On April 13, 1933 – – Sammy West of the St. Louis Browns goes 6 for 6 in an 11-inning victory over the Chicago White Sox. West collects five singles and a double off Ted Lyons.
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Sammy West of the St. Louis Browns goes 6 for 6 in an 11-inning victory over the Chicago White Sox. West collects five singles and a double off Ted Lyons.
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