Docs Top Wizards as Teams Set Doubleplay Record

Bobby and Barry Bonds went a combined 5 for 8 with 5 RBI as the Chicago Docs topped the St. Louis Wizards in a game that saw both teams combine for a record 9 double plays. The Docs started Bobby Bonds in right field for the first time this season, replacing Sammy Sosa, who hit just .171 in the 1st half. Bonds doubled twice, going 3 for 5 with 2 RBI. Meanwhile, son Barry went 2 for 3 with a run and 3 RBI of his own. Overall, Docs hitters feasted on Wizards starter Robin Roberts, who had just started the All-Star Game for the NL earlier in the week. Roberts allowed an uncharacteristic 6 runs on 13 hits in just over 5 innings for St. Louis. Chicago starters Rick Reuschel allowed just 3 runs on 6 hits in the winning effort before he was ejected in the 7th inning for hitting Rogers Hornsby after both benches had been warned for hitting batters earlier in the game. Scoring could have been even higher in the game, but St. Louis turned 5 double plays, while Chicago turned 4. The National League MLB record, set by Boston and Chicago in 1928, is just 8. Boston and Minnesota combined for 10 in 1990 in the American League. With the 7-3 win, Chicago improved to 10-18, while St. Louis is 20-8. Docs reliever Kent Tekulve picked up his 1st save with 2 innings of scoreless relief.

Chicago @ St. Louis – 5/3/22