June 2 in Yankees History: Whitey Ford of the New York Yankees strikes out six batters in a row to tie an American League record as he shuts out the Chicago (1958)

On June 2 1958 — Whitey Ford of the New York Yankees strikes out six batters in a row to tie an American League record as he shuts out the Chicago White Sox , 3 – 0. White Sox pitcher Jim Wilson allows just six hits, but three of them are home runs by Hank Bauer (two) and Mickey Mantle (one). On a b

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