April 25 in Philadelphia Phillies History: Dick Bartell becomes the first major leaguer to stroke four consecutive doubles in a nine-inning game (1933)

On April 25 1933, Philadelphia shortstop Dick Bartell becomes the first major leaguer to stroke four consecutive doubles in a nine-inning game. Rowdy Richard’s quartet of two-baggers helps the Phillies defeat the Braves at the Baker Bowl, 7-1.

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