July 19, 1989 Cleveland Indians OF Joe Carter hits 3 home runs in a game for the 2nd time this season in a 10-1 win over the Minnesota Twins It is his 4th career 3-HR game, tying Lou Gehrig’s American League record, and gives him a MLB record-tying 5 HR in 2 games. Carter also has 6 RBI in the game.
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