Jimmie Foxx
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Philadelphia A’s and Cleveland Indians score 35 runs in an 18-inning game

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On July 10, 1932, the Philadelphia A’s and Cleveland Indians score 35 runs in an 18-inning game. The A’s win, 18-17, as Jimmie Foxx ties an American League record with 16 total bases, and hits 3 homeruns and drives in 8. After Philadelphia starter Lew Krausse is knocked out in the 1st inning, , A’s reliever Eddie Rommell surrenders 29 hits and 14 runs in 17+ innings, but picks up the win. In a move that backfired manager/owner Connie Mack, trying to save train fare, has brought only two pitchers;

Indians flychaser Johnny Burnett collects a record nine hits in 11 at-bats in an 18-inning game

 
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