June 11 in Chicago Cubs History: Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs ties a modern day record by hitting three triples (1966)

On June 11, 1966, Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs ties a modern day record by hitting three triples in an 8-2 win over the Houston Astros at the Astrodome Chicago OF Adolfo Phillips also ties a record by striking out 9 straight times in 2 consecutive games (more than 18 innings).

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