A daring dash in extra innings turned a tight duel into chaos and controversy.

In the 11th inning on June 22, 1916, Johnny Evers lined a single to push the Braves ahead of the Giants, then watched a walk and hit batter load the bases behind him. With the tension peaking, all three runners broke at once in a daring and rare triple steal attempt. Evers slid home as the throw arrived, insisting he was safe while the Giants howled in protest. The 3-1 Braves victory became one of the season’s wildest finishes, fueled by daring baserunning and disputed calls.

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  • Why umpires were called the game’s “storm centres”

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