Ben Flowers of the Boston Red Sox sets a major-league record with eight consecutive games pitched in relief, a mark that will later be surpassed.

ByBaseball August 1, 1953October 21, 2023

Ben Flowers of the Boston Red Sox sets a major-league record with eight consecutive games pitched in relief, a mark that will later be surpassed.

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Warren Spahn fires 31st career shutout narrowly misses no hitter

ByThis Day in Baseball August 1, 1953August 1, 2022

Warren Spahn of the Braves allows just an infield hit to Richie Ashburn in the 4th in beating Philadelphia, 5 – 0. It is Spahn’s 31st career shutout.

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Day: August 1, 1953

Ben Flowers of the Boston Red Sox sets a major-league record with eight consecutive games pitched in relief, a mark that will later be surpassed.

Warren Spahn fires 31st career shutout narrowly misses no hitter

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