September 3 in Chicago Cubs History: Ron Santo ties the National League record by a third baseman for errors committed in an inning. (1963)

On September 3, 1963 — Ron Santo ties the National League record by a third baseman for errors committed in an inning. The Cub infielder’s three miscues in the second frame lead to a seven-run outburst and an eventual 16-3 victory for San Francisco at Candlestick Park.

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