| Rivermen, Van Nostrand Blank Providence, 1-0 Monday, September 19th , 1887 Henry Van Nostrand shut down the Providence Planters, blanking them, 1-0, on 3 hits, ringing up 1 strikeout and allowing 1 walk. The Troy Rivermen pitcher appeared to get stronger as the game went on.
"I don't know if I was getting any stronger," Van Nostrand said after the game. "I feel like my mechanics were getting better. I was able to make some adjustments and get a little more comfortable out there."
This season, Van Nostrand has a 15-26 mark in 40 starts with a 3.36 ERA. He has given up 356 hits in 337.2 innings, struck out 207 and issued 83 walks. Opposing clubs have compiled a .269 batting average against him. | | |