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amead17 · 12-05-2025, 10:50 AM

SPORTING TIMES — April 18, 1912
By Charles H. Wentworth

BRAVES EDGE PHILLIES 3–2, BUT LOSE ADDIE JOSS FOR THE SEASON
Star Pitcher Suffers Devastating Shoulder Injury in Fifth Inning

April 18th, 1912 — The Boston Braves earned a narrow and hard-fought 3–2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies this afternoon, improving their early mark to 4–3, but the triumph came at a grave cost. Ace pitcher Addie Joss, long a pillar of the Braves’ staff, was lost to what appears to be a season-ending injury.

Joss had been working smoothly through 4⅔ innings, allowing four hits and one run, when disaster struck. In mid-delivery, the right-hander abruptly halted his motion and clutched his shoulder in visible pain. Team medics hurried to his side and—after only a brief examination—ushered him from the field.

The worst was confirmed after the game: a torn rotator cuff, with doctors estimating an 11 to 12-month recovery, leaving Joss out for the remainder of the campaign and potentially into the start of the next.

For the season, Joss stands 0–1 with a 3.29 ERA, a promising beginning now cut tragically short.

Joss, ever dignified despite the setback, spoke quietly in the clubhouse:
“It’s a hard thing to reckon with. I felt strong coming into the year, and to have it end so suddenly… well, it’ll take some time to accept. I’ll focus on healing, and I won’t give up on getting back.”

Braves manager Kyle Jackson was somber but resolute:
“Addie is the heart of this ballclub, and losing him is a blow no manager wants to face. Still, we’ll rally. The boys will pull together, and we’ll fight to stay in this race. And we’ll be ready to welcome Addie back the day he’s cleared to return.”

The Braves leave Philadelphia with a win but with a shadow cast across their season, as they must now attempt to defend their pennant without their most trusted arm.

12-05-2025, 10:50 AM	#508
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,288	SPORTING TIMES — April 18, 1912 By Charles H. Wentworth BRAVES EDGE PHILLIES 3–2, BUT LOSE ADDIE JOSS FOR THE SEASON Star Pitcher Suffers Devastating Shoulder Injury in Fifth Inning April 18th, 1912 — The Boston Braves earned a narrow and hard-fought 3–2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies this afternoon, improving their early mark to 4–3, but the triumph came at a grave cost. Ace pitcher Addie Joss, long a pillar of the Braves’ staff, was lost to what appears to be a season-ending injury. Joss had been working smoothly through 4⅔ innings, allowing four hits and one run, when disaster struck. In mid-delivery, the right-hander abruptly halted his motion and clutched his shoulder in visible pain. Team medics hurried to his side and—after only a brief examination—ushered him from the field. The worst was confirmed after the game: a torn rotator cuff, with doctors estimating an 11 to 12-month recovery, leaving Joss out for the remainder of the campaign and potentially into the start of the next. For the season, Joss stands 0–1 with a 3.29 ERA, a promising beginning now cut tragically short. Joss, ever dignified despite the setback, spoke quietly in the clubhouse: “It’s a hard thing to reckon with. I felt strong coming into the year, and to have it end so suddenly… well, it’ll take some time to accept. I’ll focus on healing, and I won’t give up on getting back.” Braves manager Kyle Jackson was somber but resolute: “Addie is the heart of this ballclub, and losing him is a blow no manager wants to face. Still, we’ll rally. The boys will pull together, and we’ll fight to stay in this race. And we’ll be ready to welcome Addie back the day he’s cleared to return.” The Braves leave Philadelphia with a win but with a shadow cast across their season, as they must now attempt to defend their pennant without their most trusted arm.