Orlando Cepeda at the end of his career ties record for 4 doubles in a game
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Orlando Cepeda at the end of his career ties record for 4 doubles in a game

ByThis Day in Baseball

On August 8, 1973, At Royals Stadium, Red Sox DH Orlando Cepeda collects four doubles in the team’s 9-4 win over the Royals. The Red Sox’ designated hitter, running on bad knees near the end of an outstanding career, ties a major league record with the four two-baggers. Luis Tiant is the winning pitcher. ‘Cha Cha’,


Against Texas‚ Yankee starter Fritz Peterson injures himself fielding a bunt single by leadoff hitter Dave Nelson and he is replaced by Fred Beene. Beene pitches 9 innings‚ allowing 4 hits and winning‚ 3 – 2, on Gene Michael’s two-out single in the 9th off starter Jim Merritt.

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Against Texas‚ Yankee starter Fritz Peterson injures himself fielding a bunt single by leadoff hitter Dave Nelson and he is replaced by Fred Beene. Beene pitches 9 innings‚ allowing 4 hits and winning‚ 3 – 2, on Gene Michael’s two-out single in the 9th off starter Jim Merritt.