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Max Surkont sets strikeout record

ByThis Day in Baseball May 25, 1953October 17, 2020

On May 25, 1953 –At County Stadium – “The Ball Behaved”– said Max Surkont, veteran Milwaukee Braves’ righthander, controlled the ball for a new modern major league strikeout record when he fanned eight Cincinnati Redlegs in a row as the Braves won, 10-3, he put down 13 reds in total. It was sixth victory for…

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Ralph Kiner hits the 300th home run of his career

ByThis Day in Baseball May 25, 1953September 13, 2024

Ralph Kiner hits the 300th home run of his career, off Al Corwin of the New York Giants at Forbes Field. Kiner is the 12th player to reach the mark.

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Day: May 25, 1953

Max Surkont sets strikeout record

Ralph Kiner hits the 300th home run of his career

Start Listieng to Classic Baseball Broadcasts (1934 - 1973)

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