May 20 in Philadelphia Phillies History: Richie Asburn collects 8 hits in a double header sweep of Bucs (1951)

On May 20, 1951, Richie Ashburn of the Philadelphia Phillies collects four hits in each game of a doubleheader. he goes 4-for-6 and 4-for-5, all singles. The offensive barrage by the future Hall of Famer helps the Phillies sweep the rival Pittsburgh Pirates , 17-0 and 12-4, at Forbes Field.

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