Eddie Stanky ties a major league record by drawing a walk in seven consecutive plate appearances

ByBaseball August 30, 1950August 31, 2022

When Eddie Stanky gets his fourth base-on-balls off Pirates’ southpaw Lefty Chambers in a 4-0 victory at Forbes Field, the Giants’ leadoff hitter ties a major league record by drawing a walk in seven consecutive plate appearances. The second baseman, known as the ‘Brat,’ will be the league leader in walks (144) and OBP (.460) this season.

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The Tigers drop out of first place for the first time since June 10 when they split a pair with the Senators, losing 3 – 2 in 11 innings, then taking the nitecap, 10 – 8.

ByBaseball August 30, 1950December 1, 2020

The Tigers drop out of first place for the first time since June 10 when they split a pair with the Senators, losing 3 – 2 in 11 innings, then taking the nitecap, 10 – 8.

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Day: August 30, 1950

Eddie Stanky ties a major league record by drawing a walk in seven consecutive plate appearances

The Tigers drop out of first place for the first time since June 10 when they split a pair with the Senators, losing 3 – 2 in 11 innings, then taking the nitecap, 10 – 8.

Start Listieng to Classic Baseball Broadcasts (1934 - 1973)

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