Meakim Whitewashes Louisville Thursday, August 19th , 1897 George Meakim came out firing strikes and when the game ended, the Boston Reds hurler had struck out 5, leading Boston past the Louisville Colonels, 5-0. Meakim allowed just 7 hits in the ballgame.
"I'm glad that one is in the rearview mirror," said Louisville manager Pete Treacey.
Meakim has fashioned a 27-13 mark for the season, 3.38 ERA and thrown 362.1 innings in 43 starts. Opposing clubs are batting .269 against him.