Ted Williams extends his consecutive on-base streak to a major league record 16 when he reaches base five straight times in the Red Sox’ 9-4 victory over Washington at Griffith Stadium. During the streak, the ‘Splendid Splinter’ has collected two singles, four home runs (in consecutive at-bats), and nine walks, and has been hit by a pitch.

On September 23, 1957 — Ted Williams extends his consecutive on-base streak to a major league record 16 when he reaches base five straight times in the Red Sox’ 9-4 victory over Washington at Griffith Stadium. During the streak, the ‘Splendid Splinter’ has collected two singles, four home runs (in consecutive at-bats), and nine walks, and has been hit by a pitch.

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