On August 1, 1924 — Dazzy Vance strikes out seven consecutive batters to establish a major league record when the Brooklyn Robins defeat the Cubs at Ebbets Field, 4-0. The future Hall of Famer, who will compile a 28-6 record for the Dodgers this season, will lead the National League in strikeouts with 262.
Vance struck out Gabby Hartnett in the top of the first, in the second he put down Bernie Friberg looking, Denver Grigsby, Cliff Heathcote, in the 3rd put down Bob Barrett, Vic Aldridge and Jigger Statz. Charlie Hollocher walks in the 4th to end the streak.
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