Cleveland’s Ben Chapman ties the modern major-league record with three triples, as Bob Feller notches his 13th victory, 4 – 2.

On July 3, 1939 At Briggs Stadium, Cleveland’s Ben Chapman ties the modern major-league record with three triples, as Bob Feller notches his 13th victory, 4 – 2 over host Tigers. The Cleveland center fielder’s trio of three-baggers will account for a third of his total for the season.The next American Leaguer with 3 triples in a game will be Bert Campaneris‚ in 1967.

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