1915 – The Washington Senators steal eight bases in one inning off Cleveland catcher Steve O’Neill. The 1st-inning thievery establishes a major league record for stolen bases in one frame. There are three thefts by Danny Moeller including second base, third base and home, two each by Clyde Milan and Eddie Ainsmith, and one by George McBride in the 11 – 4 Washington win. Walter Johnson allows just two hits in six innings before taking the afternoon off. Reliever Nick Altrock gives up the Cleveland scores.

On July 19, 1915 — 1915 – The Washington Senators steal eight bases in one inning off Cleveland catcher Steve O’Neill. The 1st-inning thievery establishes a major league record for stolen bases in one frame. There are three thefts by Danny Moeller including second base, third base and home, two each by Clyde Milan and Eddie Ainsmith, and one by George McBride in the 11 – 4 Washington win. Walter Johnson allows just two hits in six innings before taking the afternoon off. Reliever Nick Altrock gives up the Cleveland scores.

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