April 18 in San Francisco Giants History: Dave Rader completes an unusual unassisted double play for a catcher and Bobby Bonds walks it off for the Giants (1973)

On April 18, 1973 — In the top of the 11th inning in San Francisco’s 4-3 victory over Atlanta at Candlestick Park, Dave Rader completes an unusual unassisted double play for a catcher. After catching an attempted sacrifice bunt which is popped up with Braves runners on first and second base, the Gia

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