April 25 in Detroit Tigers History: Larry Doby ties record with 5 strikeouts in one game (1948)

[adrotate banner=”50″] On April 25 1948 , Larry Doby ties a major league record by striking out five times in one game. The Indians’ right fielder’s performance doesn’t hurt the Tribe when they beat Detroit at Briggs Stadium, 7-4. However, the fleet footed fly chaser still managed to grab his share

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