In the second game of a doubleheader at Busch Stadium, future Hall of Famer Richie Ashburn records the lone 5-hit game of his career in a 9-3 win by the 1956 Phillies over the 1956 Cardinals. “Whitey” had two doubles and three singles, and scored three runs to key the Fightin’ Phils victory.

In the second game of a doubleheader at Busch Stadium, future Hall of Famer Richie Ashburn records the lone 5-hit game of his career in a 9-3 win by the 1956 Phillies over the 1956 Cardinals. “Whitey” had two doubles and three singles, and scored three runs to key the Fightin’ Phils victory.

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In the second game of a doubleheader at Busch Stadium, future Hall of Famer Richie Ashburn records the lone 5-hit game of his career in a 9-3 win by the 1956 Phillies over the 1956 Cardinals. “Whitey” had two doubles and three singles, and scored three runs to key the Fightin’ Phils victory.