Center fielder Lloyd Waner sets a major league record with 18 putouts in a doubleheader sweep by the Pirates over Boston.
Sandy Koufax tied a National League record with seven consecutive strikeouts in consecutive nine inning appearances.
After starting the season 2-for-48, Mel Ott opts to stop playing and will only manage the Giants.
The Nationals hire Davey Johnson as their new manager, replacing Jim Riggleman who resigned three days earlier.
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