In the 4th inning in New York, Pirates swiftie Max Carey beats out a bunt single, and goes to second base on a single by Tony Boeckel. Both runners steal on the next pitch from Rube Benton and, with Boekel entangled with New York 2B Buck Herzog, Carey steals home as well. Wilbur Cooper makes the one run stand up for the 1 – 0 win. For Carey, it is his 13th steal of home en route to a National League record 33 steals of home.

On August 27, 1917 — In the 4th inning in New York, Pirates swiftie Max Carey beats out a bunt single, and goes to second base on a single by Tony Boeckel. Both runners steal on the next pitch from Rube Benton and, with Boekel entangled with New York 2B Buck Herzog, Carey steals home as well. Wilbur Cooper makes the one run stand up for the 1 – 0 win. For Carey, it is his 13th steal of home en route to a National League record 33 steals of home.

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