DiscoverVintage Baseball ReflectionsJuly 14, 1968 Don Wilson fans Cincy's Johnny Bench for his 18th strikeout.
July 14, 1968 Don Wilson fans Cincy's Johnny Bench for his 18th strikeout.

July 14, 1968 Don Wilson fans Cincy's Johnny Bench for his 18th strikeout.

Update: 2024-07-14
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On July 14, 1968, Houston Astros righthander Don Wilson strikes out 18 Cincinnati Reds during a 5-4 win. Wilson whiffs Johnny Bench for his 18th strikeout to tie, what was then, the major-league record held by Bob Feller and Sandy Koufax . Wilson (6-11) also ties the major-league record with eight strikeouts in a row, striking out the side in the first three innings; a one-out walk to Alex Johnson in the 1st is the only interruption. Wilson also fans the side in the 5th. It is part of a rain-soaked 6-1 nightcap that completes a doubleheader sweep in Cincinnati. Ron Brand scored Denis Menke for a 5-4, ten-inning victory in the opener.

Listen to Don strikeout Bench to close out the game

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July 14, 1968 Don Wilson fans Cincy's Johnny Bench for his 18th strikeout.

July 14, 1968 Don Wilson fans Cincy's Johnny Bench for his 18th strikeout.

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