With the Orioles down 6-5 in the eight inning and runners on second and third with one out, Babe pinch hit for the pitcher Danforth. Babe grounded to the short stop, but the fielder threw home in an attempt to prevent a run from scoring. The Oriole runner from third was safe at home – tying the game. Babe was not credited with a hit. The next batter, Capron, hit the ball back to the pitcher who threw the runner out at the plate for the second out. The next two batters singled knocking in Ruth and Capron for an 8-6 lead which held for an Orioles victory. The Birds were now 16-9 for the season and tied with Buffalo for first place.
