Today In Phillies History - September 29th

1907: Phillies pitcher George McQuillan pitches two-hit victory against Cincinnati 
and sets major league record with thirty-two consecutive scoreless innings at start 
of career. 

1915: Phillies pitcher Grover Alexander hurls 5-0, one-hit victory (Sherry Magee 
single in fourth inning) at Boston to clinch Phillies first National League pennant. 
Gavvy Cravath's three-run home run in the first inning was the big blow in Alexander's 
thirty-first victory, his twelfth shutout and his major league record fourth one-hitter 
of the season.  Alexander walked leadoff batter Herbie Moran and two outs later right 
fielder Cravath muffed Magee's fly ball for Phillies lone error.  Only other base-runner 
for Boston was Magee, who singled with one out in fourth inning. 

1952: The Phils Robin Roberts wins his 28th game, the most in the league since 1935, 
a 7-4 win over New York.  It is Roberts's 30th complete game. 


1958: Second baseman Solly Hemus traded to St. Louis Cardinals for infielder Gene 
Freese. 

1965: Phillies C Pat Corrales sets a ML record by reaching base twice on catcher's 
interference in one game and 6 times in one season. The Phils beat Chicago 7-6.

1968: Phillies outfielder Dick Allen hits three home runs, including his third career 
grand slam, bats in seven runs in 10-3 victory at New York. 

1980: In the race for the NL East title, the Phillies remain one-half game behind 
Montreal by scoring 3 times in the bottom of the 15th inning to beat the Cubs 6-5.  




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