Willie Stargell caps a streak going 9-9 over 2 games
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Willie Stargell caps a streak going 9-9 over 2 games

On June 5, 1966, at Forbes Field the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Houston Astros 10-5, during the victory slugger Willie Stargell goes 5-for-5, includes two home runs and a double. The hitting spree gives Stargell nine hits in nine consecutive at-bats over the last two games. In the same game Roberto Clemente hits his second…

Leo Cardenas
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Cincinnati Reds shortstop Leo Cardenas hits four home runs in a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs

On June 5, 1966, Cincinnati Reds shortstop Leo “Chico” Cardenas hits four home runs in a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs. Cardenas hits two in the first game and two more in the nightcap. The Reds win the first game, 8-3, but lose the second game, 9-5.   Cincinnati Reds 8, Chicago Cubs 3 (1)…