Joe Sewell sets a major league record by playing in his 115th consecutive game without striking out. The Indian third baseman will be fanned only four times in 578 at-bats this season.

On September 19, 1929 — Joe Sewell sets a major league record by playing in his 115th consecutive game without striking out. The Cleveland Indian third baseman will be fanned only four times in 578 at-bats this season.

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