was just looking for something I could handle,” Wagner said with his familiar grin. “He gave me a good one over the plate, and I did my best with it. I’m glad it helped the club—these are the kind of games that test a team’s heart.” Despite the loss, Cubs manager Tom Loftus remained composed, praising his players’ effort while acknowledging the end of their streak. “You can’t win them all,” Loftus remarked. “We’ve played fine ball for the better part of two weeks. Tonight, they simply got the hit when it mattered. We’ll dust ourselves off and be ready for the next one.” It was a contest worthy of early June baseball—spirited, tense, and a reminder that even the strongest clubs can be made to stumble when Honus Wagner steps to the plate.