Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star first baseman Johnny Hopp hits two home runs and four singles in six at-bats, leading the Pirates to a 16 – 9 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the second game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field.

On May 14, 1950 — Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star first baseman Johnny Hopp hits two home runs and four singles in six at-bats, leading the Pirates to a 16 – 9 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the second game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field.

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