The Cardinals tie a record by using 8 pitchers in one game, but lose, 9 – 8, in 10 innings to the Redlegs and slip 5 games off the pace. Jerry Lynch’s 8th-inning homer ties the game; the Redlegs set the National League mark with their 11th pinch-hit home run of the year.

On September 21, 1957 — The Cardinals tie a record by using 8 pitchers in one game, but lose, 9 – 8, in 10 innings to the Redlegs and slip 5 games off the pace. Jerry Lynch’s 8th-inning homer ties the game; the Redlegs set the National League mark with their 11th pinch-hit home run of the year.

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September 3 – Lip Pike of the Worcester Ruby Legs makes 3 errors in the 9th inning which gives the Boston Red Caps 2 runs and a 3–2 victory. Worcester accuses Pike of throwing the game and immediately suspends him. Pike will only play in 1 more game in his career, in 1887.

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The Cardinals tie a record by using 8 pitchers in one game, but lose, 9 – 8, in 10 innings to the Redlegs and slip 5 games off the pace. Jerry Lynch’s 8th-inning homer ties the game; the Redlegs set the National League mark with their 11th pinch-hit home run of the year.

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September 3 – Lip Pike of the Worcester Ruby Legs makes 3 errors in the 9th inning which gives the Boston Red Caps 2 runs and a 3–2 victory. Worcester accuses Pike of throwing the game and immediately suspends him. Pike will only play in 1 more game in his career, in 1887.

Cardinal first baseman Johnny Mize accumulates 13 total bases, hitting two home runs, a triple, and a double. The ‘Big Cat’s’ offensive output contributes to the Redbirds’ 5-3 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

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The Cardinals tie a record by using 8 pitchers in one game, but lose, 9 – 8, in 10 innings to the Redlegs and slip 5 games off the pace. Jerry Lynch’s 8th-inning homer ties the game; the Redlegs set the National League mark with their 11th pinch-hit home run of the year.

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September 3 – Lip Pike of the Worcester Ruby Legs makes 3 errors in the 9th inning which gives the Boston Red Caps 2 runs and a 3–2 victory. Worcester accuses Pike of throwing the game and immediately suspends him. Pike will only play in 1 more game in his career, in 1887.

Cardinal first baseman Johnny Mize accumulates 13 total bases, hitting two home runs, a triple, and a double. The ‘Big Cat’s’ offensive output contributes to the Redbirds’ 5-3 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

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