 And how many pitches did Rixey throw? Unfortunately, we don't have that stat. But we do know Rixey wasn't in serious trouble the whole game. He gave up just eight hits. And in the 16th, when he was scheduled to lead off, did the Reds pinch hit? No way! And Rixey came through with a single and eventually scored the winning run. 16 innings and a key base hit to help win the game. A Hall of Fame performance for Hall of Famer Eppa Rixey this July 8, 1924, this date in Reds baseball.