The Pirates 12–8 win on August 3, 1930, threatened the Cubs chances of catching the Brooklyn Dodgers.

[4] In a September game with Chicago Brame was the final pitcher of three in a 9-7 Pittsburgh win at Wrigley Field.

He was saved by an Eddie Phillips (MLB catcher) grand slam which gave Pittsburgh an 11–8 victory.

[7] Brame and Bob Osborne were victims of a home run and two singles by mound opponent Freddie Fitzsimmons of the New York Giants, on June 20.

The doubleheader sweep at the Polo Grounds brought the Giants to within two games of the first place Cardinals.