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Giants Prevail in Chicago but Lose Miller to Serious Injury
By Charles H. Wentworth, Sporting Times
July 28th 1917
The New York Giants continued their steady play on the season today with a hard-fought 7–5 victory over the Chicago Cubs on the road, lifting their record to 48–47 for the year. Though the triumph added another mark in the win column, it came at a heavy cost as starting pitcher Frank Miller departed early with a serious injury.
Miller began the afternoon in fine form, working a clean first inning without surrendering a hit or a run. Trouble struck in the second inning, however, when he suddenly felt something give in his elbow. Recognizing at once that the injury was severe, Miller started for the clubhouse before the training staff could reach him. After a brief examination he was escorted from the field and into the locker room.
The right-hander’s line for the day stood at one inning pitched with no hits or runs allowed. His season record now rests at 7–11 from 24 starts and 29 appearances, carrying an earned run average of 3.42. Though the Giants managed to secure the victory without their starter, the contest might have proven less taxing had Miller remained in the game.
Following the contest, troubling news emerged from the Giants’ clubhouse. Miller is believed to have suffered a torn UCL, an injury expected to require a recovery period of 12 to 13 months.
“I knew straight away it wasn’t right,” Miller said afterward. “It is a hard blow, but I will take the time needed and hope to return when I am ready.”
Giants manager Kyle Jackson added, “Frank gave us everything he had and it is a cruel turn to lose him so early. The club fought hard to win today, but our thoughts are with him as he begins a long recovery.”
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