Denny McLain records his 9th shutout, a Tiger record, beating New York, 2 – 0 at Yankee Stadium.
Denny McLain records his 9th shutout, a Tiger record, beating New York, 2 – 0 at Yankee Stadium.
The Dodgers sweep a pair from the Reds, winning the nitecap in 12 innings. Jim Brewer wins both games with an inning of relief in the opener and four more in the second game.
The Dodgers sweep a pair from the Reds, winning the nitecap in 12 innings. Jim Brewer wins both games with an inning of relief in the opener and four more in the second game.
Steve Carlton Sets strikeout record at 19 in loss to Mets
On September 15, 1969, Steve Carlton of the St. Louis Cardinals sets a major league record by fanning 19 batters including three in the final frame, to establish a new major league mark for strikeouts for a nine-inning game but loses a 4-3 decision to the New York Mets at Busch Stadium. Carlton, a 24-year-old lefthander,…
