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amead17 · 11-19-2025, 01:19 AM

SPORTING TIMES — JUNE 21, 1910
By Arthur H. Leland, Sporting Times

CLARKE NOTCHES 1,000th RBI AS PIRATES OUTSLUG CARDINALS, 10–7
Pittsburgh’s Climb Continues; Veteran Captain Reaches Rare Milestone in St. Louis

The Pittsburgh Pirates, who have been gathering momentum with each passing week, took another confident stride upward today with a 10–7 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals at League Park. The win brings the defending National League champions to a solid 34–29 as June rolls on.

The afternoon brought special significance for Fred Clarke, the Pirates’ esteemed captain and outfielder, who recorded the 1,000th run batted in of his illustrious career—a feat achieved by only the game’s most durable and productive batsmen.

The moment came in the fifth inning with Pittsburgh trailing 5–2 and two men aboard. Clarke lifted a deep fly to right-center, a ball caught cleanly but awkwardly by the Cardinals’ center fielder. Ever alert, baserunner Charlie Babb recognized the fielder’s imbalance, tagged at third, and dashed home with ease. The run narrowed the deficit and placed Clarke in the company of baseball’s great run producers.

Clarke, who is batting .305 this season—right in line with his .302 career mark—was modest in reflecting on the milestone.
“You play long enough and keep your wits about you, and the numbers take care of themselves,” Clarke said. “I’m glad it helped us turn the tide today. That’s what matters.”

Manager Jason Leach, who has overseen the club’s steady resurgence, praised his captain’s consistency and leadership.
“Fred’s the sort of player every club wishes it had—steady, smart, and never rattled,” Leach remarked. “A thousand runs driven in speaks to years of hard work, but Fred’s value goes far beyond the tally sheet.”

With their offense firing and confidence building, the Pirates look every bit a club intent on climbing further before summer’s end.

11-19-2025, 01:19 AM	#409
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,897	Fred Clarke 1000 rbis SPORTING TIMES — JUNE 21, 1910 By Arthur H. Leland, Sporting Times CLARKE NOTCHES 1,000th RBI AS PIRATES OUTSLUG CARDINALS, 10–7 Pittsburgh’s Climb Continues; Veteran Captain Reaches Rare Milestone in St. Louis The Pittsburgh Pirates, who have been gathering momentum with each passing week, took another confident stride upward today with a 10–7 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals at League Park. The win brings the defending National League champions to a solid 34–29 as June rolls on. The afternoon brought special significance for Fred Clarke, the Pirates’ esteemed captain and outfielder, who recorded the 1,000th run batted in of his illustrious career—a feat achieved by only the game’s most durable and productive batsmen. The moment came in the fifth inning with Pittsburgh trailing 5–2 and two men aboard. Clarke lifted a deep fly to right-center, a ball caught cleanly but awkwardly by the Cardinals’ center fielder. Ever alert, baserunner Charlie Babb recognized the fielder’s imbalance, tagged at third, and dashed home with ease. The run narrowed the deficit and placed Clarke in the company of baseball’s great run producers. Clarke, who is batting .305 this season—right in line with his .302 career mark—was modest in reflecting on the milestone. “You play long enough and keep your wits about you, and the numbers take care of themselves,” Clarke said. “I’m glad it helped us turn the tide today. That’s what matters.” Manager Jason Leach, who has overseen the club’s steady resurgence, praised his captain’s consistency and leadership. “Fred’s the sort of player every club wishes it had—steady, smart, and never rattled,” Leach remarked. “A thousand runs driven in speaks to years of hard work, but Fred’s value goes far beyond the tally sheet.” With their offense firing and confidence building, the Pirates look every bit a club intent on climbing further before summer’s end.