Boston’s Vic Wertz’s 2nd career grand slam, off Don Newcombe, as a pinch hitter ties the record set by Bill Skowron in 1957. Ted Williams hits his 516th home run in a 10 – 7 Boston win over Cleveland.

August 25, 1960August 17, 2019 This Day In Baseball

On August 25, 1960 — Boston’s Vic Wertz’s 2nd career grand slam, off Don Newcombe, as a pinch hitter ties the record set by Bill Skowron in 1957. Ted Williams hits his 516th home run in a 10 – 7 Boston win over Cleveland.

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