In the second game of a doubleheader, the Phillies snap a 23-game losing streak when the Braves beat the Braves at Milwaukee’s County Stadium, 7-4. The winning pitcher John Buzhardt, who wears jersey #23, throws a complete game, ending the team’s skid at 23 straight losses, a major league mark for the most consecutive defeats by a team.

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In the second game of a doubleheader, the Phillies snap a 23-game losing streak when the Braves beat the Braves at Milwaukee’s County Stadium, 7-4. The winning pitcher John Buzhardt, who wears jersey #23, throws a complete game, ending the team’s skid at 23 straight losses, a major league mark for the most consecutive defeats by a team.

The Cubs and Pirates tie a National League record by playing their third straight extra-inning game. The Cubs take this one, 1 – 0. Chicago wins two of the three 11-inning games.

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The Cubs and Pirates tie a National League record by playing their third straight extra-inning game. The Cubs take this one, 1 – 0. Chicago wins two of the three 11-inning games.

Ted Williams draws the 2,000th walk of his career in the Red Sox’s split of a twi-night doubleheader with Baltimore.

Ted Williams draws the 2,000th walk of his career in the Red Sox’s split of a twi-night doubleheader with Baltimore.

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1960 – Ted Williams draws the 2,000th walk of his career in the Red Sox’s split of a twi-night doubleheader with Baltimore. Williams joins Babe Ruth as the only batters to collect 2,000 walks. The Splendid Splinter also clouts home runs number 514 and 515 in the first game, an 8 – 6 Boston win. The O’s win the nightcap, 6 – 0, but drop into 3rd place, two games behind the 1st-place Yankees.

1959 – The A’s Bob Cerv hits three home runs in an 11 – 10 loss to Boston. The Sox outhit the A’s, 16-13. Reliever Earl Wilson drives in three runs and earns his first major league victory.

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1959 – The A’s Bob Cerv hits three home runs in an 11 – 10 loss to Boston. The Sox outhit the A’s, 16-13. Reliever Earl Wilson drives in three runs and earns his first major league victory.

Dale Long of the Chicago Cubs becomes the first left-handed catcher in the major leagues since 1902

Dale Long of the Chicago Cubs becomes the first left-handed catcher in the major leagues since 1902

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On August 20, 1958, Dale Long of the Chicago Cubs becomes the first left-handed catcher in the major leagues since 1902. Normally a first baseman, Long is summoned to go behind the plate after Sammy Taylor is lifted for a pinch-hitter and Cal Neeman is ejected.

Using a new slow delivery, 35-year-old Bob Keegan of the White Sox pitches a 6 – 0 no-hitter over Washington, walking just 2. Chuck Stobbs loses his 16th game en route to a league-leading 20 losses. The Sox lose the first game, 5 – 4, but pick up a half game on New York.

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Using a new slow delivery, 35-year-old Bob Keegan of the White Sox pitches a 6 – 0 no-hitter over Washington, walking just 2. Chuck Stobbs loses his 16th game en route to a league-leading 20 losses. The Sox lose the first game, 5 – 4, but pick up a half game on New York.