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This day in baseball: Tris Speaker’s 700th double

August 11, 2022

On August 11, 1926, Indians outfielder Tris Speaker hit his 700th career double against the White Sox at Dunn Field. Over the course of his career, Speaker would accumulate 792 total doubles, establishing a major league record that stands to this day.

This day in baseball: First AL pinch hit slam

September 24, 2016

The first pinch hit grand slam in American League history was hit by Marty Kavanaugh on September 24, 1916. The second baseman’s historic smash wound up being the difference in the game as the Cleveland Indians defeated the Boston Red Sox, 5-3, in Cleveland.

The box score for the game can be found here.

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This day in baseball: Tris Speaker’s 700th double

This day in baseball: First AL pinch hit slam