Steve Carlton’s consecutive-victory streak ends at 15 dtoping a 2-1 extra innings decision

On August 21, 1972 — In a complete-game effort at Veterans Stadium, Steve Carlton’s consecutive-victory streak ends at 15 when the Phillies drop a 2-1 decision to Atlanta and Phil Niekro, who also goes the distance. After retiring 19 in a row, Carlton, Dusty Baker doubles to start the 11th inning rally with a two-out, scores the eventual winning run on Mike Lum’s broken bat flare over the shortstop’s head.