bob gibson Bob Gibson becomes the seventh pitcher in National League history to strike out the side on nine pitches.
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Bob Gibson becomes the seventh pitcher in National League history to strike out the side on nine pitches.

On May 12, 1969, At Busch Stadium, St. Louis Cardinals fireballer Bob Gibson becomes the seventh pitcher in National League history to strike out the side on nine pitches. In the 7th inning Gibson fans, Len Gabrielson, Paul Popovich and Pinch Hitter John Miller. Gibson (4-2) beats the Los Angeles Dodgers, 6-2. Gibson also went…