Braves hurler Warren Spahn, en route to a complete-game victory, homers off Mets right-hander Craig Anderson to set the National League record for round-trippers hit by a pitcher. The southpaw’s 31st career home run helps Milwaukee to extend New York’s losing streak to 11 with a 6-1 victory at County Stadium.

On July 26, 1962 — Braves hurler Warren Spahn, en route to a complete-game victory, homers off Mets right-hander Craig Anderson to set the National League record for round-trippers hit by a pitcher. The southpaw’s 31st career home run helps Milwaukee to extend New York’s losing streak to 11 with a 6-1 victory at County Stadium.

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