Hot-hitting Boston SS Johnny Pesky becomes the first player in American League history to score six runs in one game, as the Red Sox beat the White Sox, 14 – 10. Mickey Harris is the winner, despite giving up 17 hits in 8 2/3 innings. Boo Ferriss retires Taffy Wright for the last out and the Sox have now won 13 straight.

On May 8, 1946 — Hot-hitting Boston SS Johnny Pesky becomes the first player in American League history to score six runs in one game, as the Red Sox beat the White Sox, 14 – 10. Mickey Harris is the winner, despite giving up 17 hits in 8 2/3 innings. Boo Ferriss retires Taffy Wright for the last out and the Sox have now won 13 straight.

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Baseball Reference May 8

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