The Athletics erupt for 12 runs against the Senators in the 6th inning to win, 16 – 5. Reserve catcher Joe Astroth hits his first homer, a grand slam off Julio Moreno, and a single and knocks in a since-topped record six runs in the big inning. Astroth had 22 RBIs in 104 games prior to today.

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On September 23, 1950 — The Athletics erupt for 12 runs against the Senators in the 6th inning to win, 16 – 5. Reserve catcher Joe Astroth hits his first homer, a grand slam off Julio Moreno, and a single and knocks in a since-topped record six runs in the big inning. Astroth had 22 RBIs in 104 games prior to today.

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