Braves At Pirates, May 1, 1930, The First Days Of Wally Berger
5 November 2025
The Boston Braves and Pittsburgh Pirates prepare to meet for the first time in the 1930 season, with the two clubs starting out the campaign facing different challenges.
The Pittsburgh Pirates, under manager Jewel Ens, have been playing inspired baseball. They have stormed out of the gate with a 9-3 record, establishing themselves as an early pennant contender alongside the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League standings. Meanwhile, the Boston Braves, guided by the steady hand of manager Bill McKechnie, are treading water. They arrive in Pittsburgh playing.500 ball through their first ten contests, holding a 5-5 record that places them in sixth.
And while the two teams are preparing fro the first of twenty-two meetings this year, rookie outfielder Wally Berger is looking to make his mark on the game. Ahead of him lies 11 years in themajors, four call-ups to the All-Star game, and reaching the World Series twice.
You can find the boxscore here.
This game was played on May 1, 1930.