Template:Today in Baseball/May 20
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September 19: Today's featured birthday is that of Joe Ferguson, who turns 78.
- 1932 - Paul Waner hits four doubles in a game, tying the major league record.
- 1941 - Lefty Grove (pictured) wins his record 20th consecutive game at his home stadium of Fenway Park.
- 1962 - Cubs rookie Ken Hubbs goes 8 for 8 in a doubleheader; the Cubs sweep the Phillies.
- 1983 - Steve Carlton strikes out his 3,511st batter, surpassing Walter Johnson to move into second on the all-time major league list behind Nolan Ryan.
- 2006 - Barry Bonds homers against Brad Halsey to tie Babe Ruth for second all-time at 714, trailing Hank Aaron.
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