For the second time in his career, Ralph Kiner hits home runs in 4 consecutive at-bats

On September 13, 1949 – For the second time in his career, 26 year old Ralph Kiner hits home runs in 4 consecutive at-bats, over 2 games in the 11-6 victory over Philadelphia at Forbes Field. He performed the same feat in 1947. The 2 homers today are numbers 33 and 34 for the season. Kiner’s 1949 total will include 25 on the road, 29 at Forbes Field, 14 of them in the bullpen enclosure still known as Greenberg Gardens (which will become known as Kiner Korner).

 
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