Phillies Wally Post becomes the first major leaguer to throw out two runners from the outfield in one inning

Phillies fly chaser Wally Post becomes the first major leaguer to throw out two runners from the outfield in one inning

On June 28, 1959 Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Wally Post becomes the first major leaguer to throw out two runners from the outfield in one inning as his team loses to the Giants, 6 – 0. In the bottom of the first, the Phillies’ outfielder nails Orlando Cepeda at second base and then starts a 9-6-3 double play on Daryl Spencer’s fly ball to right field.

 

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