May 21 in Dodgers History: Dodgers plate 19 straight batters off the Reds (1952)

On May 21, 1952, at Ebbets Field , the Brooklyn Dodgers put together an amazing record-setting first-inning rally. Leadoff batter Billy Cox grounds out against Ewell Blackwell, The Dodgers then have 19 consecutive batters reach first base – 10 hits, 7 Walks, 2 HBP. The Dodgers will score 15 runs and

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