1974 - Hank Aaron hits his final home run as a member of the Atlanta Braves. Atlanta defeats the Reds 13-0. Phil Niekro tosses the shutout and picks up his 20th win of the season.
MLB History
1919 - The Chicago White Sox drop the second game of the World Series, 4-2 to the Reds. Lefty Williams walks three men in the fourth inning and is confronted after the game by catcher Ray Schalk. Williams is one of eight players involved in the series fixing scandal.
1953 - Carl Erskine sets a World Series record with 14 strikeouts in Game 3 at Ebbets Field against the Yankees.