For the second time in his career, Jim Bottomley has six hits in six at bats, as the Cards defeat Pittsburgh 16 – 2 on 23 hits. In the opener, Bottomley contributes four hits, but St. Louis loses to the Bucs, 5 – 4.

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On August 5, 1931 — For the second time in his career, Jim Bottomley has six hits in six at bats, as the Cards defeat Pittsburgh 16 – 2 on 23 hits. In the opener, Bottomley contributes four hits, but St. Louis loses to the Bucs, 5 – 4.

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