In the Braves’ 5 – 4 win over the Phillies, catcher Ebba St. Claire participates in three double plays to tie the major league record. The record will be topped in the American League, but not till 1999 will another National League backstop be in three double plays in a game.

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On August 9, 1951 — In the Braves’ 5 – 4 win over the Phillies, catcher Ebba St. Claire participates in three double plays to tie the major league record. The record will be topped in the American League, but not till 1999 will another National League backstop be in three double plays in a game.

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