August 10 in Cincinnati Reds History: Red Barrett of the Boston Braves throws only 58 pitches in shutting out the Cincinnati Red (1944)

On August 10, 1944, Red Barrett of the Boston Braves throws only 58 pitches in shutting out the Cincinnati Reds , 2-0. Barrett’s pitch count sets an unofficial major league record for the fewest pitches thrown in a nine-inning game. Barrett didn’t strike out or walk a single batter, gave up just two

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