April 17 in Chicago Cubs History: Mike Schmidt of the Philadelphia Phillies blasts four consecutive home runs in a wild 18-16 win over the Chicago Cubs (1976)

On April 17, 1976, At Wrigley Field, Mike Schmidt leads a Philadelphia Phillies assault with a single, four home runs in consecutive at-bats, and eight RBI to overcome a 12 – 1 deficit after three innings and beat the Chicago Cubs in 10 innings, 18 – 16. Chicago ties the game in the 9th after the Ph

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