The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-10-05
John W. Ellis is the pastor at the morning
service Rev. II. A. Newell of the Synod
will preach.
GILT-EDGED BALL.
The Senators Drop Another Game
to Firms MetrOpolitans.

ats hits that make runs, and runs win
games" quoted the redoubtable Mike Kelly
last winter in the presence of several local
ball-players, and most likely the disappoint-
ing result of the Senators three recent con-
tests has forcibly impressed the members
of that team with the sound logic contain ed
in the Boston beauty's" expression.
That the Sacramentos have put up fine
article of ball in the field, and this under
adverse circumstances, cannot be denied,
but their work at the bat has been lament
ably weak, and to this fact principally can
they ascribe their late series of defeats.
Their pitchers work also has not been up
to the standard, and their unsteadiness has
also been potent factor in their adver-
saries' victories. However. as they lose SO
others must win, and the three leaders
being now closely punched the indications
are for six weeks OF lively and exciting base
bail.
The game yesterday was a magnificent one
in every respect, and although outbatted,
the Senators stubbornly contested every
inch of ground and played game in the
field such as is seldom seen here. The
"Mets also put up finely finished fielding
game, and OF the two errors appearing
against them one was of pardonable order.
The same may be said Of the error credited
Senator" Daily
Rescue Coughlin, who officiated again in
the box for the home team, was at his best.
He was hit rather hard in the first inning,
but after that kept his safe shots well scat
tered and used fine Judgment at critical
times.
Hoffman pitched steady game, but the
Friscos gagged him for nine safe,ies in four
innings, scoring in three.
OF the many sharp and brilliant plays
made, a lUng-runnlng catch OF McHale'S for
which he jumped in the air, two beautiful
,r.ah I n FOWL Iot,
Speer scientifically gathered in, and phe-
nomenal stop and throw by Cedar We're the
most noteworthy features.
The Senators secured all their runs in the
first inning. Goodenough made the first
out, flying to Hanley. Roberts drove a hot
bound he was credited with single. Bow
man took his base on balls and each man
advanced base on passed ball. McHale
then banged one to the foul side of Stevens,
and although the right fielder made an earn
est effort the ball was too last 1or him. Rob-
erts and Bowman scoring and McHale land
Ing on third. GOdars sacrifice fy.out
scored hcHale
In the second Stevens for the Friscos was
assisted out on his ground hit to ReiH.
Ebright h it vieiously to Daily and the ball
caromed off II rock. DAILY stopped 1t, how
ever, and received al error, as he did not
recover in time to throw his man out. On
Levy's hit to ReitZ Ebrlght was forced at
second. Rube stole the middle cushion and
went to third on Eyerett's scratchy hit be-
tween Bowman and Reitz. The big short
stop stole second and he and Levy tailed on
Speer's pretty hit to center The little back
stop attempted TO take second on the return
of the ball from the field, but Hoffman by
rapid throw tn ReItZ had him out yard at
second.
In the fifth the ''Mets" tied the score.
Levy gained additional prestige with the
small boy by smashing out a double which
struck the right-teld fence. Speer's sacri-
fee easily gave him third. Coughin's lucky
hit just inside the left-tield foul line scored
hun.
In the following inning. the sixth. the
''Mets" won the game through heavy stick
work. Haney led off with safety to center,
and Veach took the initial on balls. Stevens
hit a slow one down toward third, which
Hoffman got, but.beiore he could throw it
Stevens had gained first and the others had
advanced bag. Ebright's hit to left field
sent Hanley and Veach over the rubber, and
a sacrifice by Levy and wild pitch gave
Stevens the sixth and last run OF the game.
Although Hanley and Veach each made
safe hits in the next inning. and Stevens got
first Oh Wards dropping his high fly just
over the plate. they couldn't tally again, as
Ebright few to Reitz and Ward squeezed
Levy's foul. The score: