Lew Burdette 3 hits Cardinals

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September 12, 1958: In game that was played in 2:02, the defending World

Champion Milwaukee Braves defeated the Cardinals, 6-0. Lew Burdette pitched a complete game, three-hitter. Henry Aaron hit a double, a triple and his 29th home run of the season, he comes up single shy in his quest for the cycle.

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