Reds backstop Ernie Lombardi equals the major-league record with four straight doubles, all in consecutive innings (6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th) and each off a different pitcher: Syl Johnson, Orville Jorgens, Euel Moore and Frank Pearce. The slow-footed Lombardi also has a “long single” in the 23-hit, 15 – 4 win over the Phillies in the first game. The Reds collect seven doubles and two homers. In the nightcap, the Phils snap their nine-game losing streak with a 5 – 4 victory.

On May 8, 1935 — At the Baker Bowl, Cincinnati Reds backstop Ernie Lombardi equals the major-league record with four straight doubles, all in consecutive innings (6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th) and each off a different pitcher: Syl Johnson, Orville Jorgens, Euel Moore and Frank Pearce. The slow-footed Lombardi also has a “long single” in the 23-hit, 15 – 4 win over the Phillies in the first game. The Reds collect seven doubles and two homers. In the nightcap, the Phils snap their nine-game losing streak with a 5 – 4 victory.