Although the Baltimore Sun stated that Babe Ruth was to pitch in the opening game of the double header, he started for the Orioles in the second game. However, he saw action in the first game as a pinch hitter.
In the first game of a double header against Rochester, the Orioles were behind 3-2. In the eighth inning, Babe pinch hit for the pitcher, Danforth, but struck out. No runs were scored in the last two innings ending in an Orioles loss to the Hustlers 3-2 bringing their season record to 3-2.
Baltimore 1 Rochester 2 – Babe Ruth Starting Pitcher – Complete Game Loss – 0 for 3 at bat
Babe started the second game of the double header. He threw a complete game giving up only 2 runs on five hits and striking out 6. Unfortunately, the Orioles were only able to score one run, on a home run by right fielder Daniels, resulting in a 2-1 loss for the Orioles and Babe’s first loss of the season. Babe walked two men and did not give up any extra base hits. He was 0 for 3 at bat with a strike out. The loss gave the Orioles a 3-3 record for the season.
