Pittsburgh rookie Craig Wilson ties the major-league record for pinch-hit home runs in a season by hitting his 7th in the Pirates’ 7 – 6 win over the Cubs. Dave Hansen of the Dodgers set the mark the previous season.

On September 24, 2001 — Pittsburgh rookie Craig Wilson ties the major-league record for pinch-hit home runs in a season by hitting his 7th in the Pirates’ 7 – 6 win over the Cubs. Dave Hansen of the Dodgers set the mark the previous season.

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