June 20 in Los Angeles Angels History: Cy Acosta of the Chicago White Sox becomes the first American League pitcher to bat in a game since the designated hitter (1973)

On June 20, 1973, Cy Acosta of the Chicago White Sox becomes the first American League pitcher to bat in a game since the designated hitter rule went into effect. Acosta comes to bat after DH Tony Muser moves to first base in place of Dick Allen . Acosta strikes out in his one at-bat, which comes in

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