Stennett enters record books (2024)

The Pirates would tally six more runs in the fifth inning extending their lead to 18-0.

Now a perfect 5-5 on the afternoon, Stennett was due to lead off the seventh, hoping to continue his magic.

Facing Cubs pitcher Buddy Schultz, Stennett would ground a single to center for his sixth hit.

Prior to Stennett, 43 players in modern baseball history had recorded a 6-for-6 game, including Hall of Famers Ty Cobb and Paul Waner.

However no batter in the modern era had been able to go 7-for-7 in a nine-inning game.

As he stepped to the plate with two outs in the top of the eighth, Stennett sought to join a club of his own, and he would make history in style.

Stennett slashed a triple to right field for his seventh and final hit of the game. He was removed for pinch-runner Willie Randolph, ending his day a perfect 7-for-7.

The final hit came off Paul Reuschel, Rick’s brother.

In a sense, Stennett’s day had come full circle.