Bogg Powell drives in 11 vs A’s in Double Header

Bogg Powell drives in 11 vs A’s in Double Header

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[adrotate banner=”41″] On July 6, 1966, Tying an American League record, Baltimore Orioles firstbaseman Boog Powell knocks in 11 runs in a doubleheader. In game one, the Oriole first baseman hits two home runs, including a grand slam, two doubles, and a sacrifice fly to drive in seven runs in the Orioles’ 11 – 0…

The Red Sox sweep a pair from the Yankees, with reliever Don McMahon picking up both wins. He pitches 1 2/3 inning in the opener and another two innings in game 2. The only other pitcher to win a doubleheader from the Yankees was the Browns’ Dave Davenport in 1916, who threw two complete game victories.

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The Red Sox sweep a pair from the Yankees, with reliever Don McMahon picking up both wins. He pitches 1 2/3 inning in the opener and another two innings in game 2. The only other pitcher to win a doubleheader from the Yankees was the Browns’ Dave Davenport in 1916, who threw two complete game victories.