After going 0-4 on Opening Day, Rico Carty proceeds to get a hit in 31 straight games. This season’s batting champ’s sixth-inning RBI single at Crosley Field sets the record for the longest hitting streak for the Braves since the franchise relocated to Atlanta.

ByTom May 15, 1970

After going 0-4 on Opening Day, Rico Carty proceeds to get a hit in 31 straight games. This season’s batting champ’s sixth-inning RBI single at Crosley Field sets the record for the longest hitting streak for the Braves since the franchise relocated to Atlanta.

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The Historic Pitching Performances of Tom Seaver and Gary Gentry in 1970

ByThis Day in Baseball May 15, 1970September 11, 2024

After the Mets have a day off, ace Tom Seaver matches Gary Gentry by allowing one hit in beating the Phillies and Woodie Fryman, 4 – 0. The two consecutive one-hitters tie a major league record.

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Day: May 15, 1970

After going 0-4 on Opening Day, Rico Carty proceeds to get a hit in 31 straight games. This season’s batting champ’s sixth-inning RBI single at Crosley Field sets the record for the longest hitting streak for the Braves since the franchise relocated to Atlanta.

The Historic Pitching Performances of Tom Seaver and Gary Gentry in 1970

Start Listieng to Classic Baseball Broadcasts (1934 - 1973)

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