In St. Louis, Mets’ outfielder Kevin McReynolds establishes a major league record, swiping 21 bases without being caught stealing during the season. The A’s Jimmy Sexton had set the record with 16 stolen bases without being thrown out in 1982.

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On October 2, 1988 — In St. Louis, Mets’ outfielder Kevin McReynolds establishes a major league record, swiping 21 bases without being caught stealing during the season. The A’s Jimmy Sexton had set the record with 16 stolen bases without being thrown out in 1982.

 

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