Walter Johnson 1913: Game 5

April 30, 1913

The Big Train extended his scoreless innings streak to 36 with a 2-0 win over the Philadelphia Athletics, and has not allowed a single earned run yet this season. Johnson was locked into a pitcher’s duel with Eddie Plank until the ninth inning, when Washington was finally able to push a run across for their ace. With runners at first and second, the Nats attempted a double steal. Unfortunately for the Athletics, nobody bothered to cover second base when catcher Lapp attempted to throw out the trailing runner. Clyde Milan scored from second base on the play, and Chick Gandil moved to third only to score when the next batter, Eddie Ainsmith, singled him home.

In nine innings, Johnson struck out 10 and allowed just a single walk. He allowed just four hits.

Through 4/30:
5 G 4 GS 4-0 37.0 IP 1 R 0 ER 22 H 4 BB 29 K 0.00 ERA 0.70 WHIP