Luis Aparicio and Walt Williams of the Chicago White Sox each collect five hits in a 22 – 13 rout of the Boston Red Sox

ByBaseball May 31, 1970May 31, 2021

Luis Aparicio and Walt Williams of the Chicago White Sox each collect five hits in a 22 – 13 rout of the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Williams also scores five times. Chicago (24) and Boston (16) collect 40 hits, one short of the American League record for two teams in a regular game set in 1950.

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Paul Blair is hit in face by Ken Tatum

ByThis Day in Baseball May 31, 1970September 15, 2024

On May 31, 1970, Baltimore Orioles star Paul Blair is hit by a pitch thrown by California Angels relief pitcher Ken Tatum. Blair suffers a broken nose and other facial fractures. Although Blair will recover and continue to play for 10 more seasons, he will never hit above .280 over the balance of his career.

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Day: May 31, 1970

Luis Aparicio and Walt Williams of the Chicago White Sox each collect five hits in a 22 – 13 rout of the Boston Red Sox

Paul Blair is hit in face by Ken Tatum

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