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I find the six hits to be the most impressive part of the accomplishment.

119 different players have had 6 hits in a game

Rennie Stennett, in 1975 is the only MLB player to have more than 6 hits in a game - he had 7

but only 16 different players have ever scored 6 runs in a game

no MLB player has ever scored more than 6 runs in a game

and no MLB player has ever had more than 4 homers in a game

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Kurtz's double was to the deepest part of the outfield and hit just below the very tall wall. I think it would have been a homer in most ballparks. It was a game for the ages.

I think this is somewhat more authoritative.

Single Player Event	Occurrences	Player
2 grand slams in a single inning.	1	Fernando Tatis, St. Louis Cardinals, 3rd inning, April 23, 1999
8 runs batted in during a single inning	1	Fernando Tatis, St. Louis Cardinals, 3rd inning, April 23, 1999
1 grand slam from both sides of the plate in a game	1	Bill Mueller, Boston Red Sox, July 29, 2003
3 inside-the-park home runs in a game	1	Tom McCreery, Louisville Colonels, July 12, 1897
Hitting for the natural cycle with a grand slam	1	Tony Lazzeri, New York Yankees, June 3, 1932
9 hits in a game	1	Johnny Burnett, Cleveland Indians, July 10, 1932
7 singles in a game	1	Johnny Burnett, Cleveland Indians, July 10, 1932
4 triples in a game	1	Bill Joyce, New York Giants, May 18, 1897
4 Caught Stealing in a game	1	Robby Thompson, San Francisco Giants, June 27, 1986
5 intentional bases on balls in a game	1	Andre Dawson, Chicago Cubs, May 22, 1990
4 intentional bases on balls in a 9-inning game	1	Barry Bonds, San Francisco Giants, May 1, 2004
Home runs from both sides of the plate during a single inning	2
Grand slam in first major league game	2
7 hits in a 9-inning game	2	Wilbert Robinson, Rennie Stennett
12 runs batted in during a game	2	Jim Bottomley, Mark Whiten
Grounding into 4 double plays in a game	2	Goose Goslin, Joe Torre
3 runs scored in a single inning	3
A grand slam and an inside-the-park home run (different hits) in a game	4
4 consecutive home runs in a 9-inning game	5
3 hits in a single inning	5
4 consecutive home runs in a game	6
Hitting for the cycle with a grand slam	6
3 sacrifice flies in a game	9
2 grand slams in a game	12
4 home runs in a 9-inning game	12
10 or more runs batted in during a game	12
Hitting for the natural cycle	13
6 singles in a 9-inning game	14
4 home runs in a game	15
6 runs scored in a game	15
Home run on first pitch in the major leagues	21
Inside-the-park grand slam	223
Hitting for the cycle	273

My original source for this was the Baseball Wiki. I've added player names, clubs and dates where they appear. I've also added a row not in the original article: Robby Thompson getting caught stealing 4 times in a game.

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this 14 year old wide receiver is drawing rave reviews from many including Patrick Mahomes for his spectacular catches in NFL youth flag football

this catch (the first one shown) on the YT short is truly amazing

in the middle of the vid the kid brags that he's "the best in the world, I'm telling you" - which may not be all that much of a stretch

from the announcer in the link - "The Brysen Wright era is only getting started"


https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7Bx3EmEPcY0
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this 14 year old wide receiver is drawing rave reviews from many including Patrick Mahomes for his spectacular catches in NFL youth flag football

this catch (the first one shown) on the YT short is truly amazing

in the middle of the vid the kid brags that he's "the best in the world, I'm telling you" - which may not be all that much of a stretch

from the announcer in the link - "The Brysen Wright era is only getting started"


https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7Bx3EmEPcY0
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I can't wait to see him in that Ohio State Buckeye jersey.

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there have been several incidents of sex toys being disrespectfully thrown onto the courts at Wnba games

many in the Wnba are unhappy about this and there have been 2 arrests

from the link:

"Cryptocurrency meme coin creators say they are responsible for the sex toys being thrown at multiple WNBA games, and they are planning more "pranks."

A group of crypto enthusiasts and traders launched Green Dildo Coin (DILDO), a meme coin intended to be lighthearted and perceived as a joke, in late July to protest what they describe as a "toxic" environment in the crypto world. "


https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2025/08/07/wnba-sex-toy-dildos-throwing-games-explained/85556929007/

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there have been several incidents of sex toys being disrespectfully thrown onto the courts at Wnba games

many in the Wnba are unhappy about this and there have been 2 arrests

from the link:

"Cryptocurrency meme coin creators say they are responsible for the sex toys being thrown at multiple WNBA games, and they are planning more "pranks."

A group of crypto enthusiasts and traders launched Green Dildo Coin (DILDO), a meme coin intended to be lighthearted and perceived as a joke, in late July to protest what they describe as a "toxic" environment in the crypto world. "


https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2025/08/07/wnba-sex-toy-dildos-throwing-games-explained/85556929007/


Any publicity is good publicity.

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there have been several incidents of sex toys being disrespectfully thrown onto the courts at Wnba games

many in the Wnba are unhappy about this and there have been 2 arrests

from the link:

"Cryptocurrency meme coin creators say they are responsible for the sex toys being thrown at multiple WNBA games, and they are planning more "pranks."

A group of crypto enthusiasts and traders launched Green Dildo Coin (DILDO), a meme coin intended to be lighthearted and perceived as a joke, in late July to protest what they describe as a "toxic" environment in the crypto world. "


https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2025/08/07/wnba-sex-toy-dildos-throwing-games-explained/85556929007/

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Reportedly, for several days there have been betting lines on whether a dildo will be thrown on the court during a specific WNBA game. Also, reportedly, betting lines on the color of the next dildo thrown on a court at a WNBA game. I don't understand this last one; I thought that only the color green has been used so far.

Can anyone quote a legitimate betting line on this ?

Someone I know sent me a screenshot from betonline.ag making lines on this. The bet was color of third wnba dildo thrown if not green.

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Reportedly, for several days there have been betting lines on whether a dildo will be thrown on the court during a specific WNBA game. Also, reportedly, betting lines on the color of the next dildo thrown on a court at a WNBA game. I don't understand this last one; I thought that only the color green has been used so far.

Can anyone quote a legitimate betting line on this ?
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https://polymarket.com/event/dildo-thrown-at-wnba-game-on-august-6-13?tid=1754763494446

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Dildo thrown at WNBA game on...?

$304,931 Vol.
OUTCOME % CHANCE

Saturday, August 9
$32,154 Vol.
19%
buy Yes 19¢
buy No 82¢

Sunday, August 10
$33,017 Vol.
32%
buy Yes 33¢
buy No 69¢

Monday, August 11
$16,787 Vol.
13%
buy Yes 14¢
buy No 88¢

Tuesday, August 12
$13,679 Vol.
15%
buy Yes 16¢
buy No 87¢

Kalshi doesn't appear to have anything on it. On Polymarket, I see nothing as to color, only these Y/N props.

Whatsup with Sunday?

They search you for weapons and outside food, and liquor. How hard is it to prohibit sex toys? Bring one to the arena and get a lifetime ban.

Two weeks from today college football starts. The first game is Kansas State vs Iowa State. I am excited!

Quote: billryan

They search you for weapons and outside food, and liquor. How hard is it to prohibit sex toys? Bring one to the arena and get a lifetime ban.
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There are places that a person can hide a sex toy that would not be useful for hiding food or weapons. If nothing else, you could just tape it to the inside of your thigh.

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Two weeks from today college football starts. The first game is Kansas State vs Iowa State. I am excited!
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Its too bad we don't have a WOV college football pick'em contest. You'd be the favorite to win.

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Two weeks from today college football starts. The first game is Kansas State vs Iowa State. I am excited!
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Its too bad we don't have a WOV college football pick'em contest. You'd be the favorite to win.
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I was thinking about hosting my own. I wouldn't invite anyone else just to make sure that I win. My only advantage over others is that I watch 8-12 games a week. I doubt most people watch more than 4.

Boxing card in Japan a week ago. TWO fighters died after their bouts from head trauma. (Not the same fight).

Boxing commissioner says they are working to make boxing safer. Sure, Jan.

I'm not sure there is a safe and humane way for two men to beat the shit out of each other.
If I were a promoter, I'd promote bare fist boxing. As the skull is infinitely stronger than hand bones, it would eliminate most blows to the head.
I watched as the Mancini-Kim fight went from an incredible bout to a tragedy, and a good deal of my respect for boxing ended that day. For those not familiar with the situation, the two fighters met on national television and had an incredible fight, with Kim surprising everyone with his effort. He collapsed in the ring and later died, the referee killed himself after coming under fire for not stopping the fight sooner, and Mr. Kim's mother killed herself, unable to handle her grief. Mancini never fully recovered.

Quote: billryan

I'm not sure there is a safe and humane way for two men to beat the shit out of each other.
If I were a promoter, I'd promote bare fist boxing. As the skull is infinitely stronger than hand bones, it would eliminate most blows to the head.

Ummmm… No! There is bare knuckle boxing. It’s on cable TV almost every night. I can assure you it doesn’t eliminate blows to the head, it encourages it!

Agree there s no way to eliminate the danger from boxing. There are of course ways to minimize the risks, but there is no appetite for the solutions. The easiest one is simple. You are knocked down, you have lost. So many of the serious injuries are from guys ‘being men’ and not quitting and taking a serious beating. After getting up from a knockdown or two.

Think about it…. Most (not all) knockdowns are from a concussive blow. Other sports eliminate you from the rest of that day’s competition after a concussion.

I have mixed feelings on boxing/MMA/slap fighting. My ‘let consenting adults do what they want’ tends to override my paternal instinct to protect everyone.

I am fortunate that no one I loved/cared about personally has ever chosen a combat sport.

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Quote: billryan

I'm not sure there is a safe and humane way for two men to beat the shit out of each other.
If I were a promoter, I'd promote bare fist boxing. As the skull is infinitely stronger than hand bones, it would eliminate most blows to the head.

Ummmm… No! There is bare knuckle boxing. It’s on cable TV almost every night. I can assure you it doesn’t eliminate blows to the head, it encourages it!

Agree there s no way to eliminate the danger from boxing. There are of course ways to minimize the risks, but there is no appetite for the solutions. The easiest one is simple. You are knocked down, you have lost. So many of the serious injuries are from guys ‘being men’ and not quitting and taking a serious beating. After getting up from a knockdown or two.

Think about it…. Most (not all) knockdowns are from a concussive blow. Other sports eliminate you from the rest of that day’s competition after a concussion.

I have mixed feelings on boxing/MMA/slap fighting. My ‘let consenting adults do what they want’ tends to override my paternal instinct to protect everyone.

I am fortunate that no one I loved/cared about personally has ever chosen a combat sport.
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Depends on the blow. You can use a hammer fist, palm heel, or backfist to the head, not the front of the fist like in modern boxing. You will break your hand. I've seen it happen, and with guys who were not boxers and don't hit as hard.

Hitting the elbow is even worse. A non-fighter can defend himself and end a fight by learning to get his elbow up to block a punch to the face. You will look you you are smell-checking your armpit. Just like that. If he hits the elbow with a real punch that hand is done and the elbow might not even feel it.

Boxing fans are heartbroken by the tragedy that occurred with this recent card in Japan. I was at the Wilford Scypion - Willie Classen bout in the Garden back in 1979, Classen died a few days later. The tragedy resulting from the Boom Boom fight with Kim led to the end of 15 round bouts. The boxing commission in Japan is now considering to ban 12 round bouts and only allow 10 rounders as the maximum.
Quick Google search show professional boxing deaths over the past 5 years as: 2025(3), 2024(4), 2023(5), 2022(6), 2021(4). A newspaper in England reported that in 1953 there were 22 deaths.

There is a vast medical literature that I found on Google Scholar that investigates the impact of weight cuts on brain issues - not the long term impact of a career of blows to the brain that many boxers experience, but the injuries that result in a death within a short time period following the fight. No way to tell if this is causing the recent deaths, but many boxers today use extreme weight cuts to fight out of lower weight classes that are way below their normal walking around weight to gain a "weight bully" advantage at the time of the bout often gaining 10-20 pounds in the 24-30 hour time period after the weigh in and before the actual bout. Boxing commissions have tried to institute maximum weight gains and also use weigh ins on the morning of the day of the bout to combat weight bulling but promoters always seem to fight against these attempts and usual win out.

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I have mixed feelings on boxing/MMA/slap fighting. My ‘let consenting adults do what they want’ tends to override my paternal instinct to protect everyone.

I agree with you on that. Does Olympic boxing still require headgear? I prefer that because it becomes more strategic and one lucky punch doesn't win it as often.

The first rule of fighting is to defend yourself at all times. Slap fighting is neither fighting or a sport

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The first rule of fighting is to defend yourself at all times. Slap fighting is neither fighting or a sport
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The definition of ‘sport’ is never simple. It’s at least a competition with a winner and loser. Like boxing. Like chess. Like cornhole.

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The first rule of fighting is to defend yourself at all times. Slap fighting is neither fighting or a sport
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The definition of ‘sport’ is never simple. It’s at least a competition with a winner and loser. Like boxing. Like chess. Like cornhole.
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I hate to admit this, but I have been watching a lot of Corn Hole on TV lately.

Pretty big High School football game tonight in Georgia. At 7:30 with Grayson at Collins Hill. Grayson is ranked #4 and were the Georgia state champs last year. I will be watching.

The NBA just approved the sale of the Boston Celtics for $6.3 Billion (USD). The Lakers recently announced the sale of the team for a reported price of $10 billion (USD). The owner of the Carolina Hurricanes just announced he is buying the Portland Trailblazers for $4.25 billion (USD). The reported sales prices of these transactions, leads me to once inescapable conclusion:

Team owners can pay to build their own darn stadiums and arenas without any public money involved.