In the second of two games with Milwaukee, the White Stockings hit a major-league record five triples in the 8th inning against Milwaukee. Their total of six in the game is an American League record not duplicated until September 17, 1920. Chicago wins, 9 – 4, after taking the opener, 5 – 4, and hitting four triples.

On September 15, 1901 — In the second of two games with Milwaukee, the White Stockings hit a major-league record five triples in the 8th inning against Milwaukee. Their total of six in the game is an American League record not duplicated until September 17, 1920. Chicago wins, 9 – 4, after taking the opener, 5 – 4, and hitting four triples.


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Sources:
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