There is a record-tying mark of seven shutouts thrown today in the 16 games played. It’s the 5th times it’s happened, the mark will be topped in 1972.

On August 26, 1968 — There is a record-tying mark of seven shutouts thrown today in the 16 games played. It’s the 5th times it’s happened, the mark will be topped in 1972.


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Baseball Reference August 26
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