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REDS HALT LONG SLIDE WITH HEARTENING VICTORY OVER BRAVES
By Arthur H. Leland, Sporting Times
July 17th, 1914
After weeks of disappointment and hard fortune, the Cincinnati Reds at last found relief this afternoon, snapping a fourteen-game losing streak with a welcome 6–2 victory over the Boston Braves on their home grounds. The triumph, their first in fifteen games, lifts the Reds to a season record of 32–54 and brought a measure of long-awaited cheer to both club and supporters.
Cincinnati’s success was built upon a steady two-man effort in the pitcher’s box. George Mogridge was entrusted with the start and gave his club a solid foundation, working six innings, allowing five hits and two runs. He was then relieved by Orval Overall, who closed matters decisively, pitching the final three innings and surrendering just four hits to preserve the lead.
The victory places Mogridge at 1–2 for the campaign, with an earned run average of 4.18, while Overall earned his second save of the year, now carrying an ERA of 3.14 across 17 starts and 25 total appearances.
“At last we were able to finish what we started,” Mogridge said after the game. “The boys gave me support, and it made all the difference.”
The Reds found timely help with the bat from Harry Heilmann, who led the attack by going three for four and crossing the plate once, providing much-needed spark to an offense that has struggled mightily during the recent skid.
Manager Patrick Pinnow spoke with clear relief following the final out. “This club hasn’t forgotten how to win,” Pinnow remarked. “We’ve taken our share of hard knocks, but today showed there’s still fight in this team. One victory won’t fix everything, but it’s a start.”
For Cincinnati, the long shadow of defeat has at last been broken, and though much work remains, this hard-earned win offers hope that brighter days may yet lie ahead.
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