Bob Tillman, hitting .187, hits three homeruns in a row

On July 30, 1969 — at Connie Mack Stadium Using five homers, the Braves thrash the Phils, 6 – 3, in the first game of a twinbill. Felipe Alou and Hank Aaron homer and Bob Tillman, hitting .187, hits three in a row. The second, fourth, and sixth-inning blasts all come off starter Grant Jackson.

Aaron’s blast is the 537th of his career and moves him past Mickey Mantle on the all-time list. The Phils win the nitecap, 4 – 3. Dick Allen homers in the 2nd inning and follows a Johnny Callison homer in the 8th with his second shot of the game.

 
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