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