Steve Carlton shuts out the Braves, 8 – 0, for his 8th whitewash of the season. This is the most for a Phillies pitcher since Grover Alexander in 1917.

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On September 3, 1972 — Steve Carlton shuts out the Braves, 8 – 0, for his 8th whitewash of the season. This is the most for a Phillies pitcher since Grover Alexander in 1917.

 

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