April 12 in San Francisco Giants History: Lew McCarty bats out of order when a double switch isnt properly pulled off (1917)

On April 12, 1917 — At Braves Field, In the top of the fourth, New York Giant, Lew McCarty pinch hit for the pitcher in the number nine spot in the order and tripled to drive in two runs as part of a six-run inning. In the bottom of the inning, he stayed in the game as the catcher replacing Bill Rar

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