Roberto Clemente of the Pittsburgh Pirates ties a modern day record by collecting three triples in a game

On September 8, 1958, Roberto Clemente of the Pittsburgh Pirates ties a modern day record by collecting three triples in a game against the Cincinnati Reds. Clemente’s outburst helps the Pirates to a 4-1 win.

Rookie pitcher Curt Raydon (8-4) collects his only major league hit in the 5th to ignite a 3-run rally. This is also his last decision.