On May 8, 1939 — Chuck Klein hits a pinch triple with the bases loaded off the Reds’ Johnny Vander Meer, and the Phils win, 8 – 7.
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Chuck Klein hits a pinch triple with the bases loaded off the Reds’ Johnny Vander Meer, and the Phils win, 8 – 7.
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