Davey Lopes

Davey Lopes steals fives bases, tying a National League record established in 1904 by Giants first baseman Dan McGann

This Day In Baseball

On August 24, 1974 — Davey Lopes steals fives bases, tying a National League record established in 1904 by Giants first baseman Dan McGann. The Dodger second baseman’s quintet of stolen bags adds to the team’s franchise mark of eight stolen bases in their 3-0 victory over the Redbirds at Chavez Ravine.  He is thrown out on his 6th attempt. Don Sutton is the shutout winner.

 
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