Earl Averill hits three consecutive home runs

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On September 17, 1930 — At League Park, 28 year old Earl Averill hits three consecutive home runs, he drives in eight runs in a 13 – 7 Indians victory over the Senators in the doubleheader opener. He narrowly misses a fourth when the umpire rules a long drive foul. Averill then adds another homer in the second game to set an American League record with 11 RBIs in the twin bill.

 

 
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