Athletics Blank Detroit, Coleman Winner Friday, September 21st , 1877 Sam Coleman came out firing strikes and, when the game ended, the Brooklyn Athletics hurler had struck out 9, leading Brooklyn past the Detroit Woodwards, 8-0. Coleman allowed just 4 hits in the ballgame.
"I'm glad that one is in the rearview mirror," said Detroit manager .
So far this season, Coleman has compiled a 31-19 record with a 2.18 ERA.