Ahead of Pittsburgh’s Matty Alou by a slim percentage point on the last day of the season, Reds right fielder Pete Rose wins the first of his three batting titles, going 1-for-3, to keep his average at .335 while the Pirates outfielder is hitless in four trips to the plate, finishing the year with a BA of .332. Yesterday, the batting crown rivals collectively went 9-for-9 in their respective games.

September 29, 1968 This Day In Baseball

On September 29, 1968 — Ahead of Pittsburgh’s Matty Alou by a slim percentage point on the last day of the season, Reds right fielder Pete Rose wins the first of his three batting titles, going 1-for-3, to keep his average at .335 while the Pirates outfielder is hitless in four trips to the plate, finishing the year with a BA of .332. Yesterday, the batting crown rivals collectively went 9-for-9 in their respective games.

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