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amead17 · 01-24-2026, 08:52 AM

PLANK’S SEASON HALTED BY INJURY AS REDS FALL IN CHICAGO

By Arthur H. Leland, Sporting Times
September 27th, 1915

Eddie Plank’s long and determined battle on behalf of the Cincinnati Reds met an unhappy turn this afternoon, as the veteran left-hander was forced from the contest during a 4–1 defeat at the hands of the Chicago Cubs. The loss leaves the hard-pressed Reds with a season mark of 49–100.

Plank was opening the third inning when misfortune struck. After delivering a pitch, the 40-year-old immediately grasped at his shoulder, betraying the sudden pain. The training staff was summoned at once, and following a brief examination it was decided that Plank could not continue. He departed the game having worked two innings, surrendering three hits and a single run.

The injury brings to a halt a season in which Plank has carried a heavy burden for Cincinnati. He has started 38 games and appeared in 48 overall, compiling an 18–21 record with a respectable earned run average of 3.24, often pitching under trying circumstances for a club that has known more disappointment than success.

After the game, word came that Plank is suffering from a partially torn labrum. He is expected to require three to four months of rest and recovery, and given his age, there is open speculation as to whether the veteran will take the mound again next season.

“I’ve given this club everything I had,” Plank said quietly. “It’s a hard way to see the year end, but there was nothing more I could do today.”

Reds manager Alfonso Perez expressed both concern and admiration. “Eddie’s been a fighter for us from the first day of the season,” Perez said. “Losing him like this is a heavy blow, and right now our thoughts are with his recovery.”

01-24-2026, 08:52 AM	#692
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,303	PLANK’S SEASON HALTED BY INJURY AS REDS FALL IN CHICAGO By Arthur H. Leland, Sporting Times September 27th, 1915 Eddie Plank’s long and determined battle on behalf of the Cincinnati Reds met an unhappy turn this afternoon, as the veteran left-hander was forced from the contest during a 4–1 defeat at the hands of the Chicago Cubs. The loss leaves the hard-pressed Reds with a season mark of 49–100. Plank was opening the third inning when misfortune struck. After delivering a pitch, the 40-year-old immediately grasped at his shoulder, betraying the sudden pain. The training staff was summoned at once, and following a brief examination it was decided that Plank could not continue. He departed the game having worked two innings, surrendering three hits and a single run. The injury brings to a halt a season in which Plank has carried a heavy burden for Cincinnati. He has started 38 games and appeared in 48 overall, compiling an 18–21 record with a respectable earned run average of 3.24, often pitching under trying circumstances for a club that has known more disappointment than success. After the game, word came that Plank is suffering from a partially torn labrum. He is expected to require three to four months of rest and recovery, and given his age, there is open speculation as to whether the veteran will take the mound again next season. “I’ve given this club everything I had,” Plank said quietly. “It’s a hard way to see the year end, but there was nothing more I could do today.” Reds manager Alfonso Perez expressed both concern and admiration. “Eddie’s been a fighter for us from the first day of the season,” Perez said. “Losing him like this is a heavy blow, and right now our thoughts are with his recovery.”