FEDERAL BASEBALL UNION
VULCANS WIN, 12-0, AS GATES MYSTIFIES BROOKLYN
09/17/1896
 
Vulcans Win, 12-0, as Gates Mystifies Brooklyn
Monday, September 14th , 1896
Sy Gates of the Pittsburgh Vulcans was in command from start to finish in his 12-0 shutout win over the Brooklyn Unions. The right-hander, who is tied for 3rd in the in innings pitched with 458.2, struck out 3, walked 0 and allowed 5 hits.

"I felt strong the entire game," Gates said. "I felt like I had my good stuff. It was just one of those games when everything was working."

In 54 starts this year, Gates has posted 29 wins while suffering 24 losses. He has pitched 458.2 innings, allowed 516 hits, struck out 159 and has a 3.89 ERA.

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