1943 – The Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Browns play four consecutive extra-inning games, working 45 innings in games between May 31 and today. Both leagues will set season records for extra-inning activity, 91 in the American League, 80 in the National League.

On June 2 1943 — 1943 – The Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Browns play four consecutive extra-inning games, working 45 innings in games between May 31 and today. Both leagues will set season records for extra-inning activity, 91 in the American League, 80 in the National League.

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1943 – The Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Browns play four consecutive extra-inning games, working 45 innings in games between May 31 and today. Both leagues will set season records for extra-inning activity, 91 in the American League, 80 in the National League.

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