In front of 57,011 on bat day at Shea Stadium, the Philadelphia Phillies take two to stretch their win streak to 6. Rick Wise wins, 5 – 3, and Grant Jackson fans 13 to win, 9 – 2, in his first complete game ever. Richie Allen knocks in three runs in each game with a pair of homers. John Briggs belts a pair in the nitecap.

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In front of 57,011 on bat day at Shea Stadium, the Philadelphia Phillies take two to stretch their win streak to 6. Rick Wise wins, 5 – 3, and Grant Jackson fans 13 to win, 9 – 2, in his first complete game ever. Richie Allen knocks in three runs in each game with a pair of homers. John Briggs belts a pair in the nitecap.

Don Wilson
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Don Wilson strikes out 18 Cincinnati Reds to tie record

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On July 14, 1968, Houston Astros righthander Don Wilson strikes out 18 Cincinnati Reds during a 5-4 win. Wilson whiffs Johnny Bench for his 18th strikeout to tie, what was then, the major-league record held by Bob Feller and Sandy Koufax . Wilson (6-11) also ties the major-league record with eight strikeouts in a row,…

Hank Aaron hits the 500th home run of his Hall of Fame career
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Hank Aaron hits the 500th home run of his Hall of Fame career

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On July 14, 1968, Hank Aaron hits the 500th home run of his Hall of Fame career. The Atlanta Braves’ slugger connects against San Francisco Giants left-hander Mike McCormick, becoming the eighth player to reach the milestone. Aaron’s three-run homer over the left center field fence proves to be the difference as the Atlanta Braves beat the San…