| Memphis Shut Out, 2-0, By Rebels, Gibson Wednesday, September 19th , 1917 It was a smooth and solid performance by Bobby Gibson of the Richmond Rebels against the Memphis Blue Stockings. He crafted a fine 5-hitter to blank the Blue Stockings, 2-0. He chalked up 7 strikeouts and 3 walks along the way.
"It certainly makes my job easy when my pitcher tosses a shutout," said Richmond skipper Bobby Vasser. "I can just sit back, watch and enjoy."
To date this year, in 32 starts, Gibson has crafted a 15-16 mark with a 3.06 ERA. | | |