At Philadelphia, the A’s beat the Brewers, 14 – 5, behind Snake Wiltse. Nap Lajoie has three hits including his American League-leading 14th homer, off Jack Bracken.

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At Philadelphia, the A’s beat the Brewers, 14 – 5, behind Snake Wiltse. Nap Lajoie has three hits including his American League-leading 14th homer, off Jack Bracken.

The first-place Pirates jump on Christy Mathewson for three runs in the 1st inning on their way to a 10 – 5 win over the Giants. The Bucs tally 14 hits off Matty to whip the visiting Giants.

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The first-place Pirates jump on Christy Mathewson for three runs in the 1st inning on their way to a 10 – 5 win over the Giants. The Bucs tally 14 hits off Matty to whip the visiting Giants.

Jimmy Sheckard becomes the first 20th-century player to hit grand slams in two consecutive games
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Jimmy Sheckard becomes the first 20th-century player to hit grand slams in two consecutive games

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1901 – Jimmy Sheckard becomes the first 20th-century player to hit grand slams in two consecutive games, as Brooklyn pounds Cincinnati, 16 – 2. Frank Kitson homers and takes the victory. The 41 runs in two games is a franchise record.

Jimmy Sheckard Brooklyn Dodgers

Brooklyn ties its highest score ever in blasting the Reds, 25 – 6

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1901 – Brooklyn ties its highest score ever (set on May 20, 1896) in blasting the Reds, 25 – 6. These are the most runs they will score this century. Jimmy Sheckard and Joe Kelley both connect for grand slams, with Kelley adding a second homer. Jay Hughes collects four hits and a win.

Tom Hughes of Chicago and Boston Beaneater Bill Dinneen pitch 16 scoreless innings before the Orphans score in the 17th on an error, hit batter, force out, and a single by Clarence Childs. Each pitcher gives up eight singles. This will stand as the longest shutout ever by a Cub pitcher. Hughes fans 13 in 17 frames. The 17 innings sets the major-league record for the longest game (at 60′ 6″). The record will be broken a number of times.

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Tom Hughes of Chicago and Boston Beaneater Bill Dinneen pitch 16 scoreless innings before the Orphans score in the 17th on an error, hit batter, force out, and a single by Clarence Childs. Each pitcher gives up eight singles. This will stand as the longest shutout ever by a Cub pitcher. Hughes fans 13 in 17 frames. The 17 innings sets the major-league record for the longest game (at 60′ 6″). The record will be broken a number of times.

An American League record that still stands is set when Cleveland and Washington make 22 errors in a doubleheader, 16 by Cleveland. Washington wins both games, 18 – 7 and 11 – 3.

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An American League record that still stands is set when Cleveland and Washington make 22 errors in a doubleheader, 16 by Cleveland. Washington wins both games, 18 – 7 and 11 – 3.

1901 – The American League season ends with Chicago four games in front. Says the Reach Guide: “Effective pitching and sharp fielding were the rule as only 17 batters hit over .300. There was less disorder in the field than the other league, owing to the vigilance of Ban Johnson in protecting umpires.”

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1901 – The American League season ends with Chicago four games in front. Says the Reach Guide: “Effective pitching and sharp fielding were the rule as only 17 batters hit over .300. There was less disorder in the field than the other league, owing to the vigilance of Ban Johnson in protecting umpires.”