Chicago finishes the season by edging the last-place Brewers, 2 – 1, on Bill Melton’s 33rd home run of the year. Melton is the first American League home run leader in Sox history.

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On September 30, 1971 — Chicago finishes the season by edging the last-place Brewers, 2 – 1, on Bill Melton’s 33rd home run of the year. Melton is the first American League home run leader in Sox history.

 

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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 30
National Pastime September 29
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
SABR Games Project
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