On July 21, 1975 — New York Mets’ infielder Joe Torre becomes the first player in National League history to hit into four straight double plays in one game. Felix Millan singles in four consecutive at-bats against the Astros, making the dubious mark possible.
Said Torre after the game to reporters, “ It’s the first record I’ve ever set in baseball. But I’m not nearly as embarrassed by it as I am by my RBI total. I couldn’t have set a record without Millan. He ought to get an assist.” Showing a sense of humor, Torre added, “When I retire, I’m going to buy a shortstop and put him in my den. At night, when I’m lonely, I’m going to go down there and hit grounders to him.”
The Mets drop a 6-2 verdict to the Astros. Ken Forsch gets the win and said all of Torre’s double plays were on sliders. Roger Metzger has a two-run triple and starts three of Torre’s recurring nightmares.
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