A close contest against the Reds turned into a record-setting rout at Ebbets Field. On August 8, 1954, the Dodgers held a slim 7-5 lead over Cincinnati heading into the bottom of the 8th after escaping a bases-loaded jam. What happened next was pure baseball bedlam. Brooklyn sent 17 batters to the plate and scored 13 runs, breaking the National League record for runs in an 8th inning. The outburst turned a nail-biter into a 20-7 laugher and gave Dodgers fans one of the most unforgettable offensive showcases in team history.