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.

August 20, 1961August 17, 2019 This Day In Baseball

On August 20, 1961 — 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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