Ty Cobb hits his fifth home run in two games, tying 1884 Cap Anson’s record.

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On May 6, 1925 — At Sportsman Park, Ty Cobb belts two more homers‚ off Dave Danforth and Chester Falk‚ giving him five round-trippers in 2 days‚ tying Cap Anson’s 1884 feat. His 1st inning single gives him 9 straight hits‚ and two other drives in the game are barely caught. His 6 RBIs lead the Tigers to a 11-4 clawing of the Browns.
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