Boston Red Sox establish a major league record for the most runs in one game as they rip the St. Louis Browns, 29-4
On June 8, 1950, The Boston Red Sox beat the St. Louis Browns, 29 – 4, at Fenway Park, and set major league records for runs scored; most long hits, 17 (nine doubles, 1 triple and 7 home runs); most total bases, 60; most extra bases on long hits, 32; most runs over two games, 49; most hits in two games, 51, including 28 this game. Bobby Doerr hits three home runs and drives in eight, while Walt Dropo and Ted Williams each slam two home runs.
The Previous day the Red Sox beat the Browns 20-4 with 23 hits. Boston’s two day totals set consecutive games records for hits and runs scored.
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