Rennie Stennett couldn’t make an out no matter how hard the Cubs tried.

On September 16, 1975, Stennett delivered a flawless 7-for-7 performance as the Pirates crushed the Cubs 22-0 in Chicago. The seven hits set a new major league record and etched his name into baseball history. He also became just the fourth player ever to collect two hits in the same inning in two different innings of the same game. On a day when everything went right for Pittsburgh, Stennett’s bat made sure no one would forget it.

🕵️ Inside Today’s Original Newspaper Coverage:

  • Stennett shares the two things he credits for the performance

  • A manager’s mix up nearly changed baseball history

  • The hidden significance of a lopsided score

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