Billy Pierce of the White Sox

Billy Pierce retires 26 consecutive batters before pinch-hitter Ed Fitzgerald doubles weakly inside the right field line for the Senatorsā€™ only hit

ByTom

On June 27, 1958 At Comiskey Park, White Sox hurler Billy Pierce retires 26 consecutive batters before pinch-hitter Ed Fitzgerald doubles weakly inside the right field line for the Senatorsā€™ only hit. The 31 year-old southpaw goes on to strike out Albie Pearson on three pitches to one-hit Washington, 3-0, en route to completing hisā€¦

At Cincinnati,Ā Johnny TempleĀ drills a 2-out triple in the 9th inning to drive in two runs. TheĀ RedlegsĀ beat theĀ Giants, 6 ā€“ 5.

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On June 27, 1958 At Cincinnati,Ā Johnny TempleĀ drills a 2-out triple in the 9th inning to drive in two runs. TheĀ RedlegsĀ beat theĀ Giants, 6 ā€“ 5.